Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters governors race in Minnesota

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she is running for governor of Minnesota, launching a high-profile campaign at a moment of political upheaval and heightened tension in the state. Her decision follows Gov. Tim Walz’s unexpected
Senate Democrats block funding bills as they press for DHS changes

The Senate failed to advance a government spending package on Thursday, pushing the federal government closer to a partial shutdown set to begin just after midnight Friday. Democrats blocked a package of six spending bills, as the
Chris Stapleton sets new ‘All-American Road Show’ dates

Chris Stapleton has extended his “All-American Road Show” through Fall 2026, with over 20 new stops on the long-running tour. The new dates begin May 23 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium (with special guests Lainey Wilson and Allen
The Killers, T-Pain, Avery Anna and more to perform at inaugural Freely Fest in Nashville

The non-partisan nonprofit organization Freedom Forum has unveiled the lineup for its inaugural ‘Freely Fest’, taking place on April 8th at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, and streaming live globally. The Killers, T-Pain, Dominic Fike, Janelle Monáe, and Avery
Two federal agents that fired guns in shooting of Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave

Two federal officers involved in the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave while investigations continue. The decision follows an internal review by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and
Amazon to cut 16,000 positions as it restructures around AI and efficiency

Amazon announced Wednesday it will eliminate about 16,000 positions across the company, marking its second major round of layoffs in three months as it continues to streamline operations and invest heavily in artificial intelligence. In a memo
Miranda Lambert sells full song catalog to Sony Music Publishing & Domain Capital Group

Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Domain Capital Group have teamed up to acquire the full song catalog of acclaimed country artist Miranda Lambert, securing rights to her complete body of recorded works. The partnership also includes a
Keith Urban to headline 2026 Boots in the Park Gilbert AZ

Keith Urban is confirmed to headline the 2026 Boots in the Park festival at Gilbert Regional Park in Gilbert, AZ, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, featuring support from Dustin Lynch, Mitchell Tenpenny, Mackenzie Carpenter, and Bryan Martin. The
Shooting involving Border Patrol near Arizona border leaves one person critically injured

One person was critically wounded Tuesday morning in a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona, prompting a multi-agency investigation led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD). The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near
South Carolina measles surge becomes largest U.S. outbreak in decades

South Carolina is now facing the largest measles outbreak in the United States since the disease was declared eliminated more than 20 years ago, with confirmed cases climbing to 789, surpassing the major Texas outbreak of 2025