WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
🚫 Government shutdown begins after funding standoff. Congress missed the midnight deadline to pass a spending bill, triggering a partial government shutdown. Around 750,000 employees could be furloughed daily. Republicans say Democrats are stalling for more spending, while Trump warned of making permanent cuts during the impasse.
🎓 Harvard to fund trade schools to unfreeze funds. As part of a new agreement with the Trump administration, Harvard University will commit $500 million to establish trade schools that teach AI, automotive skills, and more. In return, $2.4 billion in frozen federal grants will be restored, with Trump adding that now “their sins are forgiven.”
🕊️ Trump's Gaza peace plan gains global support. President Trump’s 20-point proposal won backing from Israel, Arab states, and even the Palestinian Authority. The plan requires Hamas to disarm and the PA to reform, while also blocking Israeli annexation of Gaza. If Hamas refuses, Israel will continue fighting.
🚚 Blue states are handing out licenses to illegals. New York and California have issued Commercial Driver’s Licenses and even Real IDs to illegal migrants with the name listed as “NO NAME GIVEN.” Oklahoma officials say they’ve already caught over 125 such drivers. The practice bypasses federal law and raises major security concerns.
INSIDER RADAR
Kristi Noem on Biden “weaponizing” air travel
Insiders behind the paywall: Kristi Noem, Brooke Rollins, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and Josh Hawley.
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INSIDER EXCLUSIVE
The insane “Israel killed Charlie Kirk” theory
Following the murder of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, bizarre theories have been swarming the internet over Israel’s supposed involvement…
THE MAIN STORY
Hegseth rips military leadership at Quantico
_WHAT’S HAPPENING_
President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed more than 800 top generals and admirals at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on Tuesday, in an unprecedented gathering of senior military leadership…
_FACTS AND INSIGHTS_
In his address, President Trump pledged “100 percent support” for the military, saying its purpose is to defend the republic, not protect feelings.
America has not engaged in a full-scale war since the invasion of Iraq in 2003…
Exclusive analysis and uncensored facts behind the paywall: President Trump’s and War Secretary Hegseth’s addresses, new military standards for troops and leadership, taking on DEI, and military conflict on the horizon.
_JOIN THE DISCUSSION_
Do you think the Quantico meeting hinted at a bigger conflict to come?
MEDIA BIAS SPOTTER
How left and right outlets frame the Quantico military meeting
Mentioned behind the paywall: Politico, The Atlantic, The Daily Wire, and The American Conservative.
_THE DAILY DEBATE_
📊 Do you approve of Pete Hegseth’s job performance?
POLLS RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY
Should the US military be more aggressive with…
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🇷🇺 Russia (229)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🇨🇳 China (351)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🇻🇪 Venezuela (82)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ ❌ None of the above (208)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 💬 Other (Comment) (84)
🇷🇺 Russia: “Russia is fomenting most of the problems around the world. It looks like Putin is trying to remake the USSR in territory and power.” — Bob
🇨🇳 China: “China is the largest threat.” — Carol
🇻🇪 Venezuela: “May as well start with something tangible before they get themselves in a bigger mess.” — Rona
❌ None: “I went to far too many military funerals during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Let's build up the military, but try our best not to use it.” — Rick
_POP QUIZ_
Trump's Gaza peace plan would require which group to reform?
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