At a Capitol plaque ceremony, Nancy Pelosi returned to the long fight over Jan. 6 and Donald Trump. The security debate, and the blame game, are still doing brisk business.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pointed at federal failures after the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, while DHS blamed sanctuary policy and border enforcement lapses.
The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the next Homeland Security secretary. The roll call split along familiar lines, with one GOP no and two Democrats in favor.
A new 2026 commemorative dime dropped the olive branch from the eagle. Social media blamed President Trump. The design was approved in late 2024 during the previous administration.
A left-leaning podcaster publicly urged the Biden administration to pursue sweeping prosecutions of conservatives tied to January 6. The rant exposes a push for politicized prosecutions rather than evidence-driven justice.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp told CNBC that AI may shift economic influence away from highly educated, largely Democratic voters and toward vocationally trained, working-class men. He warned the technology is risky but argued America must lead the race to avoid falling under rival rules.
At a Kentucky rally, President Trump brought boxer and YouTuber Jake Paul on stage and said Paul should run for office, offering his full endorsement. Paul praised Trump and tied the moment to fights, factories, and media grievances.
Birth rates are down across many countries. Hosts and guests argue about causes. The real story mixes culture, economics, and politics. Here is a clear look without the usual finger pointing.