Democrat Stacey Abrams Makes 2026 Campaign Decision
Maybe next time… Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams will not run for governor in the 2026 midterm elections, ending speculation about a possible third bid for the state’s top office. Abrams, a two-time Democratic gubernatorial nominee in the key battleground state, said she is stepping aside from electoral politics to focus instead on what she describes […]
Federal Government Halts Minnesota’s Role In ICE Shooting Probe
Following the shooting and death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, the federal government transferred full control of the investigation to the FBI. Initially, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), generally considered the state-level equivalent of the FBI, planned to collaborate with federal […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene Rejects Call To Become Democrat On ‘The View,’ Stresses ‘America First’ Focus
Former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene firmly rejected suggestions to switch parties during an appearance on The View, saying her focus remains on “America First” priorities even as she distances herself from both major parties. Greene’s appearance came shortly after she resigned from Congress, ending a highly controversial tenure characterized by strong support for Donald […]
Congressman Predicts Tim Walz Could ‘End Up In Cuffs’ As Governor Refuses To Step Down
The No. 3 Republican in the U.S. House is warning that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz may be running out of time as federal investigators continue probing massive fraud tied to the state’s social service programs. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) suggested Wednesday that the scope of the scandal is far more serious than initially […]
From Panama To Caracas: How American Power Learned Precision
President Trump’s arrest of Nicolás Maduro marks a turning point in the way American power is exercised. It deserves to be judged on its merits rather than filtered through reflexive partisanship. When stripped of slogans and immediate outrage, the operation reveals something rare in modern military history, a decisive objective achieved with speed, restraint, legality, […]
Republican Senators Move To Limit Trump’s Military Options On Venezuela
The U.S. Senate voted to advance a war powers resolution to prevent President Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela without congressional approval after a recent U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro. The measure passed 52–47, with bipartisan support. Five Republican senators joined Democrats in backing the […]
Reality TV Star Announces Mayoral Bid
Reality television personality Spencer Pratt announced that he is running for mayor of Los Angeles, launching his campaign on the one-year anniversary of the devastating Palisades Fire that destroyed his home and thousands of others across the city. Pratt made the announcement while speaking at the “They Let Us Burn” rally, held to mark one […]
Trump Proposes Massive 60% Increase In Defense Spending Next Year
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Massive U.S. defense increase for next year. President Trump proposed setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.” This would be a 60% rise over the 2026 budget of $901 billion. On Truth Social, Trump posted: “This will allow us to build the ‘Dream […]
Conservatives Praise Trump Move To Update Marijuana Legal Status
Small government advocates are praising President Donald Trump’s executive order changing marijuana’s classification under federal law to that of less-addictive drugs, making it easier for banks and businesses to comply with state laws that allow for marijuana’s use for medical and regulated recreational purposes. Trump’s order is “intended to fast-track the rescheduling of cannabis from […]