They built an Epstein files library, but realized they couldn’t let everyone read them
NEW YORK — David Garrett had no intention of blocking access to the Epstein files. But when he and the team he was working with discovered the identity of “dozens” previously undisclosed victims in documents already published by the Department of Justice, he said he had no choice. “We found the names of some survivors […]
US, Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS leader in Nigeria
U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a senior Islamic State leader and several other militants in a joint operation in northeastern Nigeria. U.S. officials described the mission as a major blow to the extremist group’s global network. U.S. Africa Command on Saturday said the operation was carried out “at the direction of the President of the United […]
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ request to reinstate redistricted maps
The Supreme Court rejected an emergency request from Virginia Democrats to reinstate its new congressional maps, which were approved by voters in an April referendum. Justices, in an order filed Friday, said state officials’ request for a stay on the Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling blocking the maps was denied, without specifying why. Virginia Gov. Abigail […]
Someone stole a Chinese-backed ‘floating armory’ near the Strait of Hormuz
There’s still a lot more questions than answers about what actually happened when a reported “floating armory” was seized near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday morning. That incident is likely being watched closely by numerous nations, including the U.S. “There are conflicting reports about exactly what has occurred,” Ian Ralby, president of Auxilium Worldwide, […]
Under pressure from state, Texas hospital to create ‘gender detransition clinic’
A Houston-based children’s hospital that was investigated for providing gender-affirming care to minors has agreed to create the country’s first “gender detransition clinic.” As part of a settlement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas Children’s Hospital will offer free services to patients in its “detransition clinic.” The hospital also agreed to pay the state […]
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commutes sentence of 2020 election denier
A woman convicted of trying to breach her county’s election systems to prove President Donald Trump’s false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election will get out of prison early. Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced he would commute Tina Peters’ prison sentence. Peters, a Republican, was the former election clerk of Mesa County. […]
Uniform Variety Characterized American Revolutionary War
American troops wore a mix of mismatched, handmade clothes that stood in stark contrast to the uniform red coats of the British.
439th Airlift Wing Airman Earns Academy Appointment Through LEAD Program
An enlisted Air Reserve technician assigned to the 439th Maintenance Squadron at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., recently earned a coveted appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy through the highly competitive Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development program.
Trump claimed economic data is ‘rigged.’ Former officials pledge to ‘watch like hawks’ for political manipulation
The U.S. economy is in a tenuous state: the annual inflation rate has spiked to 3.8%, U.S. employers added a modest 115,000 jobs in April and average hourly wages remain relatively flat at $37.41. We know these numbers because the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, known as the BLS, collects and reports them. Policymakers, businesses, […]
