Author: Kevin Parker

Some judges are experiencing a bizarre form of harassment: pizza deliveries sent in their names. This strange method aims to intimidate judges by revealing that those behind the pranks know personal addresses. Senator Dick Durbin, a prominent Democrat, has called for an investigation into these deliveries, believing they pose a threat to judges and their families. These deliveries have even reached the homes of Supreme Court justices and their relatives. One unsettling aspect is that some of these pizzas have been ordered in the name of Daniel Anderl, the late son of Judge Esther Salas. Daniel was tragically killed in…

]California is staring down the barrel of a potential $10 billion deficit, a situation some critics say mirrors the cost of expanding Medi-Cal to cover all income-qualifying illegal immigrants. The conservative California Policy Center’s president, Will Swaim, has pointed out this “fiscal coincidence” as a direct result of Governor Gavin Newsom’s policies. Meanwhile, the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has been sounding alarms about the fragile state of California’s economy, which heavily leans on an unstable stock market. The LAO has urged lawmakers to brace for potential downturns that might accompany a dip in consumer confidence, although they acknowledge that…

President Donald Trump recently made a bold move by dismissing three members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). According to the New York Times, this decision has left the five-member panel with only two remaining members. Notably, all three individuals removed from their posts were affiliated with the Democratic Party. The CPSC, as detailed by Just the News, is tasked with setting standards, issuing recalls, and banning products that pose risks to consumers. The three commissioners who were let go are Richard Trumka Jr., Mary Boyle, and Alexander Hoehn-Saric. Their removal occurred on a Thursday evening. The Hill highlighted…

President Donald Trump swiftly moved to appoint Ed Martin as the acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia shortly after taking office. However, Trump’s intention to have Martin confirmed permanently faced a setback. A Republican senator raised concerns about Martin’s background, which ultimately derailed the nomination process. Trump expressed his disappointment regarding the stalled nomination, as reported by Fox News. “He wasn’t getting the support from people that I thought,” Trump mentioned to reporters at the White House. Despite Martin’s efforts to reduce crime in D.C. by 25%, the lack of backing from key figures was evident. Trump was…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently stood up for Casey Means after her nomination for surgeon general sparked quite a stir. President Trump had initially put forward Janette Nesheiwat for the role, but withdrew the nomination over some controversy about her academic credentials. Means, who was then nominated, has faced criticism due to her background as a “wellness influencer” and her perceived lack of public health administration experience. Means’ educational journey is notable, having attended Stanford medical school. However, she decided to leave her surgical residency in her fifth year to pursue a career in functional…

President Donald Trump recently caught national attention by signing an executive order halting refugee resettlement operations. However, this move was met with a swift legal challenge when a federal judge ordered the administration to accept approximately 12,000 refugees. The ruling came from Judge Jamal Whitehead of the Western District of Washington, a Biden appointee, who emphasized adherence to statutory and constitutional law. Judge Whitehead made it clear that the government must comply with existing laws and court orders. He stated, “The Government is not free to disobey statutory and constitutional law,” underscoring the importance of the judicial branch in checking…

The lawsuit filed by New York and 18 other states against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising eyebrows. The states claim that HHS’s recent overhaul is not just problematic but downright illegal, violating both federal law and the Constitution. New York Attorney General Letitia James didn’t mince words, stating that these cuts “defy Congress’s authority.” In a virtual news conference, James emphasized the urgency of the situation. The lawsuit is calling for the court to stop what she describes as the “unlawful dismantling” of HHS. The states want to prevent mass firings and restore crucial…

Joe Biden’s mental decline was evident to many, including his own team, well before his disastrous debate with Donald Trump and subsequent exit from the 2024 presidential race. A new book has exposed how Biden’s aides worked to hide his cognitive issues from the public. This revelation is a testament to the lengths some will go to protect political interests over transparency. The New York Times, referencing the book “2024: How Trump Retook the White House and Democrats Lost America,” reports that Biden’s aides purposely avoided having him take a cognitive test. They believed he would pass but feared the…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently reported a significant bust in Chicago, where they intercepted 485 shipments filled with fake driver’s licenses and counterfeit watches. Originating from Hong Kong and China, these packages contained a staggering 4,345 fake driver’s licenses and 516 imitation watches. CBP highlighted the potential danger these items pose, noting their use by foreign terrorist and criminal organizations to sidestep legal scrutiny. Michael Pfeiffer, the area port director in Chicago, emphasized the risks involved with these counterfeit IDs. “These counterfeit driver’s licenses can lead to disastrous consequences,” he stated, pointing out how they enable illegal activities…

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to get a bit more streamlined in 2025. Thousands of its employees have accepted President Trump’s offer to participate in a deferred resignation program. This information was confirmed by a USDA spokesperson in an email to Politico. In essence, “deferred resignations” mean that these employees have agreed to start a voluntary leave now, with their official separation from the department happening later in 2025. Dr. Brian Lovett, one of the participating employees, shared on X, “With a heavy heart, I have taken the USDA deferred resignation program.” His post offers a glimpse into…