Author: David Gregoire

The same Biden-appointed judge who gave Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s attempted killer a sweetheart prison sentence is now seeking to block President Trump’s renewed efforts to stop America’s birthplace citizenship crisis. Maryland-based District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday against Trump’s August executive order cracking down on the practice in ways the administration […] This case landed quickly and it matters because it touches on who belongs in the American family and what our laws mean. The judge’s ruling freezes enforcement of the August executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to…

The court paused an HHS order that forced teen pregnancy prevention grants to fund only abstinence-based programs after a judge found the agency’s supporting citations unreliable and possibly fabricated, and said the department failed to justify a blanket mandate or show sound evidence for its policy shift. A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction stopping an HHS order that redirected teen pregnancy prevention funding toward abstinence-only strategies. The decision came after the court concluded the agency did not adequately justify imposing a one-size-fits-all approach and that the move already triggered millions of dollars in grant cuts around the country.…

A Utah judge has bound Tyler Robinson over on seven charges, including aggravated murder with the death penalty still possible, in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a campus rally nearly a year ago. Judge Tony Graf ordered the case bound over for trial at the 4th District Court in Provo on September 1 after finding probable cause on every count. Robinson, through defense attorney Staci Visser, pleaded not guilty right after the ruling and waived a formal reading of the charges at arraignment. The decision keeps the capital sentencing enhancement alive while the case moves toward…

House Democrats blocked HJR 1 in a 212-206 vote, with 15 not voting, defeating the two-thirds majority needed for the constitutional “Keep Nine Amendment” that would have locked the Supreme Court at nine justices. Nearly every House Democrat voted to kill a constitutional amendment proposal on Wednesday that would have kept the Supreme Court at nine justices. In a 212-206 vote, with 15 members not voting, the House failed to garner the two-thirds majority needed to pass HJR 1. Known as the “Keep Nine Amendment,” the measure aimed to enshrine the Court’s current size in the Constitution to prevent future…

The Tricky Balancing Act of Data Centers and Electric Grids — a clear look at how rapid digital growth forces utilities and facilities to coordinate on reliability, costs, and resilience. Data centers are no longer back-of-house infrastructure. They sit at the center of modern commerce, research, and defense, and their power needs now shape local and regional electric planning in ways few predicted a decade ago. “They need each other to be in top form for the AI economy and national security.” That sentence captures the mutual dependency: grids must supply huge, steady loads, while data centers must behave as…

Iran opened fire on U.S. partners in the Gulf early Wednesday after a night of American strikes that, according to Iranian officials, “included a deadly strike on a wedding party.” The exchange marks another sharp escalation between Tehran and U.S. forces and their regional partners, unfolding amid a tense, fast-moving chain of events. U.S. allies in the Gulf found themselves targeted overnight, and officials on both sides scrambled to assess damage and casualties. Reports and claims are still coming in, and the fog of war makes it hard to get a clear picture right away. Iranian spokespeople say the American…

Cuba’s tourism slump reflects rising pressure from the United States, with international tour operators facing new risks and an energy embargo worsening conditions on the island. Tourism that once buoyed Cuba’s economy is now faltering, with fewer flights and quieter hotels across Havana and beach resorts. Travel companies report pulled itineraries and clients who are rethinking plans amid uncertainty and tightened rules. The visible slowdown is hitting workers, small businesses, and the day-to-day commerce that depends on visitors. “Cuba’s tourism has nosedived since the U.S. has ramped up its pressure on the island this year, threatening international tour operators and…

A recent federal study finds a connection between strong backing of “gender ideology” and a greater willingness to justify political violence, tying reactions to incidents such as Charlie Kirk’s killin to broader social and cultural conflicts. The report raises questions about how belief systems shape political behavior and what that means for public safety, civic institutions, and the way we talk about identity and dissent. This federal study landed with a thud because it taps into something most Americans feel: our disagreements have moved beyond argument into moral certitude. When large swaths of the population treat ideological positions as identity…

The mayor of Olive Branch, Mississippi, has declined to lower city flags in honor of Dolly Parton, saying half-staff observances should be limited and carefully used. The city of Olive Branch is drawing attention after its mayor refused to lower flags at municipal buildings for Dolly Parton. The official said the practice of flying flags at half-staff should be reserved for a narrow set of circumstances. That decision has stirred debate about respect, tradition, and local authority. On one side, people see flag-lowering as a simple and visible way to mark a national moment or honor a cultural figure. Supporters…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission penalized a longtime White House teleprompter operator after finding he used advance access to President Trump’s remarks to bet on prediction markets, triggering fines, account bans, and a public rebuke from the administration. The CFTC found that Gabriel Perez “misappropriated” nonpublic information from his government job by trading event contracts on Kalshi that paid out if the president said specific words or phrases. Regulators ordered Perez to surrender more than $107,000 in profits, pay a $65,000 civil penalty, and accept a three-year ban from trading event contracts. The CFTC called his conduct a “breach of…