Author: Brittany Mays

The flow of commercial smartphone location data is enabling foreign actors to identify and strike U.S. forces in the Middle East, and experts warn this is a “five-alarm fire” that requires swift, practical fixes to protect troops, harden operations, and hold data brokers and platforms accountable. For years, smartphones and apps have harvested location data that ends up in the hands of commercial brokers and third parties, often without meaningful notice to users or consideration of national security consequences. That pipeline has become a tactical tool for adversaries who can map movements and positions of American personnel and partners in…

The piece examines how state policy is shifting burdens onto private citizens while shielding dangerous foreign nationals, and argues those choices weaken public safety and ordinary rights. It calls out the mismatch between holding law-abiding Virginians to stricter rules and tolerating criminals who evade arrest and removal. The tone is direct and focused on the consequences of enforcement choices. The state is now overburdening Virginians who conduct private gun sales while protecting violent illegal aliens from arrest and deportation. That sentence captures a basic complaint: ordinary people face new red tape, and at the same time enforcement priorities leave dangerous…

Transgender athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson performed strongly at the West Virginia girls’ state track championships, and her results have intensified an ongoing debate about fairness in girls’ sports and how state policies handle transgender participation. Becky Pepper-Jackson’s weekend showing at the West Virginia girls’ state track meet grabbed attention because it raised questions beyond times and medals. Spectators, athletes and parents all noticed the performance, and the reaction made it clear this is more than an isolated result on a scoreboard. The event has become a flashpoint in a broader argument about how to balance inclusion with competitive fairness. Across the…

President Trump’s push to purge disloyal Republicans has political payoff but it risks the decisive Senate math needed to confirm future Supreme Court nominees if Justices Clarence Thomas or Samuel Alito retire. President Trump has been actively endorsing primary challengers to Republican senators who crossed him, a tactic that satisfies his base but creates real costs for confirming Supreme Court justices. The basic arithmetic is simple: Republicans control 53 Senate seats, and a confirmation needs 50 votes with Vice President JD Vance ready to break a tie. That leaves room for three defections, but four would sink a nominee, turning…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent moves look more like a presidential test run than random happenings, with timing, staffing, and public posture that feed a narrative of careful preparation. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been upping her public profile in ways that stop short of an official campaign announcement but add up to something more than mere coincidence. Local appearances, high-profile interviews, and strategic fundraising signals suggest a pattern worth watching. Republican observers see this as an attempt to build a national brand and test the waters for higher ambitions while avoiding the full commitment of a formal run. Her messaging is polished and…

Widow Taya Kyle and former SEAL Robert O’Neill publicly criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after podcast remarks questioning Chris Kyle’s combat record and a resurfaced Reddit post that allegedly mocked a wounded American soldier, sparking bipartisan backlash and renewed debate about character and accountability for candidates seeking high office. Taya Kyle went on television to denounce what she called a cheap bid for attention by a candidate who attacked her late husband’s military service. The comments she referenced came from a podcast episode where Platner questioned Chris Kyle’s widely reported kill count, and critics say a deleted Reddit post…

In a cavernous New York City warehouse, a small team of skilled makers quietly builds the costumes and puppets that bring beloved children’s characters to life, working by hand and keeping their names out of the spotlight while their creations delight generations. The workspace is large, dimly lit in places, and organized around craft rather than show. Artisans here stitch, sculpt, paint, and test expressions on pieces that must read on stage, screen, and in promotional events. Everything they do is built to endure repeated performance and the rough handling that comes with a touring life. These makers are specialists:…

Doug McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain and a former Navy pilot, died suddenly at 66; the cause has not yet been disclosed and the family has shared private remembrances and plans for services next weekend. Doug McCain died suddenly last Wednesday at age 66, a loss announced publicly by his half-sister Meghan McCain. The family has not released details about the cause or the location of services, though they say gatherings are planned for next weekend. Meghan paid tribute to him as a steady source of warmth and support throughout her life. The news landed…

Russia has told diplomats and foreign residents to leave Kyiv ahead of announced strikes on military sites and defense industries, a development that raises the stakes for civilians, allied diplomats, and the broader Western response. Russia’s recent advisory that foreigners should depart Ukraine’s capital has landed like a cold warning across diplomatic circles. The message adds pressure on missions weighing whether to scale back staff or stay to support Ukraine’s government through the crisis. “Russia is warning diplomats and foreign residents to leave Ukraine’s capital, saying it plans to launch strikes on the country’s military facilities and defense industries in…

This piece examines a plan tying payments to verified delivery on commitments for an enriched stockpile, stressing accountability, verification, and strategic leverage. The discussion centers on using conditional payments to ensure partners meet specific obligations before receiving funds tied to an enriched stockpile, with an emphasis on hard guarantees and measurable benchmarks. The approach rejects open-ended transfers and insists on clear consequences for failure to perform. That stance appeals to fiscal prudence and national security priorities alike. From a Republican perspective, the core idea is straightforward: leverage matters and taxpayers deserve assurance that money buys results. Money should be used…