Author: David Gregoire

Kansas lawmakers pushed two election bills through both chambers, moving measures that would cross-reference voter rolls with a federal immigration database and conditionally limit no-excuse mail-in voting, and the package now heads to the governor where a veto is possible. The Kansas House approved HB 2437 by an 80-43 vote and HB 2569 by a 78-45 vote, and the Senate cleared both measures 28-12. Both tallies fell just short of the two-thirds margin needed to override a veto, leaving the governor with the deciding power. Republicans argue these steps tighten election integrity without stripping legitimate access. HB 2437, labeled the…

Chicago cut Jaden Ivey after comments about Pride Month sparked a backlash, raising questions about free speech, religious expression, and selective accountability in sports. Apparently in the NBA, assaulting a woman won’t cost you your career, but professing Christianity might. The Chicago Bulls axed Jaden Ivey on Monday after he voiced disagreement with public celebrations of Pride Month. Ivey noted that Pride Month is proclaimed on billboards, in the streets, and by the NBA, and he used a Biblical frame to describe it. Jaden Ivey’s words were simple and direct: “Unrighteousness,” Ivey said. “So, how is it […]” Those fragments…

Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was waived Monday after calling so-called Pride Month “unrighteousness,” and a video he posted to social media, which included the lines “The world can proclaim LGBTQ, right?” and “They proclaim Pride Month and the NBA. They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say, ‘Come join us for Pride Month to celebrate […]”, sparked the roster move and public attention. Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was waived Monday after calling so-called Pride Month “unrighteousness.” The brief report tied the roster change directly to his public comments and the video he shared on social…

The Supreme Court, on March 31, ruled in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado’s 2019 ban on “conversion therapy” violates the First Amendment, holding 8 to 1 that the law improperly favored some viewpoints over others and could not stand under free speech protections. The decision landed hard on viewpoint discrimination, a core free speech concern for the Court. By striking the Colorado statute, the justices made clear that the government cannot pick winners and losers among ideas based on their content. That principle will now shape how states craft regulations on controversial counseling and speech topics. The ruling centered on…

The U.S. Army has opened an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters flew near the Nashville, Tennessee, home of singer Kid Rock, a prominent supporter of President Trump, triggering public concern and questions about military conduct and oversight. The report that two AH-64 Apache helicopters hovered near the Nashville, Tennessee, home of singer Kid Rock, a prominent supporter of President Trump has already prompted an administrative review by the U.S. Army. Local residents and national observers reacted quickly when news of the incident spread, and officials moved to examine what happened. The review aims to determine why the flight…

Lawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have moved to postpone a May preliminary hearing, saying they need more time to examine an enormous volume of evidence. The defense filed a request to delay the preliminary hearing set for May, arguing that the case file is unusually large and requires careful study. Their motion stresses the practical reality that thorough preparation takes time when prosecutors turn over pages and digital files by the truckload. From a Republican perspective, that push for patience lines up with basic respect for due process and the presumption of innocence until…

CPAC opened March 25 in Grapevine, Texas, under an unusually tense atmosphere as President Donald Trump skipped the gathering for the first time in a decade and a heated GOP Senate primary laid bare divisions inside the conservative movement. CPAC returned to Grapevine, Texas, on March 25 with the usual energy but a different tone. For the first time in ten years, President Donald Trump did not attend, and that absence was impossible to ignore. The event quickly turned into a barometer of competing priorities inside the Republican Party. The 2026 conference made clear that the GOP is wrestling with…

At 14, Vermont high schooler Dean Roy faces more than the usual teen headaches, and this piece looks at the pressures and support systems that shape a young life in a small state. Think back to being 14: a new pimple, a big test, wondering if your crush feels the same. For Dean Roy, a Vermont high schooler, those ordinary worries sit beside deeper questions about where he fits in his community. Small town rhythms can both shelter and squeeze a teenager as they try to find solid ground. School days pile up with classes, teachers, and extracurricular demands, and…

Spain has moved to bar U.S. military flights tied to the Iran conflict, a decision announced by its defense minister that immediately raises questions about alliance reliability and tactical logistics for American operations in the region. Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said Monday. That announcement landed fast and blunt, and it forces U.S. planners to reckon with fewer routing options across southern Europe and the Atlantic approaches. For anyone tracking allied cooperation, this is a concrete move with practical consequences. From a Republican standpoint, allied support should be…

Afghan authorities reported Monday that severe weather sweeping the country over the past four days has left 28 people dead and 49 injured, with widespread damage and ongoing rescue operations as teams try to reach hard-hit areas. Officials confirmed that the death toll has risen to 28 and that 49 people have been reported injured after four days of severe weather across large parts of Afghanistan. Local authorities said the storms affected both urban centers and isolated districts, creating a mix of damages that vary by region. Reporting has focused on the human toll and the challenges of getting help…