Allegations Surface Amid Fragile Peace Talks Russian officials say Ukraine launched a drone attack Monday on one of President Vladimir Putin’s official residences in the Novgorod region, alleging dozens of long-range drones were involved. Ukraine has flatly denied Russia’s claim that dozens of drones targeted Putin’s residence, noting that Moscow has offered no public evidence […]
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – With or without U.S. – European lawmakers call for ‘military Schengen’ zone to cut constraints on NATO mobility. They want to remove internal barriers to cross-border movement of troops and military equipment, allowing the forces of partners and allies, such as the U.S., to move across the Continent faster in a […]
Beware the shod foot! By John Farnam for Ammoland On 17 Oct. 25, an aging City of Baltimore DOT employee (unarmed) was out in the city. He approached (on foot) a parked car occupied by a woman and her teenage daughter in order to politely tell them that someone was waiting for the parking spot. The […]
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Also protects innocent Muslims. Trump orders “deadly strike” on ISIS in Nigeria after threats over Christian killings. On Christmas night, Trump said U.S. forces struck ISIS in Nigeria, citing attacks on Christians and vowing no tolerance for radical terrorism. President Donald Trump vowed that the U.S. would wage more military strikes if […]
STANLEY, N.C. — A major fire broke out late Sunday evening at a home in Stanley that is connected to NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, killing one person and severely injuring another, according to early reports from local officials. The fire drew a large, multi-department response and burned for more than two hours before crews were […]
The Trump administration will resume wage garnishment for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans beginning in January 2026, restarting a collection tool that has been largely dormant since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly six years ago. The move could ultimately affect more than 5 million Americans who have not made payments on their […]
The Justice Department confirmed the man accused of planting two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot gave a detailed confession after his arrest. Brian Cole Jr., who was arrested Dec. 4, initially denied involvement but later admitted to building and placing the devices, according […]
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against TikTok creator Carlitos Ricardo Parias before it ever reached trial, ruling that prosecutors violated his constitutional rights while he was in federal custody. U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin threw out the indictment with prejudice, meaning the government cannot refile the charges. Olguin found that federal […]
Sesame Street drew criticism and renewed scrutiny online after posting a message celebrating Kwanzaa on December 26, the day after Christmas, featuring actor Michael B. Jordan. Happy Kwanzaa! Thank you to Mr. Michael B. Jordan for visiting everybody on Sesame Street. It was so special to celebrate Kwanzaa with you! Habari Gani! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NMchnbPGPN — […]
The Rise of an Independent Reporter Nick Shirley is part of a new generation of American journalists who built their careers outside legacy media and proved that serious investigative reporting can thrive on digital platforms. At just 23 years old, Shirley has established himself as a disciplined, field-driven reporter whose work has drawn national attention […]
While always considered a strong possibility, it is becoming more likely that China may attempt to quarantine or blockade Taiwan, rather than invade it outright. Depending on the results of a coercive quarantine, an invasion could always be executed at a future date. The increasingly large, aggressive, and intense Chinese military drills around Taiwan can […]
Nick Shirley And The Revival Of Real Investigative Reporting
A teenager from Utah sneaks off to New York City, films it, uploads it, and picks up a few thousand subscribers. Then he grows up, steps away for a church mission in Chile, comes back, and decides that the skills he learned in the attention economy can be used for something more consequential than pranks. […]