Pope Leo XIV, Trump Rift Deepens As July 4 Snub Signals Break
Relations between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump are showing clear signs of strain, with new reporting suggesting the divide may soon carry real-world consequences. Most notably, the pope is now said to be weighing whether to avoid visiting the United States altogether while the current administration remains in power. That would mark a […]
Scrutiny Of Mamdani Intensifies Following Racial Equity Plan Announcement
Zohran Mamdani is under more criticism after outlining a racial equity plan that explicitly links economic policy, taxation, and race in New York City. The controversy stems from Mamdani’s “Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan,” which argues that disparities in wealth, income, and living conditions across the city are rooted in systemic racism and require targeted […]
Morning Brief: Global Tensions, A Case Complicated & A Major Legal Shift
Good morning. The day’s headlines span a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East with global economic implications, a disturbing criminal case raising questions about mental competency and public safety, and a significant legal development that could reshape American firearm policy. Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Fragile Ceasefire A newly brokered ceasefire between the United States […]
Iryna Zarutska’s Alleged Killer Found Incompetent To Stand Trial
A man accused in the brutal killing of a young refugee on public transit in Charlotte has been found legally incompetent to stand trial on state charges, adding a new layer of complexity to a case that made national headlines. According to court filings reported by WBTV, Decarlos Brown Jr. was evaluated at a state […]
USPS Moves To Allow Mailing Handguns After DOJ Ruling
The Justice Department has determined that a nearly century-old federal ban on mailing handguns through the U.S. Postal Service is unconstitutional, setting the stage for potential changes to USPS policy. In a January 2026 legal opinion, the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel concluded that the law — 18 U.S.C. § 1715 — violates the Second […]
House Republican Calls To ‘Deport Every Illegal Immigrant’ In New US Affordability Push
A Republican congressman is making a blunt argument about the cost of living—and immigration is at the center of it. Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) said in posts on X this week that deporting all illegal immigrants would be the most effective way to make the United States more affordable. “The number one thing we can […]
US And Israel Quietly Destroyed Iran’s Other WMD Program
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB): Iran’s other would-be WMD program lies in ruins following strikes by Israel and the U.S. Its chemical and biological weapons research facilities have been hit relentlessly without much fanfare, according to satellite imagery and analysis of images shared on social media. Most were hit in conjunction with strikes on nuclear-related targets. […]
White House: Trump To Discuss Potential NATO Exit In Wednesday Meeting
The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump is expected to discuss a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO with Secretary General Mark Rutte, signaling escalating tensions between Washington and the alliance established in 1949 to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through collective defense. The discussion comes amid Trump’s growing frustration with NATO […]
Questions Mount Over $14 Trillion Flowing Through NGOs
The Federal Reserve recently disclosed a figure that should stop any serious observer of American public life in his tracks. As of Q2 2025, U.S. NGOs hold $14.12T in assets. That balance sheet is larger than the combined 2025 GDP of Japan, Germany, and India by roughly 5%. This is not a slogan or a […]