Gavin Newsom is on a multi-state tour to promote his new memoir, Young Man in a Hurry, but a stop in Atlanta over the weekend generated viral backlash after remarks he made about his academic struggles and dyslexia. Appearing Sunday evening at the Rialto Center for the Arts in conversation with Andre Dickens, Newsom appeared […]
Women’s National Hockey Team Turns Down Trump’s Invitation To State Of The Union
The gold medal-winning United States women’s national ice hockey team has declined an invitation from Donald Trump to attend this week’s State of the Union address, citing prior academic and professional commitments. In a statement, a USA Hockey spokesperson expressed appreciation for the recognition while explaining the team’s decision. “We are sincerely grateful for the […]
China Tests Nuclear Warhead In Bid To Build World’s Most Advanced Force
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – U.S. intelligence ties Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal. China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons and has conducted at least one covert explosive test in recent years as part of a broader push to completely transform its nuclear arsenal into the world’s most technologically […]
House Democrats Reveal First Slate Of ‘Red To Blue’ Targets
These Republicans have targets on their backs… The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) unveiled 12 candidates it will target with its “Red to Blue” program in the hope of topping Republicans’ majority. The DCCC named 12 candidates to the program, which provides fundraising support, strategic guidance and organizational resources to Democrats in targeted battleground races. The DCCC’s press release lists […]
Why (And How) The US Military Wants To Resupply Troops From Space
By David Roza Task & Purpose The Air Force and Space Force are spending millions of dollars researching a concept called “rocket cargo,” where they would shoot a capsule full of troops or supplies into orbit and land it anywhere on Earth in 90 minutes or less, which is way faster than anything they have […]
Texts Reveal Rep. Tony Gonzales Pressured Aide With Inappropriate Requests
Newly released text messages show that Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas repeatedly pressured a female staffer for sexually suggestive contact and explicit photos, even after she told him his messages went “too far,” according to copies of the exchanges obtained by multiple news outlets. The messages, sent on May 9, 2024, were shared publicly […]
Former British Ambassador To US Arrested On Suspicion Of Misconduct In Public Office
Former British cabinet minister and diplomat Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the Metropolitan Police confirmed Monday, as part of an ongoing investigation into his conduct during his time in government. Officers were seen entering Mandelson’s home in London on Monday evening before he was taken into custody. The Metropolitan […]
‘It’s Just To Keep White Men In Power’: Kent State Staffer Says DEI Remains Active
An undercover investigation has caught a Kent State University staff member appearing to acknowledge ongoing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activity at the university, despite state and federal bans prohibiting such programs. Jennifer Walton-Fisette, Director of Educator Preparation in the College of
Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Of His Parents
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the December stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Reiner, 32, had been scheduled for arraignment last month. Instead, his attorney, Alan Jackson, announced at a press conference that he was stepping down from the case. Jackson said he had […]

Agentic AI Is The Asymmetric Bet Of A Generation, Master OpenClaw Now
This essay is, I confess at the outset, slightly off topic for a conventional policy journal. In truth, it is an open letter, written as much to my own Gen Z children, nieces, and nephews as to any broader readership. Something extraordinary has happened. Not in theory. Not in five years. Not in the distant […]