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August 6, 2025

Explaining the Texas Redistricting Drama
Explaining the Texas Redistricting Drama
by Joshua Arnold
Drama in the Lone Star State has spread across all 50, as the Texas House has issued arrest warrants for the state's Democratic lawmakers, who have fled as far away as Illinois and New York to forestall a special legislative session in which, among other things, the Texas legislature is considering a plan to redraw its congressional districts. How did the controversy come about? What are the issues at play? Why is Texas even considering its electoral map halfway through the 10-year census reapportionment cycle? For those feeling bewildered by the escalating drama, here is an explainer.
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From Deny to Defend: The Crooked Comms Tactic of Modern Leftists
From Deny to Defend: The Crooked Comms Tactic of Modern Leftists
by Casey Harper
For years, activists on the Left rebuffed accusations of racist ideas in education with a pat on the head and a simple response: It isn't happening, silly. But great reporting and investigative work have revealed that actually critical race theory (CRT) was being taught in K-12 schools and that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) polices were the norm across the country.
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Merkley Flaunts New CBO Letter Saying OBBB Will Hike Deficit; Agency's Critics Say It's Just Same-Old/Same-Old
Merkley Flaunts New CBO Letter Saying OBBB Will Hike Deficit; Agency's Critics Say It's Just Same-Old/Same-Old
by Mark Tapscott
Senator Jeff Merkley (Ore.), the top Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee, claims a new analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBB) "explodes the debt by trillions of dollars to fund tax breaks for billionaires."
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Outstanding - The War Over Title IX (Ep. 204)
Outstanding - The War Over Title IX (Ep. 204)
Podcast with Casey Harper and Julie Hartman
The Department of Education's Julie Hartman joins host Casey Harper to discuss the Trump administration's push to restore Title IX protections for women. They cover schools ignoring these rules, the role of federal enforcement, parental rights, and the growing clash between education policy and woke ideology.
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'Witch Hunt': Family Policy Leader Targeted by N.Y. AG Letitia James
'Witch Hunt': Family Policy Leader Targeted by N.Y. AG Letitia James
by Dan Hart
Conservative leaders are decrying the legal ensnarement of New York Families Foundation Executive Director Jason McGuire by the state's Democratic Attorney General Letitia James, who they say targeted McGuire and his organization for political reasons due to his pro-family and pro-life advocacy.
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Immigration, Deportation, and 'Sanctuary' City Updates
Immigration, Deportation, and 'Sanctuary' City Updates
by S.A. McCarthy
Despite numerous political and even legal hurdles, President Donald Trump and his administration are working hard to deliver on the promise of a secure border and the deportation of illegal immigrants. Here are some of the latest updates surrounding the president's immigration agenda.
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DHS Implements Visa Restrictions against Trans-Identifying Athletes to Protect Women's Sports
DHS Implements Visa Restrictions against Trans-Identifying Athletes to Protect Women's Sports
by Sarah Holliday
If you couldn't imagine the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and transgender athlete controversy crossing paths, think again. On Monday, DHS announced that foreign, biologically male athletes wanting to enter the U.S. to compete as women will be refused a visa.
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DOJ Begins Grand Jury Investigation into Obama Administration's 'Russian Collusion' Deception
DOJ Begins Grand Jury Investigation into Obama Administration's 'Russian Collusion' Deception
by S.A. McCarthy
Obama administration officials responsible for lying to the American public and manufacturing the "Russian collusion" hoax may soon face legal consequences for their involvement in potential treason. The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered a grand jury investigation on Monday in response to a criminal referral from Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard.
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Trump to Reverse Biden-Era Policy Allowing VA Hospitals to Perform Abortions
Trump to Reverse Biden-Era Policy Allowing VA Hospitals to Perform Abortions
by Ryan Foley
Pro-life groups are celebrating President Donald Trump's decision to reverse a Biden-era policy that allowed abortions to be performed at taxpayer-funded veterans' hospitals.
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