In his Secure Freedom Minute for Wednesday, April 16 CHQ Contributor Frank Gaffney broke the story that two senior advisors to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were physically escorted from the Pentagon and put on administrative leave, reportedly in connection with an investigation of leaks of sensitive national security information. Both are among a small number of […]

It’s been 15 days since “Liberation Day,” the day President Donald Trump announced a slew of tariffs on foreign goods. After unexpected movement in the bond market—bond yields rose rather than fell—Trump announced a 90-day pause on many of his April 2 tariffs. Since Liberation Day, however, the administration claims more than 130 countries have […]

Top O’ the Briefing Happy Thursday, dear Kruiser Morning Briefing friends. Uldrenberz spent most of his free time adding to his “I Dream of Jeannie” memorial cultural appropriation tapestry. PROGRAMMING NOTE: I’m off to Michigan to spend Easter weekend with the family. Chris will be filling in tomorrow and Kevin […]

Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike … which tabs are closing? … WATCH: Fox News cuts away from Joe Biden’s speech for a fact check on his Social Security claims from @BretBaier: “President Biden in Chicago talking about Social Security there, saying the administration has ‘dismantled’ Social Security. They have fired and gotten rid of a… […]

Inspiration comes from the most unexpected places at times, which is why I always keep a creative eye peeled for it. On Wednesday, April 16, in the year of our Lord 2025, it hit me about 40 minutes after an annoying sinus headache inserted itself into my busy day. I’m heading off to spend […]