The Senate approved a large slate of military promotions this week, but a notable omission has raised eyebrows in Washington. Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, nominated by President Joe Biden to lead U.S. Army operations in Europe and Africa, did not make the cut. Donahue’s nomination to the prestigious rank of four-star general was held up, […]
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Darnell Thompkins is a Canadian-born American and conservative opinion writer who brings a unique perspective to political and cultural discussions. Passionate about traditional values and individual freedoms, Darnell's commentary reflects his commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue. When he's not writing, he enjoys watching hockey and celebrating the sport that connects his Canadian roots with his American journey.
Oregon DMV Registers Voters Without Verifying Citizenship
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is under fire for its voter registration practices, which have reportedly allowed individuals of “unknown citizenship” status to register to vote. According to Republican state Rep. Ed Diehl, DMV employees are instructed to process voter registrations for individuals who self-attest to being U.S. citizens, even if their documentation […]
Trump’s Team Rejects Mike Rogers as Next FBI Director
The push to position former Michigan Republican Mike Rogers as the next FBI director appears to have faltered, signaling a clear rejection from former President Donald Trump’s transition team. Despite his qualifications, including a distinguished career as an FBI special agent and a stint as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Rogers has been ruled […]
Study: Gun Buybacks Have No Impact on Violence or Public Safety
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn recently celebrated the results of her 13th gun-buyback program, held in a Torrance parking lot. The initiative, using over $20,000 in taxpayer-funded gift cards, collected 256 firearms, many of which were old, rusty, or inoperable. Hahn expressed optimism about the program’s success, stating: “Today in closets and bedrooms across […]
Pam Bondi Nominated for Attorney General, Replacing Matt Gaetz
President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the next U.S. attorney general on Thursday. This announcement came shortly after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) withdrew from consideration earlier in the day, citing concerns over becoming a distraction during the transition period. Trump praised Bondi for her impressive legal career […]
Vivek Ramaswamy Pauses Podcast for New Transparency Project with Elon Musk
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has announced a new partnership with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to launch a groundbreaking series of “Doge casts.” This initiative, described as a bold attempt to unveil and address government inefficiencies, will take center stage as Ramaswamy temporarily pauses his own weekly podcast, Truth. In a statement to his listeners, […]
Trump Media Group in Talks to Acquire Crypto Platform Bakkt
According to sources familiar with the negotiations, TMTG is nearing a finalized agreement with Bakkt, which is owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange. While the exact valuation of the deal is unclear, Bakkt’s market capitalization was approximately $150 million as of Monday. If successful, this acquisition would […]
Over a Dozen Arrested During Boston Pro-Life and Abortion Rights Protests
Tensions flared in Boston this weekend as more than a dozen pro-abortion activists were arrested for allegedly disrupting a peaceful men’s pro-life demonstration. The National Men’s March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood, a city-permitted event, was met with a large counter-protest that police described as “unlawful, riotous, and tumultuous.” The incident culminated in […]
Georgia Court Cancels Hearing in Trump Election Interference Case
The Georgia Court of Appeals has canceled a hearing previously scheduled for December 5, 2023, concerning an election interference case against former President Donald Trump. This case, led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, centers on allegations that Trump and 18 others attempted to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. In a one-line order issued […]
Ted Cruz’s New Senate Role Puts Him at Forefront of Key Policy Debates
With the recent Republican takeover of the Senate, Texas Senator Ted Cruz is positioned to take on a pivotal role as the incoming chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. This influential position not only grants Cruz substantial authority over crucial policy areas—such as energy, telecommunications, big tech regulation, and transportation—but also offers […]
Minnesota Election Judge Charged With Felonies Over Voting Violations
A Minnesota election judge has been hit with two felony charges for allegedly disregarding voter registration protocols and allowing unregistered individuals to cast ballots in the 2024 election. Timothy Michael Scouton, the head election judge for the Badoura Township Precinct in Hubbard County, is now facing serious legal consequences, underscoring the critical role election officials […]
X Corp. Intervenes in Alex Jones’ Infowars Bankruptcy Case
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk’s X Corp., the company that took over Twitter and rebranded it as X, has made its presence felt in the bankruptcy case of Alex Jones and his Infowars platform. On Thursday, X Corp. filed a notice of appearance in the bankruptcy proceedings, drawing attention to its potential […]