by Tyler O’Neil Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter Tuesday to the 50 state governors, urging them to remove distractions from roads, including divisive and distracting political messaging like rainbow crosswalks. “Roads are for safety, not political messages or artwork,” Duffy said in a statement first provided to The Daily Signal. “Today I am calling…
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Commentary: The Future of U.S.-Led AI
by Norman R. Seip and Daniel Christman Winning the AI race with China is often framed in terms of expensive, long-term bets: bringing back chip manufacturing, pouring billions of dollars into data centers, and modernizing and expanding the power grid. But as we seek to win the Great Power competition of the 21st century,…
DANIEL VAUGHAN: Classroom Revolt: The Anti-DEI Wave Hits Hard
Four education fights and one loud wake-up call. UVA’s president bailed after a DOJ probe torched his DEI empire. The Supreme Court let parents pull their children from a radical leftist curriculum. Federal officials ripped Lia Thomas’s medals off the record. And the federal government slapped Harvard with subpoenas over antisemitism and speech. From kindergarten…
Music Spotlight: Sister Sadie
As I have been exploring bluegrass music more seriously, a band that kept appearing in my emails was the all-girl group Sister Sadie. When my friend and Music Spotlight artist Erin Enderlin mentioned she had co-written three songs on their newest album, I knew it was time to feature them. Sister Sadie began when a…
Rep. Dwight Evans, representing Pennsylvania’s most Democrat district, will retire in 2026
Philadelphia’s political landscape just got a seismic shakeup with Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans announcing he won’t run for reelection in 2026. The Daily Caller reported that Evans, a long-serving figure in Pennsylvania politics who has held the Philadelphia-based congressional seat since 2016, revealed on Monday his decision to step away after his current term ends…
Trump nominates Alina Habba, who arrested Democrat mayor, to serve as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey
President Donald Trump just dropped a nomination that’s stirring up more dust than a Jersey Shore sandstorm. The Daily Caller reported that Trump has tapped Alina Habba, the acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, for Senate confirmation as the state’s top federal prosecutor, a move that’s already sparking debate due to her office’s high-profile actions…
Trump administration charges Harvard with breaching civil rights of Jewish students
Harvard University, once a beacon of academic prestige, now stands accused of turning a blind eye to the harassment of Jewish and Israeli students in a scathing federal report, according to Just The News. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed on Monday that an investigation by its Office for Civil Rights determined…
Critics say AOC is ‘desperate’ to hide the fact that she didn’t grow up in the Bronx
New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has long claimed to hail from the Bronx and did so once again last week during an online exchange with President Donald Trump. Yet as the New York Post noted in an article published on Monday, Ocasio-Cortez seems intent on keeping her real origins a secret. Congresswoman moved to…
New DOJ policy aims to strip citizenship from those convicted of certain crimes
Since taking office this past January, President Donald Trump has made deporting foreign criminals one of his highest priorities. However, Trump has recently gone further by ordering the Department of Justice (DOJ) to strip citizenship from immigrants who have been convicted of certain crimes. Memo calls for “pursuit of all viable denaturalization cases” According to…
Rwanda’s foreign minister says Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently signed an agreement that many hope will end violence in the region. In a move which is sure to leave Democrats seething, Rwanda’s foreign minister told Breitbart that President Donald Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his involvement. Foreign minister: Trump “absolutely” deserves a Nobel…
Canada agrees to rescind digital services tax following threats from Trump
During this year’s election campaign, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney repeatedly pledged that he would stand up to President Donald Trump. Yet in a shocking development, the leader of Canada recently caved on one of Trump’s major trade demands. Digital services tax cancelled According to the Daily Caller, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced in…
Los Angeles is Broke – City Declares Fiscal Emergency
The city of Los Angeles declared a state of fiscal emergency amid a $1 billion deficit. The council approved of the emergency declaration unanimously in a 14-0 vote. This comes after Mayor Karen Bass approved a $14 billion budget for the fiscal year that began on July 1. The city is a prime example of…
Israel’s Doomed Bid for Mideast Domination
Foreign Affairs Israel’s Doomed Bid for Mideast Domination The tail can’t wag the dog forever. Credit: Noa Ratinsky Israel is feeling its oats. The office of the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, last Tuesday declared that Israel had “placed itself in the first rank of the world’s major powers.” The statement came just after the “12-day…
Supreme Court backs cuts to Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding
The Supreme Court made a landmark decision Tuesday, ruling 6-3 in favor of a South Carolina law that prohibits Medicaid patients from using planned services provided by Planned Parenthood, The Washington Times reported. This ruling allows states the ability to limit Medicaid funding to specific healthcare providers, including those that offer abortion services. The decision…
Trump lifts sanctions on Syria in major policy shift
President Trump has lifted sanctions on Syria, delivering on his pledge to give the war-torn country a chance to rebuild. The move is part of Trump’s vision of peace for the Middle East, which he laid out during a major foreign trip in which he shook hands with Syria’s new president, former jihadist Ahmed al-Sharaa….
43% of Americans Near Poverty Place Essential Purchases on Credit
The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Financial Lifestyles Shape Credit Reliance” revealed that American consumers are struggling to afford the basic essentials. Prices have been elevated since the worldwide pandemic shutdown the global economy and have not gone down in a meaningful way. The study found that 43% of American households who are a paycheck away from poverty…
Bryan Kohberger’s former professor wonders if serial killer classes inspired him
(NewsNation) — A renowned forensic psychologist who taught Bryan Kohberger about serial killers and criminal behavior is now questioning whether her curriculum may have inspired him to commit the Idaho quadruple murders. “I have to look at the framework of what I taught and wonder, did I inspire him in some way?” Dr. Katherine Ramsland…
White House officials furious over CNN report promoting anti-ICE mobile app
President Donald Trump has been utilizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to great effect to locate and apprehend illegal aliens in the U.S., but Democrats and leftist activists, with help from their media allies, are doing everything they can to obstruct and thwart those efforts to enforce existing immigration laws. CNN recently promoted a new…
Dem donors resist Kamala Harris’ California gubernatorial bid
As Kamala Harris considers a potential bid for the governorship of California, she has encountered skepticism from key Democratic donors, the Post Millennial reported. The former Vice President’s potential run has prompted concerns about her intentions and past campaign performance. Harris, who served as Vice President under President Joe Biden, is weighing the possibility of…
Elon Musk threatens to primary Republicans who support Trump’s agenda as truce unravels
Elon Musk is threatening to primary every last Republican who supports President Trump’s agenda, as a weeks-long truce between the world’s richest man and its most powerful political figure unravels in public view. In an unhinged series of posts, Musk vowed to unseat any Republican who votes for Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which passed the…
Florida’s New Detention Center: A Novel Approach to Handling Illegal Aliens
Illegal aliens now face a new nightmare: a remote detention facility in Florida’s Everglades where alligators and pythons serve as natural border patrol beyond the fence. President Trump has unveiled “Alligator Alcatraz,” a new detention facility in Florida’s Everglades designed specifically for processing and deporting criminal illegal aliens. The facility, constructed at the Dade-Collier Training…
Interior Dept. cancels multi-year grant to fishing foundation after Fox News report
The Interior Department recently announced its decision to cancel a multi-year grant designated for the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF), sparking debate and discontent within the fishing and boating community, Fox News reported. This action is expected to save the government over $40 million but has stirred discomfort among RBFF supporters, citing potential economic…
Trump’s tariffs generate over $80 billion in revenue
President Trump’s tariff gamble is paying off for the United States, with revenues hitting levels not seen in generations. As reported by the Washington Times, U.S. Customs has collected over $106 billion from tariffs since January, with most of that coming directly from Trump’s historic “Liberation Day” tariffs. For Trump, the revenues provide a tangible selling…
Sen. Fetterman complains that he wants ‘to go home’ amid Democrat delays of marathon vote session in Senate
The U.S. Senate worked overtime through the weekend as Republicans pushed to pass a massive bill enacting and funding parts of President Donald Trump’s policy agenda while Democrats used every tactic available to stall and thwart the effort. It was all too much for Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who lamented to reporters on Monday that…
Musk Promises To Retaliate Against GOP Tax Bill
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has issued a vehement warning against GOP lawmakers supporting President Donald Trump’s latest legislative initiative, the Daily Caller reported. Musk has vowed to back primary challengers against Republican legislators who endorse Trump’s controversial tax relief and immigration bill, which includes a substantial debt ceiling hike and significant…
Woman finds sister’s body stuffed in box; husband charged with murder
COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA – In a case that has gripped the community, the disappearance of Caitlin Hart, 33, took a tragic turn when her body was discovered in a remote wooded area, eight miles from her Bloomsburg home. Her sister, who was part of the search effort, played a crucial role in locating the remains…
Justice Barrett delivers sharp rebuke to Justice Jackson in ruling on nationwide injunctions
Last Friday, the Supreme Court handed down a ruling that’s become the hot topic on conservative airwaves, with a particular focus on the sharp exchange between two justices. This decision, dissected on Monday’s episode of the “VINCE” podcast hosted by Vince Coglianese, showcased a judicial showdown worth tuning in for. The host didn’t hold back…
Man killed by sucker punch at gas station
DETROIT, MI – A heated argument at a gas station on Detroit’s east side turned deadly when a single punch resulted in the death of a 44-year-old man. The incident left the victim’s family grappling with the sudden loss and questioning how a verbal altercation could escalate to such a tragic outcome. Sam Spruill Sr….
Indonesia will ease import restrictions ahead of deadlines imposed by Trump
Indonesia is shaking up its trade game just in time for a high-stakes deadline with the United States, according to Breitbart. Under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, the Southeast Asian giant is slashing import restrictions and licensing hurdles ahead of crucial tariff negotiations with the U.S. set for July 9, 2025, while also pitching joint investments…
Senate Democrats fail to block Trump tax cut extension
Senate Democrats just tried to pull a fast one on President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, and it backfired spectacularly. The Daily Caller reported that on Monday, Democrats made a bold but ultimately futile attempt to overrule the Senate chair’s ruling, hoping to stop Republicans from using a current policy baseline to frame a permanent extension…
Jury sends several notes for testimony and clarification as deliberations continue in the Diddy trial
The jury in the sex crimes case against Sean “Diddy” Combs is showing troubling signs as experts warn of a split verdict, Fox News reported. The jury sent several notes during its first two days of deliberations, which could be a troubling sign for jurors. Testimony concluded on Friday, with the jury beginning its deliberations…
Elon Musk pledges to support to President Trump critic and GOP lawmaker Rep. Thomas Massie
Elon Musk is throwing his support behind Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in his reelection bid, Fox News reported. The Tesla billionaire has indicated he will be donating to Massie, who has been a critic of President Donald Trump. Musk took to his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to make his point. “Every member of…
Prince William will not allow Prince Andrew to serve in royal capacity in future reign
Royal insiders have confirmed that Prince William, the future King of England, will not allow Prince Andrew to serve in any royal capacity when he ascends the throne. Prince William has been preparing for his future reign as king, as his father, King Charles III, is undergoing treatment for cancer and is not expected to…
Senate Dems lose bid to ditch determination that tax cut extension will not add to deficit
Senate Republicans have been working day and night to bring the Trump-backed “Big, Beautiful Bill” to the finish line in the upper chamber for its required return to the House, but in doing so, they have courted controversy with their efforts to make permanent the president’s 2017 tax cuts. As The Hill reports, a party-line…
Sen. Chuck Schumer warned over his anti-Trump bill speech on Senate floor
Democrats are all about the drama and headlines as President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” spending bill made its way through Congress, and especially as it was debated on the Senate floor. According to The Hill, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) took full advantage of the available drama opportunities and was ultimately warned over his…
Supreme Court turns down challenge to California’s ridiculous pork producing laws
An effort to change California laws that require pork sold in the state to come from pigs that were raised in sufficient living space has been shot down for the second time at the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. According to The Hill, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh reportedly indicated that he was ready…
Trump says he has a buyer for TikTok
Defying critics, President Trump announced that he has found a buyer for the social media app TikTok. Trump did not share the buyer’s identity but promised to provide details in “about two weeks.” The president dropped the news in a wide-ranging Fox News interview that touched on trade and China, where TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance,…
Judge rules Trump can’t strip union protection from 1 million federal workers
A federal judge in Northern California has blocked the Trump administration from stripping the union protections of two-thirds of federal workers, more than a million in all, but a recent Supreme Court ruling could spell trouble for the injunction. Judge James Donato ruled in favor of the American Federation of Government Workers (AFGE)’s April lawsuit…
Michelle Obama podcast largely avoids politics despite her popularity with Democrats
Michelle Obama is probably the only Democrat who could have defeated President Donald Trump in 2024, but she’s more interested in exploring the culture of Black women than talking about Trump all the time. Her popular new podcast “IMO” with her brother Craig Robinson features celebrity guests speaking to cultural issues, which sometimes touch on…
British rap group’s U.S. Visas revoked over anti-Israel chants
Imagine a rap group so bold they chant for violence on a global stage, only to find their American dreams abruptly canceled. That’s the fate of British band Bob Vylan, whose visas were yanked by the U.S. State Department after a controversial performance that crossed serious lines. The Daily Caller reported that on Monday, the…
Trump writes Fed chief handwritten note about interest rates
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday showed reporters an oversized copy of a handwritten letter President Donald Trump wrote to admonish Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over the Fed’s refusal to lower interest rates, which Trump believes would help the economy grow. “Jerome — You are, as usual, ‘Too Late,’” the letter read….
Alligator Alcatraz allows ICE to ‘target more criminals’: Homan
(NewsNation) — Border czar Tom Homan believes “Alligator Alcatraz” will solve several problems for the administration. Homan joined “CUOMO” to discuss the new detention center following President Trump’s visit to the facility Tuesday. Homan described the facility as “key for … criminal aliens, those are a threat to public safety.” ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ plan lacks transparency:…
‘Overwhelmed with happiness’ since release: Ksenia Karelina
(NewsNation) — Since her release from a Russian prison, former ballerina Ksenia Karelina said she is “overwhelmed with happiness.” “It’s so great to feel the sunshine on my skin, feel my loved one next to me and I’m just really, really happy now,” Karelina told NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo in a NewsNation exclusive Tuesday. Karelina, a dual…
UPenn bans transgender athletes, removes Lia Thomas’ records after ruling
The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) is banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports and removing swimmer Lia Thomas’ records as part of an agreement with the federal government, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday. The announcement follows the federal government’s decision in March to withhold $175 million in funding from the university, citing…
A Town Tried to Heal Racial Divides. It Energized Confederate Supporters Instead.
Confederate supporters arrived first, establishing a Saturday morning base near the town waterfront with “Save our history” signs and Civil War information sheets. Some sported red MAGA hats and shirts that proclaimed “America First,” or, in one case, “If you don’t like Trump then you probably won’t like me and I’m OK with that.” The…
“Lia” Thomas will be stripped of all titles stolen from biological females while competing as a trans person at UPenn
As July begins, the winning just continues and continues… The biological who wasn’t good enough to swim against other males in college, then transitioned to steal awards and titles from biological females will be stripped of all titles, awards and accolades after UPenn caved following an investigation by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil…
Idaho college killings: Victims’ families split on Bryan Kohberger plea deal
(NewsNation) — Families of the four University of Idaho students killed in November 2022 are divided over a plea agreement that would spare Bryan Kohberger from the death penalty, with some supporting the deal while others angrily oppose it. Kohberger, 30, a former graduate student in criminal justice at Washington State University, faces murder charges…
Ring of Fire Is Becoming Active on Schedule
QUESTION: Marty, your model on volcanoes had correctly forecast this surge in activity in the Ring of Fire for 2025. Do you view this as part of the warning that we are headed into global cooling, rather than warming? Why does the media refuse to highlight all the correct events your computer has been able…
Tattooed Woman Hits Back At ‘Old People’ Who Dislike Her Tattoos
A woman who is covered in tattoos has spoken out about society’s beauty standards and how the older generation condemns her for having tattoos. She has hit back at people who say she’s going to look bad when she’s older. Taylor Paige Courtenay (Photo Credit: TikTok) Taylor Paige Courtenay posts a lot of personal information on social…
Trump tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center in Everglades
President Donald Trump attended the opening of a new immigration detention center in the Everglades on Tuesday, July 1, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” due to its remote, alligator-filled location. He said the center would focus on deporting the most dangerous immigrants first. “Very soon, this facility will house some of the most menacing migrants, some of…
Grassley Shares Declassified Emails on FBI’s ‘Suppressed Intel’ on China’s Potential 2020 Meddling
by Jerry Dunleavy A top Republican senator released FBI emails Tuesday appearing to show the bureau did not pursue intelligence indicating Communist China was looking to hijack the 2020 presidential election with a potential mail-in ballot scheme to assist then-Democratic nominee Joe Biden. The bureau appeared, based on the emails, afraid it would undercut then-FBI…