The February PCE Inflation Report Is More Positive Than It Appears
Underlying Inflation Falls to Lowest Level in Five Years The Bureau of Economic Analysis released a report on Wednesday indicating that the personal consumption expenditure price index increased by 0.4% in February, a slight rise from 0.3% in January. Notably, commodity prices rose by 0.7%, largely led by a 1.1% increase in durable goods. Items […]
Georgia Republican Candidate Contributed to Kinzinger PAC, Claimed Trump ‘Can’t Fall Politically Fast Enough’
John Cowan’s Evolving Stance on Trump in Political Race John Cowan is vying for the 11th District seat being vacated by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.). Interestingly, he has a history of criticizing Donald Trump in interviews and on social media, though those posts have since been removed. Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show that Cowan […]
Report Indicates Highest Ever Rate of Abortions at Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Reports Surge in Abortions Planned Parenthood recently released a report during Easter weekend revealing that abortion numbers reached unprecedented highs in the 2023-2024 period. The organization’s data, which is typically a year behind, indicated that a total of 434,450 abortions were conducted. An analysis by the Pro-Life Charlotte Rozier Institute (CLI) noted an […]
GOP Salazar’s Bill to Cut Wages and Grant Amnesty Targets Trump’s Supporters
Rep. Maria Salazar’s immigration legislation in Florida is stirring up considerable debate, as business groups seem to be challenging the wage concerns of her more populist constituents. “This is really crucial,” Salazar noted. In a controversial take that came from a survey, some populist backlash was shared by Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX): The cost for […]
Shipping Continues to Move Slowly at the Strait of Hormuz Even with Ceasefire
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Remains Low Despite Ceasefire Ship-tracking reports indicate that traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is still below 10 percent of normal levels. This continues despite Iran’s apparent promise to stop attacks on civilian vessels as part of ceasefire agreements with the U.S. and Israel. Following the start of Operation Epic Fury […]
Melania Trump Denounces Falsehoods Connecting Her to Epstein
First Lady Melania Trump Responds to Epstein Allegations WASHINGTON—On Thursday, First Lady Melania Trump spoke out against what she described as “lies” connecting her to the late Jeffrey Epstein, a disgraced sex offender. Unexpectedly, she released a statement that wasn’t included in the White House’s official announcements to the press. “The lies that link me […]
FedEx Driver Confesses to Killing 7-Year-Old Girl and ‘Throwing’ Her Body
A former FedEx driver, who confessed to killing a 7-year-old girl in Paradise, Texas, told authorities that he “disposed of” her body carelessly. Tanner Horner, 34, pleaded guilty to charges of capital murder and aggravated kidnapping related to the death of Athena Strand in 2022. He initially claimed that he unintentionally collided with a delivery […]
Wisconsin Approves NIL Legislation that Gives Taxpayer Money to UW Athletics
Wisconsin Badgers Fans Rally for Team Support Fans of the Wisconsin Badgers, recognized for their fervent dedication in the Big Ten, have gained yet another reason to advocate for their beloved team—taxpayer funding. Recently, Governor Tony Evers approved legislation allocating $14.6 million in taxpayer money to the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department, which also formalizes […]
Filmmaker Adam McKay Cautions Climate Pessimists to Prepare Food Supplies
Critique of Adam McKay’s Climate Views When he’s not traveling thousands of miles between his Los Angeles home and luxury real estate in Ireland, filmmaker Adam McKay seems intent on amplifying fears about our food supply’s future. Despite the numerous missteps related to environmental policies—evidenced by their unfavorable record—there’s a prevalent narrative that the world […]
Artemis II Team Successfully Makes First ‘Ship to Ship’ Call from Moon to International Space Station
Artemis II Crew Milestone The Artemis II mission crew from NASA made significant progress this week by establishing the first direct communication between moon-bound astronauts and their colleagues aboard the International Space Station (ISS). From over 200,000 miles away, the crew engaged in a groundbreaking 15-minute voice call with the ISS astronauts. This event marks […]