Ukraine Sends Special Forces To Bolster Nearly ‘Surrounded’ Troops In Pokrovsk

Via Zero Hedge by Tyler Durden Ukraine has sent special forces to the embattled eastern city of Pokrovsk, the country’s top military commander announced over the weekend, after the Kremlin has said that thousands of Ukrainian troops are surrounded in Pokrovsk. The strategic city is considered to be “the gateway to Donetsk” – and its loss would be a […]

Kansas GOP Hits Pause On Redistricting Push As Democrats Rack Up Wins

Kansas Republicans have dropped plans for an imminent special legislative session to redraw the state’s U.S. House map — at least for now. House Speaker Dan Hawkins (R-Wichita) announced the decision Tuesday evening, citing insufficient support among GOP members to proceed with the special session planned for Friday. The news from Topeka came as Democrats […]

Republican Jack Ciattarelli Defeated In New Jersey Gubernatorial Race

Decision Desk HQ has projected Democrat Mikie Sherrill the winner over Republican Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s hotly contested governor’s race, ending one of 2025’s marquee political battles. Per The Hill: Sherrill, a fourth-term congresswoman representing a district in northern New Jersey, fended off a competitive challenge from Ciattarelli, who ran for governor for a […]

Spanberger, Hashmi Sweep Virginia Statewide Races, Signaling Democratic Strength Ahead Of 2026

Democrats scored decisive statewide victories in Virginia Tuesday, flipping the governor’s mansion and maintaining momentum in a key off-year bellwether. Spanberger Becomes First Woman Elected Governor Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) defeated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) to become the first woman elected governor of Virginia. According to preliminary election data, Spanberger won roughly 57.6% of […]

Impeachment, Shutdown, And Threats: Washington’s Boiling Point

It’s another day of brinkmanship and backlash in the nation’s capital, where the lines between politics, power, and personal attack continue to blur. Gill vs. Boasberg: Impeachment and the ‘Arctic Frost’ Fallout Rep. Brandon Gill (R–Texas) isn’t flinching. On Tuesday, he filed impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, accusing the chief judge of […]

Russia ‘Closely Monitoring’ Venezuela Crisis As US Builds Up 16,000 Troops Off Coast

Via Zero Hedge by Tyler Durden Russia says it is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela at a moment of unprecedented build-up of military assets threatening the country which possesses the world’s largest crude oil reserves. Responding to a weekend Washington Post report saying that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has requested military assistance from Moscow, especially missiles and radars, Kremlin Spokesman […]

How An Obama Judge’s Order Allows Trump To Fund The Government Without Congress

The separation of powers is meant to act as both a safeguard and a restraint. Congress legislates, the executive enforces, and the judiciary interprets. Yet a recent ruling by Judge John J. McConnell of Rhode Island has blurred those boundaries. His decision ordering President Trump to continue disbursing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during […]

Virginia Judge Strikes Down Universal Background Check Law

Via The Truth About Guns by Scott Witner A Virginia circuit court has handed gun owners a major victory by striking down the state’s universal background check law. The ruling permanently halts enforcement across the Commonwealth, marking a landmark victory for the Second Amendment and for Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners of America Foundation (GOF), […]

America’s Cyber Command Is Leaderless – And That’s A National Security Risk

PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – We are under cyberattack every day. ‘Heartbreaking’ lack of a confirmed leader is impacting CYBERCOM and NSA. It’s been seven months since the Trump administration fired the Cyber Command leader who was also the director of the National Security Agency. With no nominee yet, lots of highly qualified patriots are raising […]