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 My son has narrated the last book I wrote.
Please consider listening to it and encouraging others to do so too. (Click HERE) World & Nation Iranian president acknowledges 'harm' suffered from US attacks, urges officials to 'face reality'  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian admitted that Iran has "suffered harm" from U.S. attacks and urged his fellow officials to "face reality. Pezeshkian made the comments during a meeting of the Government Information Council televised by Iranian media. Iran's leaders "should avoid any tone or voices that create division, but we must also face reality; It is not the case that we have not suffered harm," Pezeshkian said. "Anyone in a position of leadership must speak honestly and transparently to their society and their people," Pezeshkian told officials. "Misleading information, false messaging, or portraying a reality in which 'they are collapsing while we are prospering' is unacceptable. The truth is that both we and others face challenges." Pezeshkian nevertheless said that Iran "will not bow to pressure." Iran offers new 14-point peace proposal after Trump’s dire warning: ‘they better get moving Fast’
Trump warns Iran 'the clock is ticking' Gen Keane on dismantling Iran's nuclear programs US Showing Flexibility on Iran Having Limited Nuclear Activities  The United States has shown flexibility on allowing Iran to maintain limited peaceful nuclear activities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Monday. The source said that on the issue of Iran's frozen assets, however, Washington has so far only agreed to free one-quarter of those assets according to a phased timetable. Iran wants the U.S. to reconsider both positions, the source said. In its new proposal, the source said, Iran has again focused on securing an end to the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting maritime sanctions.
Thousands Flocked to National Mall in Washington for America-Themed Prayer Rally  Thousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer rally Sunday billed as a "rededication of our country as One Nation under God." Against the backdrop of the Washington Monument, worship music blared from a stage that made clear the event's Christian focus. Arched stained-glass windows, set underneath grand columns resembling a federal building, depicted the nation's founders alongside a white cross. Most speakers celebrated Christianity's ties to American history.
Jackson protests as Supreme Court uses Louisiana gerrymandering ruling to instruct lower courts Jackson says the Louisiana ruling didn't address the legal question at issue in the Mississippi case  Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson protested the Supreme Court’s decision to use their recent ruling in a Louisiana gerrymandering case to instruct lower courts on how to define the Voting Rights Act, a move that could wipe out previous legal victories for voting rights groups. The Court on Monday sent a Mississippi case back down to U.S. District Court "for further consideration" following their ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which rejected race-based gerrymandering. "This case presents only the question of Section 2’s private enforceability, which our decision in Louisiana v. Callais … did not address," Jackson dissented, referencing Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. "Thus I see no basis for vacating the lower court’s judgment." ‘Backyard brawl’ ignites as West Virginia's Morrisey moves to poach blue state rival Spanberger's jobs Gov. Patrick Morrisey says he'll visit Loudoun County to make the case for relocating across the border  Virginia’s shift toward higher taxes and new regulations is triggering an interstate economic "brawl," as West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey moves to lure businesses and workers across the border. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has promoted an "affordability agenda," but a wave of proposed tax increases and regulatory changes from legislative Democrats has opened an opportunity for neighboring states to compete for businesses and residents. Even though some of these proposals never made it to Spanberger's desk or claimed her signature, the political climate has prompted West Virginia officials to actively target Virginia’s workforce and employers, pitching lower taxes and fewer regulations as a competitive alternative. Maryland ballot blunder triggers GOP push for federal review of blue state's voter rolls Vendor urges voters to destroy erroneously received ballot, but conservatives question election integrity  A Maryland primary ballot mix-up has renewed Republican calls for a federal review of the state's voter rolls after some of the 400,000 primary voters requesting a mall-in ballot received the ballot of the wrong party this weekend. Maryland’s conservative Freedom Caucus is demanding that state elections officials release Maryland’s voter rolls to the federal government for an audit after a vendor error forced the state to resend thousands of mail-in primary ballots. "The Maryland Freedom Caucus is calling on Secretary of the Election Board, Jared DeMarinis, to immediately release Maryland's voter rolls to the federal government so a proper audit can be conducted to determine the sources of the mistake," the caucus wrote in a statement. "We caution against reissuing another 400,000 ballots and we demand to know how the state intends to differentiate between the first and second printing of these ballots." Nick Kristof’s incendiary Israel abuse claims spark civil war at New York Times: ‘I’m sick of being embarrassed’  A civil war has erupted inside the New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s explosive column alleging widespread sexual abuse of Palestinians by Israeli prison guards. Staffers at the newspaper are questioning whether some of the most incendiary claims, including an allegation that Israel trains dogs to rape Palestinian detainees, would have ever cleared the paper’s newsroom standards, according to Puck News. The internal backlash has grown so intense that one Times journalist vented to Puck: “I am sick of being embarrassed by the Opinion section.” Nicholas Kristof’s controversial column on alleged sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees has sparked backlash inside and outside the New York Times. The column immediately ignited outrage from pro-Israel critics, sparked denunciations from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and triggered threats of a libel suit against the Times. Ukraine Now 'Winning' War With Russia  Ukraine is steadily regaining momentum in its war against Russia, achieving a series of battlefield successes that analysts say are beginning to shift the strategic balance of the conflict. After more than four years of brutal fighting, Ukrainian forces are increasingly demonstrating an ability not only to hold the line but also to push Russian forces back in key sectors while striking deeper into Russian territory with growing precision and frequency. Military analysts cited by The Economist recently described the conflict as approaching a potential "inflection point," with Russia suffering its first net territorial losses in many months. Trump drops IRS suit in exchange for apology, $1.776B fund for victims of government weaponization — and even Hunter Biden can ask for award  President Trump has dismissed his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for an apology and the establishment of a $1.776 billion fund to compensate victims of federal government weaponization. Anyone who believes they have been unfairly targeted by any administration could apply for compensation from the Justice Department’s new Anti-Weaponization Fund — including those charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and even disgraced former first son Hunter Biden, a senior administration official told The Post. “The point of this isn’t to make every January 6-er a millionaire,” the official said. “The point is to compensate, and to give entitled people back some of their dignity and some of what they lost, including money, whether it’s for legal fees or other costs associated with what they went through.” Trump Team Pushes Bigger US Role in Greenland  Trump administration officials reportedly have met with Greenland representatives in Washington, D.C., several times in recent months to discuss the United States' role on the island, as President Donald Trump pushes to strengthen America's military and economic position in the increasingly strategic Arctic region. Negotiators from the U.S., Greenland, and Denmark have quietly held at least five meetings since January focused on expanding America’s footprint in Greenland, a mineral-rich Arctic territory viewed as critical to countering growing Russian and Chinese influence, The New York Times reported Monday. The talks reportedly began after Trump renewed calls for greater U.S. control over Greenland, arguing the island is vital to American national security. Trump Weighs WH Helipad to Accommodate New Marine One Fleet  President Donald Trump is considering installing a helipad on the White House grounds to accommodate a new generation of Marine One helicopters whose powerful engines could damage the South Lawn, according to people familiar with the discussions, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The proposed helipad would mark the latest in a series of renovations and construction projects undertaken since Trump began his second term, reflecting his hands-on approach to redesigning parts of the White House complex. Trump has already overseen several high-profile changes to the property, including paving over the Rose Garden, adding a black granite walkway along the West Wing Colonnade, redesigning the Oval Office, erecting large American flagpoles on the north and south sides of the White House grounds, and demolishing the East Wing to make room for a planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom.
Sen. Brian Jones: Newsom Has a Fraud Problem By State Sen. Brian Jones, R-Calif
California can't seem to stop going viral for all the wrong reasons. Its taxpayer-funded, high-profile "future of everything" projects have become recurring exhibits in government excess and progressive mismanagement; each one offering a clearer glimpse into the negligence, waste, and fraud behind Newsom's state operations. Consider the $114 million wildlife crossing in Los Angeles County, already over budget, behind schedule, and still not connecting anything. Or the high-speed rail project, pitched to voters a decade ago as a $33 billion feat of modern infrastructure innovation, now projected to exceed $126 billion without a single track laid. Now, Newsom is under fire for directing up to $19 million more in taxpayer funds to a global public relations firm tasked with managing the fallout from these mismanaged projects and other "negative narratives," as he calls them, ahead of his anticipated 2028 presidential run. Justice is coming for victims of dangerous illegal-migrant truckers By Adam B. Coleman
A facet of the trucking industry little known to the general public has had a big impact on highway safety — and last week a US Supreme Court ruling ensured that it will have to take responsibility for the rigs it helps send out on the road. That means innocent Americans who have been maimed or killed in big-rig crashes caused by negligent truck drivers may finally pursue justice. And freight brokers that chase profits by contracting with unsafe trucking carriers — particularly those that hire unvetted illegal-immigrant drivers — will have to rethink their business practices. The court’s unanimous 9-0 decision in Montgomery vs. Caribe Transport II, issued Thursday, cleared the way for victims to sue freight brokers for alleged “negligent hiring.” Trucking industry veterans and victim advocates who have been ringing the alarm on Wall Street brokers’ shady practices are rejoicing in response. |
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