Author: David Gregoire

Darnell Thompkins is a Canadian-born American and conservative opinion writer who brings a unique perspective to political and cultural discussions. Passionate about traditional values and individual freedoms, Darnell's commentary reflects his commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue. When he's not writing, he enjoys watching hockey and celebrating the sport that connects his Canadian roots with his American journey.

The ’60 Minutes’ report fixates on a semantic issue while conceding the underlying reality of violence against white farmers in South Africa. Conversations about violence in South Africa often get tangled in words while people suffer. The ’60 Minutes’ piece focused on terminology and nuances instead of centering the victims and facts. That choice matters because language shapes public response and policy. When a national program leans into semantics, it can obscure clear patterns of criminality and loss. The report acknowledged attacks on white farmers even as it argued over labels and motivations. That admission should be the lead, not…

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Singer D4vd is reportedly the target of a Los Angeles County grand jury probe into the death of a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found last year inside a Tesla that had been towed from the Hollywood Hills. The development marks a significant turn in a case that began with a grim discovery and quickly drew public attention. Details released so far are limited, and officials have not announced any charges tied to the grand jury matter. The investigation remains active as prosecutors weigh next steps. Authorities found a decomposed body inside a Tesla that had been towed from…

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Judge Aileen Cannon has permanently blocked the release of Volume II of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President Trump’s handling of classified materials, granting Trump’s request and forbidding the Department of Justice from sharing the report’s contents outside the agency. The order, issued Monday, runs 15 pages and explicitly bars the Department of Justice from “releasing, distributing, conveying, or sharing with anyone outside the Department of Justice any information or conclusions in Volume II or in drafts thereof.” That injunction arrived just before a planned public release and stops the report in its tracks. The ruling is framed around…

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On the same day congressional Democrats would not publicly pledge to put American citizens ahead of illegal immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security arrested illegal aliens convicted of murder, sexual assault, and other brutal crimes. That contrast — words of refusal from some lawmakers and enforcement action by DHS — drew sharp reactions from Republicans and rank-and-file Americans. President Donald Trump used his State of the Union platform to press lawmakers, inviting “every legislator to join with my administration in […]” The timing was stark: Democrats in Congress declined to explicitly prioritize citizens over illegal entrants, and DHS moved to…

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The piece looks at why Americans are saving less, how a fiat money system and inflation squeeze savers, and the practical reasons households choose to spend rather than stash cash. In a fiat currency world, people who try to save often end up losing ground to rising prices, and that reality shapes behavior. The US personal savings rate has trended downward for decades, though it has seen occasional upticks during crises and policy shifts. Households respond to real pressures: higher rent, rising medical costs, and the constant bite of inflation on paychecks. When prices climb faster than interest on a…

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The Supreme Court’s 6–3 decision limited the president’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad tariffs, sparking a fierce dissent from Justice Clarence Thomas who argued history, precedent, and plain statutory text support presidential tariff authority. The Court’s majority, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, held that IEEPA, a 1977 law, does not authorize the president to impose tariffs even after declaring a national emergency. Justice Thomas, joined by Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Samuel Alito, responded with a scathing dissent that rejects the majority’s reading of both the statute and long-running trade practice. Fox News reported…

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The disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother three weeks ago prompted a handful of volunteers to organize searches in the dense desert surrounding her home. A small group of neighbors and local residents have taken it upon themselves to look for Savannah Guthrie’s mother in the scrub and sand near where she was last seen. They launched their own searches roughly three weeks after she vanished, focusing on areas that professional teams may not have covered exhaustively. Their efforts echo a community instinct to act when someone familiar goes missing. Volunteers say the terrain is unforgiving, with thick…

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Social media arguments painting Baby Boomers as the generation that hoarded wealth and broke public systems have become a persistent online theme, prompting a closer look at what the data, policy choices, and cultural shifts actually say about intergenerational economics and blame. People born between 1946 and 1964 are frequently the target of sharp criticism on platforms like X, where threads insist Boomers own most assets and left younger generations to shoulder debts and scarcity. Those posts mix real grievances with oversimplified claims, turning complex economic and demographic trends into easy punch lines. Sorting fact from outrage requires looking beyond…

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This piece looks at how a recent federal law enforcement shooting, involving a young man armed with a shotgun, pushed Department of Homeland Security funding back into the Capitol conversation as lawmakers returned from recess. The news cycle shifted when a federal law enforcement shooting became the headline just as Congress returned from a week-long recess. The incident involved the Secret Service confronting what has been described as a clear and present danger, specifically a young man armed with a shotgun. That timing turned routine funding talk into a politically charged debate over priorities and public safety. Republicans are pressing…

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I make these wraps most weekdays for lunch as they’re easy, tasty and packed with protein. They’re also loaded with fresh raw fruits and veggies. This piece walks through why they work, how to tune flavor and texture, and simple strategies to keep them fast and satisfying. These chicken salad lettuce wraps began as a weekday shortcut and became a regular habit because they hit the sweet spot between convenience and nutrition. Using cooked chicken as the base gives each wrap a solid protein core, so hunger stays away until the afternoon. The crisp lettuce and raw produce introduce freshness…

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