REAL ID deadline leaves American scrambling to get appointments as some seek alternatives

Americans coast to coast are rushing to obtain REAL IDs while many motor vehicle bureaus are grappling to accommodate appointments.  With the deadline of May 7 approaching, air travelers at domestic airports and people entering some federal buildings must have a REAL ID. Some Americans are considering alternatives if they’re struggling to get DMV appointments to obtain … Read more

Trump’s pick to be DC’s top prosecutor failed to report nearly 200 appearances on far-right media outlets to Senate

Ed Martin, the Trump administration’s nominee to serve as US attorney for Washington, DC, failed to report hundreds of media appearances he’s made in the past few years, including many on far-right outlets and Russian-state media, when he first filed his mandated disclosure forms to Congress, a CNN review found. Martin, a longtime conservative activist … Read more

Ben Affleck Lauds Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Great Ongoing Relationship’ With His Children After Their Divorce; Calls Singer ‘Enormously Important’

Ben Affleck has showered his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez with praise for showing support towards his children. Although divorced several months ago, Affleck clarified that the bonding between their intermingled family units remains sturdy. Talking to Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of his new movie, The Accountant 2, Affleck described ongoing relationships with Lopez’s kids as … Read more

Israel to maintain Gaza buffer zones post-war, Defense Minister Israel Katz says

Israeli troops will not leave the buffer zones in Gaza, even after the war ends, according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.  On Wednesday, Hamas appeared to reject an Israeli-proposed ceasefire deal that would see the return of nearly a dozen hostages who have been held captive for more than 550 days. Israel resumed combat … Read more