Trump impeachment vote tabled by the House, 18 Democrats side with GOP
House legislators voted yesterday to block efforts to impeach President Donald Trump. Led by Rep. Al Green, a known Trump adversary who recently lost his primary, the vote failed by a vote of 232–147. Notably, 18 Democrats voted with the GOP in tabling the matter. Green accused Trump of abusing his powers through his leadership in the ongoing immigration crackdown. The majority of Democrat leadership voted “Present” due to a lack of investigation into the impeachment articles, meaning they had virtually zero evidence with witch to convict. It is also in Democrat leaders’ interest not to upset their party’s momentum before the November midterms, as serious attempts at impeachment would likely provide ammunition for Trump and the GOP. This was simply a meager attempt by Green to take wild swings on the House floor before he is required to leave office in a few months.

Kirk family files claim against UVU due to security failures
Charlie Kirk’s family is taking legal action against Utah Valley University because of egregious security failures. Before Charlie’s assassination, a student warned Turning Point USA about an accessible nearby rooftop. TPUSA passed on the warning to UVU’s police chief, who promised them that he had it covered. Campus police, however, failed to cover the roof; only provided six officers for the 3,000-person event; did not monitor security cameras; did not have a written security plan; and did not hold a security briefing beforehand. In the past, UVU has hosted controversial speakers in a safer indoor location. The university denied requests for additional officers. Video footage shows the shooter moving across the rooftop before the attack. The Kirk family’s lawyer stated, “[Charlie’s] murder was entirely preventable and, in fact, would not have happened had the State of Utah and UVU followed through on their stated security promises.”

Male Clancy juror in hiding
The chronically online Lindsay Clancy supporters continue their campaign to ruin the life of the holdout juror who refused to sign on to a not-guilty verdict. The juror, whose name has been released, has been forced into hiding. The man has been revealed to be black Catholic and part of a Haitian immigrant family, turning what should have been a straightforward leftist witch hunt into a moral quandary. Nevertheless, the witch hunt continues. The man’s brother has given interviews denying that his brother’s Catholic faith had anything to do with the verdict. “He looked at the case, and he made the call,” the brother said, adding, “for me, that’s how I would do it.” Journalists have even tracked down the juror’s auto mechanic, who sung his praises: “He is a really nice guy… He paid for a lady the other day who couldn’t pay her gas.”

House approves war powers resolution
In an attempt to help rein in President Trump’s war powers, the House of Representatives passed a resolution yesterday to limit U.S. involvement in Iran. In order for Democrats to gain the majority, seven Republicans voted across party lines to support this legislation. Supporters of the bill have pointed to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which stipulates that the maximum amount of time the U.S. can engage in foreign conflict without congressional approval is 60 days. While the president would never sign off on the war powers resolution, it signals the trend of the war’s growing unpopularity and the increasing need for more decisive action. Significant factions of the GOP have moved against Trump in this regard as well. While pulling out of Iran would certainly be catastrophic for the world economy, it’s clear that the president needs to figure out an unmistakable way to either end the war or mitigate its effects before the midterms.

Canada included in EU associate membership proposal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the top official in the European Union, recently proposed the idea of working to make Canada the organization’s first associate member. This comes amid the tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and Canada and is an attempt by the Canucks to regain the investment that it has lost from our severed economic ties. Amidst major points of friction between Europe and the U.S., the EU is attempting to form a new identity as an economic and defense coalition that represents “the West” apart from American military might. Canada is becoming a major driver in this trend. While there is likely a lot of internal deliberation within the EU that needs to happen, it is becoming increasingly clear that Canada will do anything to avoid having to come crawling back to the U.S.

Kennedy Center closes, no funding until Trump’s name is on it
On Tuesday, the Kennedy Center’s board voted to close down the building for a two-year refurbishment plan. During off-hours, a chunk of the ceiling fell, and the debris could have killed staff had the center been open. Disregarding the structural damage, President Trump said repairs wouldn’t proceed unless they let him add his name to the performing arts center. “If the ruling is a negative one, which it should not be, and is not overturned by the Supreme Court, the Reconstruction and the Renovation of the Kennedy Center will not take place,” Trump posted. A federal judge, however, rejected installation of memorials for Trump without Congress’s blessing. Trump serves as the chairman of the center’s board and has recently been renovating the White House and the surrounding area.

China fears AI threat to CCP rule
As AI leaders in the U.S. call for regulation of their industry for fear of an AI apocalypse, China too is noting the threat that AI poses. In a report, China’s spy chief, Minister of State Security Chen Yixin, briefly touched on the fears of rogue AI: “China puts equal emphasis on development and security in terms of AI.” Chen, however, seemed much more concerned about AI being used to undermine CCP propaganda than about the risk of AI wiping out the human race. The Chinese’ chief concerns seem to be AI’s ability to “fabricate political rumors in low-cost, mass-produced fashion, spread harmful information and incite antagonistic emotions.” Those possibilities are, of course, a massive threat to an authoritarian regime that relies on controlling the narrative. Chen also obliquely criticized the U.S. for refusing to share advanced AI models like Mythos.

Median income hit new high, poverty down
On Tuesday, the Census Bureau released a report showing that in 2025, median U.S. household income hit an all-time high of $87,460, even after adjusting for inflation. Overall household income rose by 2.6% over the prior year. Meanwhile, the national poverty rate fell to 10.2%, nearing a record low. Interestingly, despite the persistent negative impression of the economy, overall earnings outpaced inflation in 2025, a trend that has continued this year. By demographic, black households saw the largest income growth, with median income gains of 4.8%. Full-time workers’ median income rose by 2.1% last year to $66,620. The number of Americans in poverty also dropped to 34.5 million, down from over 45 million following the 2008 financial crisis.

New York dumbs down education
Recent years have seen declining student scores on Regents exams, the basic tests New York required for high school graduation. On Tuesday, New York decided to drop those exams and replace them with easier assessments that students don’t have to pass to graduate. The state’s decision comes partially from DEI concerns. Statistics show that white and Asian students do well on Regents exams, while black and Hispanic students perform poorly, often failing. New York education officials said that students couldn’t meet standards, so the standards needed to change. Instead of rewarding excellence, New York’s new program will reward participation. The decision sparked outrage online, as many asked why race matters for educational outcomes.

University of Maryland dumps DEI terminology, but not ideology
At the University of Maryland, Marxist-based woke ideology is as strong as ever, despite the Trump administration’s efforts to see DEI expunged from America’s institutions of higher learning. The school has maintained its woke ideology by effectively playing word games. The University Senate voted to replace all DEI terminology with new words, such as renaming the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee to the Belonging and Community Committee. Material from the Senate committee notes, “Services on campus have not changed, and equity as a support term still exists (LGBTQ+ Equity Center for example).” University of Maryland economics professor Peter Morici contends, “The real question is how faithfully they execute those changes in hiring and admissions. I don’t think they will, because it’s too culturally embedded. They’re basically doing the Kabuki dance until Trump is gone.”

Headlines

  • House Republican files impeachment resolution against Hegseth over Iran (Center Square)
  • Federal judge refers George Soros-backed Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner for DOJ probe (NY Post)
  • Haitian illegal in viral video deported back to Haiti after 19 months (Just the News)
  • Prosecutors decide not to seek death penalty for Nick Reiner in case of his parents’ killing (Washington Examiner)

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