China’s quantum computing advances have U.S. intelligence experts warning of a “DeepSeek moment” that could compromise financial systems and state secrets within years. Key Takeaways China’s accelerated quantum computing development may soon surpass U.S. capabilities, threatening American technological leadership, according to intelligence experts. The 2025 Defense Intelligence Agency threat assessment warns of imminent military applications…
David Gauke is a former Justice Secretary and was an independent candidate in South-West Hertfordshire at the 2019 general election. Here is a piece of unfashionable optimism about the future of the centre-right in British politics. This might seem a curious time to write this, with two recent opinion polls suggesting that General Election would…
Helen Whately is Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and is the MP for Faversham and Mid Kent. Beware unintended consequences. They are the pitfall of many a well-intentioned ministerial plan. As the health and sickness benefits bill heads towards £100 billion, with 3,000 people signing up every day, the creators of the…
Cllr Nadim Muslim is the Leader of the Conservative Group on Bolton Council Bolton is very much your typical northern town. It’s got high deprivation, with 45 per cent of the population living in an area that is among the 20 per cent most deprived nationally; poor health outcomes, with life expectancy two years below…
Zohran Mamdani just shocked the Democratic establishment. He won New York City’s mayoral primary, toppling Andrew Cuomo with TikTok fans and hard-left activists. Socialists are cheering. Republicans are, too; nothing puts New York back in play faster than a nominee who taxes people for their skin color. Mamdani’s own site vows to “shift the property-tax…
In a congressional hearing that drew significant attention, First Lady Melania Trump’s immigration history was placed in the spotlight, questioning the legitimacy of the EB-1 visa she received in 2001. Newsweek reported that the Congressional inquiry scrutinized her “Einstein visa” amidst concerns of integrity in the administration’s strict immigration policies. On Wednesday, the congressional hearing…
Another university leader has fallen under the weight of the Trump administration’s crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as University of Virginia President James E. Ryan has resigned. Breitbart reported that intense pressure from the Department of Justice and internal board decisions at UVA to dismantle DEI programs culminated in Ryan’s exit from…
President Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell by slamming the brakes on trade talks with Canada, citing their pesky digital services tax as the dealbreaker. The Wall Street Journal reported that in a stunning move via social media on Friday, Trump announced the immediate termination of all trade discussions with Canada, a decision rooted in…
The State Department workforce is experiencing a profound morale crisis as Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s plan to cut jobs looms over them. The Daily Beast reported that employees are stretched thin as they juggle increased workloads while facing the threat of job losses as part of Rubio’s overhaul of the State Department. Earlier in…
In a bold move that’s sure to ruffle feathers, the U.S. Navy has decided to rename the USNS Harvey Milk after a true battlefield hero, Oscar V. Peterson. Breitbart reported that on Friday morning, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced via a video on X that the fleet replenishment oiler, once named for a…
GE Appliances has unveiled plans for a significant shift in its manufacturing approach, with a $490 million investment to relocate much of its washer production from China to Kentucky. The Daily Wire reported that this strategic move aims to align GE Appliances closer to its customers while creating at least 800 new jobs by 2027….
AOC’s “Bronx Girl” Identity Crumbles as High School Yearbook Photo Reveals Suburban Reality The carefully crafted image of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a scrappy “Bronx girl” is facing serious scrutiny after a former high school classmate produced receipts that tell a different story. New York GOP Assemblyman Matt Slater has publicly challenged AOC’s authenticity by sharing…
In a fresh wave of political tension, President Trump has taken aim at North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis for his opposition to a noteworthy GOP legislative proposal. The Hill reported that Trump criticized Tillis publicly after the senator expressed concerns about the bill’s potential adverse effects on Medicaid, which could severely impact North Carolina. On…
A critical GOP senator’s dissent is placing President Donald Trump’s high-stakes bill in jeopardy. Fox News reported that Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina announced his opposition to the president’s legislation due to alarm over substantial Medicaid reductions. Senator Tillis, representing North Carolina as a Republican, has declared his resistance to President Trump’s legislation, dubbed…
California lawmakers have approved a significant budget package, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, with sweeping changes and compromises aimed at addressing a $12 billion shortfall. The New York Post reported that the $321 billion budget seeks to curb the state’s deficit was fueled by shifting federal policies and a fluctuating economy, maintaining critical services through…
The Bible teaches that children are a precious gift from God, a heritage, and a reward to be treasured. They are not only a blessing to their parents but are also described as arrows in the hands of a warrior—indeed, a man with a full quiver is considered truly blessed (Psa. 127:3-4). Grandchildren, too, are…
The resignation of James E. Ryan, president of the University of Virginia, has brought significant attention due to its connection to the Trump administration’s ongoing battle with higher education institutions over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The Daily Mail reported that the move comes after federal pressure, highlighting concerns over race-based discrimination practices at…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year aimed at denying birthright citizenship to the children of illegal aliens. That order has since been challenged, and although the Supreme Court has not addressed its constitutionality, the justice did hand Trump a major legal victory last week. Case concerned power of courts to issue…
During last year’s campaign, President Donald Trump made combating illegal immigration a major part of his election platform. However, Democrats recently attempted to cast doubt on the immigration visa that First Lady Melania Trump received two over two decades ago. Rep. Jasmine Crockett casts doubt on Mrs. Trump’s visa eligibility According to The Mercury News,…
President Donald Trump raised eyebrows earlier this year when he moved to dismantle the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and fire its board members. Although a federal judge initially ruled that the president had overstepped his authority, an appeals court has reversed that decision. “President may remove executive officers at will” According to the Daily…
President Donald Trump and his administration have scored numerous victories in the courts, but still continue to face intense resistance from the federal judiciary, as was evidenced this week. According to The Hill, a federal judge this week blocked the president and his administration from implementing an executive order signed in April that targets a…
Foreign Affairs What Will Iran Do Next? There’s every reason to think Tehran will seek deescalation. Credit: NurPhoto/Getty Images The world now knows Trump’s initial play. But what of Iran’s next move? Here history suggests a course forward, which, if history is indeed our guide, says diplomacy is the endgame. What matters most to Iran…
The Supreme Court has chosen to uphold a fundamental provision of the Affordable Care Act, securing the preventive health care coverage crucial to many Americans, the Associated Press reported. This decision impacts roughly 150 million people by ensuring continued access to preventive health services. On Friday, the Supreme Court delivered a 6-3 decision in favor…
The feud between Elon Musk, the former head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and President Donald Trump was rough for the MAGA world, as Musk was well-liked by many until that. While the dust-up had died down for the most part, it could soon be reignited after Musk leveled a new round of…
The MAGA world would love nothing more than for another Trump family member to pick up where President Donald Trump leaves off at the end of his second term in 2028. According to The Guardian, Eric Trump, 41, could possibly be that person. The outlet reported that Eric Trump recently suggested that running in the…
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are working to depoliticize the U.S. military and return its focus to being a lethal war-fighting machine, which necessarily includes extricating all aspects of the ideological left’s obsession with gender and race, along with so-called “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies, or DEI. In furtherance of that goal,…
Chief Justice John Roberts doesn’t often make public comments on the state of the high court, but he did recently at a judicial conference in North Carolina, where he made his thoughts clear on those who have criticized the court’s decisions. According to The Hill, Chief Justice Roberts said that some of the criticism leveled…
President Donald Trump has exercised his authority as head of the executive branch to reduce the size and scope of the federal bureaucracy, including by firing certain presidential appointees on various boards and commissions, only to be blocked from doing so by partisan district judges. A federal appeals court panel ruled on Friday to lift…
Culture And Now We Present… Me! American superficiality is drawing on deep wells. The cover of my 1959 paperback edition of Erving Goffman’s classic Presentation of Self in Everyday Life sports a photo of what I believe to be Christine Jorgensen and two female impersonators. It’s impossible to know, of course, if the two other…
The House Oversight Committee has intensified its investigation into former President Joe Biden’s cognitive fitness by issuing a subpoena to Anthony Bernal, a former top aide to ex-First Lady Jill Biden. CBS News reported that the subpoena was issued as part of a broader inquiry led by Republicans to assess whether Biden’s executive actions may…
There’s a major shake-up at the Justice Department that’s got tongues wagging and eyebrows raised. Fox News reported that under the leadership of Attorney General Pam Bondi, at least three federal prosecutors tied to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot cases have been shown the door. This isn’t just a random Tuesday cleanup; it’s a…
The Senate just handed Democrats a resounding “no” on their attempt to clip President Trump’s wings when it comes to military moves against Iran. The Associated Press reported that on Friday, the Republican-majority Senate shot down a resolution by a 53-47 vote that would have required Trump to get congressional approval before escalating military action…
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino’s aggressive crackdown on child predators has netted 449 arrests and saved 224 children from exploitation in just three months, sending a chilling message to criminals. This is just the beginning. Key Takeaways The FBI has arrested 449 child sexual predators and rescued more than 224 children in two major operations:…
Imagine a 25-pound Beagle, just doing his job, getting launched into the air by a vicious kick at a major U.S. airport. The BBC reported that that’s exactly what happened at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., when a 70-year-old Egyptian national, Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, admitted guilt for assaulting…
Michelle Obama is setting the record straight on those pesky divorce rumors swirling around her and Barack Obama. The New York Post reported that at 61, the former first lady has opened up about the speculation surrounding her marriage, her deliberate choices to skip high-profile events, and the sacrifices she made for family over personal…
The Trump administration’s commitment to eliminating DEI programming within the federal government is bearing fruit once again, as evidenced by recent action taken at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As the Washington Examiner reports, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem last week announced the elimination of the “Invent2Prevent” program, which utilized taxpayer funds to promote left-wing…
Much discussion and debate followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision disfavoring the use of nationwide injunctions, and while much of the fallout centered on a dissent authored by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, one of her liberal colleagues on the bench also drew substantial critique. As the New York Post notes, Justice Elena Kagan received an…
While on the campaign trail last year, Donald Trump made no secret of his plans to reverse much of the green energy agenda pursued by the Biden administration, and he is now getting help from Congress to do just that. As the Daily Caller reports, Senate Republicans have taken a series of swipes at solar…
The U.S. military’s surprise strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities last weekend dominated the news for days, but it is the run-up to the mission that continues to draw analysis and awe from observers around the world. Now that the endeavor has been acknowledged as a massive success, details of how it took shape are…
Legislative wrangling over the Republican megabill has continued apace in recent days, and amid the debates, a contentious provision regarding the potential sale of public lands has fallen by the wayside. As The Hill reports, amid mounting pushback from members of his own party, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) pulled the land sales measure — of…
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law that forces adult websites to verify user ages, signaling a major win for those of us who believe in shielding kids from the Wild West of online content. Fox News reported that on Friday, with a 6-3 vote, the court affirmed that Texas…
(Headline USA)—Famed investor Warren Buffett is donating $6 billion worth of his company’s stock to five foundations, bringing the total he has given to them since 2006 to roughly $60 billion, based on their value when received. Buffett said late Friday that the shares of Berkshire Hathaway will be delivered on Monday. Berkshire Hathaway owns Geico,…
The U.S. Supreme Court last week issued its final — and for some, controversial — opinions of the current term, and not long after, the topic of threats to the judiciary reared its head in public debate once more. As Breitbart reports, Chief Justice John Roberts on Saturday cautioned politicians and others to remain mindful…
Since taking office for a second time, President Donald Trump has issued a significant number of pardons, some of which have sparked controversy, and others which have spurred surprise. Among the latter category is Trump’s recent decision to grant clemency to a Florida shark diver who was convicted of wrongfully freeing marine wildlife that was…
A scandal has emerged within one of Europe’s best-known royal families, involving serious criminal charges of sexual misconduct. As Fox News reports, Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, and the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with several counts bodily harm, rape, and sexual assault. Royal family rocked…
Ivanka Trump, the daughter of President Donald Trump, and her husband attended the glamorous wedding of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy, on Saturday. Ivanka Trump, who has been a friend of Bezos and his new wife, Lauren Sánchez, for some time, attended Saturday night’s final wedding bash wearing a black Carolina Herrera dress…
President Donald Trump has pardoned a diver who was convicted of a felony for freeing a group of sharks that were trapped. Fox News reports that the diver, 31-year-old Tanner Mansell of Jupiter, Florida, is now thanking Trump for the pardon. First, though, we will take a look at how Mansell ended up with a…
The Oversight Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives is calling upon multiple members of former President Joe Biden’s administration to testify before Congress. This, according to the Washington Examiner, includes a request for former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to testify. It remains to be seen whether or not any of these individuals will agree…
Eric Trump just said that it would be “easy” for his family to create a political dynasty. Eric, the third child of President Donald Trump, made the comment, according to the Daily Mail, during a recent interview with the Financial Times. In many ways the remark is not that surprising, considering that many members of…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is forcing the members of the upper chamber to listen to each page of the 1,000-page “big, beautiful” bill that Republicans just passed on behalf of President Donald Trump. This, according to The Hill, had the effect of delaying the passage of the bill. As we will see, however,…
A new report is claiming that New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) actually hired an individual as a campaign consultant who had previously been accused of strangling a woman. The report comes from The Gothamist. The alleged strangler has been identified as Trent Pool. Reportedly, Pool is no longer working for Adams. Mayor Adams…
