Utah’s top political leaders have launched an independent investigation into allegations involving Diana Hagen, a member of the Utah Supreme Court, following claims of an improper relationship connected to a major redistricting case. The inquiry, announced by Spencer Cox, Stuart Adams, and Mike Schultz, comes after a complaint raised concerns about Hagen’s interactions with David […]
Good morning. From a judicial ethics inquiry in Utah, to student activism in Chicago classrooms, to airline cuts tied to rising fuel costs, the morning’s stories share a common thread of institutions under pressure—whether from questions of integrity, civic activism, or global economic shocks. Judicial Scrutiny in Utah Raises Questions About Trust and Transparency Utah […]
An effort by Minnesota House Republicans to open the door to impeaching Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison stalled Wednesday, underscoring the deep partisan divide in a narrowly split legislature — and leaving unresolved questions as multiple fraud investigations continue to swirl around the state government. The procedural resolution, which would have […]
The Grand Central machete attack is exactly the kind of real-world example gun owners should point to when anti-gun politicians insist that “sensitive places” laws make the public safer. By Duncan Johnson for AmmoLand On Saturday morning, April 11, police say 44-year-old Anthony Griffin randomly attacked three people with a machete inside the 42nd Street–Grand […]
Two years after Germany legalized recreational cannabis, government officials are raising concerns about the policy’s consequences, with Health Minister Nina Warken calling the reform a “mistake” during a recent presentation of preliminary findings. Cannabis was legalized in Germany on April 1, 2024, under the leadership of former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. The policy was intended […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing criticism following remarks he made after the killing of 18-year-old college student Sheridan Gorman, a tragedy that has intensified debate over immigration policy and public safety. Gorman, a freshman at Loyola University Chicago, was fatally shot in March near a beach in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Authorities allege that […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a new tax targeting high-value properties owned by non-residents, marking a significant step in his broader effort to increase taxes on wealthy individuals and reshape the city’s revenue system. Announced on Tax Day, the policy introduces what is commonly referred to as a “pied-à-terre” tax; an annual […]
President Donald Trump issued a new overture for peace — alongside an ominous warning to Iran — as negotiations continue over a broader agreement, saying in an interview with Fox News Sunday that the United States could take sweeping military action against major infrastructure if reported ceasefire violations in the Strait of Hormuz persist. As […]
Via Mira Safety by Jeff Edwards As the news breaks that the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne is set to join two Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) near Iran, it is hard to come to any other conclusion that this conflict is still on an escalatory path. If there is an off ramp, neither side seems to know […]
Democrat Analilia Mejia secured a commanding victory in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election, flipping the page on a seat that was once a Republican stronghold and signaling continued momentum for the progressive wing of her party. According to Decision Desk HQ, Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway by a wide margin, earning roughly 60% […]
Republican Congressman Byron Donalds is leading the early field in the race to become Florida’s next governor, according to a new poll released by Emerson College Polling. The survey shows Donalds with 46 percent support among likely Republican primary voters, placing him well ahead of other declared and potential candidates. His nearest competitors — Lieutenant […]
The Ceasefire Gave Iran Time, It Gave CENTCOM A Target Deck
Consider the following problem. You have spent five weeks bombing an adversary’s military infrastructure with extraordinary intensity, striking more than 13,000 targets. You have sealed underground missile bases by collapsing their tunnel entrances. You have destroyed air defense batteries, weapons factories, and naval vessels. And yet, by the end of those five weeks, you know […]