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A Tulsa City Council has voted to replace opening invocations with a “moment of silent prayer or personal reflection.” The decision comes after a pagan priestess offered up a prayer to Medusa at the opening of a meeting this past November. The priestess, a woman by the name Amy McAdams, offered up the prayer at…

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With President-elect Donald Trump sworn in on January 20th, longtime supporter Kid Rock is calling on his fans to join him in celebration. After announcing that he would be playing seven arena shows in the Midwest through April, he called the celebration “overdue.” But he also called on the country to come together. “I still…

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January 14th kicked off what could be the most contentious of hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s top picks as Pete Hegseth began his confirmation process. Hegseth, who has been tapped for Secretary of Defense, has headed off a number of criticisms, including whether he supports women in combat roles, sexual assault allegations, and allegations of…

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As Donald Trump’s inauguration draws nearer, his critics are preparing themselves to go after some of his most controversial picks for top government positions. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) released a 33-page list of concerns and questions for Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. Hegseth has been controversial for his previous stance on women…

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