Probe began before his departure, officials say… WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent following his resignation this week amid the Trump administration’s war with Iran, according to officials familiar with the matter. Kent, a former Army Special Forces soldier and CIA paramilitary officer, stepped down on March 17 […]
Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is facing backlash and online ridicule following reports that attendees at his Senate campaign’s election night watch party were charged unusually high prices for basic refreshments—despite his campaign’s focus on affordability. Krishnamoorthi, a five-term Democrat, was defeated in a closely contested primary by Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. But in the […]
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has announced a significant reversal in his long-held political plans, confirming that he intends to seek a third term in the U.S. Senate in 2028—despite previously pledging to step down after two full terms. In an interview with The Post and Courier, Scott said his decision reflects both personal reflection […]
Good morning.The effects of Washington’s stalemate are no longer theoretical—they’re showing up at airport security lines, inside federal agencies, and in new enforcement priorities taking shape behind the scenes. As the shutdown drags on, pressure is mounting across multiple fronts. TSA Warns of Airport Disruptions Amid Shutdown Strain The nation’s airports are becoming one of […]
A group of Florida law enforcement leaders has ignited tension within Republican circles after urging a shift in federal immigration policy, highlighting growing divisions over how strictly immigration laws should be enforced. Several county sheriffs, serving on a state advisory body created under Gov. Ron DeSantis, are preparing a letter to President Donald Trump that […]
What began as a birthday celebration quickly turned into a high-stakes ordeal for Emmy-winning actress Niecy Nash and her family. Nash is now revealing how a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, spiraled into chaos — after cartel violence erupted across the region, leaving her and thousands of other travelers stranded. Celebration Turns Into Crisis Nash […]
“The Jews deceived our glorious leader into abandoning his ‘America First’ principles and starting a forever war against Iran, so I’m backstabbing our leader and quitting,” he said. Or at least that’s how I read National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) former Director Joe Kent’s resignation letter posted on X. The NCTC falls within the Office of […]
Florida deputies had a stolen vehicle suspect fall into their arms — literally — when the man dropped through a ceiling during a standoff. By Joe Vince for Officer.com The Nov. 3 incident began when a license plate reader identified a pickup truck stolen out of Osceola County in October along County Road 512 for Indian River […]
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – President Trump has often frustrated European allies (and the author of this PDB) with his overt entreaties to Vladimir Putin and harsh words for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. But behind the seeming imbalance is a longer-term strategic goal – countering China. The reason Trump won’t give up on Putin peace deal — […]
A senior Transportation Security Administration official is warning that some U.S. airports could face partial or full shutdowns as staffing shortages worsen during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding lapse. Acting Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl told CBS News the agency is increasingly concerned about a surge in sick calls among TSA officers, which […]
A major investigation by The New York Times has brought forward new allegations against Cesar Chavez, the late civil rights leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, raising fresh questions about one of the most prominent figures in the labor movement. The report is based on more than 60 interviews, along with union documents, […]
Brexit Was Right, Britain’s Leaders Were Wrong. Here’s The Proof
Brexit was a good idea. That claim demands a defense, because the dominant framing in academic and media circles treats it as self-evidently absurd. But the proposition is not absurd. It rests on a principle that should be uncontroversial: a democracy in which the governed cannot remove those who make their laws is not, in […]