Author: Karen Givens

The Trump administration is moving to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, two months after the Supreme Court allowed her to remain on the job while she contests the president’s action. The administration says it will push forward with steps to remove Lisa Cook from her Federal Reserve post even after the high court’s interim ruling. That decision kept her in place while legal challenges proceed, but it did not settle the underlying dispute. Republicans watching this see the move as a test of executive authority and accountability for unelected officials. This is more than a personnel fight; it raises…

A clear, direct take on fairness in competitive sports and how biological differences affect women’s events. ‘It would not be really fair for the women to compete against biological men.’ That line lands because it cuts straight to the core concern many people have about organized competition. When athletes are grouped by sex, the intent is to create a level playing field, not to cloud what fairness means. People expect rules that protect opportunities for women to succeed on merit. Physiology matters in contact sports and in events decided by strength, speed, or endurance. Men and women, on average, differ…

President Trump’s moves to halt migrant crossings have reduced border chaos, and now the GOP is working to translate those policy wins into lasting political momentum. The recent drop in migrant crossings is a real, measurable change that reshaped how voters see the border issue. For many Republicans this is proof that firm policies and clear enforcement can produce results. That shift has lowered the issue’s urgency in some public conversations, but it also raises fresh political questions. Republican operatives are honest about the problem: success can dull voter enthusiasm if the party rests on its laurels. The base wants…

Federal court judges blocked silencer registration rules for the plaintiffs in a recent decision, ruling the registration requirement unconstitutional while limiting relief to those specific parties and leaving the broader regime intact for now. A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the requirement to register silencers violates the Constitution for the people who brought the case, and the decision stopped short of a universal fix. The ruling targets the registration mandate itself but applies only to the named plaintiffs, so others remain subject to the same federal rules. That narrow scope makes the outcome important yet limited in immediate practical effect.…

The article reports that a Mount Vernon deputy police commissioner was fired after a grand jury indicted her, her husband, and their son in a Bronx drive-by shooting, and it outlines the allegations, messages cited in the indictment, past incidents involving the son, and lingering questions about vetting and accountability in the department. A senior Westchester County law enforcement official lost her job within hours of being arrested on attempted murder charges linked to a Bronx drive-by shooting. The indictment accuses the woman and her husband of driving their 20-year-old son to a busy street so he could fire a…

President Trump pushed back on media reports about shrinking military supplies, defended American firepower and demanded accountability for leaks while stressing that readiness rests on logistics and leadership. President Trump insisted Thursday that the U.S. has ample military firepower and said he wants to prosecute “leakers” who told the media that supplies are running short. That line set the tone for a blunt defense of the armed forces and a sharp critique of how information about supply status has been handled. Supporters heard a leader who trusts the force and wants order restored to how sensitive matters are communicated. The…

This article argues that America faces a stark threat to families, property, and civic order, and lays out a straightforward, Republican case for decisive defense through law, culture, and policy. Americans are watching institutions fray and neighborhoods change in ways that feel dangerous to everyday life, and voters want leaders who will act, not offer platitudes. The conversation has to be honest about causes and consequences: weak borders, permissive courts, and ideologies that celebrate chaos all matter. Standing by while civic norms erode is not a neutral choice; it has real victims and real costs. We can defeat the people…

China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including new controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities. Beijing rolled out these steps as a formal response to recent tensions with Washington, and the announcement made clear China is willing to use economic levers to press its case. The measures specifically include export controls targeting drones bound for the United States and a prohibition on business interactions with six named American entities. That mix of trade restrictions and targeted bans signals a shift toward more surgical economic…

The Department of Justice has taken legal action against Montgomery County over local gun-carry rules, arguing those rules unlawfully limit where licensed gun owners can bear firearms, including around houses of worship. The Department of Justice sued Montgomery County, Maryland, on Monday, arguing the county’s ordinance restricting where licensed gun owners may carry firearms, including in and near churches and synagogues, violates constitutional and federal protections. This move pits federal authority and individual rights against a county-level attempt to tightly regulate everyday carry. The clash highlights the tension between local safety policies and nationwide civil liberties debates. County officials crafted…

A newly opened Nashville bookstore canceled a launch event for a Jewish author’s forthcoming book after an online pressure campaign accused the store of promoting Zionism, a move that has raised questions about cancel culture, free expression, and the pressures facing small local businesses. The announcement surprised neighbors and the broader literary community because the store had been planning the event as part of its early programming. Organizers said they feared the potential fallout from online activists and decided to pull the author appearance rather than escalate conflict. That decision left patrons and the author disappointed and searching for answers…