Michigan Democrats Nominate Candidate With A History Of Praising Hezbollah
A controversial candidate for the University of Michigan Board of Regents has secured the Democratic nomination after party delegates voted at the state convention, despite backlash over past social media activity praising Hezbollah. Amir Makled, a Dearborn-based attorney, emerged as one of the Democratic nominees for the influential university governing board following the Michigan Democratic […]
How Prediction ‘Betting’ Markets Endanger National Security
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB): Unregulated prediction market may endanger national security, experts and lawmakers warn. Before and since the Iran war began, though, Polymarket has created war-related markets that users can bet on, raising concerns over the illegality and ethics of those specific bets. Experts and lawmakers said that while the latter two concerns were front of […]
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely, Maintains Blockade As Talks Stall
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced that the United States will extend its ceasefire with Iran indefinitely while maintaining a strict naval blockade, as peace talks falter and uncertainty deepens over Tehran’s willingness to negotiate. In a statement, Trump said U.S. forces would “hold our attack” and continue the ceasefire until Iran presents a unified […]
CPA Questions Ilhan Omar’s Accounting Error Claim After Massive Wealth Disclosure Swing
A newly surfaced critique from a certified public accountant is adding fuel to an already intensifying debate over Rep. Ilhan Omar’s financial disclosures, after the Minnesota Democrat dramatically revised her reported net worth from millions of dollars to less than six figures. The controversy stems from a 2025 financial disclosure that listed Omar and her […]
Numerous Veterans Arrested At Capitol During Protest Against Iran Conflict
Dozens of veterans and military family members were arrested Monday after staging an anti-war protest inside the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill, underscoring growing domestic opposition to the escalating U.S. conflict with Iran. U.S. Capitol Police detained at least 62 demonstrators who had gathered in the building’s rotunda, according to organizers. The protest […]
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Ahead Of Likely House Expulsion Vote
WASHINGTON — Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat under mounting legal and ethical scrutiny, resigned from Congress on Tuesday, stepping down just days before the House was expected to vote on her potential expulsion. The move effectively ends her tenure in the chamber and avoids what would have been a rare and high-profile expulsion proceeding. […]
Nancy Mace Files Resolution To Expel Lawmaker From Congress
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution Monday to expel Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) from Congress, escalating a growing controversy surrounding a series of allegations against the Florida lawmaker. The House Ethics Committee is currently investigating whether Mills violated campaign finance laws, received improper favors tied to his position, engaged in sexual misconduct, and misused […]
Public Criticism Mounts Over Senator’s Reaction To Iran Blockade Report
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) faced sharp criticism after appearing to react positively to a disputed report suggesting Iranian vessels had bypassed a U.S. naval blockade — a claim later denied by the Pentagon. The controversy began after maritime publication Lloyd’s List reported that more than two dozen Iranian-linked “shadow vessels” had allegedly slipped […]
Kevin Warsh And The Crime Of Reading The Constitution: A Defense Of The Fed Nominee
Consider a simple rule. A homeowner’s association writes a bylaw specifying that ballots for board elections must be received by a particular Tuesday at 5 p.m., signed by the member, and witnessed by one adult. A week before the election, the association’s treasurer, acting alone, announces that ballots will be accepted for three additional days, […]