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Charlie Kirk Is Dead
President Trump announced on social media that conservative activist Charlie Kirk died after being shot in the neck at an event in Utah. Save to Favorites
U.K. Ambassador to Epstein: ‘I Think the World of You’
Bloomberg has obtained more than 100 previously undisclosed emails between U.K. Ambassador Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein from 2005 through 2010 that reveal Mandelson’s steadfast support for Epstein after Epstein…
A Few Thoughts on Today’s Shooting
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is absolutely horrifying. It’s sickening to see political disagreements spill into violence — especially on a college campus, where speech is supposed to be celebrated,…
Nancy Mace Tears Into Democrat Over ‘Boob Jobs’ Remark
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) yelled at Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) on the House floor over a comment Jacobs made saying that “boob jobs” are gender-affirming care, with Mace later taking…
Trump Threatens to Sue New York Times Over Epstein
President Trump threatened to sue The New York Times for $10 billion for publishing articles related to a sexually suggestive note and drawing that was given to the disgraced financier…
Charlie Kirk Shot at Event
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck at an event at Utah Valley University, the Deseret News reports. A suspect is in custody. A witness told CNN what…
Prince Harry Met with Father for First Time in 19 Months
“Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry met with his father, King Charles III, for tea at Clarence House on Wednesday — their first meeting since Harry publicly said that his…
A Huge Power Imbalance
John Gruber comments on President Trump’s humiliating dinner with tech CEOs last week: “I’m not going to argue that any of these CEOs, Cook included, are playing this situation right….
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“Joe Biden looks like an Olympic athlete compared to the illnesses that he’s hiding. Donald Trump is a broken man who has broken all of his promises, and we’re all…
Lawsuit Says Trump Exerts Enormous Influence Over FBI
“The White House has exerted extraordinary influence over decisions at the FBI, issuing political loyalty tests and directly ordering the firings of agents targeted by President Trump and his allies,…
Mamdani Up Big in New York City
A new Quinnipiac poll finds Zohran Mamdani (D) leads the race for New York City mayor with 45% support among likely voters, followed by Andrew Cuomo (I) at 23%, Curtis…
Schumer Breaches Protocol to Trigger Vote on Epstein Files
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) forced the Senate into uncharted territory over the Jeffrey Epstein case. He moved to guarantee a vote on releasing documents tied to Epstein by…
Schumer Rejects ‘Clean’ Funding Bill
“Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer just declared that Democrats will reject Republicans’ government funding proposal — a ‘clean’ short-term CR — and urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP…
CBS’ Conservative Cop
Oliver Darcy: “On Monday, David Ellison’s Paramount named Weinstein the new ombudsman of CBS News, charged with reviewing complaints about the news division. While Weinstein tried to sanitize his digital…
Schumer Moves to Force Vote on Epstein Files
“Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is moving to force the Senate to take a vote that would force disclosure of the Jeffrey Epstein files, throwing the chamber into a debate Republicans…
If Democrats Let a Shutdown Happen
Charlie Sykes: “If, indeed, Democrats refuse to keep Trump’s government funded, they cannot merely scratch their ideological id to relieve their frustrations. They must have a clear message and a…
Venezuelan Boat Had Turned Before U.S. Attack
“A Venezuelan boat that the U.S. military destroyed in the Caribbean last week had altered its course and appeared to have turned around before the attack started because the people…
Appeals Court Reinstates Copyright Chief
“A federal appeals court ruled the nation’s top copyright official can continue serving in her post following President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her,” Politico reports. Save to Favorites
America’s Coming Crash
Kenneth Rogoff: “With long-term interest rates up sharply, public debt nearing its post–World War II peak, foreign investors becoming more skittish, and politicians showing little appetite for reining in fresh…
Poland Edges Closer to ‘Open Conflict’
Poland is the closest it has been to open conflict since the Second World War, the country’s prime minister told the Polish parliament, the Times of London reports. Said Polish…
