Hong attempts to hold an advantage in the primaries
Four different states hold their respective primaries today, but most eyes are on socialist gubernatorial hopeful Francesca Hong, who is gearing up to win her primary in Wisconsin. On top of having intensely communist views, Hong has become a controversial figure due to disliking Thanksgiving and the Caucasian members of her own family. Like last week’s focused DSA candidate, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, Hong has amassed a huge lead in the polls. However, as we know, the establishment won’t go down without a fight. Current Governor Tony Evers and others have thrown their weight) behind Milwaukee County executive David Crowley, who had previously dropped out of the race before gaining mainstream support. Knowing how close previous races have gotten, don’t be surprised if this one goes down to the wire as well.

Trump signs major vaccine order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday that would fundamentally reshape the way children’s vaccines are administered. The order requires that vaccines be grouped into categories, which are grouped by recommendations. It also requires that shots that attack multiple viruses at once, such as MMR, be separated into single-virus vaccinations. Unfortunately, President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cite false and long-debunked claims that vaccines cause autism as the reasoning behind this order. While it is a positive thing to reinforce parents’ choice in what vaccines to give their child, it should not come at the cost of defaming vaccines that have been extremely effective and successful for decades.

Iran demands concessions from Trump to reopen Hormuz
An end to the Iranian conflict does not appear to be coming anytime soon. Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly been reestablishing control over the government and installing hardliners to replace officeholders who have been killed in the joint U.S.-Israel strikes. Furthermore, Iran is demanding not only that the U.S. lift its blockade against Iranian ports, but also that America compensate Iran for the damage from the strikes before any deal is done to open the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump responded to the demands on social media: “It is an interesting idea because now I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts.” Meanwhile, Tehran continues to deny that any direct talks with Washington are happening.

Mecca Joint Defense Agreement unites Islamic powers
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have signed a defense agreement, agreeing that an attack on one would be an attack on all. The three Islamic military powers insist this agreement is not directed at any country and is not equivalent to NATO despite the joint defense provision. Pakistan is the only Islamic nuclear power worldwide, Turkey fields one of the strongest militaries in Europe, and Saudi Arabia is looking to strengthen its position as the U.S.-Iran war shows the limitations of U.S. force projection. The agreement, dubbed the Makkah Accord, does not target Israel, although it likely will make normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia more difficult. Adding to Israeli worries, Pakistan’s defense minister proclaimed just a day after the deal was signed that Israel is a “threat to the entire Muslim world.”

Judge halts Mamdani’s new luxury home tax
Judge Wayne Ozzi has issued a temporary restraining order against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new tax on second homes and directed that the list of names of property owners be taken down. The judge determined that the city had failed to follow required state law in its determination of who the tax was applicable to on an individual basis. As defense attorney Randy Mastro argued in court, “The city screwed this up. … Stop the train and make them do it over.” He further observed, “The city is to bear the burden,” and “They didn’t do their homework.” Mastro added, “The Mamdani administration botched this rollout,” noting that thousands of people who live in their homes “never should have received a letter suggesting they may be subject to the surcharge.” Mastro pointedly asked, “Was it negligence, was it laziness?”

Massachusetts governor allows abortion up to birth
Flanked by cheering women, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed a law allowing the killing of babies up until birth, making the state the 10th to legalize a barbaric practice allowed in only seven nations globally. Healey packaged it as a way to ensure that mothers with medical complications late in pregnancy have “access” in the state rather than having to travel out of state. Previous state law prohibited abortion after 24 weeks, with some exceptions. Healey justified her decision by claiming that she cares about women’s health and that the law “stands with women.” SBA Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser spoke out against the “egregious” law, pointing out that late-term abortions often involve dismembering the baby. She called for a “minimum national standard” for the United States that most other countries in the world have.

Trump admin has revoked over 175k visas
During his second term, President Trump’s administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals. The State Department said, “Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s leadership, the State Department will continue to identify, investigate, and revoke the visas of foreign nationals who threaten the safety of the American people.” Cancellations increased from 8,000 a month in 2025 to 10,000 a month in 2026. The majority of cases came from law enforcement encountering foreigners who committed crimes, most commonly theft, drug crimes, and driving under the influence. The State Department also reported visa revocations for instances of fraud, sexual assault, and child abuse. Immigration lawyers are raising concerns about Trump brushing through the judicial process.

Rubio gets death threats
Jon Christopher Enriquez, a Florida resident, posted several times on X claiming that Secretary Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Kristi Noem were to be executed. Enriquez has a history of dishing out death threats online, defending the Cuban regime, and trying to get political leaders’ attention. Threatening to execute public officials is a federal crime. The State Department investigated Enriquez and worked with the Miami Police to bring him into custody. In federal court, Enriquez pleaded guilty to three counts of posting threats. He could face up to five years in prison for each count. U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones said, “Today’s guilty plea makes clear that those who attempt to terrorize public servants or intimidate them through threats of violence will be swiftly identified, prosecuted, and held accountable.”

Cops are abusing Flock cameras
A tool that was designed to help police track license plates and fight crime is being used by some officers for unauthorized purposes. So far, 50 cases have been filed, and in 26 of those, prosecutors found that cops used the systems to spy on their wives, girlfriends, exes, exes’ new partners, or women they wanted to meet. While some of the cases have resulted in firings, prosecutions, and prison sentences, other officers continued to use the tools despite receiving warnings of misuse. Flock officials contend that the number of police officers abusing the tool is a small portion of its 140,000 active users and that they offer training guides to help police departments run internal audits to check for suspicious activity. However, there are more than 120,000 cameras in more than 6,000 communities, so we can expect more of these stories.

Trump flight hijinks
Previously, it had been reported that President Trump left a recent NATO summit in Turkey aboard the legacy Air Force One jet instead of the new Qatari-gifted 747 turned Air Force One. Now it appears that the president was not in either jet but was instead aboard an Air Force C-32A while the legacy jet flew with White House personnel and journalists under the call sign “Air Force One,” with the passengers none the wiser about the president’s absence. Trump boarded the old Air Force One before covertly shuttling to the C-32A aboard a catering truck. The chicanery was made necessary by a credible threat involving Iran amid renewed conflict between the U.S. and the Islamic regime. President Bill Clinton once used a similar maneuver to fly to Pakistan in 2000.

Headlines

• U.S. court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction (Reuters)

• Senate Democrats unveil cybersecurity bill after attacks on water infrastructure (The Hill)

• Will Don Lemon overturn the central law defending abortion clinics? (Daily Signal)

• 110+ deaths reported after magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia (Fox Weather)

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