Friday Executive News Summary
Wray and Garland signed off on Arctic Frost, illegal alien truck driver strikes again, $38 trillion in debt, Minnesota high court runs roughshod over sports integrity, and more.
Mendacious Lawmakers Are Risking the Lives of ICE Agents
They fear that if they don’t kowtow to their radical leftist flank, they will lose power altogether. Hence, their reckless actions to expose ICE agents and sting operations.
Why NBA Gambling Arrests Matter
The FBI arrested more than two dozen people in a multifaceted gambling operation that included current and former NBAers and the old-school Mafia.
Why New York’s Mayoral Race Matters to All of Us
“It’s really a question of ‘Would I rather have a Democrat or a communist?’ And I would rather have a Democrat than a communist.”
Big Education Wins More Loan ‘Forgiveness’
Pressured by the American Federation of Teachers, President Trump has agreed to reinstate loan transfer payments for some borrowers.
Taste Test
Sometimes we are reluctant to step into what we think may be a great big mess in life, but nibbling around the edges won’t give you lasting satisfaction.
Friday Short Cuts
Notable quotables from Jimmy Kimmel, Roger Goodell, Zohran Mamdani, James Carville, Jolanda Jones, Katherine Clark, Hunter Biden, Seth Dillon, and more.
TDS Sets in With Ballroom, DOJ Settlement
President Trump doesn’t take a paycheck, is privately funding the ballroom project, and will donate any money he receives from a settlement with the DOJ to charity.
Thursday Executive News Summary
Dem lawmakers snitching on ICE, U.S. finally imposes sanctions on Russian oil, Dems ironically warn Trump against weaponizing IRS, Hunter blames his pardon on Orange Man Bad, and more.
Biden’s Weaponized FEMA
This is not just a widespread problem within one agency; it’s a cancer that has spread throughout the federal government thanks to activist leftists in career bureaucratic positions.
The GOP Strategy for ObamaCare and the Shutdown
Are Republicans going to cave to Democrat demands on extending expiring ObamaCare subsidies? The answer is a likely nuanced yes and no.
Policing Erika Kirk’s Grief Is Heartless and Hypocritical
The internet busybodies who’ve made it their business to decide how a widow grieves are not truly showing compassion or curiosity. Instead, they’re just mean.
Left-Wing Radicalism: What’s Wrong With the Education System
The Oxford Union president-elect who debated Charlie Kirk and celebrated his attack was voted out, while two school teachers mocked Kirk’s death at “No Kings” protests.
President Trump’s Smithsonian Review Will Save American History
When museums use public funds to push one ideology, they stop being neutral educational institutions and become political actors.
Make Memphis Safe Again
The truth is that everyday citizens in urban and suburban areas throughout Shelby County firmly support the efforts of Trump, Gov. Lee, and the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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Imprimis The Dangers of Undermining U.S. Civil-Military Relations
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Christine Flowers Podcaster Lacks Decency With Vitriolic Rant Over Erika Kirk
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Allen West Why America Has the Second Amendment
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Rich Lowry The Bernie Sanders Plan to Sabotage the Future
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The Washington Stand HHS Moves to Eliminate Trans Targeting of Children
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Tony Perkins Dazed and Confused on Illegal Drugs
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Gary Bauer Keeping Children Safe
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The Babylon Bee 7 Other Things Trump Is Naming After Himself
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