Jay Graber, the chief executive of the social media platform Bluesky, is stepping down from her role as CEO and transitioning into a new position as their chief innovation officer, the company announced Monday. Graber, who helped lead the decentralized social media network since its early development, said the change will allow her to focus […]
The longtime party leader is defying his party’s generational shift… Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) announced Thursday that he will run for reelection in the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking another term representing South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District. The 85-year-old congressman, one of the most influential Democrats in Congress, said he plans to file paperwork to […]
Canadian authorities are investigating after gunfire struck the U.S. Consulate in Toronto early Tuesday morning, prompting a security response but leaving no injuries reported. Police say the incident occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. when officers responded to reports of gunshots near the downtown consulate building. Investigators later confirmed evidence that a firearm had been discharged […]
A new intelligence assessment indicates Russia is helping Iran refine its drone warfare tactics as the conflict with the United States and its Gulf allies stretches into its 12th day. According to a Western intelligence source, the Kremlin has been sharing battlefield lessons drawn from its war in Ukraine. The guidance is aimed at helping […]
Howard Schultz, the billionaire founder of Starbucks, announced that he and his wife, Sheri Schultz, are leaving their longtime home in Seattle and relocating to Miami, Florida, as they enter what they describe as the “retirement phase” of their lives. In a statement shared on LinkedIn, the couple said they have been traveling extensively over […]
Good morning. Today’s headlines range from a surprising local election result in Northern Virginia to an unusual political comeback attempt in Georgia—and a new federal investigation revisiting one of the most disputed elections in recent American history. Republican Flips Key Northern Virginia Seat in Special Election Republican newcomer Jeannie LaCroix scored an unexpected win Tuesday […]
Now everything has changed… PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane said the Iranian government, yet again, “fundamentally miscalculated” Trump as conflict in Middle East persists. A worst-case scenario for the war with Iran. The war with Iran has prompted many questions about what comes next. Will the Islamic Republic regime […]
Two congressional Democrats are urging the Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate what they describe as a “troubling pattern” of favorable outcomes for clients represented by Brad Bondi, the brother of Attorney General Pam Bondi, in cases involving the Justice Department. In a letter sent Wednesday, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) […]
On January 3, 2026, Vladimir Putin condemned President Trump’s arrest of Nicolás Maduro as a “violation of international law.” The complaint sounds grave. It also sounds familiar. For nearly four years, the same phrase has been repeated about Russia’s invasion and occupation of Ukraine. Most of the world says Russia violated international law. Putin says […]
A woman accused of opening fire outside a Los Angeles mansion is now facing a series of new felony charges after prosecutors said the shooting was not random, but part of what investigators believe was a deliberate attempt to target someone inside the property. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, of Florida, appeared in court this week […]
The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security has opened a new investigation into Arizona’s 2020 election results. The investigation is being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the law enforcement branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). HSI typically focuses on transnational crimes such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, and financial crimes. […]
Trump’s Epic Fury Strategy Is Working Even If Critics Cannot Yet See It
Public debate about military action often suffers from a simple problem. Many observers evaluate the present through the lens of the past. The United States fought long wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Those wars produced exhaustion among American voters and deep skepticism toward any new military engagement. This skepticism is understandable. It is also sometimes […]