A Triumph of Precision, Secrecy, and Deterrence When President Trump stood before the American people and declared that he would decide how to respond to Iran “in two weeks,” it was easy to miss the sleight of hand. I certainly did. I wrote an op-ed (below) analyzing his strategic ambiguity, wholly unaware of what was […]
In a sweeping decision with significant implications for the future of digital media and political speech, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under President Donald Trump’s administration has approved a landmark $13.5 billion merger between advertising giants Omnicom and Interpublic Group (IPG). The deal, which merges two of the world’s “Big Six” advertising agencies, will create […]
The United States assesses a high risk of imminent Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces, though it continues to pursue a diplomatic resolution, officials told Reuters. One official indicated that retaliation could occur within the next day or two. DOHA, QATAR — The U.S. Embassy in Doha issued a “shelter in place” directive Monday morning, instructing […]
President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Sunday, accusing the libertarian-leaning congressman of disloyalty and obstruction after Massie joined Democrats in opposing Trump’s recent military action against Iran. The strike, which reportedly dismantled Iran’s nuclear capabilities, was hailed by Trump as a “spectacular military success.” Massie’s vocal opposition to […]
In a striking new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab, researchers have uncovered evidence suggesting that long-term use of artificial intelligence tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT may lead to cognitive decline, particularly in critical thinking and neural engagement. Published by The Hill and led by neuroscientist Nataliya Kosmyna, the study explores the […]
Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and a number of other Democrats are calling for President Donald Trump’s impeachment following his surprise order to bomb multiple nuclear sites in Iran — a move critics say bypassed Congress and risked igniting a new Middle East war. “The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a […]
PORTLAND, Ore. — A 38-year-old Portland man is facing serious charges after authorities discovered a viable improvised explosive device (IED) on Interstate 5 late Friday night, June 14. The suspect, identified as Alexander R. Wick, was arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center. Charges Filed Wick is facing a stack of felony charges, […]
In June of 2025, a dangerous man slipped through the fingers of US law enforcement. His name was Jose Reyes Leon-Deras, a convicted child rapist from El Salvador, wanted internationally for his crimes in Italy. He did not escape by his own cunning. He was aided, allegedly, by the coordinated efforts of a well-funded, well-organized, […]
Via Ammoland by Jacob Sullum Early on a Wednesday morning in October 2017, FBI agents terrorized three innocent people, including a 7-year-old boy, by breaking into their home in Atlanta. The agents tossed a flashbang grenade, rousted the two adults from the closet where they were hiding, manhandled and handcuffed one of them, and threatened them with […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) has issued subpoenas to multiple companies involved in the sale of Chinese-manufactured medical devices that allegedly contain hidden “backdoors” capable of transmitting sensitive patient data to a Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked institution — without patient knowledge or consent. The investigation, spearheaded by Uthmeier’s office, revolves around patient monitoring devices […]
Via Zero Hedge by Tyler Durden Just hours before the Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged and, worse, telegraph a hawkish bias by indicating just one rate cut for the rest of 2025 (down from two) in its latest dot plot, the first since Liberation Day, President Trump leveled his latest broadside at Fed Chair Jerome […]
Trump’s Legal Strike On Iran: A Case Study In Presidential War Powers
A president sends bombers across an ocean. An adversary’s nuclear infrastructure lies in ruins by sunrise. The political response is predictable. Progressive lawmakers erupt with outrage, while establishment media outlets evoke doomsday analogies and quote scholars feigning constitutional clairvoyance. Yet the core question remains unmoved by headlines: Did President Trump have the legal authority to […]