Author: Brittany Mays

Presidents’ Day is the federal holiday observed on the third Monday in February that traces back to George Washington’s birthday and now serves as a public moment to recognize the office and those who have held it. Presidents’ Day falls every year on the third Monday in February and began as a celebration of George Washington’s February 22 birthday. Over time the holiday has grown beyond one man to acknowledge the presidency itself and the individuals elected to lead the nation. The shift from a single-birthday observance to a broader recognition reflects how Americans have adapted traditions to fit modern…

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio says she uncovered up to $12 million in welfare fraud for 2025, and her effort to audit that spending is running into resistance from the state legislature controlled by long-standing Democratic majorities. The state auditor has a duty to follow the money and expose waste, and Diana DiZoglio has done just that by flagging an estimated $12 million in improper welfare payments in 2025 alone. That figure matters because it represents real taxpayer dollars that could be going to essential services for law-abiding citizens. When an elected official finds systemic problems, the natural next step…

Curling gets the spotlight here as a clear, practical look at how the sport works, from the rink to the roles on the team, with a focus on why it feels equal parts skill, tactics and etiquette. Curling, often described as “chess on ice,” is a Winter Olympic team sport that blends strategy, precision and etiquette. It’s played on a rectangular sheet of ice with a circular target called the house at each end, and matches reward careful planning as much as shot-making. Fans and newcomers alike are drawn to the mix of quiet calculation and sudden physical effort when…

The first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day finds many of the dire economic predictions unmet, with growth, jobs, and confidence holding steadier than critics expected. The year since Liberation Day has not looked like the economic collapse some forecasters promised. By now, based on the prognostications from the chattering class, the United States was supposed to be submerged in a recession and high inflation. Instead, broad measures of activity and employment have shown resilience, and everyday Americans report feeling more secure about their paychecks and prospects. Markets and Main Street have responded to policy choices that prioritize growth…

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…