The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a strong response following a decision by a federal advisory committee to remove COVID-19 vaccines from the recommended routine immunization schedules for healthy children and pregnant people. The AAP warns that this move disregards established scientific review processes and could increase health […]
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FEMA Faces Deep Cuts and Layoffs Amid Major Budget Overhaul
With tornado outbreaks and hurricane season looming, he nation’s primary responder to natural disasters, FEMA, is at a crossroads. President Trump’s 2026 budget proposal calls for a $646 million cut to FEMA, targeting grant programs that the administration says duplicate existing state and federal efforts, while the department, which responds […]
Transcript of Trump’s 2025 Speech at West Point Commencement
This is a transcript from President Donald Trump’s Speech at West Point Commencement on May 24, 2025. Before the transcript, in bold, are notes about inaccuracies in the speech. Trump’s recruiting claims lack substantiation. He asserted that the military had set a “brand new peacetime recruiting record” and that “by […]
Transcript of Trump’s Memorial Day Speech May 26, 2025
The following is a transcript from President Donld Trump’s May 26, 2025 Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery. “Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Very special place and a very special day. Thank you to Vice President Vance, doing a terrific job. Thanks also to […]
Congressional Budget Office Projects $3.8 Trillion Deficit Surge from Sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provided its analysis of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H. Con. Res. 14) on May 20, 2025, setting the stage for a contentious vote in the House just days later. The legislation narrowly passed the House of Representatives in a 215-214 pre-dawn vote. The […]
Charleston’s Forgotten Tribute: How Freed Slaves Sparked America’s Memorial Day Tradition
On May 1, 1865, just weeks after the Civil War’s end, a remarkable procession unfolded at Charleston’s old racecourse. Nearly 10,000 people, most of them newly freed African Americans, gathered to honor 257 Union soldiers who had died as prisoners of war and were buried in a mass grave behind […]
DOJ Settlement with Rare Breed: What It Means for Aftermarket Triggers
The recent settlement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Rare Breed Triggers marks a pivotal moment for the aftermarket trigger industry, especially for forced reset triggers (FRTs) like the Rare Breed FRT-15. The agreement ends the federal government’s ban on these devices, which had previously been classified as illegal […]
U.S. Attorney Drops Trespass Charge Against Newark Mayor, Files Assault Charge Against Congresswoman After ICE Facility Clash
The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, announced Monday that her office is dismissing the misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka but is filing federal assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) following a confrontation earlier this month outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention […]
Supreme Court Allows DHS to End Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Venezuelans
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Venezuelan nationals living in the United States, a move that could lead to widespread deportations and loss of work authorization for those affected. In a brief order, the […]
Walmart Announces Price Increases Citing Trump Tariffs; Trump Responds on Truth Social
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, announced last week that it will raise prices on a wide range of products, citing the financial strain imposed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, particularly those from China. The company warned that consumers could see higher prices as soon as the end […]