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  • Accusations Fly That Senator Kelly Broke Law He Cited Against Hegseth

    (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) The High Points: Sen. Mark Kelly allegedly leaked classified information while accusing Pete Hegseth of rule violations. Kelly commented before the declassified report was public, raising serious legal questions. Critics say Kelly is projecting misconduct while seeking political gain. Mark Kelly seems determined to keep proving the Iron Law of…

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  • AT&T Drops DEI Programs Citing New Legal Landscape

    Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The High Points: AT&T says it has eliminated DEI roles, training, and quotas to comply with new law. The company cites Trump executive orders and Supreme Court rulings for the policy shift. Despite the announcement, AT&T still promotes “inclusion” initiatives under different branding. AT&T just did something few giant corporations…

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  • Accidental Crossing Leaves Texan Facing Mexican Gun Charges

    AP Photo/Eric Gay The High Points: A Texas man is jailed in Mexico after accidentally crossing the border with a licensed firearm. His family is pleading for U.S. officials to intervene before he serves his full sentence. The case highlights the extreme risk gun owners face near the U.S.–Mexico border. This is the nightmare scenario…

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  • Judges Defy Congress, Block Trump’s Expedited Removal Powers

    Photo by Pete Marovich/Getty Images The High Points: Congress explicitly authorized nationwide expedited removal and barred courts from reviewing such cases. Federal judges are now intervening despite clear statutory limits on their jurisdiction. The article argues the executive must defend congressional authority by refusing unlawful judicial overreach. For nearly 30 years, expedited removal has been…

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  • Supreme Court Restores Texas Map, Boosting GOP for 2026

    (Win McNamee – Pool – AFP / Getty Images) The High Points: The Supreme Court allowed Texas’ new congressional map to stand while litigation continues. The Court said challengers failed to overcome the presumption of legislative good faith. The ruling strengthens GOP chances heading into the 2026 midterms. For once, Republicans walked out of the…

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  • Bondi, Trump Continue Challenge to Missouri Gun Statute

    AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana The High Points: GOA criticizes Pam Bondi and DOJ for continuing Biden’s lawsuit against Missouri’s SAPA. Courts struck SAPA mainly for attempting to nullify federal gun laws, violating the Supremacy Clause. The article argues Trump’s executive philosophy makes DOJ opposition unsurprising despite pro-2A rhetoric. This is one of those situations where…

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  • Michael Dell Invests $6.25B to Boost Trump Accounts for Kids

    (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) The High Points: Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion to seed 25 million children’s Trump Accounts. The federal program gives every newborn 2025–2028 a $1,000 investment account. Dell’s contribution targets older children who qualify for accounts but receive no federal seed money. You almost never see a story these…

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  • Congressman’s Hollywood Gun-Control Project Expected to Flop

    AP Photo/Alex Brandon The High Points: Eric Swalwell is producing a new film widely seen as anti-gun propaganda. The movie frames a “gun crisis” despite falling violent crime rates nationwide. Past anti-gun films have flopped, suggesting this one likely will too. Eric Swalwell already spends half his time in Congress trying to convince America that…

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  • Gun Control Groups Attack Normal Holiday Marketing as “Toxic”

    AP Photo/Keith Srakocic The High Points: Gun control groups rebrand as “safety” advocates while undermining lawful gun ownership. Critics attack normal firearm marketing practices as sinister or dangerous. Anti-gun activism aims to delegitimize gun culture and the firearms industry entirely. You almost have to admire the creativity of the gun control lobby. They’ve spent years…

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  • Oklahoma Predator Caught in Child-Trafficking Sting, Will Be Deported After Prison

    Image Source: Canadian County Sheriff’s Office website Key Takeaways: Oklahoma man convicted after trying to buy an 11-year-old in undercover sting. Luna brought a Happy Meal to the meetup, confirming intent to exploit a child. He received 25 years in prison and will be deported after serving his sentence. There are crimes that make your…

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