Author: Brittany Mays

A pointed look at recent political theater that put Chuck Schumer and Lisa Murkowski front and center, examining tactics, fallout, and what it says about Washington politics today. From Chuck Schumer’s race-baiting false equivalencies to Lisa Murkowski being, well, Lisa Murkowski, it was a great week for bad people. That line captures the sharp frustration on the right with how political players keep trading credibility for headlines. The moment deserved sharper scrutiny from conservatives who want accountability, not spectacle. Chuck Schumer’s approach lately reads like a playbook of distraction, using charged rhetoric to muddy debates and shift focus away from…

The Pentagon released an expanded list Friday identifying Chinese companies tied to the People’s Liberation Army that operate in the United States, calling out firms with both direct military links and those entwined with Beijing’s civilian sectors. The update from the Defense Department is a clear signal that national security reviews are widening beyond obvious defense contractors. Republican lawmakers and security experts say the list exposes how commercial firms can support military modernization through supply chains and technology transfers. That mix of military and civilian connections changes how regulators and investors need to view corporate risk. For conservatives, the list…

The Virginia Supreme Court cleared the way for a redistricting referendum that would shift the state’s U.S. House delegation from five Republicans and six Democrats to one Republican and 10 Democrats. The court’s decision on Friday lets Democrats press ahead with a plan that critics call an extreme partisan gerrymander. This move follows months of legal battles and political maneuvering, with the end result threatening to reshape Virginia’s voice in Washington. For many conservatives, the ruling feels less like neutral justice and more like a political shortcut. Under the new referendum, maps would be redrawn so the delegation changes from…

This article reviews how Mamdani used Islamic doctrine to frame civic duty and to challenge the legitimacy of lawful, constitutional authority, and it examines the political and legal implications of that approach. Mamdani tied religious teaching to questions of civic responsibility in a way that shifted the conversation from civic law to spiritual obligation. That move reframed duty and obedience through religious lenses rather than through constitutional texts and civil codes. The result was a clear challenge to the idea that lawful, constitutional authority is the final arbiter of public order. From a Republican viewpoint, invoking religion to redefine civic…

Senate Democrats say they will block a short-term funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a threat of a DHS shutdown on February 13 over demands to reshape immigration enforcement. Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer announced on social media that Democrats will refuse a continuing resolution for Homeland Security funding unless Republicans agree to the party’s demanded overhauls of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The stated reason: Republicans haven’t agreed to the Democrat-demanded overhauls of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. That posture turns a routine funding deadline into a bargaining chip on agency structure rather than budget amounts. Schumer…

The Trump administration will withdraw the remaining ICE and Border Patrol forces in Minnesota, White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday, saying “they’ve done what they came to do.” The decision to pull the remaining immigration enforcement personnel out of Minnesota reflects an assessment that the deployment met its immediate goals, according to White House border czar Tom Homan, and the announcement landed with the straightforward tone you’d expect from an administration focused on results rather than symbolism. For supporters, the move signals disciplined use of federal assets: send support when and where it’s needed, then bring those resources…

Friends and family of the late actor James Van Der Beek have set up a GoFundMe to help cover medical costs tied to his cancer care, and the effort has been reported by multiple news outlets. Friends and family of the late actor James Van Der Beek have launched a GoFundMe fundraiser intended to ease the financial pressure his family faces after his cancer treatment, multiple news outlets report. The campaign is described by organizers as a way to address mounting medical bills and related expenses that can accumulate quickly after a serious illness. Those close to the family say…

Federal appeals courts are weighing whether a lower court had the power to decide a dispute and whether plaintiffs can beat an agency challenge under the Administrative Procedure Act, with significant consequences for separation of powers and administrative authority. The case centers on two discrete legal questions that will shape how far courts can second-guess agency decisions and where plaintiffs must file challenges. One path to victory for the government is procedural: persuade the appellate court that the district court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction to hear the suit. The other path goes to the merits under the APA, where the government…

Holding people accountable matters as much as second chances, and the media’s rush to rehabilitate careers before investigations wrap up deserves scrutiny. “Maybe we should wait until the criminal investigation is over before we hand out radio shows. Maybe facing consequences should come before rehabilitation tours.” That line captures a common frustration: platforms are moving faster than the legal process. When companies open microphones and buy ads for people under investigation, it looks like reward without reckoning. From a conservative perspective, the rule of law and personal responsibility should guide these choices. Waiting respects due process and avoids mob judgments,…

Seattle’s defense took over the game with relentless pressure and timely plays, turning a high-stakes matchup into a statement win and leaving the Patriots’ offense scrambling to respond. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald’s ferocious defensive unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday. That sentence captures the game’s spine: aggressive defense fed a controlled offense and created separation on the scoreboard. The win felt less like a close contest and more like an exclamation point on a defensive identity. Seattle’s approach was simple and effective,…