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Alaska Young Republicans Chair Arrested On Child Sex Trafficking Charges

Alaska Young Repub licans chair Craig Scott Valdez was arrested in Juneau on Friday on federal charges of sex trafficking and child exploitation, enticement and coercion of a minor, and creating child sexual abuse material.

An Alaska lawmaker’s chief of staff was arrested in Juneau on Friday on federal charges of sex trafficking and child exploitation, enticement and coercion of a minor, and creating child sexual abuse material.

Craig Scott Valdez, 36, was chief of staff to state Sen. George Rauscher (R) since November, and had worked in Rauscher’s office since 2021.

He also served as the chair of the Anchorage Young Republicans since January 2025. Continue reading “Alaska Young Republicans Chair Arrested On Child Sex Trafficking Charges”

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“Grey’s Anatomy” Star Eric Dane Dies At 53 Of ALS

"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane has died at the age of 53 after battling ALS.

Eric Dane, best known for his role as “Dr. Mark Sloan” aka “McSteamy” on the hit drama Grey’s Anatomy, has died of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

His passing comes less than a year after he shared his diagnosis with the world. He was 53. Continue reading ““Grey’s Anatomy” Star Eric Dane Dies At 53 Of ALS”

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Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Are Illegal

Dealing a massive blow to Donald Trump’s economic policy, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this morning that Trump’s global tariffs are illegal.

In a 6-3 decision, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court found that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)  —  which Trump has used to justify his tariffs — does not give Trump the power to unilaterally impose tariffs. Continue reading “Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Are Illegal”

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Court Allows Pentagon To Ban HIV Enlistment (Again) + David Archuleta Pens Memoir + More

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Some news stories you might have missed:

• The Advocate: A federal appeals court has reinstated the Pentagon’s ban on people living with HIV enlisting in the armed forces, undoing a lower-court decision that had briefly opened the door to qualified recruits with undetectable viral loads.

• Queerty: The new memoir from American Idol alum David Archuleta,  Devout,  details his experiences of growing up within the Mormon Church, and then finally stepping away from it after coming out. Continue reading “Court Allows Pentagon To Ban HIV Enlistment (Again) + David Archuleta Pens Memoir + More”

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Analysis: Trump’s Tariffs Cost American Households $1,000 Last Year

New analysis by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation shows Donald Trump’s tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year.

Research shows the cost will rise to $1,300 per household this year if the current tariffs stay in place. Continue reading “Analysis: Trump’s Tariffs Cost American Households $1,000 Last Year”

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Federal Arts Commission Packed With Trump Allies Approves Massive Ballroom

While a federal judge and outside architects have expressed concerns about the super-sized scope of Donald Trump’s proposed White House ballroom, the Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously on Thursday to approve the project.

This is where I note that Trump fired the entire commission panel last year and filled it with his hand-picked allies. Continue reading “Federal Arts Commission Packed With Trump Allies Approves Massive Ballroom”

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Kansas Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill

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Kansans will soon be required to use the bathroom that aligns with their biological sex at birth in all government buildings after state lawmakers in the House voted 87-37 to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto. Continue reading “Kansas Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill”