By Michael Gryboski, Editor Tuesday, December 23, 2025Quick SummaryAI SummaryBroad Cove Church in Maine sues UMC New England Annual Conference, claiming wrongful property takeover.The church alleges the conference is attempting to enforce exclusive affiliation and rewrite bylaws.Broad Cove seeks a preliminary injunction to prevent UMC from acquiring its property.An artificial intelligence-powered tool created this summary based on the source article. The summary has undergone review and verification by an editor.See SummaryView of the stage during the United Methodist Church’s special session General Conference inside the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. | United…
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By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, December 23, 2025Political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks with podcast host Bryan Dawson during an episode of the “1819 Podcast” on Nov. 19, 2025. | Screenshot/YouTube/1819 PodcastA watchdog group declared that media personality Tucker Carlson is the 2025 “Antisemite of the Year,” highlighting the political commentator’s false statements about Israel and platforming of individuals who are infamous for normalizing prejudice against Jews.StopAntisemitism, an organization founded in 2018 that says its mission is to expose groups or individuals that incite hatred towards Jews, declared Carlson as the winner in its annual poll. On its website,…
By Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter Monday, December 22, 2025Pastor Douglas Wilson speaks about the various Christian schools of thought regarding modern Israel during a panel at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, on Dec. 20, 2025. | Screenshot/YouTube/Real America’s VoiceThe Rev. Douglas Wilson, who serves as senior pastor at Christ Church (CREC) in Moscow, Idaho, rebuked conservative podcaster Candace Owens during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, last week, and explained the various Christian schools of thought regarding modern Israel.Speaking during a half-hour panel with TheBlaze host Steve Deace that was moderated by Dr. James Orr, a…
By Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter Monday, December 22, 2025Retired police officer Larry Bushart in an undated photo. | Image via Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression A retired police officer who spent 37 days in jail after posting a meme on Facebook about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against a Tennessee sheriff and his county, alleging they violated his constitutional rights in retaliation for protected speech.Larry Bushart, with help from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), sued Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems and the county in U.S. District…
By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Monday, December 22, 2025Nicki Minaj attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025, in New York City. | Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueRapper Nicki Minaj opened up about her recently reignited relationship with God and what inspired her to speak out for persecuted Christians, suggesting that her rise in the music industry made it more challenging to maintain the spirituality of her youth. Minaj participated in a conversation with Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, during Turning Point…
In January 2006, ABC’s John Stossel’s brutally honest documentary, “Stupid in America,” first aired. At the time, he referred to it as “a nasty title for a program about public education, but some nasty things are going on in America’s public schools, and it’s about time we face up to it.” Stossel exposed the ineffectiveness of many government-run schools. But now, 20 years later, things are even worse. Test scores from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), released this year, show that 33% of 8th graders—a higher percentage than ever—are reading at the “below basic” level. Additionally, only…
Midterm elections go one of two ways. They’re either a validation of the sitting president or they’re a repudiation. Historically, they’ve almost always been a repudiation. The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be no different – a firm rebuke to Donald Trump. That’s obviously bad for him. Congress will spend two straight years investigating and likely impeaching him. But the bigger danger is to America. Democratic control of Congress will jeopardize Republicans’ efforts to restore an economy of opportunity for all. Worse, the left will lay the groundwork for recapturing the White House in 2028, at which point they’ll…
What began as a chaotic afternoon at a luxury resort pool in central Florida ended with police taking a woman into custody after a 6-year-old boy was allegedly shoved underwater during a confrontation between children. According to PEOPLE, authorities say the incident unfolded Friday, Dec. 19, at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Kissimmee. Deputies with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting a battery involving a child at the resort’s pool area. Investigators later arrested Tiffany Lee Griffith, 36, in connection with the incident. We have some REAL winners down here… smfhSee also has the CRAZY eyes..Aggravated…
A behind-the-scenes dispute tied to Kevin Costner’s ambitious Western saga has spilled into court, with a longtime Hollywood wardrobe supplier accusing the actor and his production partners of failing to pay for costumes used in the upcoming sequel. According to PEOPLE, a lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court by Western Costume Leasing Company claims it entered into a contract to provide wardrobe pieces for Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2. The company alleges it delivered the costumes as agreed, only to be left waiting for payment. The complaint names Costner, 70, along with multiple entities connected…
A week after the shocking deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner rocked their family and stunned Hollywood, two of their children are speaking publicly for the first time, asking for compassion as they grieve an unimaginable loss. According to Fox News, Romy and Jake Reiner issued a statement through a spokesperson to People magazine, expressing gratitude for the support that has poured in since the tragedy unfolded. “Jake and Romy Reiner remain grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received,” the spokesperson said. “They will share information about a memorial service honoring their parents at a later…
The back-and-forth between former MSNBC host Joy Reid and Turning Point USA president Erika Kirk intensified after AmericaFest 2025, with Reid using her platform to double down on sharp personal and political attacks. According to Fox News, the clash traces back to remarks Kirk made onstage at the conservative conference, where she poked fun at Reid during her opening comments. Kirk joked that Reid could use a “really good hug” and quipped that she would even touch the back of Reid’s head. The line was a callback to Reid’s previous criticism of Kirk over the way she hugged Vice President…
Long before most beachgoers arrive, Vice President JD Vance was already deep into a punishing training session alongside some of the military’s most elite operators. The vice president spent 90 demanding minutes running, climbing ropes, and hauling heavy logs with Navy SEALs during a workout at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in California, according to the New York Post. By the end of it, Vance said the experience left a lasting impression. “Just finished PT with the Navy SEALs for 90 minutes,” Vance wrote on his personal X account after the session. “They took it easy on me and I still…
Embarrassing yourself like this in that beautiful jersey is nasty work. During his team’s Monday night matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant was quickly dished out a plate of karma. (RELATED: WNBA Could Soon Go On Strike As Players Almost Unanimously Revolt Against League)In the opening quarter at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Bryant capitalized on a favorable matchup close to the hoop, receiving an interior pass with just Charlotte rookie guard Kon Knueppel standing in his way to the basket. The Cavaliers veteran easily maneuvered past the young sharpshooter to score, then taunted him with a…
By New York Post. The DOJ on Monday released shocking footage that appeared to be a recreation of Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide in his Manhattan jail cell — and it briefly set the Internet on fire until it was revealed to be fake.The video was posted without explanation to the Justice Department’s website as part of its Epstein file dump — with the footage just the latest item among a trove of documents and images to be revealed after the complete horde was ordered released in November. The grainy, 12-second, computer-generated clip showed a white-haired man in an orange jumpsuit struggling…
For days after the deadly shooting near Brown University, federal authorities struggled to piece together the movements of a suspect who appeared to have deliberately covered his tracks. The break, officials say, came not from traditional police work alone but from an unlikely source: IRS criminal investigators poring over financial records, according to the New York Post. Sources said that agents from the IRS Criminal Investigation Division ultimately played a decisive role in locating Claudio Neves-Valente, the man accused of carrying out the attack. After numerous leads fizzled out, the financial trail proved to be the key that brought multiple…
I’ve been shocked that Americans are in such a grump mood as reflected in all the public opinion polls. What a paradox: at the same time we have peace and prosperity: including more income, more wealth, more of almost everything that we want to buy (yes, except for housing), Americans seem to think we have an “affordability crisis.” In 2025 the median household income in the U.S. has risen to more than $86,000 a year – an all-time high. (RELATED: Trump Cuts Shrink Federal Workforce Back To Obama Levels)Every income group and every ethnic group is richer today than ever…
The firestorm over the editorial decision made by CBS News to pull a 60 Minutes segment on migrant detentions at CECOT, the notorious Salvadoran prison, rages on. The controversy has now spilled over to the CBS Evening News, which aired a report on the growing scandal. Watch the report in its entirety, as aired on Monday, December 22nd, 2025: JERICKA DUNCAN: Well, now to a story about CBS News. A few hours before last night’s edition of 60 Minutes, viewers learned that a segment that had been promoted would not air. It’s about a notorious prison in El Salvador. And…
Grinch this… Grinch that… Jauan Jennings is cold-blooded!PublishedDecember 23, 2025 12:42 AM EST•UpdatedDecember 23, 2025 12:49 AM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkJauan Jennings trolled Indianapolis Colts fans with a fake-out colder than December.Monday night belonged to the San Francisco 49ers in a primetime clash with the Colts, headlined as Philip Rivers’ second game since coming off the couch at age 44.Rivers was off to a promising first half before Indianapolis failed to keep stride and also produced a pick-six to seal the win for San Francisco, 48-27.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 22: Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field…
Young conservatives appear to be rallying around Vice President JD Vance but are much less impressed with Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to a straw poll of individuals who attended Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest.Nearly 85% of respondents said they would support Vice President JD Vance as the 2028 Republican primary nominee. Bondi, meanwhile, was far and away the least popular of President Donald Trump’s cabinet secretaries among AmericaFest attendees, though more than 60% still approved of her leadership. Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk said Friday the conservative youth outreach organization would put its organizing infrastructure behind the vice president if…
People participate in the United States National Athem at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix on Dec. 21, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch TimesTurning Point USA honored a Target retail worker who became the focus of a viral video earlier this month, presenting her with a check totaling more than $260,000 during the organization’s annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix over the weekend.Jeanie Beeman, 72, was brought on stage Saturday at AmericaFest, hosted by Turning Point USA, where conservative commentators Benny Johnson and Jack Posobiec introduced her to a cheering crowd. Organizers said the funds were raised through grassroots donations after a…
Nicki Minaj’s comments about Vice President JD Vance at Turning Point USA’s AmFest in Phoenix, Arizona reportedly left jaws on the floor.This past Sunday, the 43-year-old rap icon, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, stumbled into an embarrassing gaffe while speaking with Erika Kirk, widow of the late Charlie Kirk, accidentally calling Vice President JD Vance an “assassin,” amidst a summit already simmering with conservative infighting and slip-ups. For young conservative parents in the audience, this moment was a cringeworthy blunder that underscored the risk of unscripted events spiraling into public relations nightmares, potentially costing organizations like Turning Point…
CBS’s “60 Minutes” just pulled the plug on a segment about deported migrants languishing in El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison, leaving viewers and taxpayers in the dark.This last-minute switcheroo, announced mere hours before the Sunday airing, nixed a deep dive into the Trump administration’s controversial deportation of Venezuelan migrants to a maximum-security hellhole many had no connection to. Unpacking the Delayed ‘Inside CECOT’ Segment Earlier this year, the Trump administration sent hundreds of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, labeling them as terrorists despite scant evidence of ties to the country. The move sparked a fierce legal fight, with critics arguing…
Tragedy struck on a Colorado highway with a crash that claimed the life of a state senator, raising serious questions about responsibility and public safety.On a fateful November night in 2025, Colorado State Senator Faith Winter lost her life in a devastating collision south of Denver on Interstate 25, an incident now attributed to her own actions. Senator Winter’s Fatal Crash Details Emerge Driving her Hyundai Ioniq 5, Senator Winter rear-ended a stopped Ford F-350 truck in traffic, a collision that proved fatal for her alone as the sole occupant of her vehicle. Initially reported as a sprawling five-car pileup,…
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On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a surprising jab to the Trump administration by siding with immigration judges in a heated clash over federal workforce rules.In a nutshell, the court declined to step in, letting a lower court ruling stand that challenges the administration’s grip on policies affecting federal employees like immigration judges. For hardworking taxpayers footing the bill for government operations, this isn’t just courtroom drama—it’s a potential legal quagmire that could hike compliance costs if federal workers start flooding courts with lawsuits instead of using internal systems. Immigration Judges Caught in Policy Crossfire This saga…
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito in Washington on Oct. 7, 2022. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesThe U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 22 temporarily halted a lower court ruling requiring the company that owns the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to change its health insurance coverage for unionized employees.Justice Samuel Alito issued an administrative stay of a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit injunction in the case of PG Publishing Co., Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board. Alito, who did not provide reasons for his ruling, was acting upon an emergency application filed by the company on Dec. 19.We had a problem…
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen † . Posted in Uncategorized
Crime scene tape is seen on campus at Brown University following a mass shooting yesterday that left at least two people dead and nine others injured in Providence, Rhode Island, on Dec. 14, 2025. Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesThe U.S. Department of Education on Monday announced it would conduct a review of Brown University to uncover potential safety violations after a campus shooting left two students dead and nine others wounded, and to determine if the Ivy League institution complied with federal laws requiring ample campus security measures to receive student aid funding.The review, led by the department’s Office of Federal Student…
Republican strategist Scott Jennings challenged Vice President JD Vance on Monday to draw a clear line between Republican officeholders and media figures he said profit from outrage and conspiracies. Jennings made the remarks during a panel discussion on “The Arena with Kasie Hunt,” after political commentator Kate Bedingfield raised questions about whether unelected commentators should be allowed to define the MAGA movement’s message going forward. Bedingfield pointed to prominent conservative personalities such as Megyn Kelly and Daily Caller News Foundation co-founder Tucker Carlson.“There is a divergence of interests in terms of conflict sells and whether the Megyn Kellys and Tucker…
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche just dropped a bombshell about the Epstein files that’s sure to stir up the chattering class.Breitbart reported that on NBC’s “Meet the Press” this past Sunday, Blanche made it crystal clear that every scrap of material mentioning President Donald Trump in connection with Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious files will see the light of day. Now, before the progressive crowd starts weaving conspiracy theories, let’s unpack what Blanche actually said during his appearance on the show. Kristen Welker, the host, pressed hard, asking if every single reference and photograph of Trump would be made public. Blanche didn’t…
President Trump revealed that he does not like the Justice Department’s release of embarrassing photos of a half-naked Bill Clinton swimming with late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein’s madam, Ghislaine Maxwell.“No, I don’t like the pictures of Bill Clinton being shown,” he told reporters Monday. “I don’t like the pictures of other people being shown. I think it’s a terrible thing.” “But you probably have pictures being exposed of other people that innocently met Jeffrey Epstein years ago.” The DOJ has been forced to release the Epstein files due to a law Trump signed last month amid mounting political pressure. The…
Public DomainPlease Follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, GETTR, Truth Social, X , Youtube Posted Zero Hedge More than a year after Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow, and some mainstream media outlets are finally taking a critical eye to the new Sharaa/Jolani regime and its human rights abuses, religious oppression, and war crimes. While the West and Gulf countries celebrated Assad fleeting the country for Russia in December 2024, with the al-Qaeda linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) taking over Damascus, the new government quickly got to work persecuting, massacring, and disappearing religious minorities. First Alawites were targeted last spring, then Christians, and more…
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks before U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy, at the Old Post Office in Chicago, Ill., on June 28, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over two new immigration laws passed in the state this year, a Monday news release said.The DOJ accuses the laws, the Illinois Bivens Act and Court Access, Safety, and Participation Act, of threatening the safety of federal officers trying to enforce immigration laws. Monday’s lawsuit is the latest in what’s become a series of…
Alarming warning for people living in Washington: Stay vigilant about rats emerging from toilets. Public health officials in Seattle and King County released an advisory Thursday stating that intense rainfall and flooding caused by consecutive atmospheric rivers could have displaced rodents, pushing them into urban sewer systems.The department shared a cartoon illustration on its social media accounts, offering guidance on steps residents should take if they encounter these unwanted rodents in their toilets. (RELATED: Worries Grow For Christmas Eve As Los Angeles Area Facing Rare ‘High Risk’ Of Life-Threatening Flooding) “The heavy rain and floodwaters may sweep rodents into the…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks during a press conference at LaGuardia Airport in New York City on Oct. 28, 2025. Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesThe state of Colorado could lose up to $24 million in federal highway funding due to the state’s slow response to violations involving the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) to noncitizens, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday.The warning stems from an October federal audit demonstrating that approximately 22 percent of Colorado’s CDLs given to non-citizens, including Mexican nationals, violated federal prohibitions.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different…
Washington, D.C., just got a judicial smackdown that could clip its wings when it comes to challenging federal authority.Just The News reported that a federal appeals court has ruled against the District of Columbia in a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops, potentially curbing D.C.’s ability to push back against federal policies as a quasi-sovereign player. Let’s rewind to September, when D.C. sued the federal government, claiming the National Guard’s presence stomped all over its “home rule” statute. The argument was bold, but the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals wasn’t buying it. They left a stay…
Shocking images of former President Bill Clinton cozying up with Jeffrey Epstein have just been unleashed by the Department of Justice, stirring up a political firestorm.The Daily Caller reported that on Friday, the DOJ dropped thousands of documents and hundreds of photos tied to the infamous Epstein case, revealing Clinton in compromising settings and igniting a fierce backlash from his team. This release, mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on Nov. 19, has peeled back the curtain on Clinton’s past associations with the disgraced financier. Unveiling Clinton’s Ties to Epstein Among the…
Hunter Biden told podcaster Shawn Ryan in an interview that aired Monday that former Republican Mayor Rudy Giuliani of New York City “concocted” the laptop that was the subject of an October 2020 New York Post report. Twitter locked multiple accounts, including the New York Post’s and the personal account of then-White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany for sharing the bombshell report about emails from the laptop reportedly abandoned by Biden at a Delaware computer repair shop. During Monday’s episode of “The Shawn Ryan Show,” Biden gave the host an elaborate explanation as to why the laptop was “fabricated.” (RELATED:…
The Department of Justice is swinging a legal hammer at states across the political spectrum to clean up voter rolls before the 2026 midterm elections.Just The News reported that this bold move, led by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Civil Rights Division, aims to ensure that only eligible voters remain registered as congressional elections loom next year. For hardworking taxpayers, especially those in states like Georgia and Illinois facing lawsuits, this could mean a hefty financial burden as legal battles rack up compliance costs and drain public resources. From a conservative standpoint, it’s about time the federal government…
The Pentagon as seen from the Washington Monument in Washington on Nov. 17, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesThe United States military Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on Monday evening announced that the United States has carried out a 29th strike targeting drug runners in the waters off South and Central America.“On Dec. 22, at the direction of [Secretary of War] Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters,” SOUTHCOM wrote in a post on X.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use…
Barry Manilow performs during the Pre-Grammy Gala on Feb. 1, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, FileBarry Manilow will be having surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung and will reschedule his January concerts, the singer announced Monday.Manilow, 82, said doctors found the cancer after he had an extended bout of bronchitis — six weeks, then a relapse of another five weeks.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
Tragedy has struck close to home for Hollywood icon George Clooney as his beloved sister loses her battle with cancer.Fox News reported that in a heartbreaking turn of events, Adelia “Ada” Zeidler, the sister of actor George Clooney, passed away at 65 on Dec. 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in Augusta, Kentucky. For hardworking families in small towns like Augusta, this loss hits hard, reminding us of the medical impact of cancer that spares no one, regardless of fame or fortune. The financial burden of prolonged illness often falls on local communities and taxpayers who support healthcare systems like…
President Donald Trump just threw his heavyweight support behind a new contender in the New York governor’s race!The Daily Caller reported that in a whirlwind of political moves, Trump endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman as the Republican nominee just one day after Rep. Elise Stefanik bowed out of the contest. Back in November 2025, Stefanik launched her campaign to challenge Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, quickly becoming the frontrunner with over 75% of county GOP chairs backing her. A Siena College poll showed her leading Blakeman by a whopping 30 points in a hypothetical primary—talk about a commanding lead! Yet,…
A 75-year old woman was struck and blinded in a violent attack outside the King County Courthouse earlier this month, and the suspect charged in the case had a long history of arrests, including being booked into jail eight times this year, police and court records show.On Dec. 5, Fale Vaigalepa Pea, 42, allegedly struck 75-year old Jeannette Marken with a wooden board that had a screw protruding from one end. According to court documents, Marken suffered a broken nose, a broken cheek bone, and blindness in her right eye. Pea has an extensive criminal history, including eight bookings in…
A financial audit of Wisconsin state government accounting found issues with nearly $900 million in alterations made to Department of Transportation assumptions, issues with the documentation of interest earned on federal funds and found that the state’s Department of Administration has not properly followed guidance on properly monitoring information technology security across state government.The leaders of the state’s Legislative Audit Bureau – Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Oconto, and Rep. Robert Wittke, R-Caledonia – released the audit while pointing to Gov. Tony Evers using his veto power to remove four additional auditors from the most recent state budget. “The Wisconsin DOT made…
More than 2,100 registered nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital have authorized a potential strike following a union vote.Registered nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted Sunday and Monday on whether to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike. The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), which represents the striking nurses, wrote in a post on Monday that the measure passed by an “overwhelming” margin. “Your vote to authorize a strike gives us more power at the bargaining table,” the union wrote in its post. “We continue to bargain fiercely to reach a complete tentative agreement we can be proud to bring…
Over the weekend, rap superstar Nicki Minaj took the stage at the TPUSA’s (Turning Point USA) AmFest in Phoenix, Arizona, to tell a large crowd about her journey to publicly supporting many of the polices of President Donald Trump. “He [Trump] has given so many people hope that there’s a chance to beat the bad guys and to win and to do it with your head held high,” she said in an on-stage discussion with TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk. The Trinidad-born “Queen of Rap”, who first burst onto the scene in 2010, does not have a public history…
President Donald Trump earlier this month ordered a “total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers” coming out of Venezuela. Since then, the U.S. Coast Guard has been actively enforcing the blockade. Should Venezuela-sanctioned oil be taken off the market, it could impact markets globally. Last summer, a group of researchers led by Jesús Fernández-Villaverde, Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Ronald Perelman Center, calculated that the amount of sanctioned oil finding its way to market has substantial impacts on the global economy. Increasing interdiction The attention on Venezuelan oil began when the president designated the regime of Venezuelan President…
The European Union’s agreement to extend 90 billion euro (around $105 billion) in no-interest loans to Ukraine last week was not elegant or free of risk, but it could represent a significant shift in how the nearly four-year-old Russia-Ukraine war plays out.The loans are likely to provide enough support for the Ukrainians to continue their fight for another year or more. And perhaps just as significant, they represent a rare example of European states acting in their own interests without any outsourcing to Washington. “We have achieved a breakthrough to pave the way for a successful completion of the agreement,”…
Nearly 40% of the nation’s public library buildings are in poor condition and face growing maintenance backlogs, according to a new report released this week by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The full report highlights longstanding infrastructure challenges facing facilities that serve as hubs for community events, education, technology access, voting sites and emergency services. The GAO survey found that the nearly 40% of public libraries – about 6,000 facilities nationwide – have at least one major building system, such as heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC), in “poor condition.” Roughly 61% of libraries, about 9,800, said they have “at least…