Politics

Atlanta - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in an unexpected format for their first 2024 presidential debate, discussing the season premiere of the hit FX series "The Bear" on Thursday evening.

The 90-minute event, held at CNN's Atlanta headquarters, deviated from traditional debate topics as moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash guided the candidates through a discussion of the Emmy-winning show's third season opener.

Baton Rouge - Louisiana's controversial new law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public restrooms has sparked intense debate and legal challenges. The Republican-led legislation, signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry, requires every public restroom in the state, from schools and universities to government buildings, to prominently exhibit the biblical commandments.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - In a controversial move that has sparked outrage, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Friday prohibiting the appearance of rainbows across the state for the entire summer season.

The order, which takes effect June 1st and lasts through August 31st, makes it illegal for any rainbow to "manifest, appear, or otherwise present itself" in Florida's skies during the prime summer months. Violators could face fines of up to $10,000 per observed rainbow.

New York - Former President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on the judicial system, claiming it is rigged against powerful and wealthy white men like himself. His remarks come in the wake of his recent conviction on felony charges related to hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign.

NEW YORK - A federal judge has issued a gag order prohibiting actor Robert De Niro from publicly discussing the high-profile criminal trial of former President Donald Trump over alleged hush-money payments.

The surprise ruling by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan came after prosecutors raised concerns that comments made by De Niro could risk tainting the jury pool and jeopardize Trump's right to an impartial trial. The judge did not provide detailed reasons for the gag order in his terse two-page ruling.

ORLANDO — Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, has been selected to serve as a delegate representing the Republican Party at this year's MegaCon Florida convention.

The 18-year-old will be one of several hundred GOP delegates in attendance at the massive pop culture event, which annually draws tens of thousands of fans of comic books, science fiction, gaming, and other genres. His participation marks the first time a member of the former First Family has taken such an official role at a major fan convention.

Boston — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the prominent anti-vaccine activist and nephew of former president John F. Kennedy, took to social media yesterday to share his "favorite recipe" for pork carpaccio - a raw pork dish that health officials warn can pose serious food safety risks.

Kennedy, who has no formal training as a chef, posted a detailed set of instructions for preparing the thinly sliced raw pork delicacy along with photos of the bright red, uncooked meat plated with arugula, parmesan shavings and a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.

Tallahassee — In a controversial move, the state of Florida has banned the sale and production of lab-grown or "cultured" meat within its borders. The decision comes amid concerns that the lab-grown meat product could be seen as violating the state's fetal personhood laws.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Former President Donald Trump celebrated the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo on Saturday by visiting a Taco Bell restaurant in Virginia.

Trump arrived around noon at the fast food chain's location in Sterling, Virginia, about 30 miles outside Washington D.C. He was met by a crowd of supporters as well as protesters.

The former president spent approximately 45 minutes inside the restaurant. Video footage showed him ordering from the counter and posing for photos with employees and diners.

New York — Hope Hicks, the former White House Communications Director, has released a diss track titled “6:16 in New York,” which appears to be a direct mockery of Donald Trump.

The track, which was released on major music streaming platforms, has already garnered significant attention due to its controversial lyrics and the high-profile personalities involved. The title “6:16 in New York” is believed to be a reference to a specific event or incident, although Hicks has yet to clarify its meaning.