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The Border Crisis Was Intentional, But Why?

How did the border explode into chaos during the Biden administration? More interestingly, why? In just three years, about 10 million people flooded America’s southern border … a population larger than Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston combined. It wasn’t …

Interview: US claiming credit for ceasefire sets Indian foreign policy back by decades

The ceasefire between India and Pakistan arrived at on Saturday ended three days of the worst fighting seen between the two sides in decades, but the United States publicly claiming credit is a disaster for Indian foreign policy, says defence expert …

Once upon a time in America

Each day in Zanesville, Ohio, a coal train headed for the local power station rounds the bend in the line at the bottom of Main Street and grinds towards the rusted rail bridge across the Muskingum River. It makes the turn at tortoise pace, and the …

No Democrat Is Safe From David Hogg’s Attack

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. David Hogg first rose to prominence as a leader in the March for Our Lives movement. He survived the 2018 Parkland shooting. But …

US Regulators Reportedly Scaling Back Bank Capital Requirements

The U.S. is reportedly preparing to make substantial cuts to banks’ capital requirements. That’s according to a report Thursday (May 15) by the Financial Times (FT), which notes that the cuts would be the largest in more than a decade, and the latest in a …

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.15.25

Good Thursday morning. This will be a down-ballot race to watch in 2026 — A longtime Republican leader in Sarasota will run for Bridget Ziegler’s seat on the Sarasota County School Board. Heidi Brandt, incoming president of the Southside Elementary School …

After the “truce,” what now for the Trump economic war against China?

Governments, corporations, small US businesses, investors, hedge funds, banks and financial markets all breathed a sigh of relief when the 90-day truce in the tariff war waged by the US against China was announced on Monday. Vice minister of Finance Liao …

The ‘Amateur Diplomat’

Steve Witkoff emptied his backpack on the conference table in his second-floor office, in the West Wing. He wanted to show me a pager given to him by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials of the Mossad. The pager commemorates the …

RFK Jr. and his 'MAHA' agenda make some Republicans nervous as they look to the midterms

Standing on stage at Madison Square Garden last fall, Donald Trump foreshadowed how he would deploy Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his administration. “I’m going to let him go wild on health,” Trump said. “I’m going to let him go wild on the food. I’m going to …

The Trump Grift Machine

Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts In this episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic’s David Frum breaks down what he calls “the week of the four scams”—a stunning display of misinformation and corruption from …

‘American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden’ Recap: Why Didn’t Pakistani Military Atack American Helicopters?

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden tells us that having the power to shape narratives and influence preferences is the key factor to becoming a superpower. The fact that the US forces were able to eliminate Osama bin Laden not only served as proof of their …

COMMENTARY: Next 100 days will be latest test of democracy

For decades, we have watched America wrestle with its demons. Sometimes, she has successfully pinned them down. Other times, the demons have slipped beyond her grasp. Yet, America has always remained in the ring. There is no difference right now, and the …

Trump’s Middle East trip has shown he is not Netanyahu’s patsy

Donald Trump’s Middle East visit – his first major international trip since his return to office – is as notable for where he isn’t going as where he is. The United States President has found time in his schedule to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United …

The Debate That Will Determine How Democrats Govern Next Time

Donald Trump’s 2016 victory inspired a revolution in economic thinking among Democrats. His 2024 restoration now threatens to kill off that revolution for good. Following the 2016 election, a large share of the American left-of-center concluded that Trump’ …

The Trump Administration Wants to Privatize TSA. Why the Agency Americans Love to Hate Should Remain Public.

Privatizing government services has long been part of Republican platforms. Over the years, conservatives have proposed — sometimes successfully — incremental efforts to privatize Medicare, the Veterans Affairs health system, public schools, and, of course …

Delegation for 5.13.25: Cuba — Corps — moms — face time — tax & spend

Cuban quandary A speech in France by a top official in the European Union has Cuban American members of the Florida congressional delegation concerned about shifts on the world stage. E.U. Vice President Kaja Kallas addressed the European Parliament in …

It’s Time to Build American Energy—but It’s Getting Late

The energy and technology sectors are merging, the demand for power is surging, and the battle lines that have defined energy policy debates for decades are being overtaken by events. To lead the world in artificial intelligence (AI) and—as Adam Smith …

Homeless advocates say Common Sense Institute report misses the mark

A new report on homelessness in Colorado released by the Common Sense Institute has come under fire for muddying the waters for lawmakers and other stakeholders working to get people off the streets and back on their feet. The report claimed an …

Veterans Hospitals Face Massive Layoffs

When Army veteran Jose Vasquez received a pancreatic cancer diagnosis earlier this year, he turned to the VA Hospital on Manhattan’s East Side for a life-saving operation. “Basically a whole rearrangement of my gastro­intestinal system in order to cut out …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, and therapy into a replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s uprising …

Justice Department Hosts 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance Program

Army Soldier Charged with Child Pornography Offenses

A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging Seth Herrera, 35, a U.S. Army soldier, previously of El Paso, TX, with attempted sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of files depicting child sexual abuse. According to court documents, …

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Program Pre-Application Information Session

OVW conducted a pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed this NOFO’s …

Roundtable Wrap Up: State and Local Law Enforcement Need More Support from Federal Agencies

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a roundtable on “A View from the Frontlines: A Police Week Roundtable on Emerging Issues Facing American Law Enforcement.” During the roundtable, members and participants examined the …

EPA to Roll Back Drinking Water Protections

In a reversal of progress, EPA’s announcement puts the health of millions at risk and favors polluters over people WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to …

Scalise Honors Police Week in the House

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman John Rutherford (R-Fla.) to discuss the progress House Committees …

A New Kind of Urgency: Families Worldwide Seek U.S. Student Protection

Young Travelers Concierge offers protection and personalized care amid rising visa denials and campus uncertainty. CLAREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political climate in the United States becomes …