January 17, 2024 On this day in history, January 17, 1706, Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father, is born in Boston Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on this day in history, Jan. 17, 1706. He achieved fame in Philadelphia and won the acclaim of London society but surrendered it for love of homeland.
January 16, 2024 On this day in history, January 16, 1919, Prohibition is ratified, banning booze in the United States The 18th Amendment, better known as Prohibition, was ratified on this day in history, Jan. 16, 1919. It became the law of the land one year later, leading to an array of social consequences.
January 12, 2024 On this day in history, January 12, 1951, radio legend Rush Limbaugh is 'born to be a broadcaster' in Missouri Broadcaster Rush Limbaugh was born on this day in history, Jan. 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to a prominent local family. He went on to become a radio legend.
January 11, 2024 Trump 14th Amendment ballot eligibility challenger arrested on federal tax fraud charges Former President Trump's ballot eligibility challenger, John Anthony Castro, is facing a 33-count indictment for allegedly filing fraudulent tax returns.
January 11, 2024 Federal appeals court rules in favor of 'Soros' DA fired by DeSantis A federal appeals court ruled Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis violated a state attorney's First Amendment rights when he suspended him in 2022 for neglect of duty and incompetence.
January 10, 2024 Former military pilots demand Austin’s resignation: 'Complete dereliction of duty' The MACH 1 Caucus – comprised of four former military pilots in Congress – is demanding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's resignation or dismissal after his delayed hospital treatment notification.
January 10, 2024 Nevada judge rejects Trump ballot eligibility challenge, says GOP opponent 'improperly manufactured' standing A Nevada judge rejected Republican candidate John Anthony Castro's lawsuit questioning former President Trump's eligibility over the 14th Amendment.
January 10, 2024 SecDef Austin's 'reckless' handling of hospitalization 'undermined' constitutional commitments: expert Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization without the White House's knowledge undermined the "constitutional commitment to civilian control of the military," one expert says.
January 9, 2024 A crash course on Donald Trump's January 9th hearing A federal court will hear oral arguments on whether Trump is entitled to dismissal of Jack Smith's 2020 election case against him due to presidential immunity.
January 8, 2024 Pelosi panned for saying banning Trump from ballot over Jan. 6 depends on 'different laws from state to state' Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was mocked for suggesting that blocking former President Trump from running in 2024 depended on "different laws from state to state."