Trump Alone Can’t Save College Sports. But Congress Can.
Bruce Pearl argues that former President Trump lacks the political leverage to rescue the financial and governance crises plaguing college athletics, but Congress holds the authority to enact lasting reforms. He highlights mounting revenue gaps, escalating player compensation demands, and the NCAA’s outdated regulatory model. Pearl proposes federal legislation to standardize athlete compensation, enforce transparency, and protect the amateur ethos. The piece calls for bipartisan action to preserve college sports as a cultural and economic engine.
The Justice Department’s Position on Presidential Papers Is Astounding
The Justice Department recently argued that presidential records should be treated as private property that can be seized in criminal investigations, a position that conflicts with the Presidential Records Act (PRA). The PRA, effective since 1981, mandates that all official...
Can You Spot a Fake Political Ad? AI Is Making It Harder.
An AI-generated video depicting Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was released by the National Republican Senatorial Committee as a political ad, labeling it as synthetic. The clip illustrates a growing trend of deepfake campaign ads that can convincingly mimic candidates’...
The U.S. Military Is Missing Out because of Hegseth’s War on Anthropic
Anthropic unveiled its next‑generation AI model, Mythos, which automatically uncovered zero‑day vulnerabilities in all major web browsers and operating systems. The discovery shows AI can locate software flaws faster than traditional security teams. At the same time, Defense Secretary Pete...
Why the Iran Negotiations Went Nowhere. For Now.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance concluded more than 20 hours of talks with Iranian officials in Pakistan without securing a cease‑fire or end‑to‑war agreement. Within hours, an Iranian spokesperson indicated that further negotiations remain possible. The effort was further complicated...
A Seismic Shift in Nuclear Energy Regulation
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted to adopt a new licensing framework designed to accelerate the rollout of advanced nuclear reactors. The streamlined process promises to cut approval timelines dramatically, moving from multi‑year reviews to a matter of months. The...
What Anthropic’s New Nightmare Means, in Plain English
Anthropic announced that its latest model, Claude Mythos Preview, can automatically discover zero‑day vulnerabilities across all major operating systems and web browsers. Rather than releasing the model publicly, Anthropic is collaborating with a consortium that includes Apple, Google and Microsoft...
Meet Abi, the AI-Powered Robot Companion for Senior Care
Andromeda Robotics unveiled Abi, a 4‑foot, brightly colored AI companion robot designed for senior living facilities. Abi leads group activities such as dance, tai chi, and music quizzes, while also offering one‑on‑one interactions in up to 90 languages and remembering...
How Trump Could Still Pull Out a Win in Iran
President Donald Trump announced a two‑week pause in hostilities with Iran, positioning it as a stepping stone toward a broader agreement. He made clear on Truth Social that the suspension of U.S. bombing hinges on a "complete, immediate, and safe...
Shooting $100 Billion in Taxpayer Funds to the Moon Is Not a Win
Washington is proposing to spend roughly $100 billion of taxpayer money on a renewed lunar program, even as Americans face high inflation, stagnant wages, and a housing shortage. The article argues that such a massive allocation diverts resources from pressing domestic...
This Is a Tale of Two Outbreaks. The Difference Is RFK Jr.
A raw‑milk cheddar cheese outbreak linked to E. coli O157:H7 surfaced in March 2026, prompting the FDA to issue a recall recommendation. The producer, citing alleged scientific bias, refused to withdraw the product, echoing rhetoric championed by political activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The...
Iran Thinks It Has Leverage. Here’s How Trump Can Prove It Wrong.
President Donald Trump has issued a two‑week ultimatum to Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions, enriched uranium stockpiles, and support for terror groups. The administration signals readiness to resume combat operations, targeting Iran’s missile, drone, and defense‑industrial capabilities, as well...
The Iran Ceasefire Was a TACO Tuesday, and Thank Goodness
President Donald Trump warned Iran on Tuesday that closing the Strait of Hormuz could trigger catastrophic loss of life, then abruptly announced a two‑week cease‑fire and opened negotiations based on Tehran’s 10‑point proposal. The proposal calls for Iranian control of...
A Bipartisan Bill that Would Hurt Employers and Unions
The Faster Labor Contracts Act would force a collective‑ bargaining agreement within 90 days of union recognition, using federal mediators and, if needed, binding arbitration. The arbitrated contract would apply to all workers for two years without a ratification vote....
Sen. Edward J. Markey: ‘Liberation Day’ Was ‘Obliteration Day’ for Small Businesses
Sen. Edward J. Markey denounced President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs as a disaster for America’s small‑business sector. Implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the tariffs sharply raised import costs and disrupted supply chains for over 36 million firms....
