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.

This article argues that attacks on Robert E. Lee and calls to remove his statues ignore history, shut down honest debate, and reflect a broader trend of politicizing the past. People on the left who label Robert E. Lee a traitor and call for statues of him to be torn down often act as if history ends with slogans. They frame the issue as moral purity instead of engaging the complicated facts about Lee’s life, motives, and place in American memory. That approach shuts down the kind of civic discussion a free society needs. Robert E. Lee is a historical…

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French authorities on Wednesday arrested an unidentified 22-year-old man in connection with last week’s cyberattack on email servers at the French Interior Ministry, and investigators are now racing to determine the scope and motive behind the disruption. The arrest came after a probe into an intrusion that targeted the ministry’s email system, a central communications hub for internal operations. Officials say the move was part of a coordinated effort to identify those involved and to secure remaining systems. At this stage, authorities are still piecing together exactly what was taken or altered. Investigators believe the breach focused on email servers,…

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Hunter Biden’s disbarment in Connecticut follows federal convictions and a presidential pardon, raising questions about professional accountability, privilege, and how clemency interacts with licensing rules. Hunter Biden, who passed the bar in 1997 after graduating from Yale Law School, was disbarred in Connecticut on December 15, 2025 after a series of federal legal troubles. The Connecticut ruling reflects gun and tax-related convictions that have shadowed him for years. This development shows that professional licensing boards can impose consequences separate from criminal sentencing. The legal picture includes convictions for lying on a federal form when buying a firearm in 2018 in…

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President Trump will personally witness the dignified transfer for two Iowa National Guard members on Wednesday, carrying out one of the most solemn duties the commander in chief can perform and honoring service members who died in the line of duty. On Wednesday, President Trump will attend a dignified transfer for two Iowa National Guard members, a moment that underscores the weight of command and the cost of service. The ceremony will mark the return of the fallen, giving their families and fellow citizens a chance to grieve and to show respect. This is a quiet, solemn responsibility that falls…

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Prosecutors told a court Tuesday that a Milwaukee judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge arrest repeatedly and rudely confronted federal officers, behavior they say increased danger for the agents doing their jobs. The prosecutors’ portrait of events focused on conduct they believe crossed a line from disagreement into interference with law enforcement. Their account said the judge did more than argue policy; he allegedly inserted himself into an arrest situation. That raised immediate questions about safety and the proper role of a member of the judiciary. From a Republican perspective, the image prosecutors painted is troubling because it suggests…

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Ford is paring down its focus on electric vehicles and investing more in gasoline and hybrid models, a pivot expected to cost the carmaker billions. The automaker is reshuffling priorities and redirecting engineering, production, and marketing resources toward internal combustion and hybrid platforms. That shift reflects a mix of market feedback, margin pressures, and the practical limits of the current EV ecosystem. Executives say the move is about balancing long-term goals with near-term realities. EV programs carry heavy upfront costs for battery technology, manufacturing retooling, and charging partnerships, and those costs add up before profit shows. Shifting investment back into…

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Far-left Attorney General Brad Kaul brought charges against three defendants in what many see as a proxy trial aimed at President Trump. The move has drawn sharp criticism from conservatives who call it political theater rather than straightforward law enforcement. The charges announced by Brad Kaul feel less like a narrow criminal case and more like a message sent to Washington. Conservatives argue this is a calculated effort to weaken President Trump by tying him to a headline-making prosecution without a direct indictment. Supporters of the defendants say the evidence is thin and the timing is suspicious, coming amid a…

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Fifteen people were killed at a Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach in Sydney in what authorities described as “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” Australia’s federal police said, and the city is grappling with grief, security questions, and a national debate about how to protect communities from ideologically driven violence. The attack left a tight-knit community shaken and raised urgent questions about public safety at religious and cultural gatherings. Leaders on all sides have offered condolences, and businesses and faith groups near Bondi Beach have been helping people process the shock. Law enforcement has taken the lead, promising a…

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Los Angeles authorities say director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead at a home he owns, and officials are investigating while the community waits for answers. The discovery has stunned colleagues and fans who know Reiner from decades in film and television. Details remain limited as investigators work to piece together what happened at the Los Angeles residence. Officials are treating the scene with standard procedures while avoiding speculation until forensics and the coroner complete their work. Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were the two people found dead Sunday at a Los Angeles home owned…

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House Democrats released 19 photos drawn from a massive Epstein archive, showing the disgraced financier with a range of high-profile figures and reigniting fights over transparency, selective leaks, and political motives. The newly public snapshots, dated in reports as released on December 12, 2025, come from what officials call an archive of roughly 95,000 images, yet only 19 were made public in this packet. Those images show Jeffrey Epstein in social settings with names that include President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and other public figures. The choice to surface a small selection of images rather than the full…

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