THEFEDERALIST (M.D. Kittle) - A Tale Of Two States: Why National Voter ID Is Critical To U.S. Elections
Minnesota and Kansas Have Different Approaches to Voter Verification and securing their elections. And it shows.
THEFEDERALIST (Shawn Fleetwood) - Major Ad Agencies Agree To End Alleged Censorship Scheme That Targeted The Federalist
'Disinformation' firms weaponized the 'misinformation' designation to 'promote the demonetization of disfavored political viewpoints.'
JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News Contributor) - Tariff refunds begin as administration signals possible rate reinstatement by July
Many tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act have been invalidated, triggering a large-scale refund process for importers.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - FTC Launches ‘Made in USA’ Enforcement to Shield Consumers, Support Domestic Businesses.
The Federal Trade Commission has taken enforcement action against three companies for falsely advertising their products as "Made in the USA." The post FTC Launches ‘Made in USA’ Enforcement to Shield Consumers, Support Domestic Businesses. appeared first on The National Pulse .
The Federal Trade Commission has taken enforcement action against three companies for falsely advertising their products as “Made in the USA.” PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC ) announced enforcement actions against three companies—TouchTunes Music Company, Americana Liberty LLC, and Oak Street Manufacturing Company—for falsely advertising their products as “Made in the USA,” alleging that some products were merely assembled in the United States using imported components. DETAIL: Each company was found to have violated FTC rules by advertising products as “Made in the USA” despite using significant foreign components or manufacturing processes. For example, TouchTunes falsely claimed its…Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Watch live: Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran operation amid fragile ceasefire
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine will brief reporters Thursday morning on the U.S. military operation in Iran, just over a week into the fragile ceasefire between the Trump administration and Tehran. Their comments come after Vice President Vance traveled to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials over bringing an end to the conflict that began in late February — though they failed to move the needle. President Trump, as tensions rise, imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and has pushed back on Iran for implementing pricy tolls in the key oil shipping channel. China's ties to Iran have also complicated matters.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Julia Manchester) - Trump’s religious mocking, Iran war inject distractions from domestic policy
President Trump is distracting from his own agenda this week, winning headlines for a series of AI posts invoking Jesus Christ even as his administration seeks to drive home preferred messages on the Iran war and the economy. The White House marked Tax Day by putting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Small Business Administrator Kelly [...]
NYTIMES (John Eligon) - South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
The leftist lawmaker has been a prime target of President Trump’s attacks on South Africa. The ruling, handed down after a conviction on gun charges, leaves Mr. Malema’s political future in doubt.
NYTIMES (Sam Sifton) - National Security. Artificial Intelligence. And Your Dumb Dog.
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THEFEDERALIST (Shawn Fleetwood) - Justice Jackson Minimizes ‘Harms’ Leftists’ Anti-Trump Judicial Coup Poses To Executive Power
Jackson's dismissive attitude to the 'real world' harms that lower courts' overreaching actions have on the executive's constitutional authority raises alarm bells.
NPR (Ari Daniel) - How seals' whiskers make them master underwater hunters
Their sensitive facial hair may be the harbor seals superpower for tracking fish, scientists are learning.
Their sensitive facial hair may be the harbor seals superpower for tracking fish, scientists are learning.Open