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Smith & Wesson CEO Hails SCOTUS Win Over Mexico Lawsuit

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Smith & Wesson CEO Mark Smith celebrated a major legal victory after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down Mexico’s lawsuit against the firearms manufacturer. The high court’s ruling on June 5, 2025, upheld American sovereignty and the Second Amendment by affirming that U.S. gunmakers cannot be held responsible for criminal misuse of their products in foreign countries.

Mexico’s lawsuit, filed in 2021, accused major American gun manufacturers — including Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Glock, Colt, and others — of enabling weapons trafficking to drug cartels. The suit alleged that 70% to 90% of firearms recovered at crime scenes in Mexico originated from the U.S.

Over time, legal challenges reduced the number of defendants to just two: Smith & Wesson and a U.S.-based distributor. The case eventually reached the Supreme Court, which cited the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) in rejecting Mexico’s claims.

Following the decision, Smith posted on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a win for “American sovereignty” and “every American who wishes to exercise his or her Second Amendment rights.” He denounced the lawsuit as part of a broader campaign by anti-gun groups to undermine the firearms industry through the legal system.

“This suit, brought by Mexico in collaboration with U.S.-based anti-Second Amendment activist groups, was an affront to our nation’s sovereignty and a direct attack on the Constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans,” Smith said. “To all American patriots – you can rest assured that Smith & Wesson will always stand and fight for your Constitutional rights at every turn.”

The ruling marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal and political battle over gun rights in America, reinforcing protections for firearm manufacturers and the Second Amendment amid growing international pressure and activist litigation.

Warren Zeiders Meets Trump in Oval Office Moment

President Donald Trump holds up the letter that former President Joe Biden left for him in the desk as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Rising country music sensation Warren Zeiders had a moment to remember this week, visiting President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The “Pretty Little Poison” singer joked with fans afterward that he “didn’t know what to do with his hands” during the official photo op, clearly humbled by the opportunity.

President Trump has publicly praised Zeiders in the past, calling him “FANTASTIC” in an April post on Truth Social and encouraging supporters to attend his concerts. The meeting marks a major moment for Zeiders, who has rocketed to country stardom over the past year.

Zeiders gained national attention with his breakout hit “Pretty Little Poison” in 2024, transitioning from playing to crowds of a few hundred to selling out arenas packed with over 50,000 fans. The former car salesman first built his audience by posting covers on social media, eventually releasing his debut album Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal last August. The album immediately produced a number-one hit, launching his career into high gear.

The Pennsylvania native has openly credited his success to divine intervention. In an April appearance on Fox & Friends Weekend, Zeiders stated, “It’s God’s favor,” adding, “He’s given me a platform to touch other people’s lives… It’s a blessing and it’s God’s grace.”

The meeting with President Trump further cements Zeiders’ standing as a voice for traditional values in country music, proudly acknowledging faith, hard work, and gratitude at the core of his journey. His growing fan base and increasing mainstream appeal mark him as a rising figure not only in music but also in the broader American cultural landscape.

Bill Clinton Warns Trump Pressure Could Break Courts

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Former President Bill Clinton warns Thursday on ABC’s “The View,” that the judicial system may not withstand pressure from President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Clinton responded to questions about Trump’s influence over key American institutions, saying the courts are vulnerable and may not maintain their independence.

“I’m worried that the courts won’t hold until we have the midterm elections,” Clinton said. He referenced a case involving a Salvadoran man who, according to Clinton, was wrongfully deported despite support from the State Department. Clinton claimed the man was misrepresented with fabricated evidence suggesting gang affiliation.

His comments followed a question from co-host Sunny Hostin, who accused President Trump of undermining institutions by threatening judges, stifling dissent in media and academia, and carrying out what she described as illegal deportations.

Clinton cited concerns that judicial rulings favorable to immigrants and due process have been ignored under Trump’s leadership. He emphasized the need for public vigilance and accountability as the legal and political systems come under increasing strain.

The remarks come amid broader scrutiny of Trump’s policies on immigration, the judiciary, and free speech. Democrats have expressed alarm over what they describe as authoritarian tendencies, while Republicans argue the administration is restoring law and order and reinforcing national sovereignty.

The courts have emerged as a central battleground, with recent rulings and potential vacancies setting the stage for conflict leading into the 2026 elections. Clinton’s comments reflect a growing fear among progressives that institutional checks and balances could erode further.

Supreme Court Rejects Mexico’s Gun Case

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The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit filed by the Mexican government against U.S. gun manufacturers, alleging the companies aided in illegal gun sales to Mexican cartels.

Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the Court’s 9-0 decision, declaring that the “kinds of allegations Mexico makes cannot satisfy the demands of the statute’s predicate exception.”

“In asserting that the manufacturers intentionally supply guns to bad-apple dealers, Mexico never confronts that the manufacturers do not directly supply any dealers, bad-apple or otherwise,” she explained. “They instead sell firearms to middlemen distributors, whom Mexico has never claimed lack independence.”

“Mexico’s complaint … does not plausibly allege such aiding and abetting,” Kagan wrote. “So this suit remains subject to PLCAA’s general bar: An action cannot be brought against a manufacturer if, like Mexico’s, it is founded on a third party’s criminal use of the company’s product.”

Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Clarence Thomas issued separate concurring opinions.

Thomas wrote, “Allowing plaintiffs to proffer mere allegations of a predicate violation would force many defendants in [Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act] litigation to litigate their criminal guilt in a civil proceeding, without the full panoply of protections that we otherwise afford to criminal defendants,” while Jackson noted that the PLCAA “reflects Congress’s view that the democratic process, not litigation, should set the terms of gun control.”

Mexico’s 2021 lawsuit claimed that nearly all guns “recovered at crime scenes in Mexico — 70% to 90% of them — were trafficked from the U.S.” The lawsuit named Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Century Arms, Colt, Glock, Ruger, Barrett, and Interstate Arms.

Dan Bongino Warns of Persistent, ‘Dramatic’ Threats

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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino noted that the “threat picture now for the United States is dramatic,” warning that drone, artificial intelligence, and Chinese entities are persistent issues in the United States.

Fox News’ Sean Hannity asked Bongino, “If the average American knew how bad it was, they’d be shocked to their inner core. Is that true?”

“You ask me what is the biggest threat right now, people say, ‘What keeps you up at night?’ Well, the answer is, I would never sleep if I thought about the stuff all the time. But it all keeps me up at night,” he said. “It all keeps me up at night. The drone threat, this is a perilous, acute threat; it is not here tomorrow, it is here today. Everybody saw what happened in Russia. It’s only a matter of time.”

“You’ve got the threat of AI, alignment there, the threat of China, infiltration into our systems, it’s been publicly reported, you’ve seen it,” Bongino added.

Bongino emphasized that he and FBI Director Kash Patel seek to reform the bureau. “Without reform, we’re not going to have anything, because the American people won’t trust us,” he said.

The remarks come as two Chinese citizens are facing charges for allegedly smuggling a pathogen into the United States. The pathogen was considered a “potential agroterrorism weapon.”

Patel confirmed the arrests, stating that the case is a “sobering reminder that the CCP is working around the clock to deploy operatives and researchers to infiltrate American institutions and target our food supply, which would have grave consequences… putting American lives and our economy at serious risk.”

Trump Admin Ends TSA Surveillance Program

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is ending a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) program surveilling Americans.

“It is clear that the Quiet Skies program was used as a political rolodex of the Biden Administration—weaponized against its political foes and exploited to benefit their well-heeled friends. I am calling for a Congressional investigation to unearth further corruption at the expense of the American people and the undermining of US national security,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. “TSA’s critical aviation and security vetting functions will be maintained, and the Trump Administration will return TSA to its true mission of being laser-focused on the safety and security of the traveling public. This includes restoring the integrity, privacy, and equal application of the law for all Americans.”

The Quiet Skies program has never stopped terrorist attacks and has instead cost taxpayers $200 million a year, DHS said. The program began in 2010.

DHS has uncovered evidence of the program’s politicization. Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-NH) husband, William “Billy Shaheen,” was given exemptions while non-politically aligned individuals, like then-Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, received additional screening.

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) recently confirmed that the Biden-era TSA surveilled Gabbard.

“These documents confirm our suspicions. Federal air marshals surveilled the now-director of national intelligence during domestic flights in 2024, reporting back information related to her appearance and even how many electronics she was observed using. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case,” Paul stated.

“I’m horrified by the idea that we took a former congresswoman and we’re surveilling her and riding on jets with her,” he said.

Trump ‘Disappointed’ With Elon Musk

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President Donald Trump said he was “very disappointed” with Elon Musk for criticizing the “big, beautiful bill.”

“I’m very disappointed because Elon knew the inner workings of this bill better than almost anybody sitting here,” Trump told reporters. “Better than you people. He knew everything about it. He had no problem with it. Then, all of a sudden, he had a problem.”

Trump noted that Musk “developed a problem when he found out I would cut the EV mandate.”

“He knew every aspect of this bill. He knew it better than almost anybody. And he never had a problem until right after he left,” he added. “I’m very disappointed in Elon. I’ve helped Elon a lot.”

Elon Musk responded to Trump’s comments on social media, saying, “Whatever. Keep the EV/solar incentive cuts in the bill, even though no oil & gas subsidies are touched (very unfair!!), but ditch the MOUNTAIN of DISGUSTING PORK in the bill.”

“In the entire history of civilization, there has never been legislation that both big and beautiful. Everyone knows this! Either you get a big and ugly bill or a slim and beautiful bill. Slim and beautiful is the way,” he wrote.

Musk further claimed, “Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate.”

“Such ingratitude,” he added.

Earlier this week, Musk said the “massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.”

Supreme Court Unanimously Rules in Favor of Straight Woman

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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a woman who claimed she was discriminated against in her workplace because she is straight.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote in the Court’s opinion, “By establishing the same protections for every ‘individual’ —without regard to that individual’s membership in a minority or majority group—Congress left no room for courts to impose special requirements on majority-group plaintiffs alone.”

Marlean Ames filed the suit against the Ohio Department of Youth Services under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits sex discrimination in the workplace, alleging that a lesbian woman received a promotion she was also seeking. Upon her demotion, her former position was given to a gay man.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals found Ames lacked evidence of “background circumstances” needed to prove discrimination against a person in the “majority” group.

“The question in this case is whether, to satisfy that prima facie burden, a plaintiff who is a member of a majority group must also show ‘background circumstances to support the suspicion that the defendant is that unusual employer who discriminates against the majority.’ We hold that this additional ‘background circumstances’ requirement is not consistent with Title VII’s text or our case law construing the statute,” Jackson wrote.

“The Sixth Circuit has implemented a rule that requires certain Title VII plaintiffs—those who are members of majority groups—to satisfy a heightened evidentiary standard in order to carry their burden under the first step of the McDonnell Douglas framework,” she added. “We conclude that Title VII does not impose such a heightened standard on majority group plaintiffs.”

Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in a concurring opinion that “courts with this rule have enshrined into Title VII’s antidiscrimination law an explicitly race-based preference: White plaintiffs must prove the existence of background circumstances, while nonwhite plaintiffs need not do so. Such a rule is undoubtedly contrary to Title VII, and likely violates the Constitution, under which ‘there can be no such thing as either a creditor or a debtor race.’”

Trump Moves to Stop Harvard’s Foreign Student Enrollment

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President Donald Trump signed a proclamation halting Harvard University’s enrollment of foreign students.

Trump’s action declares that the government has concluded that Harvard “is no longer a trustworthy steward of international student and exchange visitor programs.”

“When a university refuses to uphold its legal obligations, including its recordkeeping and reporting obligations, the consequences ripple far beyond the campus. They jeopardize the integrity of the entire United States student and exchange visitor visa system, compromise national security, and embolden other institutions to similarly disregard the rule of law,” the proclamation reads.

“I have determined that the entry of the class of foreign nationals described above is detrimental to the interests of the United States because, in my judgment, Harvard’s conduct has rendered it an unsuitable destination for foreign students and researchers,” it adds. “Until such time as the university shares the information that the Federal Government requires to safeguard national security and the American public, it is in the national interest to deny foreign nationals access to Harvard under the auspices of educational exchange.”

Trump noted that the restrictions are “authorized under sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1182(f) and 1185(a), which authorize the President to suspend entry of any class of aliens whose entry would be detrimental to the interests of the United States.”

The proclamation expires in six months.

Harvard wrote in response to the proclamation, “This is yet another illegal retaliatory step taken by the Administration in violation of Harvard’s First Amendment rights. Harvard will continue to protect its international students.”

ICE Arrests Suspected Al-Qaeda Member

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a Russian national believed to be affiliated with Al-Qaeda.

The individual, born in Tajikistan, was encountered at a California entry point in 2023. He was given a notice to appear before an immigration judge and paroled into the United States, ICE explained.

Tajikistan officials declared the individual a fugitive earlier this month due to his connections to what ICE describes as a “criminal community.”

“Arresting individuals linked to terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda reaffirms our unwavering commitment to safeguard the homeland. Through close collaboration with our outstanding partners at the FBI, we have taken decisive action to make our communities safer and prevent potential threats to the American people,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia Acting Field Office Director Brian McShane. “I commend the dedicated men and women of ICE and the FBI for their tireless efforts and steadfast resolve in protecting this great nation.”

Bill Melugin with Fox News described the arrest as highlighting the “extreme national security concerns associated with the Biden admin’s open border policies to mass catch and release millions of foreign nationals who arrived at the border during their tenure.”

Similarly, a man from Tajikistan was arrested in February after allegedly conspiring to provide material support to ISIS. “Manuchekhri expressed his support for ISIS to others by praising past ISIS attacks in the United States and by collecting jihadi propaganda videos promoting violence and martyrdom,” the Justice Department said. He also “facilitated more than $50,000 in payments to ISIS-affiliated individuals in Turkey and Syria, including to an individual who was later arrested by Turkish authorities for his alleged involvement in a January 2024 terrorist attack on a church in Istanbul for which ISIS-K publicly claimed responsibility.”

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