CNN is reportedly entering a new partnership with prediction-market company Kalshi that would weave Kalshi’s real-time odds and forecasts into CNN’s on-air and digital coverage—an alliance that also has the effect of placing the network in a business relationship with Donald Trump Jr. Axios first reported the deal Tuesday, citing sources who said Kalshi will […]
Elton John told Variety last week that if President Donald Trump helps deliver on the long-standing goal of ending AIDS, it would cement a historic legacy—an appeal that comes as scientific breakthroughs and policy debates converge around HIV prevention and global aid. Speaking Tuesday with Variety about the work of his namesake Elton John AIDS Foundation, the “Tiny Dancer” […]
Vanity Fair is parting ways with its embattled West Coast editor Olivia Nuzzi following a cascade of new allegations about her personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and her conduct as a political journalist. The decision, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, comes after weeks of public scrutiny fueled by accusations from her […]
A federal grand jury declined Thursday to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after the Justice Department presented an alleged mortgage-fraud-related case to the panel for a second time. Another source familiar with the matter cautioned against celebrating too soon, noting the Justice Department could attempt to seek an indictment a third time. James […]
This week, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said that he believes the U.S. military could serve as a constraint on President Donald Trump’s administration, arguing that senior uniformed leaders remain primarily loyal to the Constitution rather than any individual political figure. Speaking during an appearance on “MS NOW” Wednesday morning, Warner previewed questions he said he […]
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday that he will stop the city’s practice of clearing homeless encampments once he takes office, marking a sharp break from the policies of outgoing Mayor Eric Adams. Speaking at a news conference, Mamdani — a self-described Democratic Socialist — said he would not continue Adams’ controversial sweep […]
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Danish Arctic commander expects High North arms race. The prospect of conflict in the Arctic is rising, with the expectation of Russia turning its attention there if and when the Ukraine war ends. “My expectation is that when the war in Ukraine is over, Russia will devote its efforts to arming […]
On Friday afternoon, the Supreme Court took up President Donald Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship — launching a constitutional fight with huge stakes for immigration policy, presidential power, and the future of thousands of U.S.-born children. A Major Case Lands Before the Justices On Dec. 5, 2025, the Court granted review of the cases challenging […]
The State Department has renewed its “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory for Venezuela without changes, warning U.S. citizens that the risks include violent crime, terrorism, wrongful detention, and limited medical care. “All U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents in Venezuela are strongly advised to depart immediately,” the advisory says. U.S. officials have not maintained […]
The Indiana House on Friday approved House Bill 1032, a Republican-backed plan to adopt a new congressional map. The vote was 57–41, almost entirely along party lines. The proposal is part of a broader national push, aggressively promoted by President Donald Trump, to redraw districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. How the Map Reshapes the […]
In a rare programming decision, CBS News has scheduled a prime-time town hall with Erika Kirk, widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the new leader of Turning Point USA. But the unusual element is not the event itself — Kirk has been increasingly visible in national media — rather, it is that […]
Trump Should Retaliate: The EU’s Attack On 𝕏 Is A Trade War Disguised As Regulation
The European Commission’s decision today to hit 𝕏 with a €120M, roughly $140M, penalty under the Digital Services Act is being sold as a neutral act of consumer protection. Brussels says it is merely enforcing transparency rules about blue checkmarks, advertising, and researcher access. In reality, it is something else. It is the clearest signal […]