100 Minnesota Mayors Blast Tim Walz as Fraud Scandal Explodes

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s political problems are no longer confined to conservative critics, legislative hearings, or investigative reporters. They have now reached the desks of city halls across the state. As the Medicaid fraud scandal consuming Minnesota continues to widen, nearly 100 mayors from cities large and small have delivered a blunt message to Walz … Read more

When Silence Cut Louder Than Applause: Clint Eastwood, Late-Night Television, and the Collapse of the Political Spectacle

Late-night television has long sold itself as America’s collective living room—a place where celebrities soften their edges, politicians rehearse likability, and controversy is safely wrapped in laughter before the commercial break. But in this imagined moment, that carefully calibrated ecosystem failed. What was supposed to be a routine appearance by a legendary actor and director … Read more

DOJ Weighs Novel Federal Hate Crime Case Against Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer

The U.S. Department of Justice is considering how to file federal charges against the shooter three months after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, including under a novel legal theory that it was an anti-Christian hate crime, according to three people familiar with the investigation who spoke to NBC News. Tyler Robinson, the suspect, is already charged with … Read more

A One-Word Answer That Sparked a Worldwide Conversation

Just days into his new role, a newly elected pope unexpectedly became the focus of a viral moment that spread rapidly across social media and news outlets. During a press conference, a reporter asked whether he had a message specifically for the United States. After a brief pause and a gentle smile, the pontiff replied … Read more

The Inheritance That Spoke Softly

When my father died, grief didn’t crash into my life—it drifted in quietly, settling into the background of everyday moments. At the reading of his will, everything unfolded quickly and without ceremony. My half-sister received the house, the savings, and anything with an obvious price tag. I was given one thing: his old cactus, the … Read more