On Friday’s PBS NewsHour, New York Times columnist David Brooks acknowledged that conservatives are now actively implementing a long-held objective: defunding institutions perceived to be aligned with the political left. Brooks, reflecting on his early years writing for National Review and The Wall Street Journal, said the idea of “defunding the left” has been a conservative rallying cry since his entry into political commentary.
Democrats in Congress are renewing efforts to pass a federal price gouging law, tying the legislation to President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade. The proposal, introduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), would give the Federal Trade Commission $1 billion in new funding and broad authority to investigate companies accused of "grossly excessive" price hikes.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has called for full accountability and prosecution of Obama-era officials involved in what she described as a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine President Donald Trump following the 2016 election. In a revealing segment on Fox & Friends, Gabbard accused former President Barack Obama and his top intelligence officials of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to fabricate claims of Russian interference after Trump’s historic victory.
The Trump administration has officially ended preferential treatment for wind and solar energy, a move welcomed by energy experts and aligned with the President’s “American Energy Dominance” agenda. The Department of the Interior announced Thursday that subsidies and regulatory favoritism for wind and solar projects will be revoked, citing the need for grid reliability, energy security, and taxpayer accountability.
Texas voters will face 17 proposed constitutional amendments on their ballots this November 4, covering a wide range of tax, immigration, education, and public safety issues. These measures, passed by a two-thirds legislative majority, reflect a major policy push by Texas lawmakers to shape the future of the state through its foundational legal document.
Prosecutors in Italy have launched a surprise appeal to overturn the 2023 acquittal of Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, reigniting legal battles over his 2019 decision to block a migrant-laden NGO ship from entering Italian waters. The move, which Salvini and his allies describe as “judicial warfare,” represents the latest clash between populist leaders and activist judges over national sovereignty and border control.
Russia launched a major overnight assault on Ukraine with over 300 drones and more than 30 cruise missiles, killing at least one person and injuring several others. The attack, among the largest this year, reflects a sharp escalation in Russia’s bombing campaign against Ukrainian cities.
Calls to ban Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party — now the second-largest in the country — are escalating, sparking alarm from legal experts and historians who warn such a move could tear apart the nation’s democratic fabric. Despite receiving over ten million votes and securing official opposition status, the AfD continues to face aggressive attempts by the German left to remove it from public life.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) sidestepped direct questions about illegal immigrants receiving Medicaid in his state during a Friday appearance on Fox News Channel’s Special Report. Pressed by host Bret Baier, Moore declined multiple opportunities to say whether he supports taxpayer-funded health care for those in the country illegally.
