Author: Kevin Parker

President Trump hosted a White House summit with small business owners on Monday to promote his economic agenda ahead of a midterm battle focused on affordability. The event gathered owners and operators who said they want policies that cut costs, expand opportunity and keep government out of the way. Trump used the meeting to remind the audience that small businesses are the backbone of the economy and should be central to any plan to bring down prices. The tone was energetic and focused, with emphasis on practical fixes rather than theory. Attendees described rising expenses, labor challenges and the squeeze…

President Trump has proposed a new pathway to exercise war powers that aims to give the executive more flexibility for rapid, limited military actions while pushing Congress to respond with clear rules; the move rekindles the age-old Article I versus Article II fight over who gets to start or authorize force, raises legal and political risks, and now puts the ball squarely in Congress’s court as lawmakers weigh whether to endorse, constrain, or challenge this approach (May 4, 2026). The proposal is straightforward in political terms: restore operational freedom to the commander in chief while asking legislators to codify boundaries.…

Britain’s Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, announced Monday that they are expecting their third child. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank made their family news public on a Monday, confirming they will welcome a third child. The announcement adds another chapter to their private but public-facing family life. Fans and observers have reacted with warm interest around the world. As a member of the extended royal family, Eugenie attracts attention whenever there is a personal update. That attention often mixes genuine affection from well wishers with scrutiny about timing and public duties. The couple have shown a consistent preference…

Rudolph Giuliani, the ex-mayor of New York City and a former adviser to President Donald Trump, “is in critical but stable condition at a hospital, his spokesman said Sunday,” and this report lays out the immediate facts, the public role that shaped his profile, and how his supporters and allies are reacting. News that Rudolph Giuliani is hospitalized landed quickly across the media, and officials have described his condition as “critical but stable.” That phrasing signals serious concern while leaving room for cautious optimism, and it reflects the limited updates families and spokespeople often provide in high-profile cases. People who…

The Navy will send guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 land- and sea-based combat aircraft, and several sea and air drones to guide international commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. The move puts American power where it matters: protecting global commerce and keeping a vital chokepoint open. The presence of guided-missile destroyers, a large force of aircraft, and a suite of drones is meant to reassure shipping and deter bad actors from threatening passage. This is a clear, practical use of naval power to defend free navigation. Sending destroyers and more than 100 combat aircraft signals seriousness without theatrics.…

The United States will move to “guide” ships trapped in the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, with officials offering few operational details while signaling a readiness to protect maritime traffic and American interests in the region. President Donald Trump announced a U.S. effort set to begin Monday to “guide” stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a terse statement that left questions about scope and tactics. The comment came without a full operational briefing, but it made clear Washington sees a need to intervene to keep shipping lanes open. For many, the word “guide” suggests an escalation…

President Trump has announced plans to withdraw more U.S. troops from Germany beyond an initial reduction of 5,000, a step that Republican leaders in Congress describe as “very concerned” and that has refocused debate on American force posture, burden sharing with NATO allies, and the long-term strategic relationship with Europe. President Trump says he will pull more U.S. troops from Germany after an initial reduction of 5,000, and the announcement landed fast in Washington and among allied capitals. Republican lawmakers reacted sharply, with some in leadership saying they’re “very concerned” about the decision and its implications for readiness and alliance…

New rules now let officials and manufacturers silence and monitor vehicles in ways most drivers never imagined, raising privacy, security, and property-rights questions that voters and lawmakers should take seriously. “Just how intrusive can Big Brother get? A lot, apparently.” That line captures the tense new reality after passage of the so-called kill switch law, which empowers remote shutdown and ramps up in-car data collection. The headline reflects a larger trend: modern cars are becoming networked devices that can be controlled from afar, not just machines you drive. This changes the relationship between owners, corporations, and the state. The law…

Authorities say one person died after a fiery wreck near a Portland health club early Saturday, and officers reported finding evidence of an explosive device in the vehicle. One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, and evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle, police said. The scene drew a heavy emergency response and left neighbors and gym patrons shaken. Local crews worked through the morning to secure the area and handle what officials described as a hazardous situation. Police quickly cordoned off the site to limit exposure…

The leadership change at a major city paper has already led to staff reductions, and the community and readers are watching how coverage will adapt under new management. The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, which will begin operating the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Monday, has made cuts to the newsroom staff. That move comes as local outlets nationwide face difficult decisions about resources, coverage priorities, and long-term sustainability. Readers and former staff are wondering what beats will shrink and how the paper will preserve essential reporting. The announcement has an immediate human cost: people in the newsroom will be reallocated, roles…