today’s hot news
Prolific stock trader Nancy Pelosi assures us she’s not in Congress for money
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed on Wednesday that she did not join Congress for the money, though her net worth has dramatically increased through investments during her decades on Capitol Hill. Pelosi touted that she was the highest paid congressperson...
CENTCOM reports minimal damage to U.S. bases; no casualties
(The Center Square) – U.S. Central Command has confirmed that despite missile and drone attacks on bases in the Middle East, there are no reports of casualties or “combat-related injuries,” and damage to American installations has been “minimal.” CENTCOM added...
Jayapal’s pathetic hearing stunt disgusts Bondi: ‘I’m not going to get in the gutter with this woman’.
A House Judiciary Committee hearing descended into chaos on Wednesday while Democratic Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal shouted at Attorney General Pam Bondi about the files regarding sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Jayapal asked the victims of Epstein’s trafficking...
Vermont EV buses prove unreliable for transportation this winter
(The Center Square) – Electric buses are proving unreliable this winter for Vermont's Green Mountain Transit, as it needs to be over 41 degrees for the buses to charge, but due to a battery recall the buses are a fire hazard and can't be charged in a garage....
Billionaires who backed Democrats to the hilt anonymously bemoan socialist takeover of California
A handful of billionaires, including those who have backed Democrats, anonymously told PirateWires’ Mike Solana how concerned they are about a potential “billionaire tax” being pushed forward by progressives. Speculations about the “2026 Billionaire Tax Act” first...
BS daily political cartoons: Surrender to lawlessness or we destroy the country
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‘Burritogate’: Bill Maher skeptical of whether Gen Z is suffering an affordability crisis
Liberal comedian Bill Maher weighed in on “Burritogate” to question whether Gen Z is actually facing an affordability crisis. News of a $20 burrito was used to illustrate the skyrocketing prices that are supposedly keeping the younger generations in poverty, but Maher...
Facing mounting criticism, Flock plans steps to answer concerns
(The Center Square) – Strengthening privacy, accountability and security. That’s the new focus license-plate-reading camera giant Flock said it plans after facing widespread criticism across the U.S. The company has faced mounting scrutiny for blanketing public...
Trump DOJ delivers ‘greatest restoration’ of 2A rights in nearly 100 years
The president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act contained arguably the “greatest restoration” of Second Amendment rights in a century, and the Justice Department is on board. (Video Credit: Fox News Digital) Over the years, many American freedoms that have been squashed or...
Bill Maher cheers primary loss of Wisconsin ‘crazy lady’ who hates Thanksgiving
The socialists’ loss was America’s victory, where, unlike the “crazy lady in Wisconsin,” comedian Bill Maher found himself celebrating a recent primary. Throughout the 2026 election cycle, wins for the likes of Abdul El-Sayed, Darializa Avila Chevalier and others have...
Beijing’s voyage through frozen waters could change shipping forever
China is preparing to establish a regular commercial shipping route through the Arctic, potentially giving Beijing a dramatically shorter path to Europe while reducing its dependence on some of the world’s most volatile maritime chokepoints. Chinese shipping company...
Pennsylvania still on the fence about federal school choice tax credits
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s public school students could benefit from a new federal education tax credit program next year, but the state has yet to opt into it. Thirty-one others have done so or announced plans to participate. Meanwhile, Gov. Josh...
