Hegseth Leads Push to Punish Military Service Members Over Charlie Kirk Comments
The Pentagon’s political correctness campaign could affect dozens of enlisted troops and officers, according to one insider.
Politics
Voices
The Data Shows Political Violence Is Actually Down
After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, everyone was handwaving about rising political violence. But is it?
Chilling Dissent
Nancy Mace Targets Ilhan Omar in Charlie Kirk Speech Crackdown
The censure attempt comes as waves of people face professional reprisal over their speech in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing.
Voices
Trump Sanctions Palestinian Human Rights Groups for Doing Their Job. Anybody Could Be Next.
It’s the first time the U.S. has sanctioned an organization specifically for using lawful, peaceful tools of advocacy.
Chilling Dissent
GOP Rep. Backtracks on Bill That Could Let Marco Rubio Revoke Passports From Israel Critics
The bill alarmed civil liberties advocates who feared Rubio could use it to punish pro-Palestine Americans.
Kathy Hochul Endorsed Zohran Mamdani. Will Top Democrats Join Her?
The New York governor’s support for Mamdani marked a shift in the NYC mayoral race — but Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries still haven’t weighed in.
Chilling Dissent
New Bill Would Give Marco Rubio “Thought Police” Power to Revoke U.S. Passports
Rubio has already sought to punish immigrants for speech. New legislation might let him do it for U.S. citizens.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Gaza Aid Security Contractor Hired Members of “Islamophobic Hate Group” Biker Club, Dem Rep Says
At least 10 members of the Infidels worked in Gaza for GHF’s security contractor, the BBC reported, with seven in oversight roles.
Voices
Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Is Part of a Trend: Spiking Gun Violence in Red States
It’s not Washington or Chicago but Republican-run, reliably right-wing states that lead the nation in gun violence rates.
Chilling Dissent
The House Just Passed a Bill Punishing “Politically Motivated” Boycotts of Israel
Far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert added an amendment to the Pentagon budget that targets the BDS movement against Israel.