Empty Offices, Empty Promises: Joni Ernst’s Tepid Plan To Fix Federal Inefficiency

Senator Joni Ernst, the so-called reformer and leader of the Senate DOGE caucus, has recently launched an initiative to address the outrageous inefficiencies in the federal workforce. Yet, rather than tackle the rampant culture of complacency with the resoluteness this crisis demands, Ernst has, unfortunately, chosen the well-trodden path of incrementalism—a leisurely stroll, rather than […]

Robbery Victim Shoots 2 Armed Robbers With Their Own Gun

Via Concealed Nation by Brandon Curtis A robbery attempt at Memphis’ Classic Inn led to a shootout after the victim disarmed one of the attackers. Both suspects and the victim are now in custody and receiving medical care. MEMPHIS, TN (1-minute read) — A robbery attempt behind a Memphis hotel took a dramatic turn Friday morning […]

Why Hunter Biden’s Pardon Is So Infuriating

Despite over the past six months repeatedly and adamantly pronouncing he would not, President Joe Biden on Sunday, Dec. 1, announced that he was issuing a full pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. The younger Biden was convicted in June of three felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 after he lied on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms […]

As Assad Falls, Should US Stay Out Of Syria?

PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Syrian government falls in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after a sudden rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered the capital in 10 days. US strikes 75 ISIS targets in Syria after Assad regime collapses. US forces in Syria are able to keep their fight separate, for […]

Former Ivy League Student Arrested, Identified In UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder

Authorities have arrested and identified Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former Ivy League student and activist, as the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, described as a “tech whiz,” has been taken into custody along with a handwritten manifesto highly critical of the health care industry, in what marks a significant development […]

Report: Person Of Interest In Murder Of UnitedHealthcare CEO Taken Into Custody

A person of interest in the public murder of a UnitedHealth executive was taken into custody in Pennsylvania after a dayslong manhunt. Police identified the suspect as Luigi Mangione, the New York Times reported. A tipster alerted police after the man was spotted in the fast food restaurant.  The Wall Street Journal reports: Investigators are questioning a man in Altoona, […]

The NDAA: Congress’ Silent Coup Against President Trump’s Authority

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 is not just another defense bill—it is a calculated effort to undermine President Trump’s incoming administration, entrench progressive priorities and strip the executive branch of its constitutional authority. This bill codifies perpetual support for Ukraine, entrenches controversial diversity and inclusion initiatives and favors legacy defense […]

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid To Lift New York Trial Gag Order

On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to lift a gag order restricting President-elect Donald Trump from making statements about jurors, court staff, and their families in his New York criminal case. Justice Samuel Alito wrote the order. There were no additional comments. The gag order was imposed ahead of the criminal trial in New York earlier this year […]