by Met Middleson | June 5, 2025
Elon Musk spent years casting himself as the exception to the rule. The man who couldn’t be bought, couldn’t be boxed in, and certainly couldn’t be used. But in Trump’s orbit, that is exactly what happened. The richest man on Earth poured hundreds of millions into Trump’s campaign, reshaped the federal workforce, and accepted the […]
Read More →
by Met Middleson | June 4, 2025
Federal prosecutors have just unsealed charges against two Chinese nationals accused of attempting to smuggle a deadly crop fungus into the United States. The Justice Department alleges that Yunqing Jian, a researcher at the University of Michigan, and her boyfriend, Zunyong Liu, conspired to bring samples of Fusarium graminearum into the country. The fungus is […]
Read More →
by Met Middleson | June 4, 2025
Twelve people were injured when Mohamed Sabry Soliman threw firebombs into a pro-Israel rally in Boulder. In the days that followed, his wife and five children were taken into ICE custody. They have not been charged with any crime. But their visas were connected to Soliman’s pending asylum case, which was canceled after the attack. […]
Read More →
by Met Middleson | June 3, 2025
The Trump administration has made workforce development a signature talking point, promising a national revival of skilled trades and blue-collar pride. But while the speeches get louder, the programs that once delivered those careers are going silent. CONTEXT MATTERS The Job Corps program was created in 1964 to offer job training, housing, and education to […]
Read More →
by Met Middleson | June 3, 2025
The most powerful magnets in the world fit in your hand, but they carry the weight of global power. These are rare earth magnets. You’ll find them in smartphones, electric vehicles, drones, and missile guidance systems. Over 90 percent are made in China. WHAT ARE RARE EARTH MAGNETS? Rare earth magnets are unmatched in strength. […]
Read More →
by Met Middleson | June 2, 2025
In late May, Ukraine carried out a carefully planned drone strike deep inside Russian territory. The mission, known as “Spiderweb,” targeted several military airfields across at least three regions. Ukraine used 117 drones in the attack. Many were hidden inside wooden crates and launched from modified trucks. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) released video […]
Read More →
by Met Middleson | June 2, 2025
Todd and Julie Chrisley built their fame on the image of a perfect southern lifestyle. Behind the scenes, prosecutors said it was held together by fake bank statements and tax evasion. Their 2022 conviction carried real weight, with Todd sentenced to twelve years and Julie to seven. But less than halfway through their terms, both […]
Read More →
by Met Middleson | June 1, 2025
The world’s attention turned to Ahmed al-Sharaa as the United States formally lifted all remaining sanctions on Syria. The announcement came during President Trump’s visit to Riyadh, where he met directly with Sharaa, now recognized as Syria’s interim president. For many, the policy shift marks a new chapter in U.S. engagement. For others, it raises […]
Read More →