MORNING GLORY: Trump, tariffs, the CR and the tax cuts

At two points in his autobiography, “My Early Life,” Winston Churchill pauses to reflect on political parties: “It is not the slightest use defending government or parties unless you defend the very worst thing about which they are attacked.” Much later in his account of his first 25 years, after he had been elected to … Read more

Eric Schmidt joins Relativity Space as CEO

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is taking over as the CEO of Relativity Space, a 9-year-old rocket startup, a company spokesperson confirmed in a statement to TechCrunch. This is Schmidt’s first CEO job since he left Google nearly 15 years ago. On Monday, Schmidt told employees of Relativity Space that he made a significant investment … Read more

‘Airport theory’ travel trend has daring passengers arriving at gate 15 minutes before takeoff

A viral trend has taken over social media showcasing a risky move made by many flight passengers. Travelers are participating in the “airport theory” trend by arriving at their gates 15 minutes prior to departure. A TikTok video shows a flyer setting a timer for 15 minutes as they walk toward security.  ‘SPEAKER SCUM’ ON … Read more

Judge blocks removal of Palestinian activist who was detained at Columbia University

A federal judge has blocked the removal of a Palestinian activist from the United States while weighing a petition challenging his arrest, court documents show. Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Columbia University over the weekend, despite having a green card, his attorney told ABC News, sparking an outcry from civil … Read more

Moscow attacked by ‘massive’ drone barrage ahead of US-Ukraine talks

LONDON — Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, in what appeared to be Kyiv’s largest cross-border aerial attack on Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. The ministry reported downing UAVs over 10 Russian regions. Moscow air defenses were firing through the night while facing multiple waves … Read more

Blue state sheriff unloads on ‘disgusting’ bill targeting the right to self-defense

A California sheriff is speaking out against a bill in the Democrat-controlled capital of Sacramento that he says would essentially make self-defense illegal and believes is emblematic of liberal policies putting people in danger in the state.  After Assembly Bill 1333 was introduced in California two weeks ago, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco gained traction on … Read more

Elon Musk, DOGE hit House lawmakers’ war of words on government shutdown

House Republicans are accusing Democrats of waging their opposition campaign against the GOP’s government funding plan over their fury at Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts. “They hate Elon Musk and Donald Trump more than they love their country,” Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital. “They’re just losing their … Read more