President Donald Trump announced that he has commuted the prison sentence of former Republican Congressman George Santos, who has been serving an 87-month sentence since July for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. In a Truth Social post, Trump confirmed he had signed the commutation order, stating Santos would be released immediately and offering the disgraced former lawmaker well wishes. “I just signed a Commutation, […]
The Trump administration has filed an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking permission to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area. The Justice Department is asking the Court to stay or overturn a lower court injunction issued by U.S. District Judge April Perry, who ruled that the administration had not provided credible […]
Every two years, Texans are asked to amend their constitution, yet few show up to do it. This year, on November 4, 2025, more than 85% of registered voters will likely stay home. That means barely 15% will decide how the state allocates billions, defines parental rights, and shapes property tax relief for years to […]
The endless growth of the global cocaine trade and the game of whack-a-mole to stop it has propelled innovation and experimentation from drug trafficking organizations to get their product out into the world. Hiding cocaine in banana shipments, hollowed-out lumber, and soy flour have become popular go-to methods, but traffickers aren’t resting on their laurels […]
In the October 16 debate at the University of Richmond, Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares challenged Democrat Jay Jones over 2022 leaked text messages in which Jones fantasized about killing GOP lawmaker Todd Gilbert and his children. Virginia Attorney General candidate Jason Miyares (R) PUMMELS political violence Jay Jones (D) during the debate…that is devastating. […]
President Trump warned Thursday that the United States will have “no choice” but to use lethal force against Hamas if the militant group does not stop its renewed violence in Gaza. “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill […]
Conservative pundit and former Fox News host Megyn Kelly indicated she could be convinced to mount a run for president if Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) made a White House bid. While discussing progressive lawmaker Thursday on her podcast and radio show, Kelly exclaimed, “eff that woman.” “If she runs for president, I might run. … I’ll find my way into […]
A Chinese national studying at the University of Southern California (USC) has been charged with drugging and sexually assaulting several women over a three-year span, Los Angeles prosecutors announced Wednesday. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed eight felony counts against Sizhe “Steven” Weng, 30, including forcible rape, rape, and sodomy by use of […]
During a CNN interview, Eric Trump was compelled to respond to questions about a hot mic moment involving his father, President Donald Trump, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. In the brief, overheard exchange, Subianto asked his U.S. counterpart, “Can I meet Eric?” Trump replied: “I’ll have Eric call … he’s such a good boy.” CNN’s […]
Developing… On Friday, former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded not guilty to 18 criminal charges that accuse him of mishandling classified materials. “Not guilty, your Honor,” Bolton said during a federal court appearance in Maryland. Prosecutors allege that, beginning in April 2018 until at least August this year, Bolton “abused his position” as national security adviser to […]
Stop Hyperventilating About Rare Earths, The China Risk Is Overblown
Rare-Earth elements are often presented as the West’s Achilles’ heel, a fragile point in a sprawling industrial body that a single hostile actor could pierce. The image is dramatic, as seen again in David Dayen’s latest American Prospect essay, “Why China Can Collapse the U.S. With One Decree,” a prime example of rare Earth panic […]