Dozens of Marineland’s beluga whales coming to U.S. through international emergency rescue plan

Twenty-eight beluga whales are set to be relocated from a shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States after federal officials approved an emergency import earlier this month as part of an international rescue effort.   Marineland closed to the public in 2024 but has remained in possession of the whales, which it … Read more

New Mexico attorney general accuses Justice Department of hindering Epstein probe

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators at his confirmation hearing that the Justice Department will investigate any new leads related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses Blanche of stonewalling a live Epstein investigation right now, and he joins “The Takeout” to discuss. Source link

Trump zeroes in on election security. His team has cut thousands of election-focused federal workers.

Election security has been one of President Trump’s primary preoccupations for years — lately, he’s been pressing Republicans in Congress to pass a voting regulation bill and he’s delivering a live prime-time speech on the topic Thursday night. And yet, since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who … Read more

Midwest sees world’s worst air quality as wildfire smoke spreads

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Temporary housing money for L.A. fire victims running out 03:29 Dangerous waters sweep through West Hollywood  01:20 Good News: Community comes together to buy new mobile home for couple after fire 01:25 Trump teleprompter operator betting allegations 01:36 Now Playing … Read more

The case for open primaries

Texas Republican John Cornyn is urging his state to keep its open primary system. Some Republicans there want to close the primaries, meaning independents cannot vote in them. John Opdycke, founder and president of Open Primaries, joins “The Takeout” to discuss why he’s in favor of a more inclusive system. Source link