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Assimilation is optional? Wa-Po writer declares Muslims should not need to ‘fit in’ to be American
A Washington Post opinion writer is stirring fresh controversy by arguing that Muslims in the United States should not have to assimilate into the broader culture to justify their place in the country — a stance that is already igniting debate among conservatives who...
Even $1.5 trillion might not be enough to fuel Trump’s Pentagon dreams
President Donald Trump is seeking the biggest defense budget increase in decades, though it remains to be seen if the infusion will be enough to meet the needs of a military-industrial complex engaged in geopolitical conflicts across the globe. The...
Glenn Beck tells Trump to get John Thune’s ‘a*s back’ to DC as Senate skips town amid DHS funding battle
Conservative radio host Glenn Beck called on President Donald Trump Monday to force Senate Majority Leader John Thune to return from vacation and address the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Senate unanimously approved funding for DHS...
Houthis threaten another key shipping lane amid ongoing war
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement issued one of its most direct warnings yet Friday, suggesting it could widen the current Middle East conflict by targeting key maritime routes if it perceives further U.S. or Israeli military action. In a formal statement, the...
Many voters blame AI data centers for rising electricty costs
(The Center Square) - A significant number of American voters are blaming AI data centers for rising energy costs across the country, a new poll reveals. The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll found 15% of registered voters blame AI data centers for rising...
BS daily political cartoons: Statue honoring Charlie Kirk?
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Sheriffs, NRA oppose law requiring training for gun purchases
(The Center Square) - Colorado’s gun control law that went into effect last week is receiving widespread pushback from many notable organizations in the state, including two county sheriffs’ offices. And the National Rifle Association joined a lawsuit against...
Minnesota man once praised as ‘outstanding refugee’ now faces charges in alleged Medicaid fraud case
A man who was previously recognized as an “outstanding refugee” by the Minnesota Department of Human Services has been charged over an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme, according to news coverage. Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Monday that...
DOJ puts William & Mary on notice over racist scholarships & student benefits
BS BULLETIN Trump’s DOJ has opened a Title VI review of William & Mary over scholarships and student programs that may use racial or ethnic preferences. DOJ flagged a fellowship preferring Hispanic women and law scholarships reserved for HBCU graduates. William...
Incumbent congressman appears to commit federal crime while caught on doorbell camera
Footage released Tuesday showed Republican Florida Rep. Randy Fine appearing to illegally look inside someone’s mailbox while canvassing. Ring camera footage showed Fine opening a mailbox and appearing to flip through the mail. Opening or tampering with someone else’s...
Justice Department appeals charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice says a judge was wrong in dismissing smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia based on a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop. Abrego Garcia was driving an SUV with eight passengers when he was stopped by law...
Minnesota AG sues Abbott over extradition of ICE agent
(The Center Square) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of assault and falsely reporting a crime. Agent Christian Castro was arrested May 29 in...
