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The controversy surrounding Pete Hegseth’s West Point acceptance sheds light on the pitfalls of modern journalism and the dangers of rushing to conclusions without thorough verification. ProPublica, a prominent investigative outlet, found itself on shaky ground after it nearly published a report accusing Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense nominee, of lying about being …

Well, it’s official: Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, is setting the stage for what he promises will be a transformational tenure. With current FBI Director Christopher Wray announcing his intention to retire at the end of President Biden’s term, Patel is wasting no time in preparing to take the reins. …

Let’s break this down, folks. The United States has just witnessed an immigration surge under President Joe Biden’s administration that dwarfs anything we’ve seen in modern history. According to a New York Times analysis of government data, between 2021 and 2023, 2.4 million people were added to the U.S. population through net migration—just the net …

In a political landscape already fraught with tension, Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton’s remarks on CNN add fuel to the fire, painting a dramatic picture of potential upheaval within federal agencies as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. The congressman’s assertion that “thousands” of federal employees may resign by January underscores a growing sense of …

In a moment that perfectly encapsulates the political theater of our era, President-elect Donald Trump referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the “Governor” of “the Great State of Canada” in a Truth Social post on Monday night. The remark, dripping with Trump’s signature bravado and knack for stirring headlines, followed a meeting at …

The nativity exhibit unveiled last Saturday in Vatican City’s Paul VI Hall sparked renewed controversy by depicting the baby Jesus as a Palestinian. Designed by Palestinian artists, the display featured the infant Christ wrapped in a Palestinian keffiyeh, a potent symbol of Palestinian identity. The unveiling was attended by Pope Francis, who received greetings from …

Well, it seems the political graveyard isn’t quite deep enough for some. Disgraced former Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner, whose career and reputation imploded under the weight of multiple sexting scandals, appears poised to test the waters for a political comeback. New York City campaign records indicate that Weiner is positioning himself for a run to …

The tragic chain of events sparked by a swatting call targeting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in Georgia highlights the deadly consequences of malicious and false threats. What began as an apparent bomb threat via email escalated into a devastating accident that left an innocent woman dead and a police officer injured, bringing into sharp …

Alex Karp, the co-founder and CEO of Palantir, didn’t hold back during his remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum. He laid down a bold assessment of why he believes Democrats lost the 2024 election: their failure to grasp the fundamental human desire for safety. Karp’s critique was sharp, centering on what he sees as …

The Monday episode of The View offered viewers a fiery debate as cohosts Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro clashed over how Americans should approach the holiday season amidst political tensions surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s looming inauguration. With Navarro urging preparation and Goldberg advocating self-care, the exchange underscored the deep divides in reactions to Trump’s return …