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“One of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one’s house. A man’s house is his castle.”—James Otis, Revolutionary War activist, on the Writs of Assistance, 1761 What the Founders rebelled against—armed government agents invading homes without cause—we are now being told to accept in the so-called name of law and order. Imagine it: it’s the middle of the night. Your neighborhood is asleep. Suddenly, your front door is splintered by battering rams. Shadowy figures flood your home, screaming orders, pointing guns, threatening violence. You and your children are dragged out into the night—barefoot, in your underwear, in…
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily on Friday morning since being elected to be the terrestrial head of the Catholic Church, emphasizing the challenge of leading people to Jesus in a world that often disparages the faith as “absurd” or “weak.” Pope Leo XIV, previously Cardinal Robert F. Prevost Martinez, is the first pontiff born in the United States in the history of the church, which was founded by Jesus Christ and led by the Apostle Peter as its first pope following Jesus’s return to Heaven. He was chosen to succeed Pope Francis, who passed at the age of…
A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that American households are not bracing for a surge in inflation—instead, they’re growing more concerned about income, employment, and their financial outlook. The findings may bolster calls from President Trump and others for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates. According to the New York Fed’s April Survey of Consumer Expectations, short-term inflation expectations remained steady at 3.6 percent, while five-year expectations edged down to 2.7 percent. Although medium-term inflation expectations ticked up slightly to 3.2 percent—the highest since mid-2022—the overall picture does not reflect widespread inflation anxiety. What…
Several moderate Republicans reportedly voiced opposition to defunding Planned Parenthood in a reconciliation package during a closed-door meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) on Tuesday, NOTUS reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Many Republicans and pro-life groups have been pushing the GOP to use budget reconciliation to cut Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood, which performs abortions and provides other services. While the Hyde Amendment bars taxpayer funds from paying specifically for abortions, opponents are against providing any funding to a group that performs abortions. One source told the outlet that Reps.…
The White House from Washington, DC, Wikimedia Commons On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) signalling his administration’s prioritization of the nation’s veterans rather than illegals. The EO will redirect funds from housing for illegals to establish the National Center for Warrior Independence. The Center will be located on the Veterans Affairs campus in West Los Angeles. A Trump administration official told Fox News, “The new National Center for Warrior Independence will help them and other veterans like them rebuild their lives.” The initiative will focus and providing shelter, healthcare, and job training to veterans in need…
Topline The University of North Carolina said Friday that Jordon Hudson, the girlfriend of UNC football head coach Bill Belichick, is welcome to the school’s football facilities, shooting down a report claiming she was banned from the facilities over concerns her presence could be “detrimental” to UNC and Belichick’s legacy. UNC denied the report concerning Hudson on Friday. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)Getty Images Key Facts Podcast host and sports journalist Pablo Torre said in a Friday episode of his podcast, “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” that Hudson was banned from UNC’s football facilities, citing two unnamed sources at the…
MRI Brain Scangetty A college student once walked into my office, brimming with excitement. “I want to invest in Bitcoin!” he declared. When I asked why, he said, “My roommates are making so much money. They bought it last year and it has already doubled!” This type of enthusiasm is common, but troubling. One of the key distinctions between a novice and a seasoned investor is how they understand and respond to risk. This student was acting like a novice, in that the pursuit and thrill of easy money was overshadowing their ability to seriously consider risk. But what does…
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) on Friday told Breitbart News that, as a kid who grew up in poverty, it was “disgusting” to see Senate Democrats block a crypto bill that promotes financial inclusion. Scott spoke to Breitbart News as Senate Democrats voted to block the advancement of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, a bill that would establish a clear and light-touch regulatory framework for stablecoins, a key part of the cryptocurrency industry. Scott said it was “pretty disgusting” to see Democrats put “politics above policy” and move goal posts about the…
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal’s daughter was reportedly arrested among the chaotic scene at Columbia University in New York on Wednesday when anti-Israel activists shoved their way into a library. Sources told the New York Post that 18-year-old Ramona Sarsgaard received a desk appearance ticket for criminal trespassing. The outlet noted she is a student at Columbia College. The outlet continued: The actress’s daughter — who Gyllenhaal shares with husband Peter Sarsgaard — was one of nearly 80 agitators arrested while storming the university’s Butler Library Wednesday evening as students prepared for final exams. … As of Thursday, the elite Morningside Heights…
Three Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) who were appointed by former President Joe Biden (D) are out of a job after President Donald Trump fired them. The Hill reported on Friday that a White House official revealed the information to the outlet regarding Richard Trumka Jr., Mary Boyle, and Alexander Hoehn-Saric. The article continued: Trumka and Boyle received notice of their firings, while Hoehn-Saric did not, though he and his staff were locked out of the building, sources who spoke to The Hill indicated. The three Democrats were fired after the Department of Government Efficiency visited the…