A prominent Republican could be cutting her Senate term short… Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has been placing calls and informing people that she is likely to mount a gubernatorial bid, Axios reported, citing D.C. and Tennessee sources. State and federal elected figures have been placing calls in support of Blackburn’s potential run, a source noted, according […]
The popular short-form video app TikTok will shut down in the United States this Sunday, according to Reuters, as an expected federal ban takes effect. The move marks a significant escalation in efforts to address national security concerns tied to Chinese technology companies. TikTok, owned by Haidian, Beijing and Cayman Islands-based ByteDance, has faced mounting criticism […]
The Gaîté Lyrique Theatre, a 19th-century venue known for hosting cultural and artistic events, has become the center of a tense standoff between the migrants, local authorities, and the French government. The theatre renowned for its radical performances and exhibitions, has been occupied by hundreds of African migrants since mid-December. The occupation began after the […]
VIENNA BUREAU – As drones are making headway for both sides of the war in Ukraine, older style fighting has not left the battlefield. “There is no day off from war.” As Drones Reshape the War in Ukraine, Older Tactics Remain in Use on the Battlefield By A.R. Formenko for SOFMAG Both Russian and Ukrainian […]
In a departure from longstanding tradition, Vice President Kamala Harris has reportedly chosen not to invite the incoming occupants of the vice president’s residence, JD Vance and his family, for a courtesy visit to the Naval Observatory. According to a CBS News report, sources from both Democratic and Republican circles confirmed that no formal invitation […]
In a series of remarks this past weekend, Nicolás Maduro, the embattled socialist dictator of Venezuela, threatened to use Brazilian troops to “liberate” Puerto Rico from what he called the United States’ “colonization” of the island. Speaking at the close of the International Anti-Fascist World Festival in Caracas, an event designed to bolster anti-U.S. sentiment, […]
Trump’s Defense Chief Nominee Fires Back At Dems
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Let’s get him confirmed! – Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth appeared unapologetic and combative at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, blasting the “left-wing media” for attacks on his character and dismissing concerns over his lack of qualifications for running the Pentagon. Hegseth, the 44-year-old National Guard combat veteran, […]