Key Developments Context: A Sudden Turn Iran officially pulled out of nuclear negotiations with the United States early Friday, according to reporting by The Hill. The announcement came hours after Israeli jets conducted a sweeping and lethal air campaign targeting Iranian airbases, missile silos, and underground nuclear storage facilities. Among the dead: Maj. Gen. Hossein […]
Trump’s authority remains intact — at least for now… In a last-minute ruling, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has temporarily blocked a lower court order that would have handed control of California’s National Guard back to Governor Gavin Newsom by Friday at noon. The decision keeps the National Guard under […]
President Donald Trump took a victory lap Thursday after relative calm returned to downtown Los Angeles in the wake of days-long violent riots over immigration raids. In a scathing post on Truth Social, Trump claimed credit for restoring order — and blasted California Governor Gavin Newsom for losing control of the situation. “Governor Gaven NewScum […]
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles. The judge ordered that control of the troops be returned to California Governor Gavin Newsom. The decision comes from a lawsuit filed by the state, which challenged the federalization of the Guard amid ongoing protests. As The Wall […]
Explosions have been heard at the Natanz and Fordow nuclear sites… Israel has launched a significant preemptive strike against Iran, targeting multiple military and nuclear facilities across the country. Explosions were reported in Tehran around 3:30 a.m. local time, with social media posts showing smoke rising over the city. Moments ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]
As cities across the United States brace for potential violence tied to the upcoming “No Kings” anti-Trump protests, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey delivered an unflinching message to would-be rioters: Law enforcement in Florida will not tolerate violence — and any assault on officers may be met with deadly force. In a statement released Thursday, […]
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Israel Appears Ready to Attack Iran, Officials in U.S. and Europe Say. President Trump has appeared less optimistic in recent days about the prospects for a diplomatic settlement after Iran’s supreme leader rejected an administration proposal that would have effectively phased out Iran’s ability to enrich uranium on its soil. Israeli […]
Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” a legally temporary organization which uncovered billions of dollars in wasteful government spending, would become a permanent watchdog under new legislation introduced by a staunch fiscal conservative. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) introduced H.R. 3733, the “Make DOGE Permanent Act” which he states “would give Congress permanent and effective tools […]
Chaos briefly erupted Thursday afternoon when United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) tried to disrupt a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles — prompting law enforcement to forcibly remove him from the scene. As The Hill reports: Video of the incident shared by a Fox News reporter shows multiple men restraining Padilla […]
Via Zero Hedge by Tyler Durden Update (1030 ET): The optics for California Democrats — particularly far-left Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom — have turned negative. Their characterization of the riots as “mostly peaceful” is increasingly being contradicted by viral X footage of looting, vehicle fires, and street-level chaos. Public sentiment appears to […]
FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a defamation lawsuit against MSNBC analyst and former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence Frank Figliuzzi, alleging he made knowingly false statements during a May 2, 2025 appearance on Morning Joe. Filed in Texas on June 2, the lawsuit centers on Figliuzzi’s remark that Patel had “reportedly been visible at […]
From Wyoming To Brussels: Bridging The Carbon Credit Divide
Markets function best when incentives are aligned. At their best, carbon markets offer a clean example of this principle: let the private sector profit by reducing environmental harm. But even good ideas are susceptible to weaponization. And that is precisely what has occurred with the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). It purports to […]