Author: Karen Givens

The FDA’s new analysis on mifepristone, Makary announced, aims to be more comprehensive, calling the work ‘bigger’ and ‘more robust’ than past reviews, and that claim raises serious questions about transparency, accountability, and public safety. The timing and scope of this study invite scrutiny from anyone who cares about rigorous oversight. Republicans will want clear answers on methodology, data sources, and whether this is a scientific update or a policy shift dressed up as research. Trust in federal agencies depends on predictable, transparent processes, not surprises that change access or standards without clear justification. This study could affect millions —…

The House approved a sweeping defense authorization bill that funds roughly $900 billion in military programs, includes a pay raise for troops, and calls for an overhaul in how the Department of Defense buys equipment and manages contracts. The House moved on Wednesday to pass a major defense package that totals about $900 billion for military programs, signaling a serious commitment to rebuilding our armed services. The bill includes a pay raise for troops and a promised overhaul of how the Department of Defense buys equipment and handles contracts. Supporters pitched it as necessary to maintain readiness and deter adversaries,…

Democrats engineered the border surge, shrugging off consequences until public anger made it politically costly; the reality is deliberate policy choices, predictable chaos, and a need for accountability and clear, enforceable fixes. Democrats did what they did with the border on purpose, and their only real regret, if they’re honest, is that it was unpopular. That blunt claim isn’t rhetoric so much as a lens: look at the decisions, the enforcement pauses, and the incentives that encouraged crossings. When policy signals reward illegal entry, expect higher numbers and greater strain on communities and local services. Voters see the result and…

This article outlines a civil lawsuit that accuses certain defendants of exploiting vulnerable children, summarizes the legal claims and alleged harms, and traces the likely path forward in court and public response. The complaint paints a stark picture of conduct that, according to the plaintiffs, preyed on young people during moments of emotional vulnerability. Plaintiffs describe patterns of behavior they say led to measurable harm and seek accountability through established legal channels. The filing frames those actions as part of a broader failure to protect minors from exploitation. The lawsuit lists specific practices and outcomes that the plaintiffs claim show…

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Tuesday sued three medical associations for promoting “gender-affirming care” for minors, arguing those groups misled families and downplayed risks, and opening a fight over medical practice, parental rights, and government accountability. The complaint filed by Attorney General James Uthmeier accuses three major medical organizations of pushing an agenda that encourages irreversible treatments for children while minimizing the potential harms. On Tuesday he took that complaint to the courthouse, saying families were given an incomplete picture and that regulators must step in. The move signals a broader effort to challenge medical orthodoxy when it intersects…

The Constitution’s framers did not envision automatic birthright citizenship for the children of those who unlawfully enter the United States, and that modern interpretation has sparked legal and political debate. The modern claim that the 14th Amendment guarantees automatic citizenship to the children of people who break into the country would have been unimaginable to the men who wrote it. Those framers dealt with a very different set of problems after the Civil War, chiefly ensuring former slaves were not denied the protections and privileges of citizenship. They spoke in the language of allegiance, jurisdiction, and political membership, not open-border…

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has acknowledged she approved the transfer of Venezuelan detainees to El Salvador despite a temporary court order, a move that landed the migrants in El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center and has reopened a contempt inquiry by Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. The controversy dates back to March when two flights carrying mostly Venezuelan migrants were rerouted to El Salvador instead of being returned to the United States. Officials moved those detainees straight into El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center, ignoring the judge’s instruction to bring them back to American soil. That decision has become the…

Southwest avoided an $11 million penalty after the Trump administration waived the remaining fine tied to the airline’s catastrophic December 2022 operations meltdown, a move framed as encouraging industry investment over punitive measures. In December 2022 more than 2 million passengers were stranded during a widespread holiday travel collapse that became a national embarrassment for Southwest. That calamity led to a $140 million settlement finalized under the prior administration, with Southwest agreeing to provide $35 million in cash and $90 million in travel vouchers to affected customers. The vouchers were set at $75 or more and aimed at travelers delayed…

President Trump hosted the annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday and praised Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, Gloria Gaynor and the other honorees as being “legendary in so many ways.” The Kennedy Center Honors returned to Washington with an emphasis on lasting cultural impact, and President Trump stood at the center of the evening to recognize careers that shaped American entertainment. The event is an annual tribute at the Kennedy Center that highlights performers, creators and artists whose work has become part of the national fabric. Trump’s presence underscored the official recognition and brought a clear, direct voice to the celebration. Sylvester…

Former host and commentator Pete Hegseth set out four top objectives for the National Defense Strategy while criticizing what he called a prevailing elite approach to foreign policy. Pete Hegseth challenged the prevailing view in Washington, arguing that the national approach to defense has drifted away from clear, results-driven priorities. He said leaders must reset strategy so the military serves concrete American interests rather than vague international aims. That argument frames his push for a sharper, more accountable plan for national security. Hegseth said the first objective should be narrowing the focus to strategic competitors who pose the most danger…