This is a transcript from President Donald Trump’s Speech at West Point Commencement on May 24, 2025. Before the transcript, in bold, are notes about inaccuracies in the speech. Trump’s recruiting claims lack substantiation. He asserted that the military had set a “brand new peacetime recruiting record” and that “by […]
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Transcript of Trump’s Memorial Day Speech May 26, 2025
The following is a transcript from President Donld Trump’s May 26, 2025 Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery. “Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Very special place and a very special day. Thank you to Vice President Vance, doing a terrific job. Thanks also to […]
Charleston’s Forgotten Tribute: How Freed Slaves Sparked America’s Memorial Day Tradition
On May 1, 1865, just weeks after the Civil War’s end, a remarkable procession unfolded at Charleston’s old racecourse. Nearly 10,000 people, most of them newly freed African Americans, gathered to honor 257 Union soldiers who had died as prisoners of war and were buried in a mass grave behind […]
DOJ Settlement with Rare Breed: What It Means for Aftermarket Triggers
The recent settlement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Rare Breed Triggers marks a pivotal moment for the aftermarket trigger industry, especially for forced reset triggers (FRTs) like the Rare Breed FRT-15. The agreement ends the federal government’s ban on these devices, which had previously been classified as illegal […]
EPA Rolls Back “Forever Chemical” Limits, Reversing Key Biden-Era Drinking Water Protections
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant rollback of federal limits on several types of “forever chemicals” in drinking water, marking a sharp reversal from the landmark standards set just last year under the Biden administration. The decision will rescind and reconsider enforceable limits for four out of […]
Supreme Court Allows DHS to End Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Venezuelans
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Venezuelan nationals living in the United States, a move that could lead to widespread deportations and loss of work authorization for those affected. In a brief order, the […]
U.S. Attorney Drops Trespass Charge Against Newark Mayor, Files Assault Charge Against Congresswoman After ICE Facility Clash
The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, announced Monday that her office is dismissing the misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka but is filing federal assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) following a confrontation earlier this month outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention […]
Walmart Announces Price Increases Citing Trump Tariffs; Trump Responds on Truth Social
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, announced last week that it will raise prices on a wide range of products, citing the financial strain imposed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, particularly those from China. The company warned that consumers could see higher prices as soon as the end […]
Sesame Street Heads to Netflix with Reimagined Season and Classic Episodes
After more than fifty years as a staple of children’s television on PBS, Sesame Street will make its debut on Netflix later this year. The beloved series will launch its all-new, reimagined 56th season on the streaming platform, accompanied by 90 hours of classic episodes. The upcoming season will introduce […]
FDA Approves First At-Home Pap Smear Alternative
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first and only at-home self-collection device for cervical cancer screening, offering an alternative to the traditional Pap smear that has been the standard for more than 80 years. The newly approved device, known as the Teal Wand, allows women to […]