LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Steve Birr A strong majority of Americans do not care if professional athletes use medically prescribed marijuana as an alternative treatment to opiate-based painkillers. A new study from Yahoo News and Marist Poll shows public perception of marijuana is softening as legalization efforts continue to succeed in states across the…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield Russia’s security services have detained Akram Azimov, the elder brother of the suspected St. Petersburg Metro bombing organizer, saying he transferred money that helped fund the terrorist attack that killed 14 people, reports RT News. RT reports that FSB agents previously detain Abror Azimov, who is believed to have trained…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Phillip Stucky Republican Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced he would not be seeking re-election in 2018, according to a Wednesday announcement on his personal Facebook page. Chaffetz has served as a congressman since 2009, and served as the chairman of the oversight committee since the 2013 legislative session. “Thank…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Rob Shimshock The professor who tweeted “Trump must hang” and that two Republicans should be executed for each immigrant deported is taking a paid leave of absence for the rest of the spring semester. Professor Lars Maischak of California State University, Fresno agreed upon the leave of absence with…
The issue of healthcare has gripped America in recent months, and with incoming legislation set to shake up the government’s involvement in the system, it’s time for many Americans to take a second look at healthcare for them and their loved ones, particularly with long-term services, such as care. However, switching to a new care…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Phillip Stucky Actress Alyssa Milano invested a lot of time and money into ensuring that Democrat Jon Ossoff won Tuesday’s special election in Georgia, and the final results made her sick, according to a Tuesday tweet. Ossoff held a huge lead in early voting, but the final results showed…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield The University of Alaska Anchorage is displaying a professor’s painting that depicts Captain America holding the severed head of President Donald Trump, reports Campus Reform. The work, created by Assistant Professor of Painting Thomas Chung, is being presented as part of a month-long faculty art exhibition in the university’s…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the MS-13 gang could be designated as a terrorist organization, reports the Hill. Fox News host Tucker Carlson asked Sessions whether he thinks the designation would be helpful, to which the AG said “I think so, perhaps. I believe it could qualify for that.” “There are rules…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield The Associated press (AP) is reporting that the Office of Veterans Affairs has announced it is now allowing veterans with minor injuries and illnesses to seek aid at CVS minute clinics in an effort to cut down on wait times. The program, which is only a test run, is limited…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Saagar Enjeti The USS Carl Vinson sailed into prominence last week during the tense standoff with North Korea, but many were left asking “Who is Carl Vinson?” Other aircraft carriers are named for iconic U.S. presidents such as John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, George H.W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan….