The conversation centers on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) facing charges of wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering conspiracy, allegedly funding extremist groups. The indictment details informants monitoring extremist activities but lacks specifics on funding methods. Matt criticizes the SPLC’s shift from its original purpose of combating extremism to labeling political speech as hate speech. Comparisons are drawn with the ACLU, highlighting both organizations’ evolutions and current partisan leanings. Matt also addresses accusations of bias in his interviews, defending his neutrality in election coverage while acknowledging his personal opinions on other issues.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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