ANALYSIS – From Russia with love – during the Cold War, everyone knew that traveling to the totalitarian Soviet Union entailed risks, even if you were an accredited diplomat. There was the ubiquitous surveillance and tracking and the occasional harassment or detention. There was also the ever-present risk of a ‘honey trap’ using attractive women […]
Biden Admin’s Ban On Popular Light Bulbs Goes Into Effect Today
Many these days feel heart palpitations when the thought of their monthly mortgage payment or the cost of groceries enters their mind. Yet, while Republicans continue to hammer Democrats over the public perception of “Bidenomics,” the White House has another focus today. An energy-friendly light bulb efficiency rule. (RELATED: Biden Sending Convenient Home Appliance To […]
Why Congress Is Perpetually Tardy When Curbing Bad Behavior
A bipartisan bill in the Senate would ban members of Congress and the executive branch from owning shares of stock in individual companies. Sens. Josh Hawley (R) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D) also propose to ban lawmakers and officials from owning individual shares in blind trusts, a long-used way for government officials to surrender day-to-day control […]
Acting Governor Of New Jersey Hospitalized
While serving as acting governor, New Jersey‘s Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver (D) was hospitalized earlier Monday. Garden State Gov. Phil Murphy (D) is currently in Italy. New Jersey Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari (D) has taken on the role of acting governor until Murphy returns. As News 12 New Jersey reports: Oliver is at Cooperman […]
Ex-Fox News Personality Urges FCC To Punish Fox
Neoconservative pundit-turned-Never Trumper Bill Kristol wants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to drop the proverbial hammer on Fox News (FNC) following its landmark settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. FNC and its parent company Fox Corporation reached an 11th-hour deal with the voting machine company to avoid a high-stakes defamation trial. Fox Corp. acknowledged in a […]
Beloved ‘Pee-wee Herman’ Actor Passes Away At 70
Paul Reubens, the actor known for his iconic children’s TV character Pee-wee Herman, has passed away at the age of 70. Reubens reportedly passed away following a private yearslong battle with cancer. “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations […]
Trump Suggests GOP Rivals Compete For Opportunity To Be His Running Mate
Donald Trump will be paying close attention to the upcoming Republican debates. Trump, who is polling as the GOP front-runner for 2024, has suggested that he doesn’t need to participate in the debates and may choose his running mate based on their performance. “Let them debate so I can see who I MIGHT consider for Vice […]
Niger Coup Helps Russia – US Ally Key To Fighting Jihadists In West Africa
ANALYSIS – As reported last week, a military coup has rocked Niger, a key U.S. ally in Africa. The mutinous soldiers have detained the recently elected president. Why does this matter? Well, for starters, the U.S. has troops and drones based there in the fight against Islamist jihadists, and the country is rich in uranium. […]
Biden Admin Sinks Lower, Keeping Funds From Schools With Hunter Ed
The Biden administration has sunk to a new low in its anti-gun crusade, reportedly withholding funds from schools that have hunting or archery programs as part of their curriculum. Fox News is reporting the administration “is blocking key federal funding earmarked under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 for schools with hunting […]
Americans Losing Confidence In Military, But Marine Recruiting Surges
MONDAY PDB – Going woke has a price – Confidence in US military lowest in over two decades. Americans are now less likely to express “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in the U.S. military, with a noticeable decline that has persisted for the past five years. The latest numbers are from a […]
Judge Tosses Out Trump’s Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN
Former President Donald Trump was served a disappointing loss in court. U.S. District Court Judge Raag Singhal, who was nominated by Trump in 2019, dismissed Trump’s $475 million defamation suit against CNN late Friday night. Last October, the former President filed the mega lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., alleging the […]
More Biden Interference? Congress Wants To Know Who Told Companies To Stop Mailing Gun Parts
Amid reports that major shipping companies are refusing to process packages containing purchased firearms or even gun parts, Congress is asking companies if they were pressured by anyone into changing policy. The inquiry comes as it is revealed the Biden administration coordinated with tech companies to block political content on social media that differed from […]