Trump Posts Video Depicting Obamas As Primates, Drawing Condemnation

President Donald Trump shared a video late Thursday night on his Truth Social account that has drawn criticism after briefly depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama with their faces digitally superimposed on dancing primates. The video, which runs just over one minute, focuses primarily on claims about vote-counting machines and […]

Morning Brief: Justice, Judges & Maps

From federal arrests in Minneapolis to political questions at the Supreme Court and a legal battle over redistricting in Florida, Thursday brought news that touches law enforcement, the judiciary, and state politics. Minneapolis Activist Arrested for Threats Against ICE Federal authorities arrested Minneapolis activist Kyle Wagner, 37, on Thursday, charging him with threatening federal immigration […]

Marsha Blackburn Calls For Investigation Into Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Grammy Appearance

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has formally urged U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to investigate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s attendance at the Grammy Awards, citing concerns over political activity and potential conflicts of interest. In a letter to Roberts, Blackburn noted that Jackson, who attended the Grammys after being nominated for her narration of […]

Florida Voters Challenge DeSantis Redistricting Plan In Court

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A group of Florida voters has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials, challenging the governor’s authority to direct the Legislature to pursue a mid-decade redistricting plan ahead of the 2026 elections. The complaint, filed Thursday with the Florida Supreme Court, argues that DeSantis exceeded his constitutional powers […]

The Quiet Power Shift: China Gains Leverage Over A Weakened Russia

PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – The Chinese yoke: Russia’s return to vassalship. In the 13th century, Muscovy, the medieval antecedent to modern Russia, was a small outpost on the periphery of Kyivan Rus. Today, a similar dynamic is taking shape as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime becomes structurally dependent on China — not only to sustain […]

Minnesota Activist Arrested On Federal Charges After Threats Against ICE Agents

Federal law enforcement arrested Minneapolis activist Kyle Wagner on Thursday, charging him with threatening federal immigration agents and related offenses. Wagner, 37, was taken into custody after prosecutors said he used social media to post videos and comments encouraging violence against federal immigration officers, whom he referred to as “Gestapo” and “murderers.” According to charging […]

FBI Announces Reward As Search For Nancy Guthrie Intesifies

Authorities on Thursday provided an update on the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of a “Today” co-host, who may have been abducted from her Tucson home. Guthrie was last seen at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. While officials initially did not release details about […]

ASU Department Head Describes Nationwide Network To Evade Federal & State Bans On DEI

An Arizona State University administrator who oversees multiple departments was caught on hidden camera by an Accuracy in Media (AIM) investigator posing as a prospective social work student. In the footage, the administrator describes how DEI initiatives continue at ASU, despite federal, state, and Board of Regents bans on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. Chandra […]