Update (11:47 a.m. ET): The school-age child who died from measles was unvaccinated—amidst the largest measles outbreak in Texas in nearly 30 years. The majority of cases are among unvaccinated individuals. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, measles vaccination rates in the U.S. were relatively high. Among children aged 24 months, the MMR vaccination rate was 90.8% […]
The White House Ends Speculation About Philadelphia Eagles Invitation
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump confirmed that the Super Bowl champions would indeed be extended an invitation to visit 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, putting an end to recent speculation about whether or not they would make the traditional trip following their Super Bowl victory. During a briefing inside the Oval Office, Trump told reporters, “They will […]
Apple Announces $500 Billion Investment in Domestic Innovation, Pledges 20,000 New Jobs
Apple has announced its largest-ever commitment, pledging to invest a staggering $500 billion over the next four years. The tech giant, known for its cutting-edge products and services, is focusing its investment on advancing American innovation, research and development (R&D), and high-skilled manufacturing. This initiative will see the creation of 20,000 new jobs across the […]
Rep. Dan Crenshaw Caught On Hot Mic Threatening Tucker Carlson
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) is under scrutiny after an off-hand remark caught on a hot mic after an interview at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in London last week raised eyebrows. Following a discussion of the Russia-Ukraine conflict with GB News’s Steven Edginton, Crenshaw appeared to threaten conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, stating that […]

Trump Calls On Europe To Boost Self-Defense Efforts, But It Must Move Faster
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Europe can build up most of the critical defense ‘enablers’ needed to deter or defeat Russia without US support via NATO within five years, provided the political will to invest is there, according to security experts. Without critical enablers now provided by the U.S. through NATO, such as command and control […]