DUKE: Belief Tested

Justice Department’s Report on Anti-Christian Bias Recently, a report surfaced detailing the Biden administration’s alleged targeting of Catholics and broader anti-Christian bias within governmental actions. Although Biden often describes himself as a “devout Catholic,” his administration appears to have focused on investigating churchgoers. The FBI’s controversial “Catholic Memo,” which originated from the Richmond field office, […]
House Approves Funding for DHS, Resolving 75-Day Impasse

House Resolves 76-Day Standoff Over DHS Funding The House of Representatives has finally ended a protracted 76-day deadlock regarding funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing most of the agency’s operations to resume. This decision came after the House passed a Senate-sponsored bill that funds the department through September, a reversal by Speaker […]
Congress Delays FISA Reauthorization for Another Six Weeks

Congress Temporarily Extends Spying Tool Amid Division On Thursday, Congress granted a temporary extension to a surveillance tool that allows the U.S. government to monitor the communications of its citizens, ensuring it doesn’t lapse at midnight. The decision to postpone a long-term reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is now […]
Trump’s Justice Department Dismisses Charges Against Democratic Influencer and Friends Attempting to Halt ICE

The Justice Department has decided to drop conspiracy charges against former Democratic congressman Kat Abu-Ghazaleh and three others related to obstructing federal immigration enforcement. At 27, Abu-Ghazaleh, who previously worked for Media Matters for America, came close to winning the Democratic primary for a House seat in a Chicago-area district this March. She was part […]
Democrat ‘Working Class’ Organization Led By Progressive Who Claimed Adopting Her Husband’s Last Name Would Prevent Her From Voting

A woman, leading a nonprofit aimed at working-class voters, has connections with former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, who has a history of left-leaning views, particularly regarding racial issues. Brown served in the Senate for 18 years before being re-elected in 2024. He launched the Dignity at Work Institute in March 2025, well before […]
Trump Removes Whiskey Tariffs at the Request of King Charles III

Trump Lifts Whiskey Tariffs During Royal Visit Amid the British Royal Family’s recent visit, President Donald Trump announced the lifting of tariffs and restrictions on whiskey this Thursday. He stated that he imposed the tariffs on King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s behalf, following their four-day trip to the United States, which concluded on Wednesday […]
Man in New York Reportedly Sets Himself on Fire Following Argument With Wife, Causing Home Explosion

Explosion in Queens Injures Officers and Civilians Early Thursday morning, an explosion in Queens injured eight NYPD officers and several civilians after a man reportedly self-immolated during a domestic dispute. At approximately 2:42 a.m., a family member called 911 regarding Anroop Parasram, 50, who was allegedly at a home in South Ozone Park with a […]
Australia Transforms Antisemitism Report After Bondi Beach Shooting Into Gun Control Strategy

Gun Control Recommendations After Bondi Beach Attack A government committee has suggested enhanced gun control measures following the attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach last December. On December 19, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled plans to confiscate firearms from law-abiding citizens in response to the shootings linked to the Islamic State. A report […]
VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: Moving From One Attempt on a President’s Life to Another — Normalizing Violence Against a Leader

Then and Now: Targeting Trump During the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Trump was, once again, the focus of an assassination attempt, this time right in front of the Washington press corps. The dinner itself was described as a vibrant affair. It had been over a decade since Trump attended, largely staying away from left-leaning […]
Government Files Lawsuit Against Democratic Governor Over Doxing Law Enforcement

DOJ Sues New Jersey Governor Over Law Enforcement Act The Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a lawsuit against Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, claiming that a recent law restricts the enforcement of federal laws. This law, known as the Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act, is viewed by […]