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President Trump defended Operation Epic Fury in a primetime address, citing security goals and nearing objectives, but offered few strategic details, no clear end date, limited diplomacy, and acknowledged rising economic and political concerns at home.

Artemis II was a needed reminder of that which can unify us. I didn’t see red/blue division in the crowds that gathered around the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, or adjacent to NASA in Houston, or on barstools the media flashed during the 6:35pm ET launch…

The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to reject Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship, with justices signaling strong reliance on the 14th Amendment and longstanding precedent affirming citizenship for nearly all born in the U.S.

NASA launched Artemis II, sending four astronauts on the first human journey around the Moon in over 50 years, a 10-day mission testing spacecraft systems and paving the way for sustained lunar presence and future crewed missions to Mars.

SpaceX is reportedly preparing a record-breaking IPO valued up to $1.75 trillion, with a potential Nasdaq listing that could quickly place the company among the top holdings in major ETFs like Invesco QQQ, reshaping index funds and investor exposure.

Reports suggest suspiciously timed trades during the Iran war have raised allegations that individuals with potential ties to Donald Trump may have profited from insider knowledge, though the White House denies wrongdoing and investigations remain ongoing.

Donald Trump has discussed possibly firing Pam Bondi over frustrations with her leadership, communication, and handling of the Epstein files, considering Lee Zeldin as a replacement, though no final decision has been made as internal deliberations continue.

A new CNN poll shows President Trump’s economic approval at a career-low 31%, with most Americans saying his policies worsened conditions amid rising gas prices, inflation concerns, and growing dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy.

The Bryon Noem scandal punctures the image of rural American innocence, revealing contradictions within conservative culture and showing that private behavior and moral complexity exist across all communities, regardless of geography or claims of traditional virtue.

Brian Rosenwald describes today’s conservative media landscape as fragmented and decentralized, with multiple competing voices across platforms, no single dominant figure, and a growing influence driven by outrage, personality-driven content, and the absence of traditional gatekeepers.

United Arab Emirates is pushing to open the Strait of Hormuz by force, urging a U.S.-led coalition and signaling willingness to join combat operations against Iran, as regional tensions escalate and Gulf states reconsider their stance on the conflict.

A viral claim from stripper Charm Daze alleges U.S. troops shared sensitive deployment details ahead of the Iran war, raising operational security concerns as military buildup intensifies, though the allegations remain unverified and based on anecdotal social media accounts.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says artificial intelligence could dramatically improve quality of life, from shorter workweeks to medical breakthroughs, but warns it may disrupt jobs in the short term, requiring large-scale retraining efforts from both government and businesses.

Mitch McConnell joined Democrats in defending NATO membership, calling it essential to U.S. security and global stability, as Donald Trump criticized the alliance, questioned its strength, and raised the possibility of withdrawing the United States.

U.S. Department of Justice has concluded that the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, signaling Trump may resist turning over official records to the National Archives, potentially setting up future legal challenges over executive authority and transparency.

A senior White House official disclosed that President Trump's Department of Justice has deemed the Presidential Records Act of 1978 unconstitutional, potentially setting the stage for Trump to resist transferring his official records to the National Archives, a move that could lead to legal disputes post-presidency.

FBI has classified a suspected China-linked breach of a sensitive surveillance system as a “major cyber incident,” indicating significant national security risks after hackers accessed law enforcement data and potentially exposed intelligence targets and investigative information.

Apple celebrated its 50th anniversary with a private concert by Paul McCartney at its Cupertino headquarters, where Tim Cook introduced him to employees who entered a campus-wide lottery for tickets, marking a rare large-scale internal event with music, fireworks, and a full setlist performance.

Musician Lindsey Buckingham was attacked in Santa Monica when a woman allegedly threw an unknown substance at him, with police investigating the suspect, described as a possible stalker, though Buckingham was not injured and no arrests have been made.

Lindsey Graham faced backlash after visiting Walt Disney World during a prolonged government shutdown, drawing criticism as federal workers went unpaid, though he defended the trip as a brief stop following official meetings.