Report: Trump Admin Nearing New Economic Deal With Cuba

The Trump administration is preparing a potential economic agreement with Cuba that could mark a significant shift in decades of strained relations, according to a report by USA Today. Two sources familiar with the discussions told the newspaper that administration officials are close to announcing a deal with the Cuban government, though the timing and […]

Police Say Homemade Bombs Near Mamdani’s Home May Be ISIS-Inspired

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Monday that explosive devices thrown during a protest outside Gracie Mansion — the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani — are being investigated as possible “ISIS-inspired” terrorism. As Mediaite’s Colby Hall reports: Speaking alongside Mamdani outside City Hall, Tisch confirmed the suspects arrested in […]

Lindsey Graham Played Significant Role In Pushing For War With Iran

In the weeks leading up to American military action against Iran, Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina, undertook multiple trips to Israel, where he met with government and intelligence officials while advocating for a harsher American posture toward Tehran. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, Graham’s visits included meetings with members […]

Morning Brief: Back Channels, Bomb Scares & A Botched Memorial

Good morning. Here’s a look at three stories shaping the national conversation—from behind-the-scenes coaching on Iran, to a major airport evacuation, to an eyebrow-raising moment at a high-profile memorial service. Graham’s Reportedly Behind the Push Toward Iran Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has spent weeks quietly traveling through the Middle East, building the case for American […]

Authorities: Off-Duty Officer Getting Haircut Stops Gunman

Via Law Officer by Staff Pflugerville, Texas: An off-duty Austin police officer stopped an active shooter in a barbershop on Saturday. The suspect entered the barbershop on Friday around 6 p.m. and began shooting. One person died at the scene, and another was transported to a local hospital. Officials have not released details about how […]

Why Europe’s Charger Rule Is Sparking A Policy Battle

When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone in 2007, Europe’s economy was larger than America’s. The European Union still imagined itself as a peer competitor to the United States, not merely in living standards, but in innovation, technological leadership, and global influence. Today, that confidence has collapsed. The EU economy is roughly 40% smaller than that […]