Author: Brittany Mays

The University of Maryland is cutting up to 150 positions and pausing all new hires as it navigates a state budget shortfall and reductions in federal research funding tied to the Trump administration. The campus community woke to a stark announcement: up to 150 jobs will be eliminated and a hiring freeze is in effect. University leaders say the move responds to a state budget deficit and declines in federal research dollars. The combination forced a quick reassessment of payroll and project commitments. This is a financial squeeze that universities around the country are learning to handle without sacrificing core…

Brazil’s president says President Trump told him in a White House meeting Thursday that the U.S. will not invade Cuba. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told reporters that during a White House meeting Thursday President Trump assured him the United States will not invade Cuba. That simple line carried weight because it speaks to intent without promising policy changes. In plain terms, it was an assurance aimed at cooling fears of military action in the region. From a Republican perspective, clear public statements about military intentions are useful. They prevent miscalculation and keep focus on real levers of…

This piece argues that withdrawing U.S. forces from Germany aligns with America-first priorities and urges decisive presidential action despite pushback. Removing U.S. forces from Germany is a move that truly puts America first. The president should ignore his critics and follow through on his promise. Framing the choice plainly, this is about where we invest American blood and treasure and whether those investments serve U.S. interests first. The case is practical, not sentimental, and it deserves clear-eyed evaluation. For years Washington has carried the heavy burden of permanent basing in Europe while asking American families to shoulder higher taxes and…

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas accused the Trump administration of greenlighting an FBI raid on her businesses because of the Democrat’s support for last month’s congressional redistricting. The claim has ignited a partisan scramble over whether federal law enforcement is being used as a political weapon. The accusation itself landed like a hand grenade in Virginia politics and set off immediate demands for answers. Supporters of the senator framed the raid as retaliation tied to last month’s congressional redistricting, while opponents pushed back hard. On the right, the first instinct is to insist on the rule of law and…

Thomas draws steady admiration from Americans thanks to a mix of intellect, craft, personality, and consistency that feels both rare and familiar. He shows up with sharp ideas and clean prose, and people notice the difference right away. That talent puts him in a different lane, but it’s not the whole story. The attention he gets often starts with his work and quickly grows into something more personal. “While his intellect and writing have become some of Thomas’ most defining qualities, they are but a few of the many reasons Americans adore him.” Those traits open doors: they make his…

Two scenes of targeted violence in Carrollton left two dead and three wounded; police say a 69-year-old suspect tied to a business dispute is in custody. Two people were killed and three others were wounded after separate but linked shootings Tuesday morning in Carrollton, authorities say. The attacks unfolded at a shopping plaza market and later at a nearby apartment, and investigators tied both scenes to the same suspect. Officials have characterized the events as targeted, not random, and say the motive centers on money and business disagreements. A 69-year-old man is now under arrest. The first call came just…

President Trump reported “great progress” toward a deal to end the U.S. conflict with Iran, and markets reacted swiftly as oil prices fell and stocks climbed. Markets moved fast when the White House signaled a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran, and investors rewarded the news with higher equities and lower energy prices. The shift reflected a sudden drop in geopolitical risk premium that had been keeping oil and defense-related stocks buoyant. A clear message from the administration that the situation could de-escalate sent confidence back into trading floors and retirement accounts alike. Oil traders responded to the prospect of reduced regional…

Local leaders are pushing back after Sacramento’s sanctuary policy was imposed on their town, arguing it shifts costs and risks to communities that didn’t vote for the change and that local officials should have a say in public safety and resource planning. On May 6, 2026, a California town made headlines by formally resisting a state-imposed sanctuary policy for illegal aliens. Local officials say the mandate overrides their authority and forces them to absorb financial and public-safety consequences. Residents and town leaders are framing the conflict as a fight over local control and taxpayer protection. Municipal leaders describe an immediate…

Indiana’s primary results reflected voters rewarding candidates who share a clear, conservative posture and practical priorities, not some theatrical notion of presidential “retribution.” “Framing the Indiana primary victories as ‘retribution’ from President Trump is all wrong. Voters side with Trump when he sides with us.” Putting the word “retribution” on these wins misses the point and understates voter agency. People cast ballots for candidates who speak plainly about their concerns, defend local values, and offer real solutions, not because they want to settle scores. The contrast between a media narrative of spectacle and the reality of voter choice is obvious…

U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White publicly criticized Belgian prosecutors this week after they filed criminal charges against three Jewish men for performing ritual circumcisions, calling the move “shameful” and drawing attention to tensions over religious practice and legal authority. The case landed squarely at the intersection of faith and law when prosecutors announced criminal charges against three Jewish men this week for performing ritual circumcisions. The allegation has sent shockwaves through communities that see the procedure as a core religious rite, not a criminal act, and it immediately prompted strong public pushback. U.S. Ambassador Bill White weighed in, using…