Western inaction fuels Christian persecution in Syria and the Middle East
The Trump administration has made it clear that these atrocities cannot go unnoticed. It’s time for the rest of the world to step up and take a stand, not just for the people of Syria but for all those facing persecution under the hands of radical Islamist groups.

Eggs are now cheaper than when Trump took office
The price for a dozen eggs dropped to $6.08 a dozen, compared to $7.12 when Trump took office, and down 11% from a week ago. (Here's more detailed info, showing 608 cents per dozen large white eggs.)

Rubio says 83% of USAID programs to be scrapped after initial plan to cut $58B in contracts, grants
Rubio announced the overhaul on X, saying that 5,200 contracts that “spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States” had been voided.

Biden burned $1.1 trillion on DEI-infused agency programs
The Biden administration burned through more than $1.1 trillion in taxpayer funds for federal agency programs infused with diversity, equity, and inclusion elements, according to a study from the Center for Renewing America and the Functional Government Initiative.

EPA administrator says he canceled DEI grants totaling $1.7 billion
"I am cancelling over 400 DEI and Environmental Justice grants across 9 grant programs totaling $1.7 billion, bringing EPA's total savings to over $2 billion," Zeldin said on X.

Former ambassador to Russia says quiet part out loud
USAID wasn't about forcing taxpayers to fund global charity but about "soft power influence."

DOGE uncovers $312 million in COVID loans given to children
Nearly 5,600 pandemic relief loans were granted to children under 11, all using incorrect Social Security numbers. The SBA also approved $333 million in loans for individuals listed as over 115 years old, including one supposedly 157-year-old borrower.

VA Secretary Doug Collins: We Saved ‘Roughly $900 Million' After Reviewing Just 2% of Contracts
Collins addressed those complaining about changes being made at Veterans Affairs and explained that no matter what, no changes will result in cuts to health care or benefits to veterans and VA beneficiaries.

Trump administration eyes 30% payroll reduction at National Park Service
The reduction would be to payroll, meaning it would not necessarily lead to a 30% reduction in the National Park Service’s staffing, since some workers earn more than others.

Senate confirms final member of Trump’s Cabinet
Lori Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed as labor secretary in a 67-32 vote. Seventeen Democrats joined most Republicans in support, while Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) voted against. Sen. John Fetterman did not vote.

Trump Says He's Buying 'A New Tesla Tomorrow' Amid Backlash, Calls Elon Musk 'Truly Great American'
Trump’s announcement comes as police across the United States are investigating a series of attacks on Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and Tesla vehicles, as vitriol escalates against CEO Elon Musk.

Leftists Mystified by JD Vance Memes
“Why is the right willing to make fun of one of its own with memes?” the Atlantic pondered. ... Because it's funny?

Your Guide To The Lawsuits Challenging A President’s Power To Fire Executive Officials
Since Trump reclaimed the executive branch in January, more than 50 lawsuits have been filed to halt his America-first efforts.

Gabbard pulls security clearances for Blinken, Jake Sullivan, and other prominent Democrats
"I have revoked security clearances and barred access to classified information for ... Blinken, Jake Sullivan ... along with the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden 'disinformation' letter," Gabbard posted on X.

BLM Plaza in DC dismantled after 5 years as bill threatens to withhold city’s funding
Monday’s dismantling of the mural was greeted with triumph by many conservatives — and slammed by those on the left.

Siena College Poll: New Yorkers overwhelmingly approve making English the official language
Trump’s executive order making English the official language of the United States is supported by New Yorkers by better than two to one, 57%-27%, with overwhelming support from Republicans and independents, while Democrats are closely divided.

Tucker Carlson claims senator blocked intelligence hire over JFK files
Carlson alleged that Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) intervened to prevent a specific hire, fearing the person would push for the release of JFK assassination files. Cotton denied the claim and says he supports releasing the files.

Infowars reporter ‘brutally murdered’ near Austin residential area, outlet says
Alex Jones announced on Monday that one of his reporters, Jamie White, was “brutally murdered” on Sunday.

House Rules Committee advances stopgap government funding bill in effort to avoid shutdown
The GOP plan to keep the government open through September cleared the House Rules Committee in a 9-3 vote, with every Democrat on the panel voting against it.

Bedford: Democrats are splitting into three lanes
The progressives, pragmatists, and possums try to survive the first 100 days.

Congress presses Trump Treasury for full access to ActBlue suspicious activity reports
The Biden administration only allowed limited congressional review of suspicious activity reports related to ActBlue, prompting House Republicans to request full access from the Trump Treasury Department.

California Gov. Newsom Falsely Claims He’s Never Said ‘LatinX’
While Newsom claimed that “not one person ever in my office has ever used the word LatinX” during his podcast with Kirk, a quick search on X shows him using the term himself on multiple occasions.

Andrew Cuomo claws back his popularity — but it’s not with NY Democrats: Poll
Cuomo, who is running for New York City mayor, remains unpopular with New Yorkers overall, with 37% rating him favorably and 51% unfavorably, in the first statewide numbers on the former governor from the polling institute since March 2022.

Michelle Obama Discusses Divorce in New Podcast with Her Brother
Rumors that the Obamas were headed for a divorce began in December after Michelle skipped Jimmy Carter’s funeral and announced that she wouldn’t be attending Trump’s inauguration.

Howard Lutnick: ‘There’s Going To Be No Recession In America’
Lutnick's remarks come after Trump said there could be some short-term adjustments coming to the economy in the near future.

Trump’s first 50 days: Stocks suffer worst start to a presidential term since 2009
Market volatility is likely to persist until there’s greater clarity on Trump’s tariff policy.

Can Trump Deport a Green-Card-Holding, Pro-Hamas Columbia Grad?
If the government can prove that Khalil was in a campus group that endorsed or espoused Hamas’ atrocities against Israel, it should be able to deport him regardless of his LPR status. And if it can deport him, there are likely to be thousands of others who can be deported, too — and should be.

Trump vows to deport more student ‘terrorist sympathizers’ after arrest of Mahmoud Khalil
"This is the first arrest of many to come."

Mayorkas Denies Any Blame for Trump’s Win
Instead Mayorkas claims Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and independent media twisted the narrative on immigration.

Do Face Masks Work?
Looking back at five years of studies, research indicates that masks, if worn properly, provide a modest level of protection against COVID. However, real-world trials show mixed results due to inconsistent use and transmission within households.

White House official says Zelenskyy apologized to Trump in private letter, calls it 'progress' toward a deal
"These are not complicated things," Witkoff said. "They just need to be put on the table and everybody needs to be transparent about what their expectations are. Then we can begin to have a discussion around how we compromise."

US, China Discuss a Trump-Xi Summit for June
Beijing hopes plans could pave the way for formal trade talks.

Canada Trades Trudeau For Another … Trudeau
Mark Carney, former central banker and climate activist, won the Liberal Party leadership in a landslide. Critics warn he will push extreme environmental policies despite economic struggles, clashing with the rising global trend toward market-driven energy solutions.

Canada slaps electricity tariffs on New York, Minnesota, Michigan
The government of Ontario is applying a 25% surcharge starting Monday on electricity exports to three U.S. states in response to U.S. tariffs on Canada.

Netflix's $320 million blockbuster slammed as 'worst film of the year'
"The Electric State" has received a 19% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes despite being one of the most expensive movies ever made.

Disney’s Latest ‘Snow White’ Trailer Hit with Negative Reviews as Ticket Pre-Sale Begins
The horrid rollout for Disney’s "Snow White" continues to bomb as the $250 million-plus film’s latest trailer is bombarded with negative reviews, promises to boycott, and rebukes for its much-maligned star, Rachel Zegler.

Wendy Williams taken by ambulance after dropping note from NYC window begging for help
The former TV star, who has been holed up in the facility’s memory ward as she fights to end her court-ordered guardianship, was later spotted at the window waving her arms at a Post reporter while speaking on the phone.

Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is charging $12K to be his ‘personal assistant’ for one day
Not only will the lucky fan do manual labor — like helping the band set up for their show — but the fan will sit in on sound check, arrive at the venue with the band, and hang out backstage.

Blaze News original: When the mainstream media's left-wing bias costs them credibility
The following are a number of other recent examples of when the mainstream media's left-wing bias cost them credibility.

After Four-Year Nap, New York Times To Start ‘Fact-Checking’ The White House Again
NYT says Trump coverage will be different, with "the discipline not to treat everything he says and does as inherently newsworthy."

Supreme Court to review Colorado law forcing counselors to affirm gender ideology
Christian counselor Kaley Chiles is challenging Colorado’s law banning so-called "conversion therapy," arguing that it censors counselors and forces them to promote radical gender ideology. The court’s decision to review the case could set a major precedent for free speech and religious liberty.

Whoopi Goldberg Thinks Those Opposing Men In Women’s Sports ‘Don’t Know Anything About’ Female Anatomy
Goldberg told Dylan Mulvaney, a trans-identifying male activist, that those against men competing in women’s sports are ignorant about women’s bodies and just immediately assume that female athletes are weak.

Teacher fired for not using trans pronouns wins $20K settlement
Wisconsin district forced to pay up after punishing a teacher for refusing to say 2+2=5 or something equally detached from reality.

Trump Education Department announces 60 more universities under scrutiny over anti-Semitism
Secretary Linda McMahon stated that taxpayer support is a privilege, not a right, and schools must enforce federal anti-discrimination laws or face consequences.

Weingarten melts down over Trump’s plan to shut down Department of Education
"So billionaires, kids of billionaires, they have it. They go to private schools. Everyone else, 90%, go to public schools. Don't take away their opportunity!"

UCLA prof apologizes for suggesting military coup to stop Trump from further aligning with Putin
"At this point, my only hope for the U.S. to avoid becoming an ally to Russia is a violent resistance by our military. Tragic to say that because the military is trained to avoid any politically motivated intervention."

Jesus keeps showing up in dreams. Are you paying attention?
Dreams, in the biblical world, are deeper than unconscious thoughts — they are places where heaven and earth meet.

Kamala Harris delivers more word salad nonsense — this time about Doritos at an AI conference
"To expect that the innovation would also be weighted in terms of solving their everyday problems, which are beyond my craving for Doritos, but about whatever ..." You almost have to respect her commitment to saying absolutely nothing.

Silicon Valley pours billions into secretive race for AI superintelligence
AI researcher Ilya Sutskever is the primary reason venture capitalists are putting some $2 billion into his secretive company Safe Superintelligence. The new funding round values SSI at $30 billion, making it one of the most valuable AI startups in the world.

AI helps Stanford researchers discover Ozempic-like molecule without side effects
Stanford scientists used AI to identify BRP, a naturally occurring peptide that suppresses appetite and reduces body weight like Ozempic but without nausea, constipation, or muscle loss. Early animal tests show promising fat loss and glucose control, with human trials planned.

World's first 'biological computer' uses human brain cells that are 'raised in a simulation'
An Australian tech company has released what it is calling the world's first "biological computer" that fuses human brain cells with silicon hardware.

Scientists Highlight New Threat to Satellites: Global Warming
By the year 2100, some parts of Earth orbit may have more than 66% less carrying capacity for satellites, according to a new study.

Seismic clues from Marsquakes suggest liquid water and life potential beneath the surface
Researchers found seismic wave anomalies at 10 km and 20 km depths, which they interpret as transitions from dry to water-filled rock, suggesting present-day subsurface water — and possibly microbial life.