Author: Mandy Matthews

Purdue University’s incoming class of 10,000 freshmen will be the first in the nation to have artificial intelligence graduation requirements when classes start next month. This change marks a major shift in how universities treat AI literacy and signals a broader effort to make students ready for an economy where generative tools are part of everyday work. The move is both practical and symbolic, showing that AI is no longer an optional elective but a core competency for college graduates. Purdue is putting an AI baseline into its degree programs, meaning students will face specific coursework or certification before they…

China’s passenger car sector is sending a strong signal abroad while its home market cools, with exports and electric vehicles powering headline growth even as domestic demand slips. China’s passenger car exports surged 80% in June from a year earlier, mainly due to strong demand for electric vehicles, though domestic sales fell 26%. The numbers show a stark divergence: factories are finding buyers overseas even as local showrooms report softer traffic. That split is reshaping industry strategy from production planning to marketing focus. Export growth is concentrated in electric and plug-in hybrids, where competitive pricing and improving quality give Chinese…

Wednesday’s hearing focused tightly on two developments: Tyler Robinson turning himself in, and the law enforcement interview of Lance Twiggs, with both moments shaping the courtroom’s tone and the next steps in the case. The hearing opened with a clear acknowledgment that Tyler Robinson had voluntarily surrendered to authorities, an action that drew attention from the bench and the gallery alike. Court observers noted the symbolism of a defendant choosing to turn himself in, and attorneys framed that decision in different lights. That moment set a measured pace for the day and framed many of the procedural motions that followed.…

On July 4, 2025, an armed group attacked a Texas immigration detention center, shot a police officer, and a jury later convicted members of an organized antifa cell on terrorism charges; the court record, weapons cache, and encrypted planning make clear this was an armed operation, not a peaceful demonstration. On the night in question, a police officer approached a masked man outside a detention center and began issuing commands while another voice on body camera yelled, “get to the rifles.” Benjamin Song opened fire, striking the officer with a rifle round as unarmed guards scattered. The officer survived after…

Angel Studios’ historical drama “Young Washington” far exceeded pre-release expectations over the July Fourth weekend, prompting director Jon Erwin to announce a sequel before the film Angel Studios’ historical drama “Young Washington” surprised many by outpacing pre-release expectations during the July Fourth weekend, and director Jon Erwin responded quickly by announcing a sequel ahead of the film’s full run. That early green light sent a clear signal about the film’s momentum and how the studio views audience appetite for historical storytelling. The announcement itself created a buzz that extended beyond the usual fan circles and into broader cultural conversations. The…

A straightforward look at J.D. Vance’s public break with Milton Friedman’s ideas and why that split matters for the Republican movement and conservative economic policy. J.D. Vance has pushed a clear critique of Milton Friedman’s free-market orthodoxy, and the exchange has landed loud and messy in conservative circles. Vance frames his arguments around economic nationalism and cultural conservatism, pitching a different set of priorities than classical liberal economists. The debate is about more than theory; it’s about which policies the Republican Party will champion going forward. Milton Friedman built a reputation as a practical, results-oriented economist whose proposals reshaped policy…

The investigation is presented as a tool to support President Trump’s effort to stop foreign violence on U.S. soil and to bring jobs back to American workers. This inquiry is framed as a straightforward move to protect communities and revive an American job market that has been hollowed out. Supporters argue it connects national security with economic recovery in a way that voters can understand. The discussion mixes enforcement, trade policy, and workplace priorities into one political package. From a conservative viewpoint, enforcement matters because law and order create the stability businesses need to invest and hire. That argument ties…

Members of Congress can drift away from their duties and suffer no immediate consequences, often keeping their seats long after they can no longer perform the job. Too many lawmakers treat a congressional seat like a sinecure instead of a responsibility to voters, slipping into absenteeism or disability without any mechanism to restore representation. That gap leaves constituents without effective advocates in Washington, and it corrodes trust in our institutions. From a conservative view, this is a problem of accountability and respect for the consent of the governed. When a member can’t or won’t do the work, the people in…

Federal Reserve economists now tie a substantial portion of the recent housing price surge to the influx of illegal immigrants, arguing that large-scale unauthorized migration pushed up demand for homes and rentals and tightened an already strained market. “Open borders have consequences.” The findings add weight to concerns that immigration policies are a major factor in local housing affordability and supply pressures. The Fed analysis points to a direct link between population increases and housing costs in affected metro areas, where newcomers compete for the same limited housing stock. That pressure shows up in rising rents and home prices, especially…

The Trump administration offered Iran access to frozen assets to head off a toll scheme in the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran refused and publicly asserted control of the waterway. The administration proposed access to roughly $100 billion in frozen overseas funds, including about $6 billion in Qatar, as part of a deal meant to ease tensions after a memorandum of understanding. Iranian negotiators turned that offer down, and a deputy foreign minister returned from Doha declaring the waterway “under Iran’s command.” The rejection exposed how far apart Washington and Tehran remain on the key global energy chokepoint. Iran is…