Author: Kevin Parker

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…

President Joe Biden’s administration has been implicated in questionable activities that appeared to target the incoming Trump administration. Reports from the Daily Mail indicate that Biden’s team maintained a secret dossier not only on one of Trump’s top officials but also on ordinary Americans. This revelation was brought to light by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Cabinet meeting. What is perhaps even more disturbing is Rubio’s claim that Biden’s State Department had a dedicated unit monitoring the social media of certain U.S. citizens. The aim was ostensibly to identify individuals spreading “disinformation.” This disclosure has naturally provoked significant…

Three corrections officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison in Virginia found themselves in a dangerous situation when six inmates launched an attack. The incident, described as a premeditated stabbing, took place on Friday morning, May 2. Five of the inmates involved are confirmed MS-13 gang members from El Salvador, residing illegally in the United States, and have been convicted of severe crimes such as aggravated murder and rape. The sixth inmate, part of the Sureno 13 gang, is an American serving a second-degree murder sentence. Following the violent outbreak, five officers required medical attention, with three already discharged after suffering…

The Trump administration is stepping up its commitment to protect American values, free speech, and taxpayer integrity by launching a federal investigation into the Wikimedia Foundation, the parent organization behind Wikipedia, which many argue has strayed far from its original mission of neutrality. Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the Justice Department is cracking down on tax-exempt organizations that appear to be abusing their privileged status to push left-wing political propaganda under the guise of education. Edward Martin Jr., appointed by President Trump as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, is now leading a formal inquiry into whether…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is taking a bold and necessary step to prioritize public safety by seeking to reinstate the presence of federal law enforcement—specifically Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the FBI, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—at the notorious Rikers Island jail complex. Despite legal resistance from progressive city officials and a temporary restraining order issued by New York State Supreme Court Judge Mary Rosado, the Adams team remains resolute in pushing forward an executive order that would reestablish cooperation between local law enforcement and federal agencies. This effort marks a significant shift from the city’s…

A New York City police officer is facing some serious accusations. Travis DeSouza, a 35-year-old officer from Briarwood, allegedly sent inappropriate material to someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl but who was in fact an undercover cop. The charges against him include attempted dissemination of indecent material to minors and other related offenses, with the potential for a prison sentence of up to four years if he’s convicted. In a disturbing twist, DeSouza’s alleged actions came to light while he was involved with the Law Enforcement Explorers program at Brooklyn’s 75th Precinct. This program aims to introduce young people,…

Dale Britt Bendler, an ex-CIA intelligence officer, has landed himself in hot water. He admitted to acting as an unregistered foreign agent and mishandling classified info. The Justice Department revealed this on April 23. Bendler, who’s 68, dedicated three decades to the CIA before retiring from the Senior Intelligence Service in 2014. Post-retirement, he jumped back on board as a contractor, enjoying the highest security clearance. Rather than sticking to the straight and narrow, he cozied up with foreign clients, trying to snuff out an embezzlement probe for one and securing a U.S. visa for another. To pull off his…

An Alabama tragedy devastated the city of Birmingham when a young mother and her 5-year-old son were shot and killed in what authorities have described as a targeted attack. In her final moments, the mother managed to provide police with a vital clue that ultimately led to the arrest of a suspect months later. The shooting occurred on July 13, 2024, around 5 p.m., in the Echo Highlands neighborhood, a normally quiet residential area located on the northeast side of the city. According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers initially responded to a call about a car accident. However, when…

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been vocal about her concerns regarding the Biden Administration’s handling of student loans, labeling it misleading. The cancellation of $136.6 billion in student loans has, according to McMahon, unfairly shifted the burden onto average wage earners. “American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies,” she declared. Starting May 5, the Department of Education plans to begin collecting payments on defaulted student loans, affecting about 5 million borrowers. These borrowers haven’t made any payments since March 2020, when federal student loan payments were paused due to the Covid…

Abortions in the United States saw a slight increase in 2024, according to a recent report by the pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute. Their study, known as the Monthly Provision study, indicates that there was an increase of less than one percent in abortion numbers from 2023 to 2024. This translates to approximately 1,038,100 unborn babies being aborted in 2024. In 2023, the situation was already concerning, with the highest number and rate of abortions recorded in over a decade. The Guttmacher Institute reported that about 1,026,690 unborn babies were aborted that year. Such numbers highlight the ongoing challenge of addressing abortion…