Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has introduced legislation that would ban the National Education Association (NEA) from influencing Congress, citing the union’s shift from education to radical political activism. The bill would require the NEA to certify annually that it has not lobbied lawmakers, or risk losing its congressional charter.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a public inquiry to investigate potential deception and harm caused by “gender-affirming care” for minors, following a recent workshop that featured whistleblowers, doctors, and parents of detransitioners. The FTC will accept public comments over the next 60 days, seeking to assess whether medical professionals have misled families or violated federal law under Sections 5 and 12 of the FTC Act.
The U.S. economy under President Donald Trump grew at an annualized rate of 3% in the second quarter of 2025, according to Commerce Department data released Wednesday—beating forecasts and signaling strong economic momentum. The figure exceeds the Dow Jones estimate of 2.3% and reverses a 0.5% decline recorded in the first quarter.
Governor Arnold Palacios of the Northern Mariana Islands died on July 23 at age 69 after suffering a sudden “medical incident,” just months after announcing a decisive shift away from Chinese influence in favor of stronger ties with the United States. Palacios collapsed in his Saipan office and was airlifted to Guam, where he died hours later.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent credited President Donald Trump’s policies for the U.S. economy’s unexpected second-quarter growth, telling attendees at a Breitbart News policy event that more prosperity is on the way. Bessent’s remarks followed Commerce Department data showing a robust 3% GDP growth rate in Q2 2025, surpassing economist forecasts and signaling renewed momentum.
Left-wing political commentator Robert Reich is facing sharp criticism for invoking Holocaust imagery to accuse Israel of “betraying” Holocaust victims, as the Jewish state continues to defend itself from Hamas terrorists. Reich, who served as Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton, posted a photo of Holocaust victims alongside an article from the far-left Israeli outlet Haaretz, accusing Israel of causing starvation in Gaza.
Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge responded Monday to public outrage over a viral video showing a violent mob assault downtown, insisting the footage lacks “context” and accusing both social and mainstream media of distorting the situation. The attack left a man beaten and a woman knocked unconscious—yet Theetge appeared more focused on defending the department’s response than addressing the brutality captured on video.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued a sharp warning during an appearance on Fox News’ Hannity, stating that if socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor of New York City, the city will face a dramatic increase in violent crime. Cruz tied Mamdani’s anti-police platform to broader Democratic policies that he says embolden criminals and endanger American cities.
