Zohran Mamdani Says He Will End Homeless Encampment Sweeps
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday that he will stop the city’s practice of clearing homeless encampments once he takes office, marking a sharp break from the policies of outgoing Mayor Eric Adams. Speaking at a news conference, Mamdani — a self-described Democratic Socialist — said he would not continue Adams’ controversial sweep […]
Russia Could Turn The Arctic Into Its Next Battleground After Ukraine
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Danish Arctic commander expects High North arms race. The prospect of conflict in the Arctic is rising, with the expectation of Russia turning its attention there if and when the Ukraine war ends. “My expectation is that when the war in Ukraine is over, Russia will devote its efforts to arming […]
SCOTUS Takes Up Trump Birthright Citizenship Order
On Friday afternoon, the Supreme Court took up President Donald Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship — launching a constitutional fight with huge stakes for immigration policy, presidential power, and the future of thousands of U.S.-born children. A Major Case Lands Before the Justices On Dec. 5, 2025, the Court granted review of the cases challenging […]
US Renews ‘Do Not Travel’ Alert Over Possible Detention And Torture Risks
The State Department has renewed its “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory for Venezuela without changes, warning U.S. citizens that the risks include violent crime, terrorism, wrongful detention, and limited medical care. “All U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents in Venezuela are strongly advised to depart immediately,” the advisory says. U.S. officials have not maintained […]
Indiana Republicans Advance New Map That Could Wipe Out Democrats’ Last Seats
The Indiana House on Friday approved House Bill 1032, a Republican-backed plan to adopt a new congressional map. The vote was 57–41, almost entirely along party lines. The proposal is part of a broader national push, aggressively promoted by President Donald Trump, to redraw districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. How the Map Reshapes the […]
CBS News Sets Prime-Time Town Hall With Erika Kirk
In a rare programming decision, CBS News has scheduled a prime-time town hall with Erika Kirk, widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the new leader of Turning Point USA. But the unusual element is not the event itself — Kirk has been increasingly visible in national media — rather, it is that […]
Homeland Security Cuts Work Permit Period From 5 Years To 18 Months
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is rolling back the length of time some immigrants can use an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to work legally in the United States, cutting maximum validity from five years to 18 months, the agency said Thursday. USCIS leaders framed the move as a security and integrity measure, arguing that shorter […]
Report: Members Of The Somali Community – Not Conservatives – First Raised Ilhan Omar Marriage Questions
Matthew Chapman’s argument collapses under the weight of the public record. Chapman, a progressive commentator and Raw Story reporter known for aggressively framing political disputes along partisan lines, claims that the allegation about Rep. Ilhan Omar’s marriage began with “one random anonymous person” on a right-wing message board. The claim does not survive even minimal […]
Trump Should Retaliate: The EU’s Attack On 𝕏 Is A Trade War Disguised As Regulation
The European Commission’s decision today to hit 𝕏 with a €120M, roughly $140M, penalty under the Digital Services Act is being sold as a neutral act of consumer protection. Brussels says it is merely enforcing transparency rules about blue checkmarks, advertising, and researcher access. In reality, it is something else. It is the clearest signal […]