Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, thwarted what appeared to be, at worst, a political hit job and, at best, a shocking display of incompetence by the U.S. Military Academy earlier this week. He posted on his X account about having knowledge of a story that was going to be released by […]
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is no stranger to exploiting murders to try and emotionally manipulate people into supporting his gun control agenda. But, after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Murphy instead wants us to hear the shooter out. Here are Murphy’s comments about the shooting, with emphasis added to the magic word he […]
President-elect Donald Trump said at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference, “I am your warrior, I am your justice, and for those who have been wronged and betrayed, I am your retribution.” Well, as the old saying goes, people are policy, and Trump’s recent picks of populist, pro-consumer watchdogs who believe in equality under the […]
A not-so-subtle war against certain industries and people highlights a dangerous turn in our economic landscape. Kenny Rogers’s famous lyrics from “The Gambler” offer more than just a catchy tune — they provide timely wisdom: “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, / Know when to walk away, know when to run.” This month’s ruling in […]
U.S. life expectancy is, surprisingly enough, on the rise. According to a new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Americans can expect to live 80.4 years in 2050, up from 78.3 years in 2022. But it’s rising even more in other countries. In 2050, the United States is projected to rank 66th […]
The outgoing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel condemned President-elect Trump’s threat to punish broadcast networks that he says are not fair to him. “The FCC has no business threatening to take away broadcast licenses because the president does not like the content or coverage on a network,” Rosenworcel said on the most recent...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick for HHS secretary, could use his powers at the FDA to go after facilities abroad and check the power of unregulated factory farms stateside to reform the U.S. food system.
The mysterious drone phenomenon centered in New Jersey has prompted government officials to issue fresh calls for expanded power as their counter-drone authorization is set to expire this week.