Gold Star father says prior Afghanistan review smelled ‘like a cover-up’ as new look examines millions of docs

Gold Star father Darin Hoover says a new Pentagon review of the deadly Abbey Gate bombing finally feels different after years of what he described as “crickets” from the Biden administration — but he is still asking whether critical information was deliberately kept from military families and the public. Hoover, whose son, Marine Corps Staff … Read more

Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students

Jordan Acker, who pushed legal action against protesters, is running for re-election in race reflecting tensions on Israel The University of Michigan regent Jordan Acker, who helped lead the university’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian students, appears to have made obscene sexual comments about a Democratic party strategist in a group chat, messages provided to the Guardian … Read more

Grieving mothers scorch Dem lawmaker after he pivots during hearing to attack ‘MAGA Republicans’

A congressional hearing featuring the victims of crimes tied to illegal immigration erupted into a tense confrontation Thursday. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., drew fierce backlash from grieving mothers and Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, for appearing to dismiss their tragedies while pivoting to attacks on “MAGA Republicans.” The fiery exchange happened during a hearing focused on … Read more

Newsom PAC bought thousands of memoir copies about his hardships, juicing sales

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political action committee spent more than $1.5 million buying thousands of copies of his new memoir — accounting for about two-thirds of all copies sold nationwide — according to campaign finance filings.  The PAC spending helped propel Newsom’s memoir, “Young Man in a Hurry,” onto the New York Times bestseller … Read more

Boebert fires back at Dave Chappelle over ‘weaponized’ transgender jokes

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., lashed back at accusations she “weaponized” a social media post with Dave Chappelle, arguing the comedian had already waded into the political debate over transgender issues. “Dave Chappelle can have his little counseling session with NPR,” Boebert told Fox News Digital, referring to an interview Chappelle gave earlier this week when … Read more