BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — Former Congressman George Santos has begun a new chapter of his ever-unpredictable career — this time as a marine biologist.

Santos, 37, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 following multiple ethics violations and criminal fraud charges (many still pending), announced this week that he has joined a shark-tagging research team operating off the coast of New Jersey. The project, operated under the Atlantic Apex Predators Initiative (AAPI), focuses on tracking migratory patterns and breeding behaviors of great white sharks in the region.

Washington - U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a heartfelt statement today following the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, describing the pop culture icon as a “positive role model for young boys and girls” and highlighting his unexpected but meaningful contributions to the field of education.

McMahon, who previously served as the CEO of WWE before joining public service, reflected on Hogan’s influence beyond the wrestling ring.

Palm Beach, FL — Attorney General Pam Bondi allegedly informed  President Donald Trump that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant of Central American origin, appears in documents connected to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, according to sources familiar with private communications between the two figures.

Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration announced Thursday its formal withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was accompanied by an unusual complaint: President Donald Trump reportedly cited the organization’s failure to designate any Confederate battlefield as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Washington - Tulsi Gabbard is calling for the prosecution of former President Barack Obama, claiming that the Obama administration played a direct role in perpetuating what she describes as the "Epstein hoax."

Washington, D.C. — As the $8 billion Skydance-Paramount merger hangs in the balance, Skydance Media chief David Ellison met this week with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr to press for final regulatory approval. The high-stakes meeting comes amid unprecedented scrutiny over the merger’s editorial implications and the role of federal oversight in broadcast media ownership.

New York, NY — CBS revealed it will end “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in May 2026, bringing to a close one of America’s most watched late-night programs and intensifying speculation over the influence of politics and big business in mainstream media. The move follows weeks of mounting pressure tied to the Trump administration and CBS’s parent company Paramount’s efforts to secure regulatory approval for its contested merger with Skydance Media.