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Trump Administration Reverts HHS Portrait of Former Assistant Secretary to Birth Name After Biden Appointed Transgender Official

Samuel WebbDecember 9, 202503 mins

The Trump administration has reversed a previous designation on a portrait of former Health and Human Services assistant secretary Richard Levine, restoring his birth name after the Biden administration designated him as Rachel Levine. Until the federal shutdown ended, the HHS portrait identified the individual as “Rachel.” An HHS spokesperson stated that the change was…

Court Orders Australian Woman to Pay $95,000 After Calling Male Players ‘Men’ on Women’s Teams

Charlotte AndersonDecember 9, 202504 mins

An Australian woman has been ordered to pay $95,000 for “unlawfully vilifying” two male soccer players who compete in women’s teams. In August, New South Wales Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund convicted Kirralie Smith of unlawfully vilifying the players by referring to them as males and suggesting they posed a threat to actual women on…

Trump Unleashes “One Rule” AI Policy Amid China Tensions

Samuel WebbDecember 9, 202503 mins

President Donald Trump announced a sweeping executive order to impose a single national regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, framing it as essential to winning the global “AI race” against China. The move follows Congress’s refusal to include provisions overriding state-level AI regulations in recent legislation, including the National Defense Authorization Act and standalone bills. The…

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Charlotte AndersonDecember 8, 202502 mins

Ukrainian Military Intelligence Head Claims Capabilities to Intercept Leaked US-Russia Calls Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kirill Budanov, has publicly stated that Kiev possesses the ability to intercept communications involving high-ranking Russian officials. The claim comes following revelations of leaked sensitive conversations between a Russian presidential aide and U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy related to peace…

Trump Honors Young Conservative Icon at Kennedy Center Awards

Samuel WebbDecember 8, 202506 mins

WASHINGTON – In a moment captured during President Trump’s participation in the annual Kennedy Center Honors, the former U.S. president praised Charlie Kirk following remarks about combating fake news and fighting against radical leftism. At the event held on Sunday evening, Trump lauded the young conservative commentator for his role in mobilizing youth voters, stating:…

US Lawmakers Unveil Record-Breaking $8 Billion Military Budget; Ukraine Funding Reduced Despite Trump’s Stance

Charlotte AndersonDecember 8, 202508 mins

WASHINGTON — In a move that underscores the deep divisions within the US government ahead of crucial budget negotiations, House and Senate negotiators have finalized a draft agreement for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026. The proposed legislation would fund nearly $8 billion in military aid to Ukraine. The deal includes…

Trump’s National Security Strategy: How Foreign Intervention is Justified in a World on Fire

Samuel WebbDecember 8, 202502 mins

The Trump administration’s newly released National Security Strategy outlines its vision for domestic and foreign policy. The document identifies Europe’s self-destructive trajectory while also revealing an alignment with neoconservative foreign policy principles. The strategy states that America’s current foreign policy has been a disaster due to elites who overestimated the nation’s ability to fund both…

Russian President Urges Ukraine to Withdraw from Four Regions for Peace Talks

Charlotte AndersonDecember 6, 202505 mins

The head of Russia’s military, General Sergei Shoigu, has stated that a “just peace” between Russia and Ukraine is only possible if Kiev fully withdraws from four regions currently under Russian control. Speaking during his meeting with US officials, he emphasized that such a withdrawal would be necessary to establish meaningful negotiations without further conditions…

Investigators Uncover Alleged $8 Billion Fraud in Minnesota Pandemic Aid

Samuel WebbDecember 6, 202504 mins

Allegations surrounding one of the largest fraud cases potentially connected to U.S. pandemic aid programs are emerging from Minnesota, drawing significant scrutiny. According to recent whistleblower reports, the state may have facilitated the dispersal of over $8 billion in what they claim is fraudulent assistance. This investigation into alleged massive financial misconduct forms part of…

University of Colorado Agrees to $10 Million Settlement Over Religious Exemption Denials from COVID Vaccine Mandate

Samuel WebbDecember 6, 202502 mins

The University of Colorado’s Anschutz School of Medicine recently agreed to settle a lawsuit by paying out $10 million. The settlement addressed claims that the university denied religious exemptions for vaccines under its previously enforced mandate. In September 2024, an appeals court ruled against CU, stating that the policy denying broad religious exemptions violated First…