After the U.S. withdrew from the World Health Organization, it wasn't clear they would participate in this WHO-led meeting to determine the recipe for the next flu vaccine.
Catholics (and, to a lesser extent, Orthodox) like to sneer at Protestants, but being a Protestant comes with some amazing perks. For example, did you know you're basically your own pope? You can issue papal bulls about what to watch on TV or where to order food. It's great.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that the Vanguard Group has agreed to a “first-of-its-kind settlement”—effectively ending its defense in a multi-state antitrust lawsuit targeting the company along with BlackRock and State Street, alleging coordinated environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-driven market manipulation.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ken Paxton, Vanguard Group, BlackRock, State Street, corporate shareholders, […] The post Ken Paxton Secures ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ Antitrust Settlement Against Vanguard for ESG Practices. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that the Vanguard Group has agreed to a “first-of-its-kind settlement”—effectively ending its defense in a multi-state antitrust lawsuit targeting the company along with BlackRock and State Street, alleging coordinated environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-driven market manipulation. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ken Paxton, Vanguard Group, BlackRock, State Street, corporate shareholders, asset management clients, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division. WHEN & WHERE: The settlement was announced on February 26, 2026. KEY QUOTE: “While Vanguard has taken appropriate action to resolve this case, BlackRock and State Street have continued to…Open
This Backscroll episode covers the death of Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho," a Pentagon laser system and U.S. leaders saying they’re prepared to use the “full might” of the government against cartel operations.
Vice President Vance traveled to Wisconsin ahead of the November midterm elections. He criticizes Democrats demeanor and reactions at President Trump's State of The Union address.