Philippians 1:9-10

Here’s What You Need To Know About Trump’s Middle East Trip
Trump departed for Saudi Arabia on Monday, kicking off the second foreign trip of his second term with a packed agenda. Here’s what you need to know.

Trump celebrates 'total reset' in trade war with China
After high-stakes talks in Geneva, Trump announced a 90-day truce with China, slashing tariffs and signaling the end of an economic standoff that had rocked global markets.

Trump guts Biden appliance rules, ends gas stove crackdown and forced electrification
The Trump administration axed dozens of Biden-era energy regulations, scrapping bans on gas stoves and water restrictions on appliances, saving consumers $11 billion and restoring free-market choices.

CNN: ‘It’s a bribe’ — MAGA media stars bash Trump’s reported Qatar plane gift
Some of President Trump’s staunchest supporters are among the loudest critics of his plan to accept a jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One.

The US Military-Industrial Complex Fought And Won WWII In Less Time Than Boeing’s Delay On Air Force One
The buried lede is that an elite American defense contractor can no longer deliver a presidential plane in a timely fashion. It reflects a deeper rot in the U.S. military-industrial complex — one that used to win world wars in less time than it now takes to build a new plane.

No millionaire tax hike in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
The Ways and Means Committee, the House's tax-writing panel, released nearly 400 pages of legislation on Monday, setting the stage for permanently extending Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as well as a host of other new Trump tax priorities.

Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Gets ‘No Tax’ On Tips And Overtime
Trump had also been pushing for an end to taxes on Social Security for seniors, however, that wasn't included. Instead, the measure has a section that would allow middle-and low-income seniors to deduct an extra $4,000 for each taxable year.

Republicans risk sinking Trump’s agenda with tax hikes and betrayals
Trump’s signature reconciliation bill is being undermined by Republicans pushing tax hikes on the rich, a SALT cap giveaway to blue states, and continued funding for Planned Parenthood — threatening both his legacy and the party’s 2026 prospects.

GOP tax bill slams Harvard with 21% endowment tax
During a members-only GOP conference on Capitol Hill, House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith told members that Harvard's current 1.4% endowment tax under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will be bumped up to 21%.

Flight chaos hits Newark and Atlanta as FAA warns of more ground stops
Over 450 flights were delayed Monday after runway and radar failures crippled air traffic control at Newark and Atlanta airports; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed the Biden-era FAA for outdated systems and mismanagement.

GOP senators demand swift action against Biden-era ATF bureaucrats who allegedly ‘defrauded taxpayers’ of $20M
Sens. Grassley and Ernst slammed Biden-era ATF officials for fraudulently classifying desk jobs as law enforcement roles, diverting 100 agents from the field and racking up millions in wasted taxpayer money.

Gavin Newsom orders California cities to shut down homeless encampments: 'There are no more excuses'
The California governor, who is trying to convince people he's a moderate ahead of a 2028 presidential run, ordered cities across the state to start cleaning up its homeless encampments, stating that the "time for inaction is over" and that the state has a lot of federal funding to help with the efforts.

Utah oil tycoon and family busted in $300M cartel-linked smuggling scheme
Federal agents raided the Jensens' $9.2M mansion, arresting the oil exec and his wife for allegedly trafficking stolen Mexican oil through cartel-linked deals, using the profits to fund a lavish lifestyle.

Florida teens allegedly kidnap Vegas man at gunpoint, ditch him in Arizona desert, steal $4 million in cryptocurrency heist
The kidnappers reportedly threatened to kill the alleged victim's dad if he didn't provide his financial information.

Democrats Are Getting Desperate, Begging Joe Biden To ‘Just Go Away’
"Every time he appears on a show or says something, it’s just another week or a month that we have to defend him."

Bedford: Who can lead the Democrats out of the wilderness?
Democrats need a leader — someone who won’t grovel before activists and who can rise to meet the moment. Despite their constant griping about Republican loyalty to Trump, they’ve failed to produce anyone untainted and willing to lead with conviction.

Cornyn leans on outdated Trump endorsement as Paxton pulls ahead in polls
The same poll shows Paxton 10 points ahead in a three-way race with Cornyn and Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas, who is reportedly considering a 2026 Senate run.

Treasury announces US collected record $16.3 billion in customs duties in April
The U.S. total surplus for April was $258 billion, an increase of 23% from the same period a year ago. But the U.S. is still seeing a $1.05 trillion deficit for the current fiscal year, through April, which is also 23% higher than a year ago, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Dow adds 1,100 points, S&P 500 up 3% after the US and China slash tariffs
The Trump administration cut U.S. Tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to just 30%, while China reduced its retaliatory taxes from 125% to 10%, aiming to allow further negotiations.

Budweiser-maker Anheuser-Busch to invest $300 million in US facilities
It’s a move the beer-maker said will bolster manufacturing jobs across the United States, while also supporting veterans who are pursuing manufacturing careers.

McDonald’s to hire 375K US workers this summer — most in years despite weak first quarter
The company, which has more than 13,500 restaurants in the U.S., plans to open 9,000 more by 2027.

Federal judge allows IRS to share information about alleged illegal migrants with DHS
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich sided with the Trump administration in a lawsuit brought by the immigrant-rights group Centro de Trabajadores Unidos, by declining to issue an injunction to block the two government agencies from partnering on illegal immigration.

Florida's next phase to carry out mass deportations as feds say state's efforts are the blueprint
The state swore in over 100 state troopers as deputy U.S. Marshals to help Trump’s mass deportation push, giving them authority to arrest and detain illegal aliens without needing federal agents.

Trump Admin Ends Deportation Protections For Tens Of Thousands More Refugees
The Biden administration brought in around 76,000 Afghans following the U.S. military's disastrous withdrawal from the country in 2021.

DHS sets sights on California for allegedly providing federal benefits to illegal aliens
The Department of Homeland Security released a statement on Monday explaining that Homeland Security Investigation is looking into whether the state of California knowingly provided federal benefits to illegal aliens.

ICE arrests 422 illegal migrants in Texas sweep, including some wanted for murder and sexual assault
A breakdown of the 422 arrests found that 262 have criminal convictions, 34 have pending convictions, 126 have other immigration violations, and 229 have final orders of removal.

Maryland Man II: Man without a country — ICE arrests Spokane resident brought to America as toddler
Forty-one paragraphs into the story ... on Nov. 1, 2007, Diaz was initially charged with third-degree rape. Diaz later pleaded guilty to third-degree assault, which prompted an "order of removal" regarding his legal status. In 2017, he had another scrape with the law that landed him a second felony conviction.

Hegseth orders military academies to drop DEI and return to merit-based admissions
On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo requiring West Point, the Naval Academy, and others to base all future admissions solely on merit, banning consideration of race, sex, or ethnicity starting with the 2026 cycle.

Medical accreditor caves, halts DEI rules after Trump executive order
The ACGME suspended its diversity mandates for residency programs amid legal concerns, following Trump’s order targeting accreditors pushing DEI; critics say it’s a step toward restoring merit in medicine.

44 Law Firms Hit With Discrimination Complaint Over Race-Based Internship
Firms include those that pledged to eliminate DEI programs as part of an agreement with the Trump administration.

American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas after more than 580 days in captivity
"This was achieved thanks to our military pressure and the diplomatic pressure applied by President Trump. That combination is a winning formula," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.

Top GOP Members Of Congress Undeterred After Hostage Release: ‘Eliminate Hamas’
"We stand with Israel in the fight to eliminate Hamas.”

ICC prosecutor issued warrants for Netanyahu to make West ‘turn against Israel'
A senior Western diplomat with firsthand knowledge of the ICC case, who spoke on condition of anonymity, describes Karim Khan's motivations in issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.

‘Island Of Strangers’: UK Raises English Proficiency Requirements In Sweeping Immigration Overhaul
"If you want to live in the U.K., you should speak English. That’s common sense."

Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, ends partnership with US government
"In light of our church’s steadfast commitment to racial justice and reconciliation and our historic ties with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, we are not able to take this step," the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church said in a letter.

Leftists Have Finally Found A Group Of Refugees They Don’t Want
Liberals are infamously undiscerning when it comes to migrants. Infinity Haitians? Sure, go for it. The worst El Salvador has to offer? Of course. Less than 60 white South Africans fleeing ongoing racial persecution? Insert buzzer error noise here.

Trump Rips Critics Of South African Refugee Policy: ‘It’s A Terrible Thing That’s Taking Place’
“They’re being killed, and we don't want to see people be killed,” Trump said.

Male escort testifies to disturbing sex rituals and abuse in Diddy trafficking trial
A male escort told jurors Diddy paid him to sleep with Cassie Ventura while the rapper watched, describing sessions that included performing lewd acts, role playing, and physical abuse.

Morgan Wallen breaks silence on 'SNL' after abrupt exit sparked controversy
Morgan said there weren't any issues, "I was just ready to go home, I've been there all week." Morgan capitalized on the viral exit by selling merchandise with the phrase "Get me to God’s country" written on them.

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe says his Puerto Rico joke helped Trump's campaign
Hinchcliffe made countless headlines when the insult comic joked about Puerto Rico being an "island of garbage" at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally in October.

Costner’s $100M 'Horizon' collapses into legal brawl after box office flop
Kevin Costner’s self-funded Western has spiraled into arbitration chaos, with New Line and a major bank fighting over unpaid financing as the future of the franchise — and Costner’s investment — hangs in the balance.

How iconic ‘Baywatch’ slow-motion beach running scene came to be
Nicole Eggert shared that her famous beach run with the rescue tube was never meant to be in slow motion, calling it a spontaneous moment that became a series staple.

Doctor Who actress tells fans to 'get over' show's extreme woke content because it's 'pure and beautiful'
Gay dance club scenes, a drag queen, and other progressive content tanked ratings in 2024.

Trump Energy Sec Hints at Canceling Billions of Dollars of Biden’s Green Energy Loans
The Biden admin issued $88B in green energy loans AFTER Trump was elected in November.

RFK Jr. takes a dip in DC creek known for high levels of fecal bacteria and ‘infectious pathogens’
The National Park Service warns that while the water in Rock Creek may look clean, cool, and inviting, bacteria such as “fecal coliform, Giardia, and other potential waterborne illnesses” may be present.

Rowling mocks trans activists comparing pope’s title to gender identity
J.K. Rowling blasted claims that calling the new pope “Leo XIV” is the same as accepting gender self-ID, calling it the most “bat-s**t” argument yet in the endless barrage from trans activists.

Pope Leo XIV’s oldest brother doubles down on ‘drunk c**t’ Nancy Pelosi post, reveals how new pontiff may lead Catholic Church
“I don’t think he is going to go, pull the church hard left,” Prevost also said. “I think he’s going to be down the middle.”

Murdered US Army Vet Appears In AI-Generated Image During His Killer’s Trial
This is reportedly the first time the technology has been used in a U.S. court.

What's your pet saying? AI could help translate animal sounds into words
Baidu, the tech giant behind China's largest search engine, filed a groundbreaking patent that revealed its ambitious vision to translate animal sounds into understandable words using data-driven analysis and advanced AI technology.

Google Updates Iconic 'G' Logo After Nearly 10 Years
The stunning redesign replaces solid colors with gradient colors, likely taking all of about 15 seconds to complete — after spending six months in committee and costing millions in consulting.

Nick Saban’s role in the Donald Trump NIL commission confirmed by senator
Sen. Tommy Tuberville says Saban will help lead Trump’s push to overhaul college sports compensation, calling the current NIL system “in dire need of restructuring.”

Charles Barkley says ESPN will need to get used to his freedom of speech
"I'm not gonna change. I'mma do what I wanna do," Barkley firmly stated. "Nobody's gonna tell me what to say or what to do." He later added, "They can't fire me. I make too much money to get fired."