Mike Johnson Asks Republicans For Support In Second Speaker Term

Is the red wave about to become a red tsunami? Congressman Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced he is running for another term as Speaker of the House as Republicans hope to maintain control of the lower chamber. He sent a letter to GOP colleagues on Wednesday, asking for their support in the House-wide election that will likely take […]

Bernie Sanders Blames Democrats For Massive Losses

In the aftermath of a crushing defeat on Election Night 2024, many Democrats are pointing to a host of convenient scapegoats to explain their underwhelming performance, with accusations that sexism and racism were major factors in their defeats. One area where Democrats have struggled, especially since the 2020 election, is with working-class voters—both white and […]

Kari Lake Edges Closer, Senate Bid In Arizona Remains In Play

Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake (R) remains in contention as vote counts continue to be tallied in the state’s closely watched U.S. Senate race. Though trailing progressive Democrat Ruben Gallego, the latest numbers offer a possible pathway to victory for the former gubernatorial candidate, according to election analysts. Lake, who narrowly lost Arizona’s 2022 gubernatorial […]

Harris Campaign $20 Million In Debt Despite $1 Billion War Chest

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has ended in a financial crisis, with reports revealing that her campaign is carrying at least $20 million in debt after a week of high spending in the final stretch before the election. According to multiple sources, including Politico’s Christopher Cadelago, Harris’s campaign raised over $1 billion but still found […]

Trump’s Mega Comeback And MAGA Red Wave

ANALYSIS – Despite all the talk of an election that was too close to call, former Republican President Donald Trump has secured a historic and decisive victory in the 2024 presidential contest after soundly defeating Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris. As of this writing Trump has 295 Electoral College votes vs Harris’ 224, 25 more […]

Deploying Troops To Prevent Post-Election Violence In US Cities

PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – How, when and can the US military be deployed in American cities around the election? In this highly polarizing election season, law enforcement and intelligence groups have been warning that violence or unrest poses a threat to Tuesday’s election — and what could come next. We’re already seeing it: Ballot boxes […]

Media Misinformation Undermines Our Democracy: The Case For Defamation Law Reform

Have you ever wondered why the media seems to feel so emboldened when broadcasting unfounded claims about public figures like Donald Trump, as if they’re shielded from any consequence? The answer lies in a questionable Supreme Court decision from 1964—NY Times v. Sullivan—which established a novel and radical interpretation of the First Amendment that has, […]

Multiple States Voted To Prevent Noncitizens From Voting

Residents across eight U.S. states voted overwhelmingly to pass measures to amend their state constitutions and prohibit non-citizens from voting in state and local elections. These new laws are seen as a response to growing concerns over non-citizen participation in the democratic process, particularly in light of lax voting laws and an unprecedented influx of […]

Pro-Gun Champion Tim Sheehy Defeats Jon Tester, Flipping Montana Senate Seat

Republican Tim Sheehy has officially unseated three-term Democratic Senator Jon Tester in Montana’s U.S. Senate race, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL and businessman, secured approximately 53% of the vote to Tester’s 45%, as reported by the Associated Press. Sheehy’s victory contributes to the Republican Party regaining […]

Suspects Potentially Planning Trump Assassination Apprehended

FBI agents in Michigan have arrested two individuals charged with making violent threats, including one man suspected of hinting at an assassination plot targeting President-elect Donald Trump. The charges, revealed on Tuesday, come just days before the 2024 presidential election and underscore an increase in threats against public officials across the country. The Detroit Free […]