Category: Politics

Dr. Frank Contacessa, an internist at Custom Care Medical, stated Sunday that while peptide-based therapies are not new—note that popular diabetes and weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are themselves peptide drugs—the specific compounds under FDA review carry limited evidence for safe use. “The peptide story is not new….

University of Chicago political scientist Robert Pape warned Sunday that President Donald Trump is likely to continue military operations against Iran through the 2026 midterm elections due to both battlefield realities and domestic political pressures. Pape described the conflict as an “escalation trap,” making it difficult for Trump to significantly…

By Brian Freeman | Sunday, July 26, 2026, 4:45 p.m. EDT Senator John Kennedy said on Sunday that President Donald Trump supports continuing daily military strikes against Iran, arguing that sustained pressure through a blockade and targeted attacks is necessary to weaken the nation. The Louisiana Republican stated that recent…

A temporary pause in U.S. airstrikes against Iran is driven by military logistics concerns rather than any change in President Donald Trump’s strategy to compel Tehran into surrender, according to retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Blaine Holt. “Logistics will always be a concern in every military operation,” Holt stated….

The National Guard Bureau has awarded a $292 million task order to lodging firm Placemakr to house thousands of troops deployed to Washington, D.C., moving them out of scattered hotel rooms and into apartment-style units as President Donald Trump’s federal law-enforcement mission in the capital approaches its one-year mark and…

Former Israeli Consul General in New York Ido Aharoni stated on Saturday that Israel is unlikely to launch major military operations against Iran before the U.S. October elections without President Donald Trump’s approval. Aharoni emphasized during his remarks that Israel would not act alone without coordination with the U.S. administration….

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Danny Ayalon stated Sunday that any agreement to end the conflict with Iran must require Tehran to surrender its nuclear material and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. In comments on Sunday, Ayalon said President Donald Trump appears to have a…

More than 900 New York City public schools are failing to adequately teach math and English despite the nation’s highest per-student education spending, according to a report commissioned by Success Academy founder and CEO Eva Moskowitz. Moskowitz stated that 43% of New York City schools—spending more per student than any…

President Donald Trump declared a string of victories for his endorsed candidates in Arizona’s Republican primary on Wednesday, characterizing the results as proof that the battleground state is solidifying its shift toward the GOP. In a post on Truth Social, Trump proclaimed: “MAGA CANDIDATES WON EVERYTHING LAST NIGHT IN ARIZONA,…

Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., stated Wednesday he is “very confident” the House will pass a $95 billion reconciliation bill that includes defense funding and SAVE America Act components. Appearing in an interview with co-hosts Marc Lotter and Sharla McBride, Carter said Republicans have the momentum needed to approve the package…