TIPP Staff
DC’s Hobson’s Choice Mayor
Given that 92% of registered District of Columbia voters are Democrats, that means George is our next mayor. So, what are we in for?
Canada’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 29-Month High In May
According to data released by Statistics Canada, consumer prices rose faster than economists had anticipated, marking the first time inflation has exceeded three per cent since 2023.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Minnesota Officials
U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz ruled that six subpoenas served on Minnesota officials should be quashed, concluding that the government had failed to establish a sufficient investigative basis for the requests.
Why Are Lawmakers Targeting Online Safety For Kids
Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie and ranking Democrat Frank Pallone announced the agreement on Monday, describing it as a collaborative effort to improve the digital environment for young users while increasing accountability for major technology companies.
EV Maker Lucid Announces 1,500 Job Cuts
The restructuring includes the elimination of the chief operating officer position and operational changes at Lucid's manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona.
China Imposes New Export Controls On U.S. Companies
Chinese officials said the actions were necessary to protect national security and respond to recent U.S. policies affecting Chinese technology and defense-linked enterprises.
What Lessons Can Rural Areas Learn From Michigan’s Floods
The flooding damaged homes, washed out roads, and overwhelmed local infrastructure after a combination of heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt produced record runoff in several regions of the state.
What Is SpaceX’s $6.3 Billion Computing Deal With Reflection AI
Under the agreement, Reflection AI will gain access to high-performance Nvidia GB300 graphics processing units beginning July 1, 2026.
Patriotism Declines As US Nears 250th Anniversary, Driven By Sharp Partisan Divide
According to a Public Religion Research Institute poll released last week, “Just half of Americans are extremely or very proud of being an American (51%) or of America’s 250-year history (49%).”
U.S. Strike On Suspected Drug Boat Leaves Two Dead
The White House stated that the strike was conducted in self-defense and was intended to neutralize a vessel believed to be involved in illicit activities.
U.S. Trade Chief Visits India For Key Trade Negotiations
Greer is scheduled to hold ministerial-level discussions with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on June 23 and 24.
Ossoff’s Anti-Second Amendment Record Stands Out As Gun Manufacturers Migrate To Georgia
Their remarks come as Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., runs for reelection and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who is endorsed by former President Joe Biden, eyes the governor’s mansion.
Newsom’s 911 Debacle
California has an analog emergency warning system from the 1970s. There is broad agreement that the current system puts Californians at risk. Gov. Gavin Newsom proudly announced in 2019 that California would update its system.
NATO 3.0 And Shifts In Force Posture And Funding
In 2026, the U.S. is forced by geopolitical necessity to prioritize deterring China, a monumental effort that will require a shift in resources and a change in force posture, with the U.S. moving forces and funding into the Pacific
Belfast Is Burning, And The Media Won’t Say Why
The pattern is not difficult to discern. A horrific crime, or series of crimes, is committed. The perpetrator is a migrant, often some variety of “asylum” seeker.