High earners in California are about to feel the effects of what the Wall Street Journal describes as a "stealth tax increase" that will hit the state's upper-middle class especially hard. Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom approved legislation designed to fund an extension of the state's paid family leave benefit....
Mearsheimer Condemns Israel’s Actions in Gaza as ‘Crime Against Humanity’
In a recent Substack post, political scientist John J. Mearsheimer criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, describing them as a "crime against humanity" with no "meaningful military purpose." Mearsheimer cites various sources, including J-Street, an organization within the Israel lobby, which describes the humanitarian disaster and civilian casualties as "nearly unfathomable."...
John Mearsheimer: Israel’s Choice Between Apartheid and Ethnic Cleansing
In a recent episode of The Bottom Line with host Steve Clemons, John Mearsheimer, a leading political scientist in the United States and professor at the University of Chicago, made a stark analysis of Israel's war on Gaza. Mearsheimer, who is also the author of "The Israel Lobby and US...
Dershowitz and Finkelstein Rekindle Decades-Old Debate on Israel-Palestine Conflict
In a recent episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, a heated debate took place between lawyer and author Alan Dershowitz and political scientist Norman Finkelstein. The pair, who hadn't shared a live television debate in over two decades, discussed the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Hamas in Gaza. The conversation touched...
Trump Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Biden for 2024 White House: Rasmussen Reports
Former President Donald Trump has gained a significant lead over President Joe Biden for the 2024 elections, according to a national survey by Rasmussen Reports. The poll, conducted via telephone and online, reveals that 48% of likely U.S. voters would opt for Trump, while 38% would back Biden. This is...
Houthi Shipping Attacks Disrupt Global Trade, Impacting Suez Canal and Red Sea Corridor
LONDON — The attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels have scared off some of the world's top shipping companies and oil giants, effectively rerouting global trade away from a crucial artery for consumer goods and energy supplies that is expected to trigger delays and...
Dem Congressional Staffer Fired Over Alleged Sex Tape Filmed in Hearing Room
A Senate employee has been dismissed following the release of a video that allegedly shows two men engaging in sexual activity in a Senate hearing room. The video, which was obtained and shared by the Daily Caller, is currently under investigation by the police. The Daily Caller identified the employee...
Do Liberal California Lawmakers’ Stock Portfolios Reflect Their Political Values?
A recent analysis by the Los Angeles Times has revealed that many liberal California lawmakers hold significant investments in companies that go against their public stances. The report found that a third of the state's legislators reported a combined total of at least $14 million in investments on their most...
Puma Cuts Ties with Israeli National Soccer Team Amid BDS Pressure
Global sportswear brand Puma has announced it will cease its sponsorship of the Israeli national soccer team. The German company clarified that the decision was made prior to the recent conflict in Gaza and was not influenced by it. However, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, which has been advocating...
Pop Stars Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez Join Gaza Relief Effort Amid Controversy
Pop music icons Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were among the high-profile attendees at a New York comedy event aimed at raising funds for humanitarian aid in Gaza. The event, held on December 8 in Brooklyn, was hosted by comedian Ramy Youssef, with proceeds going to ANERA (American Near East...