Comedian Dave Chappelle says he is frustrated that his past jokes about transgender issues have been used for political purposes, particularly by conservatives, arguing that his work has been taken out of its intended context. In a recent interview with NPR, Chappelle said he “resented” what he described as the “weaponization” of his comedy, pointing […]
Good Morning. From rising security concerns on college campuses to a growing legal fight over online anonymity and a renewed political debate over federal abortion funding, the day’s stories highlight the tension between safety, speech, and policy in a deeply divided environment. Security Concerns Disrupt Campus Political Event A high-profile campus appearance was abruptly scaled […]
A proposed bill in California is sparking a heated debate over press freedom, privacy, and government accountability, with critics warning it could expose independent journalists to criminal penalties for documenting alleged fraud. Assembly Bill 2624 (AB 2624), introduced by Democratic Assemblywoman Mia Bonta, would expand legal protections for “immigration service providers,” a category that can […]
After urging Republicans to be “flexible” on the issue of taxpayer-funded abortion, approving cheaper abortion pills and continuing the practice of mailing abortion pills into states with abortion bans, President Donald Trump is now sending millions of tax dollars to the national abortion chain Planned Parenthood. “The Trump-Vance administration has decided not to cancel Biden’s […]
Erika Kirk withdrew from a scheduled appearance at the University of Georgia this week after security concerns prompted organizers to cancel her participation, according to Turning Point USA officials. Kirk had been set to appear Tuesday in Athens alongside Vice President JD Vance at a Turning Point USA event, but pulled out after receiving what […]
The Trump administration is escalating efforts to identify an anonymous Reddit user who posted criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), issuing a grand jury subpoena demanding the platform turn over personal account information. Federal authorities have ordered Reddit to appear before a grand jury in Washington, D.C., and provide identifying details — including name, […]
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB): Strategy without hubris: How China rose by managing America’s reaction. Why didn’t China’s rise trigger containment sooner? For three decades, Beijing’s economic weight expanded dramatically, its military modernized at speed, and its diplomatic footprint widened across every region. This would lead us to expect sharper and earlier confrontation as capabilities converged. […]
Inside “Ghost Murmur,” the program defying the laws of physics… A previously undisclosed CIA capability known as “Ghost Murmur” has emerged as one of the most controversial intelligence tools reported in recent years, following claims it was used to locate a downed U.S. airman in Iran earlier this month by detecting his heartbeat while he […]
The battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives is beginning to take clearer shape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with new analysis from The Cook Political Report suggesting a subtle but meaningful shift in momentum toward Democrats. The latest ratings changes — moving five races in Democrats’ direction and just one toward […]
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is calling for Congress to strip retirement benefits from two former lawmakers who resigned this week amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct and the threat of expulsion. Former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) both formally stepped down from Congress on Tuesday, avoiding potential expulsion votes that had been […]
An Oklahoma high school principal is being hailed as a hero after authorities say he singlehandedly stopped a suspected mass shooting, confronting an armed former student and preventing what could have been a devastating attack. The incident unfolded on April 7 at Pauls Valley High School, where a 20-year-old former student entered the building shortly […]
You Can Brew Beer At Home But Not Whiskey. The Court Said That’s Absurd.
Consider a man in Fort Worth who enjoys woodworking on weekends. He builds furniture in his garage, sells a few pieces at a local market, and pays income tax on the proceeds. Now imagine Congress passed a law declaring that no one may operate a woodworking shop “in any dwelling house, or in any shed, […]