What began as yet another fiery rally for Donald Trump quickly exploded into a cultural and political firestorm — one that no one saw coming. In front of a roaring crowd in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump paused his speech on "American values" to take an unexpected swipe at one of music's most respected icons: folk legend Joan Baez. "She sings about peace but lives in a mansion — give me a break." Trump sneered, drawing ... Read more
From Sister Act to Global Icon — Whoopi Goldberg Celebrates 70 Years of Fearless Joy. NQ
Actually, Whoopi Goldberg wouldn't mind retiring at all. "But it's not possible yet. I can't afford it," the US actress told the US website "Entertainment Tonight." "I still have bills to pay." That's why Goldberg, who turns 70 on Thursday, is still on US television almost every day as one of the hosts of the talk show "The View"—for almost 20 years now. With her assertive discussion style and often controversial opinions, ... Read more
Defense Secretary Visits Fort Wayne, Signaling New Focus on Local Military Partnerships. NQ
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was in Fort Wayne today/Wednesday to address defense contractors as a guest of U.S. Senator Jim Banks. The speech was part of Banks’ fourth-annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit held at Purdue Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne has a long history of manufacturing and innovation in the defense industry, from companies such as BAE Systems to L3Harris, which is involved in Trump's missile shield ... Read more
From Civil Rights to Comedy Royalty — Whoopi Goldberg’s 70 Years of Fearless Truth. NQ
With her dreadlocks and infectious laugh, Whoopi Goldberg is a great actress and a strong-willed personality. The "Sister Act" star is now turning 70. Few actresses can look back on such a diverse and unorthodox career as Whoopi Goldberg: With just a handful of films, she rose to become the highest-paid actress in Hollywood in the 1990s and made film history as an African-American star. To this day, Whoopi Goldberg, with ... Read more
Pete Hegseth’s tangled relationship history raises serious questions about his fidelity and character. NQ
Pete Hegseth credits his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, with getting him on the straight and narrow, but talk about the third time being the charm! In addition to the Secretary of Defense War being on missus number three, Hegseth has quite the tainted track record in the love department — and yes, that includes some very interesting overlaps. First, the Trump staffer married Meredith Schwarz, his high school ... Read more