Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has accused citizen journalist Nick Shirley of being a “delusional conspiracy theorist,” escalating a public dispute tied to Shirley’s reporting on alleged fraud in the state and broader political tensions following the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker. In a post on X on Sunday, Walz criticized conservatives’ reaction to Shirley’s work. […]
Former U.S. hostage negotiator Roger Carstens is offering a revealing — and controversial — assessment of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro just days after U.S. forces captured the longtime dictator and transported him to the United States to face federal charges. In an interview with 60 Minutes that aired Sunday, Carstens — who served five years […]
One suspect is in custody Monday morning after vandalizing Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home. U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to Vance’s protective detail detained a man on the property shortly after midnight after finding several broken windows at the home. The suspect was later turned over to the Cincinnati Police Department. Authorities said Vance […]
WASHINGTON — Hours after a dramatic U.S. military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric toward other foreign governments, criticizing Colombia’s president and reviving his long-standing idea of acquiring Greenland. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump described Colombia as “very sick, too, run […]
A group of centrist House Democrats are privately expressing frustration with their party’s response to President Donald Trump’s military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to reporting by Axios. Several Democrats representing swing districts or politically competitive seats spoke to the outlet on the condition of anonymity, criticizing their […]
On Monday, War Secretary Pete Hegseth moved to demote Sen. Mark Kelly’s (D-Ariz.) military rank, alleging he made “seditious statements” that undermined military operations. “Six weeks ago, Senator Mark Kelly — and five other members of Congress — released a reckless and seditious video that was clearly intended to undermine good order and military discipline,” Hegseth said in […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has announced that he will not seek a third term in 2026, according to multiple reports, amid mounting political pressure tied to a wide-ranging fraud scandal involving state and federal social services programs. Walz, a Democrat who also served as his party’s 2024 vice presidential nominee, is […]
Some individuals convicted in Minnesota’s sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud case allegedly used stolen federal funds to finance luxury lifestyles, according to court documents cited in recent media reports. The revelations come as the state faces increased scrutiny over additional allegations of fraud involving federally funded programs. Federal prosecutors have said defendants in the Feeding […]
It was a weekend that sent shockwaves from Latin America to the American Midwest — marked by celebration, confrontation, and a growing political firestorm at home. Venezuela Erupts After Maduro’s Capture Celebrations broke out across Venezuelan communities after President Donald Trump announced that American forces had captured longtime socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro. In Las Vegas, […]
Independent journalist and YouTuber Nick Shirley says he has received death threats and sustained harassment after releasing a viral investigation alleging widespread fraud at publicly funded daycare centers in Minnesota. Shirley described the threats during a Dec. 31 appearance on the PBD Podcast with host Patrick Bet-David, saying he was warned he would be “Kirked” […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has named Ramzi Kassem as his chief counsel, placing the civil liberties attorney and City University of New York (CUNY) law professor in one of the most powerful unelected positions at City Hall. Kassem, who served on Mamdani’s transition team and previously advised the Biden administration from 2022 to […]
The War Powers Resolution Is A Constitutional Mistake We Refuse To Admit
Saturday’s arrest of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has already triggered a familiar reflex in Washington. Members of Congress, some acting in good faith and others opportunistically, have invoked the War Powers Resolution as though it were the relevant constitutional touchstone. It is not. Whatever one thinks of the Maduro operation, it does not fit […]