Author: Brittany Mays

A Trump administration task force report alleges the Biden administration has engaged in patterns that single out traditional Christians, pointing to hundreds of documented cases as the basis for its findings. The report, assembled under the Trump administration’s direction, lays out a series of complaints and incidents that the authors say amount to targeted pressure on traditional Christian institutions and leaders. It claims hundreds of cases where religious Americans faced investigations, enforcement actions, or administrative scrutiny. Those numbers form the backbone of the task force’s argument that this is more than isolated friction. Task force members framed the issue as…

This article lays out the argument the government made about judicial review of Temporary Protected Status and the broader implications for how the executive branch handles immigration designations. SG Sauer argued that the law governing TPS bars courts from reviewing a president’s decision to designate or terminate TPS status for groups of foreign nationals. That line from the brief captures the core claim the government pressed: the statute itself limits judicial second-guessing. The government framed the issue as a matter of legal text and separation of powers rather than a policy judgment about migration flows. The argument rests on a…

Vice President JD Vance canceled a planned Turning Point USA appearance with Erika Kirk at Iowa State, citing scheduling conflicts, while the widow of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk will appear alone amid heightened concerns about political violence and public safety. The vice president’s sudden withdrawal from the Iowa State event left Erika Kirk to take the stage by herself, following a pattern that began weeks earlier in Georgia when she bowed out at the last minute. TPUSA’s official line was terse: scheduling conflicts, not security concerns. That explanation has not satisfied everyone, and the optics are sharp given recent violence…

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, a move that instantly clears the Democratic nomination path for Graham Platner and resets the race in a state Republicans have long eyed as winnable. Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate, clearing the way for Graham Platner to win the Democratic nomination. The decision removes a heavyweight from what had been shaping up as a messy primary and hands the Democrats a cleaner nominee with time to consolidate. For Republicans, the change is both a relief and a call to sharpen strategy for…

A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, and that spike — driven in part by the conflict with Iran — is pushing up everyday costs and keeping the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates anytime soon. Inflation in March showed a clear uptick, and the immediate cause was a sharp rise in gasoline prices that hit consumers at the pump. When fuel costs jump, they ripple through groceries, transport, and household budgets, forcing families to rework monthly spending. For millions already watching their wallets, this kind of price movement is noticeable and painful. The broader picture…

Brazil’s Senate voted down President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s pick for the Supreme Court on Wednesday, an outcome that interrupted a long pattern of confirmations and left a high court seat open amid heated political debate. The Senate’s decision stunned Brasília and set off intense discussion about the balance of power between the executive and judiciary. Lawmakers who opposed the nomination argued the choice raised questions about judicial independence and whether the court would remain a neutral referee in Brazil’s fraught political battles. Opponents painted the nomination as part of a broader effort by the president to reshape institutions…

This piece examines a recent Supreme Court voice pushing back against broad government demands and the risks those demands pose to free speech, outlines the legal history courts have relied on, and considers how judges, public officials, and platforms might respond when First Amendment rights are at stake. Conservative readers should notice a consistent thread: government power tends to expand unless the courts stop it. When officials ask for documents, data, or silence, they often cloak it in law enforcement or national security language. That was exactly the concern raised in the case at hand. ‘Since the 1950s, this Court…

This piece examines the political fallout and policy response after allegations of extensive election fraud in Minnesota, focusing on the right’s reaction, calls for accountability, and practical steps toward restoring confidence in voting systems. Ever since allegations of widespread and rampant fraud in Minnesota made the headlines, a great many people – well, on the political right, at least – have been wondering what would be done about it and when. That sentence captures the starting point for a broader conversation about trust, process, and consequence. The questions that followed were not just partisan talking points but demands for clear…

Two former Fordham players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme that was the subject of a sprawling federal indictment unsealed in January. The NCAA’s decision to issue permanent bans marks a rare and severe enforcement response to alleged gambling-related corruption in college basketball. The move follows a federal indictment that exposed a wide-reaching scheme tied to betting activity and game manipulation. Schools, fans, and regulators are all watching how athletic programs rebuild trust after such revelations. Point shaving is a form of cheating where players manipulate the margin of victory without…

The piece examines a blunt public accusation of bank wrongdoing and argues for tougher oversight and clear accountability from a Republican perspective. When a public figure labels internal behavior as tantamount to fraud, it changes the conversation from theory to action. This article looks at what that shift means for regulators, lawmakers, and everyday Americans who rely on a stable financial system. The tone here is straightforward: if there is an admission, it must trigger a real response. Political leaders on the right have long warned about lax oversight and the risks of moral hazard in finance. The reaction to…