“This is one of the most mind-blowing things I’ve ever heard,” is one of many comments of shock—and anger—left by social media users this week. When you hear that taxpayers are spending millions each year on programs for the homeless, most folks expect things like shelter beds, job training, or addiction recovery services. One could be forgiven for not expecting a government-backed initiative that, among other things, hands out shots of alcohol  to chronically homeless alcoho

Federal data show reduced trade gap and a surge in worker output, signaling shifts in economic momentum. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in recent months, falling to its lowest level since 2009, according to official federal data, while economic productivity recorded its strongest increase in nearly six years. The U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the nation’s trade deficit declined to $29 billion in the most recent reporting period, dow

Justice Department subpoenas central bank in probe over headquarters renovation and alleged false statements to Congress. Federal prosecutors in Washington have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, focusing on whether he misled Congress about the cost and scope of the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve’s Washington, D.C, headquarters, according to multiple reports citing government and legal sources.  The inquiry was approve

“Parents who grew up gaming are still playing, and many are introducing their kids to video games as early as age five, while rising accessibility across screens and platforms allows people to play in more moments," said Giorgo Paizanis. The U.S. video game industry is not just big—it has become indispensable.  According to the Entertainment Software Association’s 2024 Economic Impact Report , the industry generated more than $101.3 billion in total economic impact in 2023, c

Investigation Intensifies Into Oversight Failures and Alleged Money Transfers Linked to Al-Shabaab Federal authorities are investigating whether fraudulent payments tied to large-scale welfare and social services fraud in Minnesota were routed, at least indirectly, to al-Shabaab, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization based in Somalia, a probe that has sharpened scrutiny on state oversight and Gov. Tim Walz’s administration.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that

District officials have not released the instructional materials, and the allegation has not been independently verified. A complaint involving Regional School District 8 in Hebron, Connecticut, which oversees RAHM middle and high schools, is raising renewed scrutiny over how politics is presented in the classroom.  A person familiar with the matter alleged that students were shown a lesson characterizing conservatism as “oppressive and evil,” while describing liberalism as p

From his failure to support civilians in 2009 to the Iran nuclear deal—which critics still see as ransom payments to a tyrannical government—Obama has had a controversial track record dealing with Khamenei and the ruling regime. Iran has erupted in one of the largest waves of unrest  since the Mahsa Amini protests  in 2022, and possibly the most significant since the 1979 revolution that overthrew the shah and installed the current Islamic Republic. Beginning in late December

Federal Government Unveils New “Eat Real Food” Food Pyramid in Major Nutrition Policy Overhaul New guidelines invert traditional pyramid, emphasize whole foods, protein, and reduced processed food consumption. Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, including a redesigned food pyramid graphic that marks a sharp break from recent nutrition frameworks. Officials d

GasBuddy’s outlook attributes the decline to higher refinery output and moderating demand. The national average price of regular gasoline is projected to fall below $3 per gallon in 2026 for the first time since 2020, according to the GasBuddy 2026 Fuel Price Outlook released this week.  The forecast  estimates a yearly average of $2.97 per gallon, down about 13 cents from the 2025 average of $3.10, and marks the fourth straight annual decline in average pump prices. GasBuddy

“He doesn’t move us. You can speculate as to why that is. I’m not going there,” TV personality Stephen A. Smith said on  Real Time with Bill Maher. Pete Buttigieg hasn’t announced a run for President in 2028, but few names surface more reliably in early Democratic speculation. A former Transportation Secretary, a past presidential contender, and a favorite of party donors and left-leaning media outlets, Buttigieg is widely viewed as someone who would be taken seriously the mo

“While working families were being ripped off by a massive welfare scam, Omar’s campaign took money from convicted fraudsters, her husband launched a firm that suddenly ballooned in value, and [Minnesota Governor] Tim Walz looked the other way,” said Kiersten Pels, spokesperson for the Republican National Committee. Minnesota is in the middle of one of the largest fraud scandals in U.S. history. The FBI is now investigating a scheme in the North Star State which appears to ha

Pay-raise proposal lands on the new mayor’s desk as critics warn of tone-deaf priorities. New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has not yet taken the oath of office, but one of his first tests in power is already on the calendar: whether to accept a sizable raise for himself and the City Council, or veto it and risk a fight with the political class that just helped elect him. Councilwoman Nantasha Williams has introduced  Int. 1493-2025, a bill that would raise the mayor’s

In March 2019, the Minneapolis Police Department employed 920 officers. After George Floyd’s unlawful death at the hands of Derek Chauvin two months later—an incident which made the front page of every national news publication and elevated the Black Lives Matter movement into the stratosphere—the number of enlisted officers underwent a dramatic freefall which would stretch over the course of the next half decade and beyond. Exactly six years later, the department only had 56

Federal officials say the platform will improve compliance, oversight, and national security protections. The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism & Policy (ISGAP) publicly commended the U.S. Department of Education for unveiling a new and improved online portal that streamlines the reporting of foreign gifts and contracts by American institutions of higher education.  The Department’s official press release  confirms that the upgraded portal, set to launch January

Media watchdog analysis shows Apple’s Today feed overwhelmingly favored left-leaning outlets throughout November, renewing concerns over Silicon Valley’s quiet control of the national narrative. Despite claims of neutrality and personalization, Apple News’ top editorial selections reflected a striking ideological imbalance, according to documented headline tallies. In late 2025, researchers from the MRC Free Speech America published findings suggesting a dramatic imbalance in

The paper’s own reporting undercuts years of insinuations surrounding Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The New York Times acknowledged in a recent examination of Jeffrey Epstein’s history that it found “no evidence implicating Mr. Trump in Mr. Epstein’s abuse and trafficking of minors,” a conclusion that stands in contrast to years of speculation and political innuendo surrounding the former president’s past social proximity to the disgraced financier. Epstein, who

Bernie Sanders’ Objection Stalls Senate Vote on Pediatric Cancer Drug Bill. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) blocked a fast-track Senate move this week to pass the Mikaelas Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act, legislation supporters say would expand access to advanced pediatric cancer drug treatments and speed research for children facing rare cancers. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) asked for a unanimous consent to pass the House-approved bill , describing it as a response to the death of

After years of denial, even legacy media now concede federal policies—not chance—drove record border crossings. At the close of 2025, the New York Times quietly confirmed what border communities, law enforcement, and critics of the Biden administration have argued for years: the historic surge in illegal immigration was not accidental. It was the predictable result of deliberate policy choices combined with bureaucratic failure.  According to federal data, encounters at the s

“As President Trump’s energy dominance vision continues to come to fruition, energy prices will fall further—igniting other price declines,” reads a recent DOI statement. After years of volatility at the pump, U.S. gas prices in late 2025 have fallen to their  lowest December average levels  since 2020. According to the most recent data  from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $2.895 as of mid-Dece

Public fear about artificial intelligence didn’t arise in a vacuum. It was taught, reinforced, and amplified — often through trusted institutions — even as real-world data has failed to match the panic. An examination of funding networks, media fellowships, and labor-market research suggests the anti-AI narrative dominating headlines may be less organic than it appears. The fear gap Polls show Americans are increasingly worried that AI will eliminate jobs and destabilize soci