June 26, 2025

Pope Leo tells priests to take ‘firm and decisive’ action on sex abuse

Pope Leo XIV told Catholic Church leaders he expects more from them when it comes to dealing with accusations of abuse within the body. While speaking to about 400 bishops and cardinals from 38 countries Wednesday, June 25, he offered guidance on dealing with abuse scandals. The gathering at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican […]

June 26, 2025

Mamdani victory in NYC mayoral primary may offer lessons for Democrats

As he declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, Zohran Mamdani immediately established himself — and his progressive agenda — as a major player in Democratic politics nationally. Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the primary on Tuesday, June 24. Mamdani campaigned on a far-left platform […]

June 26, 2025

Trump admin sues Maryland judges in their own court over deportation delays

The Trump administration sued all 15 federal district judges in Maryland, claiming they abused their authority by automatically delaying the deportation of any immigrant illegally in the country from the state. The lawsuit escalates the administration’s conflict with the federal judiciary and underscores its intention to aggressively enforce immigration laws.  “Every unlawful order entered by […]

June 26, 2025

Democrats try to block Emil Bove, judicial nominee accused of misconduct

President Trump’s nominee to be a circuit court judge in New Jersey is facing allegations of professional misconduct that Democrats contend make him unfit for a lifetime position. A whistleblower complaint sent to Congress alleges Emil Bove told subordinates the Trump administration may need to ignore federal court orders to carry out its immigration agenda. […]

June 26, 2025

Flip or flop: Ivanka and Jared Kushner planning $1.4B resort on Cold War base

Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, are investing $1.4 billion to transform a former Soviet military base into a high-end luxury island resort. The project follows the legacy of Ivanka’s father, President Donald Trump, who made a name for himself through real estate development. Ivanka and Kushner have worked over the past year to […]

June 26, 2025

More states move to protect officials’ personal data after Minnesota attacks

A wave of state-level action is unfolding across the U.S. as lawmakers respond to the recent shooting of Minnesota legislators — one fatally — allegedly by a man who found his victims’ personal information online, according to court filings. The incident has reignited debate over data privacy laws and whether current safeguards for public officials […]

June 26, 2025

Fertility clinic bombing suspect dies in federal custody

Daniel Park died in federal custody weeks after being charged in connection with the May 17 bombing at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California. Federal officials accused Park of supplying chemicals to Guy Edward Bartkus, the 25-year-old suicide bomber who detonated the explosion outside American Reproductive Centers. The blast damaged the clinic and nearby […]

June 26, 2025

Trump says he may sign nuclear agreement with Iran next week

President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran will meet during the week of June 30 to discuss a potential nuclear deal, though he said he doesn’t think an agreement is “that necessary.” His comments at the end of the NATO summit in the Netherlands come after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites, with Iran firing […]

June 25, 2025

US Navy faces urgent shipbuilding challenges amid global competition

The U.S. Navy faces mounting pressure to modernize its shipbuilding infrastructure as global competitors, particularly China, continue to outpace American production capacity. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan emphasized the urgency during recent testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee. “We are still the dominant naval power, but our adversaries are closing the gap at […]

June 25, 2025

Beretta using success as model for new British army rifle: Weapon of the Week

Beretta Defence Technologies UK (BDT UK) is positioning itself as a leading contender in the British Ministry of Defence’s Project Grayburn. The initiative aims to replace the SA80 service rifle by 2030. The SA80, officially designated the L85A3, has served as the British military’s standard-issue rifle for decades. Now, the Ministry of Defence is seeking […]