Hard Wire

In a sweeping federal indictment that strikes at the heart of America’s social safety net, the Department of Justice has charged six individuals—one of them a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employee—with orchestrating a massive, multi-state fraud scheme that siphoned $66 million from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. At …

In a bold and sweeping move that’s sending ripples through the defense establishment, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a series of hard-hitting memos Wednesday aimed squarely at the Pentagon’s bloated bureaucracy. The message is clear: the age of unchecked contractor growth and layered inefficiencies is over. In its place, Hegseth is ushering in an …

In a landmark rebuke of executive authority, a U.S. federal court has struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, declaring them unconstitutional and permanently blocking their enforcement. The ruling, issued by the New York-based Court of International Trade, targets one of the Trump administration’s most aggressive and controversial economic maneuvers — using emergency …

Former CNN political analyst Chris Cillizza has never shied away from controversy—but over the weekend, he found himself at the center of a cultural crossfire not for a hot take, but for his choice of car. Writing in a personal Substack post, Cillizza revealed that his Tesla was vandalized with a sign that read “Musk …

The Trump administration’s intensifying war with Harvard University has fueled a wave of speculation, including a widely circulated rumor that the feud stems from a personal slight: that Harvard rejected President Trump’s youngest son, Barron. But this theory has now been firmly debunked. A spokesperson for former First Lady Melania Trump dismissed the claim outright. …

In a high-profile case that drew national attention, the WNBA has officially closed its investigation into alleged racist comments directed at Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese during a contentious May 17 game against the Indiana Fever. The league, after a thorough review of video footage, interviews with relevant fans and arena staff, and analysis of …

In a bizarre international flap blending viral video, geopolitical disinformation, and personal scandal, French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly denied rumors of a domestic dispute with First Lady Brigitte Macron — an incident that took center stage during what was intended to be a diplomatic showcase of France’s Indo-Pacific ambitions. The controversy erupted after a …

Phil Robertson, the rugged, unfiltered patriarch of Duck Dynasty and a fierce advocate of Christian values, has passed away at the age of 79 after a private but difficult battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The news, confirmed by his son Jase Robertson and shared by Breitbart News, has drawn heartfelt responses from faith leaders and fans …

In a revelation that cuts straight to the core of transparency, accountability, and the principles of democratic governance, a longtime aide to former President Joe Biden has acknowledged a disturbing mindset among senior White House staff: that bypassing democratic norms was justified—because the alternative, in their view, was worse. This admission came during Fox News …

In a dramatic escalation of Europe’s posture in the war in Ukraine, newly inaugurated German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared that Germany—and its key Western allies—are lifting all range restrictions on the weapons they supply to Kyiv. The move, unprecedented in its scope and implications, signals a decisive shift in how far the West is …