Robert JersonThe number of illegal border apprehensions in the United States has significantly decreased, with January 2025 seeing just 29,116 apprehensions, the lowest figure since May 2020. This sharp decline follows a stark contrast to January 2022, when encounters at the southwest border exceeded 150,000. The White House attributes this trend to what they are calling … Read more
In a significant political move, seven counties in southern Illinois voted to secede from the state in a recent referendum that garnered little attention on the national stage. This vote, which took place in November, saw six of the seven counties approving the measure with over 70 percent support, reflecting a growing discontent with state … Read more
Elon Musk and the concept of Government Efficiency, referred to as DOGE, have recently gained significant attention as part of a broader initiative led by former President Donald Trump to reduce federal spending. This movement has sparked a wave of headlines highlighting various government agencies undergoing drastic changes, including mass layoffs and regulatory overhauls. As … Read more
In a recent commentary, the issue of snobbery in American political and cultural discourse has been brought to the forefront, highlighting the disconnect between elite perspectives and the experiences of ordinary citizens. The piece critiques notable figures such as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, who have been accused of dismissing the concerns of the white … Read more
California is considering a controversial move toward government ownership of oil refineries as part of its ongoing efforts to address soaring gasoline prices. This proposal follows a recent emergency legislative session led by Governor Gavin Newsom, which aimed to tackle what officials described as corporate greed and price gouging contributing to the state’s high fuel … Read more
Elbridge Colby, President Donald Trump’s nominee for under secretary of defense for policy, is facing opposition from some Republican senators, primarily due to his foreign policy stance. Colby, a realist and a proponent of focusing U.S. military resources on the Indo-Pacific region rather than Europe and the Middle East, has sparked controversy among GOP members … Read more
Serious financial challenges facing the United States demand equally serious solutions, yet House Republicans appear to be falling short with their latest budget proposal. The plan, which aims to address a growing national debt and the need for tax cuts, has been criticized for lacking a robust approach to fiscal responsibility. As the national debt … Read more
Bari Weiss, a prominent journalist and former New York Times editor, recently sparked significant online debate following her lecture aimed at the MAGA movement, which garnered over 1.1 million views shortly after being posted on X (formerly Twitter). Weiss, who has gained notoriety for her independent media work since leaving the Times, argued that political … Read more
Scott Turner, recently appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is considering a significant rebranding for the agency, proposing the name change to the Department of Housing Opportunity. This suggestion aligns with a growing discourse on the effectiveness of federal housing programs and their impact on poverty and … Read more
This week has been particularly challenging for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well as for former President Donald Trump, who finds himself at the center of a debate over U.S. national security policy regarding Ukraine. The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has reached a critical juncture, prompting discussions about the need for a negotiated … Read more
