House Speaker Mike Johnson is staring down a brutal pre-recess session next week as he tries to cram three high-stakes votes through a fractured conference. Why it matters: Johnson (R-La.) has built a reputation for pulling off the improbable . But his rank-and-file have shown a new willingness to buck President Trump, who the speaker relies on to close tough votes. - The House will take up three contentious measures next week: A long-term extension of Section 702 FISA, the farm bill and the Senate-passed budget reconciliation resolution to fund ICE and Border Patrol. - "Next week is going to be hell week," Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) told reporters . Johnson's biggest headache may be the Senate-passed budget resolution to fund parts of…
State of the Union: Gannon Ken Van Dyke won $400,000 on prediction markets bets about Venezuela. The post U.S. Soldier Arrested for Betting on Venezuela Raid appeared first on The American Conservative .
A U.S. soldier involved in the January capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested and charged with using classified information to win more than $400,000 on prediction-market bets, the Department of Justice said Thursday. Prosecutors said Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who helped plan the operation beginning in December, placed 13 bets on the prediction market Polymarket related to U.S. military action in Venezuela and Maduro’s removal from office. Van Dyke is now facing charges for commodities fraud, wire fraud, and the unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain. “Our men and women in uniform are trusted with classified information in order to accomplish their mission as safely and effectively…Open
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Judge Andrew Napolitano breaks down the internal watchdog investigation at the DOJ as the inspector general reviews if officials followed the law or intentionally withheld and edited sensitive documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
President Trump and the Department of Defense are seemingly softening on Anthropic as demand for new AI technology increases. The new model could help evaluate security vulnerabilities. #AI #DOD #Politics
Escalating tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to undermine a shaky ceasefire, potentially escalating the ongoing conflict.
The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.
Content creator Giselle Ugarte empowers people to not just consume content they like on social media, but to pause for a moment and ask themselves why they enjoy it and even engage with the creator a bit. She encourages people to use social media as a way to connect with others.
