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 […]
High-Profile Lawsuit Claims Jay-Z And Diddy Engaged In Sexual Misconduct With Adolescent Victim
Rapper Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, has been accused in a civil suit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 with Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to NBC News. The 24-time Grammy winner issued a lengthy statement, calling the allegations “idiotic.” The identity of the accuser remains anonymous: “These allegations are so heinous in nature that […]
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, […]
A SWAT Team Destroyed A Woman’s Home – The Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Case
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by an innocent Texas woman seeking compensation after a SWAT team destroyed her home while pursuing a fugitive. “Vicki Baker, represented by the Institute for Justice (IJ), was seeking to make it clear that victims of such destruction are entitled to compensation under […]
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 […]

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 […]