May 6, 2025
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China at a 'rapid boil' for military action, admiral warns . . . China's military forces are escalating preparations for a military attack against Taiwan in what the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command calls a "rapid boil." Adm. Samuel J. Paparo said in public remarks that his predecessor warned him before he took over one of the largest military forces a year ago that a conflict with China could take place on his watch. "You know the metaphor of boiling the frog. Well, it's a rapid boil. We notice quick change," Adm. Paparo said of People's Liberation Army operations in remarks at a conference hosted by the McCain Institute on Friday. Washington Times
Are you prepared for war with China? Are you ready for Chinese hackers to shut down things here in the US? We need to get prepared for this or opt out of it. Taiwan doesn't eve spend enough to defend itself.
Politics
Un-Kemp'd: Georgia's Republican Governor to Forgo Senate Bid . . . Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that he will not run for Senate in 2026, dashing hopes that he would help flip Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat from a state that Donald Trump won in 2024."I have decided that being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and my family," said Kemp in a post to X. Kemp, who has been governor of the Peach State since 2019, was often discussed as Republicans' top candidate to win a Senate seat in Georgia, with polls showing him leading Ossoff in a hypothetical matchup. Daily Signal
Trump shuts off federal funding for gain-of-function virus research in China, Iran . . . President Trump ended federal funding for gain-of-function research in China, Iran and other countries that have "insufficient research oversight." Gain-of-function research is medical research that alters viruses or other microorganisms to make them more infectious. That type of work was done at the lab in Wuhan, China. Washington Times
The Fight That Will Define This GOP Congress Is Happening Right Now . . . Piece by piece, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans are assembling President Donald Trump's "one big, beautiful bill." House committees have acted fast on their instructions laid out in the budget resolution, slashing or increasing spending to deliver on the agenda that propelled Republicans to victory in the November elections. Nevertheless, the biggest fights, on taxes and major spending cuts, lie ahead. Many committees were instructed to cut, and cut deep. Daily Signal
Culture
Americans Want to Protect Speech Over Giving Government Power to Censor 'Disinformation': Poll . . . Americans say they are concerned about the spread of fake news, but about 8 in 10 say they prefer freedom of speech that allows false information rather than allowing government censorship in an attempt to stop it. A survey of 1,000 registered voters found 85% believed it's a "better approach" to allow free speech even if the speech is "sometimes offensive and inaccurate" than to allow the government to decide what speech is allowed, according to an RMG Research survey. Daily Signal
Americans are more in tune with the Founders than the average Democrat politician.
Halle Berry shows up basically naked at the Met Gala . . . The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actress modeled a plunging, beaded black and sheer striped LaQuan Smith gown - but risked a major wardrobe malfunction every time she moved due to her lack of lingerie. Parts of her midriff and crotch were exposed in the daring ensemble, which she teamed with a cropped black blazer with shoulder pads. Halle gave guests and viewers at home a further eyeful as she put her ample cleavage on display. Daily Mail
I get that your career is fading, but do you have to degrade the culture to this extent to stay in the spotlight?
National Security
Hegseth Used Multiple Signal Chats for Official Pentagon Business . . . Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used Signal more extensively for official Pentagon business than previously disclosed, engaging in at least a dozen separate chats, people familiar with his management practices said. In one case, he told aides on the encrypted app to inform foreign governments about an unfolding military operation, the people said. He also used the nongovernmental message service to discuss media appearances, foreign travel, his schedule, and other unclassified but sensitive information, two people said. Wall Street Journal
Waltz was ousted from NSC, as I predicted. But Hegseth is different. Trump's base likes him and counts him as one of their own, and clearing out the top of his national security team would suggest that Trump himself chose poorly.
Hegseth directs 20% cut in four-star generals
Is the Deep State, not liking Hegseth's clawback of the military-industrial complex, driving all these Signal Chat leaks?
DHS to Pay Illegal Aliens to Self-Deport . . . The Department of Homeland Security is offering to pay for illegal aliens to return home to their native countries. DHS announced that it would give illegal immigrants $1,000 when they confirm through the Customs and Border Patrol Home app that they have returned to their homeland. The app also facilitates eligible illegal aliens to request financial assistance from the federal government to book their tickets and get the proper travel documentation. Daily Signal
Cinco de Mayo Events Canceled for Fear of ICE Raids . . . Some cities have canceled or severely downplayed Cinco de Mayo events for fear of ICE raids and deportations. Speaking with CNN on Monday, Chicago resident Hector Escobar, president of the Casa Puebla and Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce, said that people in his community are "very scared" of gathering in public with some even considering going back to Mexico. "Our people are very scared," he said. Breitbart
That's right, the party's over.
International
Taliban Giving American Weaponry to Terrorist Groups as Afghanistan Once Again Becomes Jihadi Hotbed . . . The Taliban took in $3.4 billion in revenue over the last year, boosting its cash supply by 14 percent amid the return of Afghanistan as a central safe haven for terrorist organizations across the Middle East, according to a U.S. government watchdog group. The repercussions of the Biden administration's disastrous 2021 military withdrawal from Afghanistan continue to reverberate across the war-torn country, with multiple al Qaeda affiliates accessing American-supplied "weapons seized from the former Afghan National Army." Washington Free Beacon
Canada's new PM Carney Seeks New Deals From Talks With Trump . . . Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit President Trump on Tuesday at the White House, their first meeting since Carney became Canada's leader. He has said that his meeting with Trump would mark the start of negotiations to recast the economic and security relationship between the countries. "I'm not sure what he wants to see me about, but I guess he wants to make a deal—everybody does," Trump said Monday. Wall Street Journal
Alberta's premier proposes referendum on separation from Canada . . . The premier of Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta said Monday she will hold a referendum on separation from Canada next year if a citizen-led petition reaches the required number of signatures. Speaking on a livestream address, Danielle Smith said she personally does not support the province leaving Canada and expressed hope of a "path forward" for a strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada. Associated Press
Money
The MAHA-Friendly App That's Driving Food Companies Crazy . . . Nothing gets into Dendy Young's supermarket shopping cart unless it first passes the Yuka test. Yuka is a mobile app. It features an orange carrot icon and lets users scan product bar codes. For food, it generates a score from one to 100 based on nutritional quality, additives and whether it is organic. Shoppers like Young heed Yuka's advice. The 77-year-old entrepreneur said he has sworn off Hellmann's mayonnaise ever since the app pointed out that it is made with calcium disodium EDTA, a synthetic additive used to preserve foods. Wall Street Journal
You should also know
Michelle Obama admits she's in therapy . . . On The Jay Shetty Podcast, Michelle discussed being an 'empty nester' and admitting to getting 'some help' as she heads into her 60s. 'At this phase of my life, I'm in therapy right now because I'm transitioning, you know? I'm 60 years old, I've finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact, I'm an empty nester, my girls are in—you know, they've been launched,' she said. Daily Mail
Elon Musk preparing for Sun to explode . . . Speaking to Fox's Jesse Watters on Monday, Musk revealed why he is pouring so many resources into his Mars mission. 'Mars is life insurance for life collectively,' he revealed. 'So, eventually, all life on Earth will be destroyed by the sun. The sun is gradually expanding, and so we do at some point need to be a multi-planet civilization because Earth will be incinerated.' Daily Mail
Well, uh, it always helps to plan ahead.
Guilty Pleasures
Guinness World Record holders for tallest, smallest dog have a playdate . . . Reginald, who goes by Reggie, is a 7-year-old Great Dane from Idaho. At 3-foot-3, Reggie is the tallest living male dog, according to Guinness World Records. Meanwhile, Pearl, a 4-year-old chihuahua from Florida, is the shortest living dog at just 3.59 inches. There's a three feet difference in size between the pups — about the same height as a baseball bat or acoustic guitar, according to Guinness World Records. USA Today
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