BLM Plan Expands Energy and Mineral Access on Sage-Grouse Habitat in Idaho and Other Western States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration is planning on making more acres of public land available for energy and mineral development in eight Western states, a move worrying environmentalists watching for the declining population of greater sage-grouse.
State Attempts Block of Federal Plans for ICE Facility on Oregon Coast

NEWPORT, OR – Suspecting the federal government plans to open a large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Newport’s airport early next year, the state of Oregon asked a federal judge to block construction. Lawyers for the
Idaho Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Medicaid Mental Health Contract

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit from a bidder for an Idaho Medicaid contract to run mental health services. The Dec. 18 decision upheld a lower state court’s decision to dismiss the
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduces resolution to force DOJ into full release of Epstein files

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday he will move to force a Senate vote on legal action against the Justice Department over its failure to fully release records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, escalating
Trump Administration Halting Offshore Wind Projects, Citing National Security Concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration announced Monday it is pausing leases for five major offshore wind projects along the East Coast, citing national security risks identified by the Department of Defense. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said
Steelers’ WR DK Metcalf suspended two games after altercation with Lions fan during Sunday’s game

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended two games without pay by the NFL after an on-field altercation between himself and a Detroit Lions fan during Sunday’s 29-24 Steelers win at Ford Field. According to
NY Mets trade veteran Jeff McNeil to the A’s in exchange for rookie pitcher Yordan Rodriguez

The New York Mets have traded veteran infielder Jeff McNeil to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-handed pitcher Yordan Rodriguez. The McNeil trade marks another notable move for the Mets, who have seen significant turnover this
Lainey Wilson scores ninth No. 1 at country radio with “Somewhere Over Laredo”

Lainey Wilson has earned her ninth No. 1 at country radio with “Somewhere Over Laredo,” the lead single from her Whirlwind (Deluxe) album. “Somewhere Over Laredo” was written by Wilson along with Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson and Andy
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis

Barry Manilow has announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will postpone his January performances while he undergoes surgery. The 82-year-old singer/songwriter shared the news Monday in a statement posted to Instagram, explaining
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis

Barry Manilow has announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will postpone his January performances while he undergoes surgery. The 82-year-old singer/songwriter shared the news Monday in a statement posted to Instagram, explaining