Author: David Gregoire

This piece challenges how some media outlets interpreted stand your ground laws and a Wyoming incident involving a person identifying as “transgender,” arguing the coverage got key facts and legal principles wrong. Recently, a major national paper criticized a Tennessee law that expands when deadly force can be used against someone trying to steal, stirring predictable outrage from outlets hostile to self-defense. Days later, that same outlet published a separate story about an incident in Laramie, Wyoming, involving a person who identifies as a woman named Rihanna Kelver. The two pieces together exposed inconsistent instincts in parts of the press…

The government wants companies to tell regulators when they decide a food additive is “generally safe” for consumption, and that shift changes how industry, regulators, and consumers handle food chemistry and trust. The Trump administration has announced a new requirement that will change how food additives are handled by manufacturers and overseers. This policy asks firms to notify federal regulators whenever they determine an additive meets the “generally safe” standard, shifting more information into the public sphere. The move aims to tighten oversight while keeping industry responsibility in clear view. At its heart, this is about transparency. Companies that make…

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed moved quickly into general-election mode Sunday, stressing party unity after a bruising primary win over Rep. Haley Stevens that laid bare sharp divisions within the Democratic base. El-Sayed’s public pivot toward unity is predictable after an ugly primary fight, but the wounds are still visible. Voters saw a contest that pulled Democrats in different directions, and healing those splits will be harder than a few unity photos and talking points. The primary exposed a real tension between the party’s progressive wing and its moderate elected officials, and that tension is now a live problem…

Alaska’s ballot mess boils down to two men named Dan Sullivan, a court shrug, and a primary on August 18 that could shift Senate math. Two candidates sharing the same name has put Alaska’s Senate primary on edge, and Republicans are watching closely because small mistakes in a crowded race can cost a big seat. Voters in the Last Frontier need to pay attention to how names appear on the ballot and what those listings mean for the top-four primary system. The idea that duplicate names can skew a race is hardly new, and one famous example lives in political…

A large wildfire in Utah prevented emergency teams from safely reaching a remote helicopter crash site on Saturday while multiple wildfires burned across the Western states, forcing closures, stretching firefighting resources, and disrupting local access and response efforts. A large Utah wildfire kept emergency responders from safely reaching the remote site of a helicopter crash on Saturday. Thick smoke, unstable conditions, and active firelines made traditional ground access unsafe for crews, leaving the scene isolated. Local agencies prioritized firefighter and public safety while managing limited windows for travel and investigation. Across the West, other wildfires were active at the same…

Senate Republicans confirmed Todd Blanche as the new full attorney general, overcoming stiff headwinds President Trump created for his own nominee and installing a new top cop at the Justice De The Senate’s move to confirm Todd Blanche marks a clear moment for conservative oversight of the Justice Department. Republicans pushed his confirmation through despite the rough political currents that complicated the path to his appointment. This outcome installs a new top official at Justice who will be expected to bring a more disciplined, law-and-order approach. The shift reflects a Senate willing to act decisively when it matters. Republicans framed…

Gas prices remain 36% higher than they were before the U.S.-Iran war started, and President Trump says relief could finally come while vowing to prosecute anyone who leaked claims. Americans are paying sharply more at the pump, with gasoline still about 36% higher than the pre-conflict level cited by analysts and officials. That jump is changing household budgets and business costs across the country, and Republicans are pointing to policy choices as a major cause. The figure is a clear marker that energy policy and geopolitical risk are hitting everyday Americans where it hurts. The spike reflects a mix of…

Curmudgeons and Courts — Liberty Road: The Podcast unpacks a fast-moving legal fight over mail-in ballots, a heated exchange around Anthony Fauci and congressional oversight, and the passing of pioneering podcaster John C. Dvorak while blending sharp commentary and plainspoken Republican instincts. The latest episode of Curmudgeons and Courts – Liberty Road: The Podcast jumps right into the legal whirlwind over Donald Trump’s Executive Order on mail-in ballots. The hosts make the case that the order raises urgent questions about election integrity and that the Supreme Court could end up weighing in sooner than many expect. The tone is skeptical…

Senators are racing toward a Friday deadline, juggling last-minute amendments and must-pass measures as leadership scrambles to stitch together bills before the weekend. The Senate is lining up a late-week push that will determine several major policy and spending outcomes for the remainder of the year. Lawmakers and staff are working long hours to negotiate language, allocate funds, and decide which riders survive the final cuts. “So much to do, so little time.” That line captures the mood on the floor as senators trade offers, threaten holds, and weigh whether to force votes on contentious priorities. Republicans pushing for restraint…

Male inmates who identify as female are pressing to be housed, treated and fully integrated with women in prisons, raising safety, legal and medical questions that touch corrections policy and public confidence. Prisons across the country are facing a fierce debate over whether men who say they are women should be mixed into female facilities and programs. Republican perspectives tend to stress that policy should start with biological realities and prioritize the safety of women behind bars. Decisions made in individual facilities are now being litigated and scrutinized, and the stakes include both vulnerable inmates and staff. Lawmakers and corrections…