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May 29, 2025
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News...

Federal trade court strikes down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
A three-judge panel on the Court of International Trade said Trump exceeded “any authority granted” by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in imposing the import levies.

FBI Director Kash Patel fumes over James Comey ‘copycats’
The copycats have forced the overwhelmed agency to pull agents off child sex predator and drug trafficking cases.

State Department publishes pro-Western civilization essay
Blaze Media senior politics editor Christopher Bedford said of the recent essay, "To put it simply, the Department of State has been ground zero for undermining Western values and putting American interests last. This turnaround is just incredible to see, and it's not getting the attention it deserves."

FBI assessed Fusion GPS contractor likely lied to Congress about role in Trump-Russia probe
A newly declassified memo shows the FBI believed Fusion GPS analyst Nellie Ohr misled Congress multiple times about her role in the Trump-Russia probe, but the DOJ ignored a criminal referral and never filed charges.

Trump DOJ sues North Carolina over massive voter ID failures
The Justice Department alleges North Carolina illegally kept up to 225,000 incomplete registrations on its rolls in violation of federal law, after failing to require voter ID under Democrat leadership.

Mississippi GOP demands criminal probe into Democrat vote-buying scheme
State Republicans say food vouchers and free brunch offers tied to voting in Gulfport amount to illegal election payoffs, with Attorney General Fitch confirming an active investigation.

House bill guts suppressor taxes in biggest pro-gun move in decades
The GOP’s "big, beautiful bill" would eliminate the $200 tax and NFA red tape on suppressors, marking a potential historic rollback of federal gun control if it passes the Senate.

Seattle Police union president warns of a 'long, long summer' after mayor backs Antifa over officers, Christians
“If we're already below minimum safe staffing levels, and you've got these guys on the line who are getting assaulted by Antifa, and no mention from the mayor about the injuries on cops ... we gotta buckle up for a long, long summer.”

Last Remaining Grandson Of President John Tyler Dies
John Tyler was born in 1790, and he became president in 1841 — yet his grandson lived until 2025.

Trump...

Trump dismisses question about ‘chickening out’ on tariffs as ‘nastiest’
Trump was asked about a Financial Times columnist describing Trump’s trade policy as “TACO,” which stands for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” The Financial Times columnist said the acronym is gaining steam on Wall Street to describe Trump’s roller-coaster tariff policies.

Trump says Harvard is 'hurting themselves' by 'fighting' while Columbia is 'working with us'
"They’ve got to behave themselves. You know, I’m looking out for the country and for Harvard. I want Harvard to do well. I want Harvard to be great again."

Trump says convictions in Whitmer kidnap plot were ‘railroad job,’ floats pardon
“I did watch the trial. It looked to me like somewhat of a railroad job,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “I’ll be honest with you, it looked to me like some people said some stupid things. You know, they were drinking, and I think they said stupid things."

Trump nominates ‘enforcer’ Emil Bove to be Third Circuit judge
Bove, a former Trump defense attorney and DOJ official leading investigations into lawfare abuses, was tapped by the president to help restore the rule of law from the federal bench.

Judge sides with Trump in copyright office firing dispute
A Trump-appointed judge ruled that former copyright chief Shira Perlmutter won’t suffer irreparable harm from unemployment, rejecting her emergency bid to be reinstated after her firing over an AI dispute.

Politics...

Elon Musk thanks Trump, says he’s leaving government work with DOGE
"As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government."

GOP rushes to win Musk back by codifying into law DOGE cuts as billionaire pulls back support
While no evidence exists to suggest any personal break with President Trump, Musk recently made his frustrations with lawmakers known and indicated he would not spend anything on them in the midterms.

White House To Send DOGE Rescissions Package To Congress Next Week, Official Says
Russell Vought, Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, announced that the White House will send the first DOGE rescissions package to Congress next week.

DNC Vice Chair David Hogg says Biden wasn’t running the White House
Project Veritas footage shows DNC insiders describing a White House run by Jill Biden’s chief of staff and unelected handlers.

Cory Booker cashes in on filibuster with new book 'Stand'
After rambling for 25 hours to break Strom Thurmond’s filibuster record, Booker will now subject America to even more words — this time in hardcover.

Free Speech...

Marco Rubio announces visa restrictions on foreign officials, persons 'who are complicit in censoring Americans'
Rubio has also ordered that the State Department pause interviews with foreign citizens applying for student and exchange visas.

Trump allies say EU waking up to free speech crisis thanks to president’s global pressure
Jason Miller and other former Trump officials told European leaders that censorship and overregulation are fueling political backlash — and Trump’s return is forcing the issue into the open.

Economy...

Trump economic adviser warns of recession if Senate blocks tax bill, predicts $10K income boost if passed
Kevin Hassett says failure to pass the president’s tax cut bill would trigger the largest tax hike in U.S. history and a deep recession, while its passage could fuel major growth and raise family incomes by $10,000.

Investors rush to insure against US default as debt ceiling fight drags on
Soaring demand for credit default swaps signals growing fears over political dysfunction, not insolvency, with Moody’s already downgrading the U.S. over mounting fiscal chaos.

Fed minutes saw rising inflation, jobless risks as of May meeting
Fed officials noted these risks stemmed from tariffs, delayed aggressive levies, and economic uncertainty affecting policy decisions.

JD Vance tells Bitcoin Conference 'crypto has a champion' in Trump
“Crypto finally has a champion and an ally in the White House."

Immigration...

Illegal alien arrested after threat to assassinate President Trump over deportations
A 54-year-old Mexican national, who illegally entered the U.S. nine times, was arrested after allegedly sending a handwritten letter vowing to shoot President Trump at a rally.

Illegal alien accused of killing Air Force recruit in jet ski crash as Abbott demands death penalty
Texas officials say an illegal alien from Venezuela struck and killed 18-year-old Ava Moore in a hit-and-run incident. She and another illegal alien fled the scene and were later arrested.

Israel...

New US outline would see 9 live hostages freed, 60-day truce, option for war to resume
If there is no agreement at the end of this period, Israel would have the option of resuming fighting or of extending the ceasefire in exchange for more hostages, the reports says.

Trump Says He Asked Netanyahu to Hold Off on Iran Strike to Allow Nuclear Talks
Trump said the talks with Iran are going well, and the countries are very close to a solution, but that could change any moment.

Ukraine - Russia...

Trump: We’ll Know in 2 Weeks If Putin Is ‘Tapping Us Along’ or Serious About Peace
Trump added that Russia seems “to want to do something, but until the document is signed, I can’t tell you.”

Putin issues his conditions for ending the war in Ukraine
The Russia’s president wants written guarantees that Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova will never join NATO, along with sanctions relief and asset unfreezing, in exchange for ending his invasion.

Europe...

As palace intrigue continues about what happened on the Macrons' flight, it's just known as 'Le Slap'
A lip-reader told the U.K. tabloid Express that Brigitte reportedly told her husband, “Stay away, loser!”

Africa...

South Africa Takes Hard Line; Targets Starlink and Elon Musk
After relaxing racial ownership rules to woo Elon Musk, South Africa's regulator is now threatening action against Starlink for "illegal usage," exposing deep political splits over race-based policies and foreign investment.

Entertainment...

Kevin Costner Sued For ‘Violent, Unscripted’ Rape Scene In ‘Horizon 2’
Stunt performer Devyn LaBella claims Kevin Costner directed an unplanned simulated rape scene without notice or an intimacy coordinator, violating union rules and her contract.

Actor who played Chucky dead at 61 amid child sex probe
Ed Gale, best known for portraying the killer doll in “Child’s Play,” died in hospice care while still under investigation for allegedly soliciting sex from minors.

New 'Karate Kid' movie is so bad, it KO'd my will to live
This lifeless cash grab fumbles every punch with cringe dialogue, flat characters, and a plot so dumb it makes "Cobra Kai" look like Shakespeare.

Media...

Jake Tapper finally notices his beloved Democrats are woke scolds who hate men and think everything is racist
The CNN host admitted he was stunned when leftist podcasters joked his 15-year-old son was racist for wanting to be a cop — years after Tapper helped push the very narrative he now pretends to question.

Former CNN analyst stunned after anti-Musk vandals deface his Tesla
Chris Cillizza says his car was targeted with a “Musk is a Nazi” sign and blames leftist hysteria for politicizing everything from EVs to fast-food.

CNN host confused why anti-Semitic harassment cost Harvard its federal funding
Former Trump administration official Marc Short had to explain to Abby Phillip that taxpayer money comes with strings, after she questioned why Harvard losing research grants had anything to do with its treatment of Jewish students.

Paramount has offered $15 million to settle CBS lawsuit with Trump: Report
Trump’s team wants more than $25 million and is also seeking an apology from CBS News; it has also threatened CBS with another lawsuit related to alleged bias of its news coverage, the report added.

NPR CEO Refuses To Negotiate With Trump As Network Sues President Over Defunding
CEO Katherine Maher, who has called Trump a "deranged racist sociopath," told Congress she has "never seen ... political bias" at NPR.

Chuck Todd scolds veterans for not being outraged over Trump’s West Point speech
The former NBC analyst called Trump’s MAGA hat appearance a “grotesque display” and slammed veterans for staying silent, accusing them of losing credibility if they don’t denounce the speech.

Taylor Lorenz melts down over Buttigieg admitting school closures were a mistake
After Pete Buttigieg conceded Democrats waited too long to reopen schools, Taylor Lorenz accused him of “embracing far right eugenics.”

WaPo editor melts down over mild disagreement, claims colleague ‘robbed me of my humanity’
A former Washington Post board member revealed he quit after a colleague wouldn’t apologize for disagreeing over Biden’s criticism of Georgia’s voting law, prompting online mockery for calling the dispute a theft of his “humanity.”

Environment...

Department of Interior emails reveal Biden’s offshore wind waivers could cost taxpayers millions
Emails the Functional Government Initiative obtained through a records request show that the estimated decommission cost for Vineyard Wind, which the Biden administration waived, was $191 million. It was never made public, but experts say the cost is likely much higher.

Hawaii’s Democrat governor signs global warming tax
Hawaii is adding a 0.75% tax to hotel and vacation rental stays starting Jan. 1, 2026, in addition to a new 11% tax on cruise ships beginning in July 2026.

LGBTQIA2S+...

Girls Will Get Their Medals: California Clarifies Transgender Policy For High School Track Finals
The top-finishing girl would still be awarded first place, even if she finishes behind a trans-identifying athlete.

Man to front women’s perfume campaign
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney infiltrated a fragrance line designed by major fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier.

DC Airport Celebrates Pride Month Amid Series Of Plane Mishaps
Washington’s Reagan National Airport has announced its celebration of 50 Years of Pride amid recent safety concerns following a deadly crash and other incidents.

Education...

San Francisco students can graduate with failing grades under new 'Grading for Equity' guidelines
Students may submit assignments late, fail to attend class, or choose not to attend at all without consequence to their academic performance.

The insane salary disgraced Harvard ‘dishonesty’ professor was making
Francesca Gino, the discredited former Harvard professor who was fired from her cushy position for fabricating data on studies focused on dishonesty, earned a staggering $1 million per year as a behavioral scientist at Harvard Business School.

AI...

Study finds students who use ChatGPT more feel less capable, perform worse
Students who frequently rely on generative AI tools like ChatGPT report lower confidence, weaker academic performance, and more helplessness — while more conscientious students tend to avoid such tools entirely, according to new peer-reviewed research.

Science...

Toddler Becomes Mensa’s Youngest-Ever Member
British 2-year-old Joseph Harris-Birtill has become the youngest-ever member of Mensa, an exclusive society for people with an IQ of 132 or above, according to Guinness World Records.

May 29, 2008 - Brain-dead woman brought back to life... Stu backed down from teenage Jolly Rancher robbers... Montana secession?... Ray Kurzweil background for interview... Eco-friendly bombs... Arctic ice... Energy talk...

Civics isn’t optional—America's survival depends on it

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Every vote, jury duty, and act of engagement is civics in action, not theory. The republic survives only when citizens embrace responsibility.

I slept through high school civics class. I memorized the three branches of government, promptly forgot them, and never thought of that word again. Civics seemed abstract, disconnected from real life. And yet, it is critical to maintaining our republic.

Civics is not a class. It is a responsibility. A set of habits, disciplines, and values that make a country possible. Without it, no country survives.

We assume America will survive automatically, but every generation must learn to carry the weight of freedom.

Civics happens every time you speak freely, worship openly, question your government, serve on a jury, or cast a ballot. It’s not a theory or just another entry in a textbook. It’s action — the acts we perform every day to be a positive force in society.

Many of us recoil at “civic responsibility.” “I pay my taxes. I follow the law. I do my civic duty.” That’s not civics. That’s a scam, in my opinion.

Taking up the torch

The founders knew a republic could never run on autopilot. And yet, that’s exactly what we do now. We assume it will work, then complain when it doesn’t. Meanwhile, the people steering the country are driving it straight into a mountain — and they know it.

Our founders gave us tools: separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, elections. But they also warned us: It won’t work unless we are educated, engaged, and moral.

Are we educated, engaged, and moral? Most Americans cannot even define a republic, never mind “keep one,” as Benjamin Franklin urged us to do after the Constitutional Convention.

We fought and died for the republic. Gaining it was the easy part. Keeping it is hard. And keeping it is done through civics.

Start small and local

In our homes, civics means teaching our children the Constitution, our history, and that liberty is not license — it is the space to do what is right. In our communities, civics means volunteering, showing up, knowing your sheriff, attending school board meetings, and understanding the laws you live under. When necessary, it means challenging them.

How involved are you in your local community? Most people would admit: not really.

Civics is learned in practice. And it starts small. Be honest in your business dealings. Speak respectfully in disagreement. Vote in every election, not just the presidential ones. Model citizenship for your children. Liberty is passed down by teaching and example.

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We assume America will survive automatically, but every generation must learn to carry the weight of freedom.

Start with yourself. Study the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and state laws. Study, act, serve, question, and teach. Only then can we hope to save the republic. The next election will not fix us. The nation will rise or fall based on how each of us lives civics every day.

Civics isn’t a class. It’s the way we protect freedom, empower our communities, and pass down liberty to the next generation.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

'Rage against the dying of the light': Charlie Kirk lived that mandate

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Kirk’s tragic death challenges us to rise above fear and anger, to rebuild bridges where others build walls, and to fight for the America he believed in.

I’ve only felt this weight once before. It was 2001, just as my radio show was about to begin. The World Trade Center fell, and I was called to speak immediately. I spent the day and night by my bedside, praying for words that could meet the moment.

Yesterday, I found myself in the same position. September 11, 2025. The assassination of Charlie Kirk. A friend. A warrior for truth.

Out of this tragedy, the tyrant dies, but the martyr’s influence begins.

Moments like this make words feel inadequate. Yet sometimes, words from another time speak directly to our own. In 1947, Dylan Thomas, watching his father slip toward death, penned lines that now resonate far beyond his own grief:

Do not go gentle into that good night. / Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Thomas was pleading for his father to resist the impending darkness of death. But those words have become a mandate for all of us: Do not surrender. Do not bow to shadows. Even when the battle feels unwinnable.

Charlie Kirk lived that mandate. He knew the cost of speaking unpopular truths. He knew the fury of those who sought to silence him. And yet he pressed on. In his life, he embodied a defiance rooted not in anger, but in principle.

Picking up his torch

Washington, Jefferson, Adams — our history was started by men who raged against an empire, knowing the gallows might await. Lincoln raged against slavery. Martin Luther King Jr. raged against segregation. Every generation faces a call to resist surrender.

It is our turn. Charlie’s violent death feels like a knockout punch. Yet if his life meant anything, it means this: Silence in the face of darkness is not an option.

He did not go gently. He spoke. He challenged. He stood. And now, the mantle falls to us. To me. To you. To every American.

We cannot drift into the shadows. We cannot sit quietly while freedom fades. This is our moment to rage — not with hatred, not with vengeance, but with courage. Rage against lies, against apathy, against the despair that tells us to do nothing. Because there is always something you can do.

Even small acts — defiance, faith, kindness — are light in the darkness. Reaching out to those who mourn. Speaking truth in a world drowning in deceit. These are the flames that hold back the night. Charlie carried that torch. He laid it down yesterday. It is ours to pick up.

The light may dim, but it always does before dawn. Commit today: I will not sleep as freedom fades. I will not retreat as darkness encroaches. I will not be silent as evil forces claim dominion. I have no king but Christ. And I know whom I serve, as did Charlie.

Two turning points, decades apart

On Wednesday, the world changed again. Two tragedies, separated by decades, bound by the same question: Who are we? Is this worth saving? What kind of people will we choose to be?

Imagine a world where more of us choose to be peacemakers. Not passive, not silent, but builders of bridges where others erect walls. Respect and listening transform even the bitterest of foes. Charlie Kirk embodied this principle.

He did not strike the weak; he challenged the powerful. He reached across divides of politics, culture, and faith. He changed hearts. He sparked healing. And healing is what our nation needs.

At the center of all this is one truth: Every person is a child of God, deserving of dignity. Change will not happen in Washington or on social media. It begins at home, where loneliness and isolation threaten our souls. Family is the antidote. Imperfect, yes — but still the strongest source of stability and meaning.

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Forgiveness, fidelity, faithfulness, and honor are not dusty words. They are the foundation of civilization. Strong families produce strong citizens. And today, Charlie’s family mourns. They must become our family too. We must stand as guardians of his legacy, shining examples of the courage he lived by.

A time for courage

I knew Charlie. I know how he would want us to respond: Multiply his courage. Out of this tragedy, the tyrant dies, but the martyr’s influence begins. Out of darkness, great and glorious things will sprout — but we must be worthy of them.

Charlie Kirk lived defiantly. He stood in truth. He changed the world. And now, his torch is in our hands. Rage, not in violence, but in unwavering pursuit of truth and goodness. Rage against the dying of the light.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

Glenn Beck resurrects the 9-12 Project to support Charlie Kirk's family

Glenn Beck is once again calling on his loyal listeners and viewers to come together and channel the same unity and purpose that defined the historic 9-12 Project. That movement, born in the wake of national challenges, brought millions together to revive core values of faith, hope, and charity.

Glenn created the original 9-12 Project in early 2009 to bring Americans back to where they were in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. In those moments, we weren't Democrats and Republicans, conservative or liberal, Red States or Blue States, we were united as one, as America. The original 9-12 Project aimed to root America back in the founding principles of this country that united us during those darkest of days.

This new initiative draws directly from that legacy, focusing on supporting the family of Charlie Kirk in these dark days following his tragic murder.

The revival of the 9-12 Project aims to secure the long-term well-being of Charlie Kirk's wife and children. All donations will go straight to meeting their immediate and future needs. If the family deems the funds surplus to their requirements, Charlie's wife has the option to redirect them toward the vital work of Turning Point USA.

This campaign is more than just financial support—it's a profound gesture of appreciation for Kirk's tireless dedication to the cause of liberty. It embodies the unbreakable bond of our community, proving that when we stand united, we can make a real difference.
Glenn Beck invites you to join this effort. Show your solidarity by donating today and honoring Charlie Kirk and his family in this meaningful way.

You can learn more about the 9-12 Project and donate HERE

The critical difference: Rights from the Creator, not the state

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When politicians claim that rights flow from the state, they pave the way for tyranny.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) recently delivered a lecture that should alarm every American. During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, he argued that believing rights come from a Creator rather than government is the same belief held by Iran’s theocratic regime.

Kaine claimed that the principles underpinning Iran’s dictatorship — the same regime that persecutes Sunnis, Jews, Christians, and other minorities — are also the principles enshrined in our Declaration of Independence.

In America, rights belong to the individual. In Iran, rights serve the state.

That claim exposes either a profound misunderstanding or a reckless indifference to America’s founding. Rights do not come from government. They never did. They come from the Creator, as the Declaration of Independence proclaims without qualification. Jefferson didn’t hedge. Rights are unalienable — built into every human being.

This foundation stands worlds apart from Iran. Its leaders invoke God but grant rights only through clerical interpretation. Freedom of speech, property, religion, and even life itself depend on obedience to the ruling clerics. Step outside their dictates, and those so-called rights vanish.

This is not a trivial difference. It is the essence of liberty versus tyranny. In America, rights belong to the individual. The government’s role is to secure them, not define them. In Iran, rights serve the state. They empower rulers, not the people.

From Muhammad to Marx

The same confusion applies to Marxist regimes. The Soviet Union’s constitutions promised citizens rights — work, health care, education, freedom of speech — but always with fine print. If you spoke out against the party, those rights evaporated. If you practiced religion openly, you were charged with treason. Property and voting were allowed as long as they were filtered and controlled by the state — and could be revoked at any moment. Rights were conditional, granted through obedience.

Kaine seems to be advocating a similar approach — whether consciously or not. By claiming that natural rights are somehow comparable to sharia law, he ignores the critical distinction between inherent rights and conditional privileges. He dismisses the very principle that made America a beacon of freedom.

Jefferson and the founders understood this clearly. “We are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights,” they wrote. No government, no cleric, no king can revoke them. They exist by virtue of humanity itself. The government exists to protect them, not ration them.

This is not a theological quibble. It is the entire basis of our government. Confuse the source of rights, and tyranny hides behind piety or ideology. The people are disempowered. Clerics, bureaucrats, or politicians become arbiters of what rights citizens may enjoy.

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Gifts from God, not the state

Kaine’s statement reflects either a profound ignorance of this principle or an ideological bias that favors state power over individual liberty. Either way, Americans must recognize the danger. Understanding the origin of rights is not academic — it is the difference between freedom and submission, between the American experiment and theocratic or totalitarian rule.

Rights are not gifts from the state. They are gifts from God, secured by reason, protected by law, and defended by the people. Every American must understand this. Because when rights come from government instead of the Creator, freedom disappears.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.