Nicole Russell

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Nicole Russell

Happy tax day, my fellow Americans. You're being robbed. I remember the first time I saw my pay stub after I started making a modest income. The amount of money I paid the federal government in taxes sent me into a blind rage. Texas billionaire and "Shark Tank" investor Mark Cuban shared on social media last year that he owed the IRS about $2.76 million in taxes, saying he was proud to pay such a high amount in taxes because America had done so much for him.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Nicole Russell

The Season 3 finale of "The White Lotus" included a powerful monologue by a character named Laurie, played brilliantly by Carrie Coon. Fans loved what she had to say about women's roles and expectations in our modern world. During a final dinner at the White Lotus resort in Thailand, Laurie tells two of her childhood friends that she's sad and feeling lost. “I have no belief system," she says. "Well, I mean, I’ve had a lot of them.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Nicole Russell

It's unusual for a president in his second term to have a watershed moment after fewer than 100 days in office, but then Donald Trump is no typical commander in chief. He is proving that now with his extraordinarily bold and risky trade war. Trump's tariffs have sparked a global sell-off in stock markets, with the S&P 500 down more than 17% from its February high.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Nicole Russell

For months in early 2024, conservatives like myself tried to sound the alarm on President Joe Biden's declining physical and mental health. It was obvious that he was unwell. Yet, Democrats and much of the legacy news media ignored that reality and even attacked those of us who were willing to speak the truth. They claimed we were fabricating tales and spreading baseless conspiracy theories. Now, the narrative has changed dramatically.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Nicole Russell

In a fascinating interview with Fox News' Bret Baier last Friday, Elon Musk said he likely "will have accomplished most of the work required to reduce the deficit by a trillion dollars" within 130 days, the amount of time a special government employee can work. Many in the legacy news media will celebrate Musk's departure, if it happens. "Elon Musk Is Corrupting More Than Just Government," a recent New York Times opinion piece blared.