AMERICANGREATNESS (Thaddeus G. McCotter) - The 2026 Midterm Vigil (No. 1): Words vs. Deeds
Note: This is the first in a handful of observations that will periodically appear as the 2026 midterm election nears. Whether you are running for […] Source
AMERICANGREATNESS (Kenneth Blackwell) - Don’t Fall for Astroturfed Left-Wing Populism
Donald Trump is pushing hard to lower prescription drug costs. As part of that effort, he’s appointed an economist named Casey Mulligan to oversee regulatory […] Source
AMERICANGREATNESS (Rabbi Michael Barclay) - The Golden State Has Fallen: Welcome to the Islamic Republic of California
On April 8, the California Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement voted 19–0 to adopt AB2017, followed on April 22 by the California Assembly […] Source
STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - 5 things to know in veterans news: Capitol day for military spouses, ‘wounded warrior tax’ pushback | Stars and Stripes
This week in veterans news: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backs the Richard Star Act; the VA is hiring to fill critical medical vacancies.
WASHINGTONPOST (Amy B Wang) - Spirit Airlines shuts down after White House rescue deal falls through
The airline said early Saturday it had “no choice” but to wind down operations immediately, dashing hopes of a last-minute financial lifeline.
NYTIMES (Niraj Chokshi) - Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
NPR (Joel Rose) - Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles
The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.
ABCNEWS - What to know about Spirit Airlines amid reports airline preparing to cease operations
The Wall Street Journal reported Spirit Airlines will cease operations after a rescue deal from the White House apparently fell through.
STRIPES (Hana Kusumoto) - Suspect in assault on teenager near US air base on Japan’s wanted list | Stars and Stripes
A man suspected by police of attacking a teenage boy with something like a hammer in a city outside Yokota Air Base is on a nationwide wanted list in Japan.
NPR (The Associated Press) - Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer
The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.