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Even Democrats Say Jasmine Crockett Can’t Win Texas
(Monica Morgan / Getty Images; David Dee Delgado / Getty Images for The New York Times) Patriot Brief James Carville says Jasmine Crockett makes politics about herself, not Texas voters. Democrats fear Crockett’s attention-seeking style hurts competitiveness statewide. Carville again predicts Trump’s downfall despite repeated high-profile misfires. James Carville accidentally told the truth — and…
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Self-Defense Shooting Highlights Flaws in Federal Gun Ban
MikeGunner/Pixabay Patriot Brief Supreme Court may review felon-in-possession ban affecting nonviolent offenders’ gun rights. Virginia man charged after defensive shooting highlights flaws in blanket firearm prohibitions. Federal courts remain divided on whether nonviolent felons retain Second Amendment protections. This case exposes the growing tension between self-defense, public safety, and a one-size-fits-all approach to gun prohibitions.…
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Repeat Thief Picks Worst Possible Day to Return to Walmart
Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images Patriot Brief Shoplifter returned to Walmart during police charity event and was immediately recognized and arrested. Police recovered nearly $900 in stolen toys and prevented another felony theft. Officers joked the suspect earned a spot on Santa’s “Naughty List.” There’s bad timing, and then there’s walking back into the same…
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Constitutional Carry Expands as Crime Keeps Falling
AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane Patriot Brief Nearly half of Americans now live in states with constitutional carry laws. Crime rates continue falling despite expanded permitless carry nationwide. Anti-gun predictions of chaos repeatedly collapse under real-world data. The most telling number in the latest Crime Prevention Research Center report isn’t political — it’s practical. Nearly 47…
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Whistleblower Warns Somali-Linked Medicaid Fraud Reaching Another State
(Stephen Maturen / Getty Images) Patriot Brief Whistleblower alleges Somali-linked Medicaid fraud now spreading beyond Minnesota into Ohio. Providers reportedly pressured to bill Medicaid for fake or exaggerated medical conditions. Ohio’s home-care loopholes may be enabling large-scale welfare fraud operations. The Minnesota Medicaid scandal may not be an outlier — it may be a preview.…
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Trump Warns Nigeria as U.S. Acts Against Christian Killings
(Light Oriye Tamunotonye – AFP / Getty Images) Patriot Brief U.S. will deny visas to Nigerians involved in persecuting Christians under new Trump administration policy. Visa restrictions may extend to immediate family members of those tied to religious freedom violations. Trump warns Nigeria could lose U.S. aid over continued violence against Christians. This move is…
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Trump DOT Threatens Funds Over Illegal Alien CDL Issuance
(Eric Lee / Getty Images) Patriot Brief DOT threatens to pull highway funds from states issuing CDLs to illegal immigrants New York cited for issuing majority of non-domiciled CDLs unlawfully Trump administration frames move as public safety enforcement, not politics This isn’t about paperwork or partisan muscle-flexing — it’s about whether Americans should feel safe…
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Inside CNN’s Fear of New Owners and Real Accountability
(Mandel Ngan – AFP / Getty Images) Patriot Brief CNN staff fear ownership change as Paramount and Netflix battle for Warner Bros. Discovery. Employees worry Paramount would impose tighter editorial control like CBS restructuring. Trump says CNN must be sold and current leadership is corrupt or incompetent. CNN employees nervously watching billionaires circle their network…
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Divide-and-Conquer Fails as Trump Defends Cabinet Unity
(Evan Vucci / AP) Patriot Brief Media outlets push cabinet infighting narrative as Trump nears one year into second term. Trump publicly rebukes reports, praising Hegseth, Noem, and cabinet unity. Divide-and-conquer media strategy fails as administration projects confidence and cohesion. If there’s one move the establishment media never retires, it’s the lazy attempt to fracture…
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Bureaucracy Blocks Christmas Deliveries to U.S. Troops Overseas
Patriot Brief Charity care packages for deployed troops were returned or lost due to USPS customs issues. Over 800 boxes flagged for vague labeling despite clear military destinations. Charity leader appeals to Trump for intervention to deliver Christmas packages. This shouldn’t be complicated. A nonprofit packs care boxes for deployed troops, marks them with military…
