Wisconsin Panel Dismisses Congressional Map Challenge
A Wisconsin court just stepped away from a high-stakes redistricting fight — and in doing so, handed Republicans a quiet but meaningful win. A three-judge panel in Wisconsin on Tuesday dismissed a challenge to the state’s congressional map, ruling that it lacks the authority to decide the case. The panel — composed of Dane County […]
31st And 11th Marine Expeditionary Units Deploying To Middle East: So What’s A MEU?
Via Task and Purpose by Jeff Schogol When a crisis erupts in the Caribbean, Middle East, or elsewhere, a Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, is often tasked with responding. The units are self-sustaining combat forces that can quickly deploy around the world for combat operations or humanitarian missions. The 31st MEU recently arrived in the Middle […]
Trump-Backed Senate Candidate Faces Questions Over Her DEI History
Before politics, she had a very different stance… BATON ROUGE, La. — A newly resurfaced video and past statements from Rep. Julia Letlow, a Louisiana Republican and Trump-endorsed Senate candidate, are drawing scrutiny as she campaigns against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Letlow, who is challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy in the state’s GOP primary, has […]
Report: FBI Notifies Congress Of ‘Major Incident’ Linked To China
The FBI recently alerted members of Congress to a cyber intrusion it has classified as a “major incident,” with officials indicating the breach is linked to China and could pose a threat to national security. According to Fox News, FBI officials formally notified lawmakers last week after determining the incident met the federal government’s threshold […]
Trump Replaces Bondi As Attorney General Amid Internal Friction
[UPDATED — 1:18 p.m. EDT] According to reports, President Donald Trump has selected Todd Blanche, Pam Bondi’s deputy, to serve as her interim replacement. Blanche previously represented Trump in the New York hush money case and has served as U.S. deputy attorney general since March 2025. [ORIGINAL ARTICLE] WASHINGTON — Pam Bondi has been removed […]
Trump Explores Options As Questions Surround Gabbard
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has privately asked members of his Cabinet and close advisers about the possibility of replacing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, according to multiple reports, though no final decision has been made. The internal discussions — which have not been publicly confirmed by the White House — signal growing tension […]
Report: President Trump Considering Replacing Pam Bondi
President Trump is weighing whether to fire Attorney General Pam Bondi—just weeks after replacing his Homeland Security chief—amid growing frustration with her leadership and a political blowback over the Epstein files. Behind the scenes, Trump has floated EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin as a possible replacement, according to people familiar with the discussions. No decision has […]
Follow The Money: Foreign Billionaires Are Bankrolling America’s AI Surrender
The movement looks organic. Concerned citizens, local advocacy groups, earnest letters to Congress, worried neighbors at zoning board meetings, all raising reasonable-sounding alarms about electricity consumption, water use, and the pace of technological change. If you accept that framing, the anti-AI, anti-data center movement is a spontaneous democratic response to corporate excess. Accepting that framing, […]
US Faces Stark Choice: Seize Or Destroy Iran’s Strategic Islands
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB): Beyond Kharg Island farther north, Iran’s island fortifications around Strait of Hormuz strengthen its grip on the key waterway and reopening shipping could mean U.S. or allied forces may need to capture those positions. Seven islands that hold the keys to the Strait of Hormuz. Qeshm, largest island in Persian Gulf, is an […]