Author: David Gregoire

Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces an internal inspector general probe that alleges office alcohol, a strip club outing during official travel, travel-funding irregularities, a possible inappropriate relationship with a subordinate, and a hostile workplace tied to senior aides. An inspector general investigation led under former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito has put Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer under scrutiny for several alleged ethics breaches. Investigators report finding an alcohol stash in the secretary’s Washington, D.C., office and point to a strip club visit during an April 2025 trip to Oregon. The probe also looks at claims of travel fund misuse, an improper relationship with a…

Former Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema now faces a federal lawsuit alleging a tangled mix of personal and professional misconduct that touches on drug use, security staff relationships, and questions about judgment and accountability. A lawsuit filed in a North Carolina federal court by Heather Ammel, the ex-wife of Sinema’s former bodyguard Matthew Ammel, alleges a personal affair and inappropriate conduct. The suit, filed late in 2025 and moved to federal court in January, says these actions contributed to a separation in 2024 after 14 years of marriage. Those are the core facts driving the legal fight and the public scrutiny…

Maryland lawmakers are weighing a bill that would let the state swap enforcement responsibilities with other places so ticketed drivers could face collection or penalties across state lines. A bill in the Maryland Senate would allow the state to enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions for speed and traffic camera violations. That one line sets the frame: lawmakers are proposing to make it easier for Maryland to cooperate with other states or localities on enforcing traffic-camera citations. From a Republican viewpoint, this raises questions about individual rights, fair notice, and unwelcome expansion of government reach into everyday driving. The…

Congress faces a split path on restoring federal health care subsidies that lapsed; lawmakers claim bipartisan will, but fights over abortion coverage are stalling a workable fix. There is broad bipartisan support in the House and Senate for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year. Lawmakers from both parties say they want to prevent disruption for millions of Americans who rely on marketplace assistance. Still, the debate has quickly turned into a test of priorities between restoring relief and enforcing fiscal and moral limits. Premium tax credits and other subsidies helped many families afford…

The Trump Justice Department has opened an investigation into senior Minnesota political figures for allegedly impeding federal law enforcement and has issued subpoenas, according to news reports Friday. This development signals a serious escalation in federal scrutiny of state-level actors reportedly blocking cooperation with federal law enforcement. The story centers on allegations that top Minnesota political leaders interfered with federal operations, prompting subpoenas tied to that obstruction. News reports Friday first made the subpoenas public and outlined the scope of the inquiry. From a Republican viewpoint, the proper role of the Justice Department is to enforce the law without fear…

President Trump has warned he may use the Insurrection Act of 1807 to stop leftist-led attacks on ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after fresh reports of confrontations with federal officers. When you hear that the president is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807, you should take it seriously. That law exists to restore order when local governments fail to protect federal employees and maintain basic public safety. In this case, the focus is on ICE agents under attack in Minneapolis, Minnesota, amid escalating protests and coordinated harassment. The situation on the ground has been chaotic, with activists openly…

Verizon customers across the United States lost cellular service for hours Wednesday afternoon, with more than 175,000 users affected shortly after 12:30 Eastern Time. The disruption knocked out voice, text and data services for many users and left businesses and commuters scrambling to find alternatives. Wednesday’s outage hit hard and fast, cutting off calls and data for a sizable slice of Verizon’s network. People reported dropped calls, undelivered texts, and apps losing connectivity at peak midday hours. The timing left some commuters and workers stuck without their usual communications for hours. Local businesses felt the impact too, with point-of-sale systems,…

A former Brazilian au pair testified on Wednesday that she turned against her former lover in a sprawling double homicide scheme involving his wife because she “wanted the truth to come out.” The woman’s statement came during testimony that has become a focal point in the case, and her shift from accomplice to witness has raised questions about motive, credibility, and the weight her account will carry with a jury. The au pair’s testimony portrayed a dramatic change in allegiance that prosecutors have highlighted as crucial to unraveling the sequence of events tied to the deaths. She described moving from…

There is a straightforward, conservative case to be made for protecting girls’ athletics while respecting the law and common sense. The debate is not about denying anyone dignity, but about ensuring fair opportunities and preserving spaces created for female athletes. Courts, coaches, and lawmakers need clear rules so girls can compete on a level playing field. The issue is getting hotter because sports are more than games; they shape scholarships, careers, and confidence. Parents see the stakes at every season tryout and medal ceremony, and they expect rules that protect the investments girls and teams have made. Republicans argue fairness…

This piece looks at proposed Virginia legislation that would require public schools to call the Jan. 6, 2021, attack an “unprecedented, violent attack” and considers the classroom, legal, and civic consequences. Delegate Dan Helmer has introduced a bill that would obligate Virginia public schools to describe Jan. 6, 2021, in class using the phrase “unprecedented, violent attack.” The proposal frames a specific historical judgment as mandatory classroom language, which raises immediate questions about who decides how recent events are taught. Lawmakers and parents across the political spectrum are already debating what mandatory phrasing means for local control and academic freedom.…