Author: David Gregoire

Bari Weiss’ arrival as CBS News editor-in-chief has triggered big changes at the network, sparking layoffs, budget cuts, canceled streaming shows and talk that longtime host Gayle King may shift roles or step away, a move that has drawn praise from President Donald Trump and other prominent Republicans. The newsroom shake-up has already seen more than 100 staff exits and eight on-air correspondents or hosts depart, while the network works to stabilize finances and steer back toward the center. Amid contract rumors and partisan whispers, CBS officials have offered measured statements while social media reactions range from supportive to amused.…

This piece lays out how a former White House spokesperson’s admission to Congress exposed years of staged messaging about President Biden’s fitness, showing that public reassurances did not match private reality and that those who defended him often had only brief, remote contact. Republicans and concerned citizens watching the hearings saw a pattern: bold public claims about the president’s sharpness that collapse under simple questioning about frequency of contact. The spotlight landed on Ian Sams, whose public statements painted a picture of daily, close interaction with the president. That claim is now contradicted by his own testimony to the House…

Amazon led the U.S. stock market on Friday to the finish of another winning week and month. The rally highlighted a late-month push that lifted major indexes and spotlighted a handful of big-cap names driving overall gains. Traders and investors reassessed tech strength against a backdrop of shifting economic signals and seasonal positioning. Markets closed higher on Friday with heavyweights providing most of the lift, and Amazon was at the forefront of that move. The company’s share performance helped turn a mixed trading session into a positive finish for broad benchmarks. Institutional flows and option activity suggested many players were…

President Trump wanted the federal voter registration form to require documentary proof of citizenship, but a federal judge said that requirement cannot be enforced. This ruling touches registration rules used across states and raises big questions about federal power, state control, and how to protect the vote. The debate is about integrity versus access, and the court choice shifts how the fight will play out going forward. The ruling will push proponents to pursue other legal and legislative paths. President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced,…

CMS’s preliminary audit says five states and Washington, D.C., directed more than $1.35 billion in federal Medicaid dollars to unauthorized immigrants, and the agency made the findings public via a post from CMS Administrator Dr. Mehemet Oz. The numbers single out jurisdictions including California, D.C., Illinois and Washington as responsible for large portions of the identified transfers. The audit is preliminary, but the scale raises questions about oversight, eligibility checks and the burden placed on federal taxpayers. The audit’s headline figure — more than $1.35 billion — is stark and specific, and it immediately drew attention because federal Medicaid matching…

Turkey will host a meeting next week with foreign ministers from several Muslim countries to assess the Gaza ceasefire and consider next steps. This article explains what the meeting means, the stakes for the region, likely Republican concerns, and the practical questions any durable ceasefire must answer. We walk through the diplomatic context, the risks that come with a second stage, and the balance between humanitarian needs and Israel’s security. The goal is a clear, direct look at why this matters now and what to watch for in the days ahead. Turkey will host a meeting next week with the…

I’ll lay out the facts plainly: a former Media Matters reporter turned Democratic candidate, Kat Abughazaleh, was federally charged after an altercation with an ICE officer; the indictment describes property damage and obstruction, and prosecutors say serious penalties are possible. This piece walks through the core allegations, the charges and potential sentences, the Justice Department’s stance, and the online reaction that followed. The issue sits at the intersection of immigration enforcement and partisan politics, and it has drawn a sharp response from law-and-order conservatives. Kat Abughazaleh is running for Illinois’ 9th District after a stint at Media Matters, and this…

Jack Ciattarelli laid out a sharp, Day 1 blueprint for reclaiming New Jersey, promising to flip the script on decades of policy that many Republicans say have driven families and businesses away. This piece walks through the core of his approach: restoring fiscal discipline, prioritizing public safety, shrinking needless regulation, and giving parents more control over schools. The goal is a practical, fast-moving agenda meant to produce visible results quickly and reset the state’s direction. Ciattarelli’s first priority is fiscal sanity, and he frames Day 1 actions around that theme. He argues that New Jersey’s spending culture has grown unchecked…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his Indian counterpart signed a landmark defense agreement on Friday aimed at expanding military and technological cooperation between Washington and New Delhi. This move deepens a strategic partnership that already spans training, logistics, and shared regional interests in the Indo-Pacific. The agreement aims to accelerate interoperability, protect critical technologies, and make both nations more capable together. This pact is about practical muscle, not ceremony. From a Republican viewpoint, stronger ties with India mean a reliable, capable partner standing up to growing threats, especially in the Indo-Pacific. The deal is designed to make joint operations smoother…

Americans are increasingly convinced crime is falling nationwide, and a Gallup poll released Thursday finds public views of crime at their most favorable point in more than two decades. This shift in sentiment matters because how people feel about safety influences where they live, how they vote, and what policies gain traction. The poll highlights a turning point in public mood, even as debates over causes and remedies continue. The Gallup results show a clear tilt toward optimism about crime trends, and that optimism is reshaping conversations in statehouses and city halls. For months, many Americans felt crime was worsening,…