Author: Karen Givens

At a Rockland County rally President Donald Trump claimed his economic approach has removed nearly five million Americans from the food-stamp rolls in sixteen months and tied that shift to strong job growth, rising wages, and surging business investment. President Trump told supporters that nearly five million Americans left the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in just sixteen months, a drop that would be one of the sharpest in the program’s history if Agriculture Department enrollment data confirm it. He paired that figure with other bold numbers meant to show a labor market and private sector pulling people off government assistance.…

Border crossings have eased recently, yet law enforcement is seizing more fentanyl than before, and traffickers are shifting tactics to push deadly drugs into American communities. The shift is stark: recorded illegal entries have ticked down, while seizures of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are climbing. This divergence shows smugglers are adapting fast, using new routes and concealment methods to bypass weakened border defenses. Traffickers are finding different ways to smuggle even more dangerous drugs. What was once a flow dominated by people seeking entry is now increasingly focused on moving poison—small, lethal doses packed into parcels, hidden in vehicles,…

The Supreme Court handed an 8-1 ruling that revives lawsuits under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act, putting major cruise lines back in the dock for using Cuban property confiscated after the 1959 revolution; Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the majority opinion, only Justice Elena Kagan dissented, and the decision sends the case back to lower courts with clear implications for Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and MSC. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a decisive opinion holding that companies can be held liable for “trafficking” in property seized by the Cuban government after 1959. The case, Havana Docks Corp. v. Royal Caribbean Cruises,…

The main San Francisco immigration court sits empty while the larger immigration system struggles with policy confusion, local-federal conflicts, and a backlog that leaves cases unresolved. “There are no immigrants waiting for rulings anymore at San Francisco’s main immigration court, no lawyers making arguments.” That image of silence in a courtroom meant to decide people’s futures is striking and warns that something bigger is broken. Courtrooms are meant to be busy places where law and order get sorted, not quiet monuments to policy failure. The silence is not just a local oddity; it is the photo negative of a federal…

Poland has offered to build the infrastructure needed to host a permanent U.S. troop presence, aiming to “clarify the situation” between the two longtime NATO allies and set a firmer, more predictable defense posture. Poland’s proposal is straightforward: invest in hardened bases, barracks, and logistics nodes so American forces can be stationed there long term rather than rotating in and out on an ad hoc basis. The idea appeals to those who want clear commitments and visible deterrence along NATO’s eastern flank. For conservatives, a permanent footprint signals resolve and reduces ambiguity that adversaries might exploit. Strategically, a permanent presence…

Summary: This article reports on the World Health Organization’s warning about the Ebola outbreak in Congo, outlines the public health challenges, and explains the practical steps and obstacles in containing a fast-moving epidemic. The head of the World Health Organization said Friday the Ebola outbreak in Congo is “spreading rapidly” and now poses a “very high” risk at the national level. That blunt assessment sets the tone for understanding why response efforts must shift from routine containment to urgent, scaled-up action across multiple provinces. When an outbreak accelerates, strategies that worked earlier can quickly become insufficient, requiring more resources and…

Stephen Colbert’s shift from a sharp, satirical character to his current on‑air persona strained his audience connection and helped erode the late‑night foothold he once owned. Stephen Colbert’s character on Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report was funny and interesting. The real-life Stephen Colbert, or whatever iteration of Colbert it is on CBS’s The Late Show, is neither. That gap between character and host has become impossible for many viewers to ignore. The show’s cancelation feels like a symptom more than a surprise to those who followed the arc. Producers and networks chase cultural authority, but audiences reward authenticity and consistent…

Republicans should not shrug off Hakeem Jeffries’ warning; his words demand attention from MAGA and conservative leaders alike because political threats can turn into real consequences if ignored. On May 21, 2026, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a statement that should unsettle anyone who cares about the rule of law and political stability. He framed a line in stark terms: “There comes a point when assuming threats are nothing more than threats becomes plain recklessness.” Republican voters and MAGA activists need to weigh that line seriously and plan a sober response. Jeffries’ rhetoric has a clear audience: conservative activists…

The House cleared a narrow bill to give the Capitol Police Board discretion to extend retirement waivers up to age 62, moving it to the president’s desk after a voice vote and aiming to keep experienced officers on the force amid a persistent staffing crunch. For the second time in less than a month, the House approved legislation aimed at keeping experienced Capitol Police officers on the job longer, this time sending the bill directly to the president’s desk after a voice vote. The change is limited: it gives the Capitol Police Board authority to raise the mandatory retirement waiver…

Global government bond yields have moved sharply higher, and that rise is forcing investors, homeowners, and policymakers to reckon with higher borrowing costs, shifting risk prices, and the potential economic consequences of a world where long-term interest rates no longer sit at the lows of the past decade. Yields on government bonds are screaming about something. Around the world, long-term yields have climbed to levels we have not seen in years, and the move is louder than most headlines. When yields rise, bond prices fall, and that simple math ripples through mortgages, corporate borrowing, pension funding, and asset allocations. The…