Politics
Maura Healey Has Become The Nation's First Openly Lesbian Governor And The First Woman To Hold The Seat In Massachusetts
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll will be joining Healey as lieutenant governor. This is the first time women have held both roles at the same time in the US.
Maxwell Frost Has Become The First Gen Z Member Of Congress
"Don't count out young people,” Frost said in August.
Ted Cruz Got Hit By A Beer Can As The Astros' Victory Parade Booed Him And The Man Who Allegedly Threw It Was Arrested
The man accused of throwing the cans told police, "I know, I’m an idiot. I’m sorry," during his arrest.
"People Want To Feel Like They're Part Of A Movement": These Gen Z Political Organizers Think Memes Can Change The Country
"The old guard in Democratic politics has an issue with not bringing young people to the table.” —@OrganizerMemes
Puberty Blockers, Hormones, And Gender Affirmation Surgery Are No Longer Available To Florida Minors Seeking Treatment
The state medical board, which was entirely appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, voted on Friday to ban doctors from prescribing puberty blockers, hormones, and gender affirmation surgeries.
Oprah Said She Would Vote For John Fetterman Over Her Protégé Dr. Oz In The Pennsylvania Senate Race
"If I lived in Pennsylvania, I would have already cast my vote for John Fetterman for many reasons."
Dr. Oz Used To Be A Good Doctor. What Happened To Him?
Mehmet Oz was once an established surgeon with a good reputation. Then, he started hawking shoddy supplements and trying to get elected in a state he barely lives in.
Nancy Pelosi's Husband Was Attacked With A Hammer By An Intruder Who Broke Into Their Home, Police Say
The suspect reportedly broke in to the couple's home shouting "Where is Nancy? Where is Nancy?" while confronting Paul Pelosi.
The Man Who Dragged A Police Officer Into A Crowd Of Rioters On Jan. 6 Has Been Sentenced To More Than 7 Years In Prison
Albuquerque Cosper Head was responsible for “some of the darkest acts committed on one of our nation’s darkest days," said the judge.
“It’s Important That We Do Our Part To Make Sure Democracy Can Function”: As Threats Against Them Increase, Poll Workers Told Us Why They Have Decided To Work The Elections This Year
“The last thing I’m willing to give up is the ability for people to assemble and vote,” one poll worker said.
The Jan. 6 Committee Has Officially Subpoenaed Trump And Is Calling On Him To Testify Next Month
The committee is demanding that the former president testify under oath on Nov. 14.
Steve Bannon Has To Go To Prison — And This Time Trump Can't Save Him
The former top Trump adviser was sentenced on Friday to four months in prison over his refusal to appear before the Jan. 6 Committee.
The Head Of Lettuce Outlived Liz Truss With The UK PM Resigning After Just 44 Days As Leader
The 47-year-old became the shortest-serving PM in British history, best remembered for destroying the pound and a molding head of lettuce.
Climber Elnaz Rekabi Returned To Iran To Cheers Of “Elnaz, Hero” After Competing Without A Hijab
The video of Rekabi competing with an uncovered ponytail has become a symbol for the country’s anti-hijab protests.
Ted Cruz's 100 Cans Of Chunky Soup And 13 Other Ridiculous Political Moments That STILL Feel Fake
Legend has it Hillary Clinton still roams the Chappaqua woods to this day, imploring bewildered passersby to "Pokémon GO-to-the-polls."
The Jan. 6 Committee Has Voted To Subpoena Donald Trump
"It is our obligation to seek Donald Trump's testimony," Rep. Bennie Thompson said.
Noted Republican Tulsi Gabbard Has Left The Democratic Party
The reality is that Gabbard had long since drifted to the right on a variety of culture war issues.
Nury Martinez Has Resigned As LA City Council President Amid Outrage Over Racist Remarks She Made About Her Colleagues
The leaked audio recording has sparked growing calls for Nury Martinez and her colleagues Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León to resign from the city council.
Abortions Can Resume In Arizona (For Now) After An Appeals Court Blocked The 121-Year-Old Abortion Ban
The Arizona Court of Appeals has agreed to put the pre-statehood abortion ban on hold.
An Enormous Explosion Caused A Bridge Between Crimea And Russia That Is Crucial To Putin's War Plans To Collapse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a cryptic comment that many took to be commenting on the clouds of smoke and fire from the explosion.
“My Brother Is So Far Gone”: How Male Influencers Turned The Men In These People’s Lives Toxic
People told BuzzFeed News how their loved ones have embraced deeply hateful and misogynistic worldviews since listening to “alpha male” influencers.
New York's Attorney General Is Suing Donald Trump And The Trump Organization For Fraud
Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump are also named as defendants in the lawsuit.
Parks, Pubs, And Movie Theaters: Here’s Where People Said Their Goodbyes To Queen Elizabeth II
The end of an era, even if they didn't see the Queen's final journey.
All The Presidents, Monarchs, And World Leaders At Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral
Politicians and royalty from around the globe gathered in London for the Queen's state funeral.
Abortion Bans Are Unpopular With Most Americans, So Some Republican Candidates Are Trying To Walk Back Their Extreme Stances
“It is up to voters to determine if their shifts are genuine or a cynical smoke screen.”
The Lads Are Losing It: Soccer Has Been Canceled Because The Queen Died And Fans Are Not OK
“The Queen's death shouldn't put the common working folk out of pocket, or disrupt their leisure pursuits.”
Charles Is Now King Following The Death Of His Mother, Queen Elizabeth II
In line with British tradition, Prince Charles has been automatically upgraded to King upon the death of the previous monarch.
The Cowboys For Trump Founder Has Been Removed From His Elected Office For His Role In The Capitol Riot
This is the first time that an elected official has been removed from office as a result of their participation in or support for the Capitol attack.
Liz Truss Will Replace Boris Johnson As Britain's Prime Minister
She'll be the third prime minister of the country in three years, and the third woman ever to hold the role.
If This Last Week Taught Us Anything, It's That Literally No One Is Cooler Than A 79-Year-Old White President
Joe Biden had a choice: remain a deeply uncool Democratic president going into the midterms, or say "screw it" and let Cool Biden out of his cage.