Author: David Gregoire

Democrats have made impeachment chatter part of their playbook again, but their tone is unusually measured. Behind the public bluster, party leaders clearly recognize the political math: impeachment is loud, divisive, and unlikely to change the Senate outcome. With control of the federal agenda at stake in November, restraint is starting to look like the smarter, safer option for those who want to hold power. “They surely want to, but is it good politics and can they run on it to win in November?” That question hangs over every Democratic conversation about impeachment. Voters are focused on pocketbook issues, public…

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to help a 98-year-old judge facing seemingly unlawful efforts to suspend her from the federal bench. The revelation was disclosed in the high court’s Monday order list, in which the justices rejected a request by Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman to take up and hear arguments in her case. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to help a 98-year-old judge facing seemingly unlawful efforts to suspend her from the federal bench. The revelation was disclosed in the high court’s Monday order list, in which the justices rejected a request by Federal Circuit Judge Pauline…

Spencer Pratt’s Pacific Palisades office burned; he claims political foul play while investigators probe the cause and the LAFD treats the blaze as suspicious. A fire erupted at Spencer Pratt’s company office in Pacific Palisades on Thursday afternoon, sending multiple Los Angeles Fire Department units to the scene inside the Highlands Circle complex on Palisades Drive. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and reported no injuries, and the LAFD confirmed that its arson unit was notified as the cause remains under investigation. The building houses Pratt’s crystal business, Pratt Daddy, which was undergoing renovations when the fire struck. The scene has drawn…

The intelligence community’s warrantless surveillance authority under Section 702 lapsed late Friday after the House failed to approve a short-term extension, leaving a key counterterrorism tool in legal and operational limbo as lawmakers left for a recess. The House did not pass a three-week stopgap to extend Section 702, and the program’s authority expired at 11:59 p.m. Friday. Nineteen Republicans joined Democrats in voting down the extension, and lawmakers left for a scheduled 10-day recess, creating immediate uncertainty for intelligence operations. The lapse is the first since the program was reformed in 2024, and it comes as the White House…

Peace Between America and Iran ‘Closer Than Ever’ — “President Trump says the framework agreement is nearly ready for signatures.” Jun 14, 2026. The claim that peace with Iran is within reach landed fast and loud, and it changes the political landscape in a hurry. For Republicans who want America secure and respected, this is a moment to be cautiously optimistic while demanding hard guarantees. The date attached to the announcement, Jun 14, 2026, marks a fork in the road between diplomacy that works and diplomacy that merely promises. What officials are calling a framework likely aims to freeze or…

Across states and courts, gun rights are running a coast-to-coast gauntlet as policymakers, activists, and judges test the limits of the Second Amendment in both subtle and overt ways. On Jun 13, 2026 the debate over gun ownership looks less like isolated skirmishes and more like a coordinated campaign to reshape access and carry rules nationwide. Conservatives see a pattern: local ordinances, state measures, and court decisions piling up to erode practical ownership even when the Constitution is cited. The good, the bad, and the ugly of the fight for – and against – our rights. In state capitols, lawmakers…

An American Apache helicopter was downed by Iranian drones, and the Biden-era escalation was met with a swift, calculated response that the White House called a “proportional” response on Jun 12, 2026. It didn’t take long for the US to respond. Within hours of the Apache being shot down, the administration ordered targeted strikes aimed at degrading the specific Iranian systems responsible for the attack. Washington framed the action as limited and precise, insisting the goal was deterrence rather than all-out war. Iran’s use of drones to bring down a manned helicopter marks a worrying evolution in Tehran’s tactics, blending…

Requiring documentary proof of citizenship at voter registration and the odd alliance blocking it Requiring documentary proof of citizenship when people register to vote is a straightforward way to reduce mistakes and abuse on voter rolls. It limits the chance that noncitizens slip into the system and creates a clear standard for election officials to follow. That kind of basic verification is popular with voters who want secure, trustworthy elections. Yet the push for this reform faces resistance from an unusual coalition. Documentary proof is simple in theory: a birth certificate, naturalization papers, or a U.S. passport establish legal status…

A carriage horse collapsed and died near Strawberry Fields in Central Park as witnesses recorded a distressing scene, raising fresh questions about city oversight and the stalled Ryder’s Law. A brown-and-white carriage horse collapsed near West Drive and 72nd Street on a Tuesday evening and was dead roughly ten minutes later, according to witnesses. The NYPD confirmed EMS responded to the scene, but no official cause of death has been released and the horse’s name, age, and owner have not been publicly disclosed. Video circulating and accounts gathered by local reporters show the animal motionless on the pavement with a…

President Trump has moved on from his first DNI selection and named yet another candidate, continuing a fast-moving nomination saga that drew wide attention and sharp reactions on June 12, 2026. News of the switch came after an intense backlash that crossed usual partisan lines, forcing a rapid rethink in the administration. The presidential switcheroo followed a fierce bipartisan backlash against his first choice. Supporters see the pivot as a pragmatic correction, while critics call it chaotic. From a Republican perspective, agility matters: selecting the right national security leader is more important than clinging to a single pick for pride.…