Trump moved forward — without seeking congressional approval… House Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided over President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes against Iran, with many lawmakers arguing the action required prior congressional authorization. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) criticized the strikes Saturday, calling them “acts of war unauthorized by Congress.” Massie said the […]
Thick smoke over Manama as tensions escalate Thick black smoke rose over Bahrain’s capital on Saturday after Iranian missiles struck the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Manama, according to video circulating online and initial wire reports. The attack is part of Tehran’s retaliation for ongoing U.S.-Israeli airstrikes. Footage from the scene shows multiple fires […]
TEHRAN / WASHINGTON / TEL AVIV — The United States and Israel have carried out coordinated military strikes against multiple targets inside Iran, marking a significant escalation in long-running tensions over Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. Iran has responded with retaliatory attacks on U.S. and allied positions across the Middle East, heightening concerns about a […]
Ohio is among several states that have enacted restrictions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education. In 2025, the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee passed Senate Bill 1, prohibiting the teaching of DEI in university programs. These restrictions are in addition to the Executive Orders by President Trump banning DEI at the […]
In a recent interview with MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki, Newsom described Vance as “dangerous,” arguing that the former Ohio senator poses a more calculated political threat than the president himself. “Vance, for whatever reason, scares me, almost more than Trump,” the Democratic governor said. “Talk about a guy who put a mask on and his […]
An attorney representing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in 2023 is disputing claims that he agreed to allow the FBI to record a phone call with his client without her knowledge, according to a report from Axios. “If I ever pulled a stunt like that I wouldn’t – and shouldn’t – have a […]
Via Zero Hedge by Tyler Durden Politico is out with a crazy story on Thursday, but which will make sense to those following the trajectory of U.S. foreign policy over the past couple decades plus. Senior U.S. officials want Israel to strike Iran before Washington launches a renewed assault in order to build domestic backing […]
Just over 15 months ago, President Donald Trump won the presidential election and began his second term with a clear constitutional mandate. Article II vests the executive power in a single elected official, and that design is supposed to produce a simple line of responsibility: the president governs, and the public judges the results. But […]
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has directed all federal agencies to immediately cease using technology from Anthropic, a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, following a high-profile standoff between the administration and the AI developer over restrictions on the military’s use of its products. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump said he has […]
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Pentagon is building up the largest force of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades, including two aircraft carrier strike groups, as President Trump warns of possible military action against Iran if talks over its nuclear program fall apart. China To Arm Iran With Missiles That Can Sink […]
According to reporting citing multiple attendees, Speaker Mike Johnson disclosed to GOP donors at a Florida retreat that Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.), 73, may have a terminal diagnosis, explaining he urged Dunn to complete his term despite health issues. Dunn, a retiring surgeon from a safe Republican district, announced in January 2026 that he would […]
Flashback: How Maximum Pressure Helped Push Iran Into Crisis
Now Europe faces a choice. President Trump’s withdrawal from the JCPOA and the restoration of maximum pressure sanctions are best understood not as a rupture in U.S. foreign policy, but as a return to first principles. States that pursue nuclear weapons, export violence, and fund terror cannot be stabilized through financial indulgence. They can only […]