Trump Names Housing Finance Leader Bill Pulte As Acting DNI

The FHFA director will lead the U.S. intelligence community on an acting basis despite having no prior national security experience. President Donald Trump has selected Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence, replacing departing intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard in a move that surprised many observers inside Washington. […]

Florida AG Files First-Of-Its-Kind State Lawsuit Against OpenAI

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) has filed what appears to be the first state lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over the design and operation of the company’s artificial intelligence products, including ChatGPT. The lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges OpenAI knowingly promoted products that could harm users while prioritizing profits over public safety. Florida […]

Morning Briefing: Florida Sues, Fund Terminated & Candidate Arrested

Good morning. Artificial intelligence is facing its biggest legal challenge yet, the Trump administration is backing away from one of its most controversial second-term initiatives, and a congressional candidate in Hawaii is now facing felony charges after an alleged armed confrontation inside a government building. Florida Launches First Major State Lawsuit Against OpenAI Florida Attorney […]

Colorado Gubernatorial Candidate’s Wild Interview Response Triggers Widespread Concern

Republican Colorado gubernatorial frontrunner Victor Marx stunned viewers this week after refusing to answer a simple question about how many people he has killed, instead responding with a chilling comeback: “Does it matter?” The jaw-dropping exchange came during a lengthy interview with 9News reporter Kyle Clark, who pressed Marx about the extraordinary stories that have […]

Thune Urges White House To Drop Trump’s $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

[UPDATED — 5:05 p.m. EDT] The Trump administration has decided to scrap its controversial $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund following a wave of criticism from congressional Republicans, legal challenges, and a federal court order that temporarily blocked the program. The decision marks a significant retreat for the White House and the Justice Department, which had spent […]

Navy Promotion Fight Becomes Latest Flashpoint Inside The Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has again sparked controversy inside the Pentagon after reportedly removing multiple Navy officers from a promotion list, including women and Black service members who had already been selected by senior naval leadership. According to reports, Hegseth blocked the promotions of at least seven Navy captains who had been selected by senior […]

Congress Opens Finance Investigation Into Liberal Dark Money Powerhouse

A top congressional committee is opening an investigation into top liberal political funds’ alleged efforts to evade campaign finance laws. The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee announced in a statement that Chairman James Comer (R-KY) “is continuing to investigate reports the Sixteen Thirty Fund, Arabella Advisors (now operating as Sunflower Services), and others […]

Democratic Congressional Candidate Arrested After Alleged Armed Threats At Government Office

A Democratic candidate seeking a seat in Congress from Hawaii is facing serious criminal charges after authorities say he entered a government building armed with a firearm and threatened county employees before fleeing the scene. Kirill Basin, 40, a candidate for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, was arrested Friday afternoon following what Maui County officials described […]