One leader who appeared eager for Trump’s attention was British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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“I wouldn’t like it, and maybe we take back Washington and run it on a federal basis,” Trump said when asked about the race.

“We won’t put up with it. We’re not going to lose our businesses.”

The comments were directed at a local election, but they touched a much larger national debate that few Americans seem to be paying close attention to…

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The comments came as Lewis George, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and a D.C. councilmember, continues to lead polling ahead of the June 16 primary election.

When asked about the possibility of a Lewis George victory, Trump made clear he is deeply concerned about the direction of the nation’s capital.

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According to recent court filings, DHS approved the plan last week and expects implementation efforts to begin before the end of June.

The proposal stems from President Donald Trump’s March executive order titled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections,” which directed federal agencies to work more closely with states on voter eligibility verification and election security.

Under the plan, state election officials would be able to compare voter registration records against federal citizenship databases, including records maintained by the Social Security Administration, the State Department, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The initiative would also expand access to the federal SAVE database, allowing states to verify whether individuals registered to vote are U.S. citizens.

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Author Kyle Becker Is Tired of Nihilistic Fantasy Slop...So He Wrote Something Better

Author Kyle Becker is on a mission - keep the fantasy novels for fantasy…

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We covered quite a bit in this conversation, including the growing frustration many readers have with modern fantasy franchises that seem determined to deconstruct heroism, morality, and hope in favor of cynicism and nihilism.

We also talked about Tolkien, George R.R. Martin, mythology, Roman history, and why audiences still hunger for stories centered on courage, sacrifice, and meaning.

If you could pick up a copy of Hypernea: The Cursed Kingdom and leave a review on Amazon, I would be deeply grateful.

Hypernea: The Cursed Kingdom is the first installment in a larger fantasy series and follows Prince Sigismund, a feared outcast marked by a mysterious curse, as he joins a group of unlikely allies against a force threatening existence itself.

Kira recently published her own write-up of our discussion on her Substack, and if you enjoy thoughtful cultural commentary, interviews, and political analysis, I highly recommend following her work at Just Kira Davis.

Here is the transcript from our interview:

Kira Davis: Good to see you. We are live. Welcome to Kyle Becker.

Kira Davis: Kyle Becker is an old... we’re live. Yeah, we’re streaming. Conservative Daily News.

Kyle Becker: Oh my God.

Kira Davis: Remember that? My first job in this business almost 20 years ago with Kyle at Conservative Daily News, when we were all just bloggers.

Kyle Becker: Oh yeah. Just a blogger.

Kira Davis: Just a blogger.

Kira Davis: Well, Kyle’s work has gone on to IJR since then. Where else?

Kyle Becker: Fox News.

Kira Davis: Fox News.

Kyle Becker: Yep.

Kira Davis: Are you still at Fox?

Kyle Becker: No.

Kira Davis: Okay. Thank you.

Kyle Becker: But now... sorry. Thank you for bringing that up, Kira. I am no longer.

Kira Davis: No, no, please.

Kyle Becker: Trust me. I’m happy.

Kira Davis: Okay, good. I’m glad.

Kira Davis: Well, I’m glad to hear that. This business is entertainment, actually. A lot of people don’t know that, but it’s just a different version of the entertainment business. But you’ve got some exciting new things going on.

Kyle Becker: Well, I’m excited about it. I hope other people are too.

Kira Davis: I am.

Kyle Becker: There’s a lot of buzz right now about Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia and so on.

Kira Davis: Right.

Kyle Becker: People are complaining and whining about Stephen Colbert and wondering why he’s possibly being tapped to write this derivative LOTR work and their female-first version or whatever.

But you don’t have to read Lord of the Rings for the 50th time to read epic fantasy that’s in the classical vibe that you want.

There’s this book, Hypernea: The Cursed Kingdom. I designed the cover. Hopefully you like it. It’s published by Permuted Press. They work with Simon & Schuster and did the map and all this other stuff with it.

It’s about 300 pages. It’s a little different, but if you like Chronicles of Narnia, I think that’s probably the best audience for this. There’s definitely some Christian-type allegory or tropes in it, but it’s not heavy-handed.

Kira Davis: Those of you out there who are Tolkien buffs know that he was not deliberately inserting all this Christian allegory.

Kyle Becker: Yeah, it’s symbolic.

Kira Davis: Yeah, it’s symbolic.

Kyle Becker: And a lot of it is subconscious, because many of the powerful things about religious narratives across all cultures... if you read The Hero’s Journey, there are a lot of examples of this.

There are powerful things that are hardwired into our mindset, like allegories.

Kira Davis: Yes. Well, let’s talk about it. Let’s talk about it, Kyle.

Kyle Becker: Okay.

Kira Davis: I think one of the things that people are craving right now is meaning. They’re craving stories that aren’t cynical and empty.

Kyle Becker: Exactly. That’s really the core of it. Modern entertainment has become so obsessed with deconstruction and irony that it forgets people actually want hope. They want heroism. They want sacrifice and redemption.

A lot of fantasy today either mocks those themes or strips them out entirely. What I wanted to do with this book was go back to that older tradition.

Kira Davis: And that’s why people still go back to Tolkien and Lewis.

Kyle Becker: Right. Because those stories speak to something eternal.

Kira Davis: So tell people about the world you’ve created.

Kyle Becker: Hypernea is a kingdom under a curse. The world has a spiritual weight to it. The characters are dealing with evil, but also with questions about loyalty, identity, fear, and purpose.

I didn’t want cardboard heroes or villains. I wanted characters who struggle.

Kira Davis: That’s important because people connect to struggle.

Kyle Becker: Exactly. If the character is perfect, nobody believes it. Real courage comes when someone is afraid and still chooses to do the right thing.

Kira Davis: That’s very old-school storytelling.

Kyle Becker: It is, and I think audiences are hungry for it again.

Kira Davis: Do you think that’s part of the backlash we’re seeing against Hollywood right now?

Kyle Becker: Definitely. A lot of people feel lectured to. They feel like modern franchises don’t respect the audience anymore. Instead of telling good stories, they push messaging first.

People notice that.

Kira Davis: They absolutely do.

Kyle Becker: And eventually they tune out.

Kira Davis: So was writing fiction always something you wanted to do?

Kyle Becker: Honestly, yes. I’ve always loved mythology, fantasy, symbolism, and storytelling. Journalism is one way of communicating truth, but fiction can sometimes reach people more deeply.

Stories stick with people in a way arguments don’t.

Kira Davis: That’s true.

Kyle Becker: You can explain a principle in an essay, but when people experience it through characters and sacrifice and conflict, it becomes real to them.

Kira Davis: That’s why stories matter.

Kyle Becker: Exactly.

Kira Davis: And honestly, people need beauty again.

Kyle Becker: They do. Beauty matters. Wonder matters. Awe matters.

Modern culture often treats sincerity like it’s embarrassing, but sincerity is powerful.

Kira Davis: That’s such a good point.

Kyle Becker: People want stories that inspire them instead of humiliating them.

Kira Davis: So where can people find the book?

Kyle Becker: It’s available online now. People can search for Hypernea: The Cursed Kingdom and find it through the publisher and major retailers.

Kira Davis: Very cool.

Kyle Becker: I’m excited for people to read it.

Kira Davis: Congratulations on the project.

Kyle Becker: Thank you. I appreciate it.

Kira Davis: And thanks for coming on.

Kyle Becker: Absolutely. Thanks for having me.

You can watch the full interview above. Fair warning: the CPAC vendor hall was extremely loud, so captions may help.

You can hear the crying and wailing and gnashing of teeth. For once, the GOP is tuning it out.

That’s because Blue states have been gerrymandering their districts for decades, so much so that New England states have an impressive 27 Democrats in the House to the Republicans zero.

To quote Le Fraud: “Not you. Not you. You don’t say that. You the only person here ain’t allowed to say that.”

Ever since Virginia attempted to force through a highly gerrymandered map that would have delivered a 10-1 Democrat advantage, the Republicans have been on the redistricting warpath. Mind you, this followed on the heels of Newsom’s own campaign to remove all Republican representation possible in California.

The Republicans didn’t declare war. They simply woke up and realized they were at war. And then they finally responded. The results thus far have been incredible.

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The judge even went so far as to apologize in court and warned that the conditions of his detention may violate basic legal standards.

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The legal pressure surrounding the SPLC is now rapidly intensifying, as a series of federal and state legal actions signal the beginning of the end for the SPLC.

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Most recently, the Florida Attorney General’s office has launched a civil investigation into the SPLC, issuing subpoenas for internal documents related to the organization’s operations. The probe, conducted under the state’s consumer protection authority, is focused on whether the SPLC engaged in “deceptive or unfair” practices. Investigators are seeking records tied to funding, communications, and any activities that may violate Florida law.

While civil investigations into nonprofits are not unusual, this case stands out because it comes on the heels of far more serious federal allegations. According to reporting attributed to The Federalist, the U.S. Department of Justice has indicted the SPLC on charges including wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The indictment alleges that, over nearly a decade, the organization secretly funneled more than $3 million in donor funds to a range of extremist groups—groups it publicly claimed to oppose.

Among those named are the Ku Klux Klan, the Aryan Nations, the American Nazi Party, and other white supremacist organizations. Prosecutors allege that the SPLC used shell entities and hidden financial channels to conceal these transactions, effectively masking both the source and destination of the funds.

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The alleged scheme, which investigators say ran from 2014 through 2023, raises serious questions about how donor money was handled and whether the organization misrepresented its activities to the public. According to statements cited in the case, an SPLC-linked source was even embedded in online leadership discussions connected to the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville. That individual allegedly participated in communications under SPLC supervision while helping coordinate logistics tied to the event.

Federal officials have framed the allegations in stark terms. FBI Director Kash Patel stated that donors were led to believe their contributions would help dismantle extremist groups, while, according to the indictment, funds were instead directed toward individuals associated with those same groups. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche added that the SPLC appeared to be “manufacturing racism to justify its existence,” suggesting the organization may have had a financial incentive to amplify the perception of extremist threats.

Beyond the criminal charges, critics argue that the implications extend into how federal agencies have historically relied on the SPLC’s research and classifications. A recent analysis published by The Federalist highlights concerns that the FBI incorporated SPLC-generated material into official threat assessments and training programs.

According to that report, the bureau did not simply consult the SPLC as an outside source but integrated its ideological framework into internal documents used to identify potential domestic threats. This included the controversial Richmond memo, which drew on SPLC analysis to categorize certain Catholic groups based on their beliefs about abortion, family structure, and religious practice.

Internal communications cited in the report suggest that some FBI officials were uneasy with this reliance. One questioned whether the bureau was acting “at the behest of the SPLC,” while another described the dependence on its “hate group” designations as problematic.

These revelations have fueled broader concerns about the relationship between federal agencies and outside advocacy groups. Critics argue that a framework established under the government’s domestic terrorism strategy allowed non-governmental organizations to feed analysis directly into federal systems, effectively shaping how threats were defined and prioritized.

Against this backdrop, the Florida investigation takes on added significance. While the DOJ case focuses on alleged criminal conduct, the state-level probe could open the door to civil penalties, including fraud claims tied to donor communications and fundraising practices. If investigators determine that the SPLC misled donors or engaged in deceptive messaging, the organization could face substantial financial and legal consequences.

The convergence of these cases suggests that the SPLC is entering a prolonged legal battle on multiple fronts. What began as an inquiry into specific financial transactions is now expanding into a broader examination of the organization’s role in shaping public narratives, influencing policy, and interacting with federal institutions.

Supporters of the investigation argue that the stakes go beyond any single nonprofit. They say the case raises fundamental questions about transparency, accountability, and the proper boundaries between advocacy groups and government agencies. In particular, they point to the potential risks of allowing outside organizations to influence law enforcement priorities without clear oversight or standardized criteria.

At the same time, the allegations remain subject to the legal process, and the SPLC will have the opportunity to respond in court. As with any high-profile case, the outcome will depend on the evidence presented and how it is interpreted by judges and juries.

Still, the combination of a federal indictment and a state civil investigation marks a turning point. The SPLC, long known for its influence in debates over extremism and civil rights, now finds itself under scrutiny from the very legal system it has often engaged with and shaped.

Whether these proceedings ultimately lead to convictions, settlements, or dismissals, they are likely to have lasting effects—not only on the SPLC itself, but also on how nonprofits, donors, and government agencies interact in the future.

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The legal pressure surrounding the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is rapidly intensifying, as a series of federal and state actions signal what could become one of the most consequential nonprofit investigations in recent years.

Most recently, the Florida Attorney General’s office has launched a civil investigation into the SPLC, issuing subpoenas for internal documents tied to the organization’s operations. The probe, conducted under the state’s consumer protection authority, is focused on whether the SPLC engaged in “deceptive or unfair” practices. Investigators are seeking records related to funding, internal communications, and any activities that could violate state law.

While civil investigations into nonprofits are not uncommon, this one stands out because it follows much more serious federal allegations. The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted the SPLC on charges including wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. According to those allegations, the organization secretly funneled more than $3 million in donor funds to a range of extremist groups it publicly claimed to oppose.

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Among the groups named are the Ku Klux Klan, the Aryan Nations, the American Nazi Party, and other white supremacist organizations. Prosecutors allege the SPLC used shell entities and concealed financial channels to hide these transactions, masking both the origin and destination of donor funds.

The alleged scheme, which investigators say ran from 2014 through 2023, raises serious questions about donor transparency and financial accountability. According to the indictment, an SPLC-linked source was embedded in online leadership discussions connected to the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville. That individual allegedly participated in communications under SPLC supervision while also helping coordinate aspects of the event.

Federal officials have described the allegations in stark terms. FBI Director Kash Patel stated that donors were led to believe their contributions would help dismantle extremist groups, while, according to prosecutors, funds were instead directed toward individuals tied to those same groups. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche similarly suggested the organization may have had financial incentives tied to amplifying the perception of extremist threats.

Beyond the criminal case, the situation has raised broader concerns about the SPLC’s influence within federal institutions. A recent editorial published by The Federalist argues that the FBI relied heavily on SPLC-generated material in shaping its understanding of domestic extremism.

According to that analysis, the bureau did not simply consult the SPLC as an outside source but incorporated its perspectives into official threat assessments and internal work products. This included the now-controversial Richmond memo, which drew on SPLC material to categorize certain Catholic groups based on their beliefs about social and political issues.

The editorial also cites internal FBI communications suggesting unease with this relationship. Some officials questioned whether the bureau had become overly reliant on SPLC classifications, while others described the dependence as problematic.

These concerns tie into a larger debate about the role of outside organizations in shaping government policy. Critics argue that federal frameworks allowed non-governmental groups to feed analysis directly into domestic terrorism strategies, potentially blurring the line between objective intelligence and ideological interpretation.

Against this backdrop, the Florida investigation adds another layer of legal exposure for the SPLC. While the DOJ case focuses on alleged criminal conduct, the state-level probe could lead to civil penalties, particularly if investigators find that donors were misled or that fundraising practices were deceptive.

If such findings emerge, the organization could face significant financial consequences, including restitution or additional lawsuits. The subpoenas issued in Florida suggest that investigators are taking a close look not just at isolated incidents, but at broader patterns of behavior within the organization.

Taken together, these developments indicate that the SPLC is entering a prolonged and complex legal battle. What began as allegations about financial misconduct is now expanding into a wider examination of the organization’s influence, its relationships with federal agencies, and the accuracy of its public representations.

Supporters of the investigations argue that the stakes extend beyond any single nonprofit. They say the case raises fundamental questions about transparency, accountability, and the proper boundaries between advocacy organizations and government institutions. In particular, they point to the risks of relying on outside groups to help define threats without clear oversight or standardized criteria.

At the same time, the allegations remain subject to the legal process. The SPLC will have the opportunity to challenge the claims in court, and the outcome will ultimately depend on the evidence presented.

Still, the combination of a federal indictment and a state civil investigation marks a significant turning point. The SPLC, long known for its role in debates over extremism and civil rights, now finds itself under intense scrutiny from both federal and state authorities.

Whether these cases lead to convictions, settlements, or are ultimately dismissed, they are likely to have lasting implications. The outcome could reshape how nonprofits operate, how donors evaluate organizations, and how government agencies engage with outside groups in the future.

We talked about how TV news asked her to cross ethical lines during the pandemic, why she walked away from the “dream job,” and how she’s now helping everyday people build real audiences and real income as independent journalists.

What struck me most? Ivory isn’t just another talking head — she’s living proof the old system is dying and a better one is rising.

Since going independent she’s grown her audience to hundreds of thousands of followers, and she’s turned that hard-won knowledge into something extraordinary.

That “something” is her News Influencer course — the only 12-week, college-level program built specifically for the independent media era we’re living in right now.

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America’s judicial crisis is reaching new heights as a corrupt judge in North Carolina has lit the match and is about to toss it into a tinderbox.

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President Trump has operated from his first moments in office as if his entire administration were under siege.

You would think he was the one that stole his presidential election, and not Joe Biden.

But fortunately, the Supreme Court has often acted like a rubber eraser for a slew of pencil-scrawled rulings issued by deranged rogue judges in the lower courts.

Yet again, a 5-4 ruling delivered on the “shadow docket” has quietly reaffirmed President Trump’s authority to act as the head of the executive branch.

The Supreme Court has informed the spoiled, radical left-wing hordes: Donald Trump is the president—whether you like it or not.

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I have achieved a big dream of mine and have published my first book.

It’s coming out in bookstores and is launching on Amazon today. I hope you get a chance to take a look.

It’s a fantasy novel called “Hypernea: The Cursed Kingdom.” I was inspired to write it during the Covid pandemic, when I saw children struggling with isolation in a world gripped by fear.

History was being erased. Propaganda bombarded society. There was a profound sense of alienation. People could not tell the truth from lies. And worst of all, their potential was slowly being crushed.

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In this book, a lonely prince is blamed for the “curse” that has befallen his kingdom. He is forced to make an excruciating choice — death or exile. He is cast out on an adventure where he meets outcasts from nearby fallen kingdoms.

A heartbroken moondrake who lost everything.

A brave griffin striving to save his republic from high treason.

A boisterous fairy driven from her idyllic realm into a devastated world.

Led by a sorcerer whose most powerful spell reveals the truth.

Prince Sigismund is armed only with a last-minute gift from his mother, a mysterious crystal shard allowing him to tap into “The Could-Be.”

He must ultimately confront the ultimate source of the “curse” — an insidious force that threatens to undo all of existence: The Never-Was.

If you’re a fan of the epic sweep of The Lord of the Rings, the high politics of Game of Thrones, and the imaginative storytelling of The Chronicles of Narnia, then I’m sure you’d enjoy “Hypernea: The Cursed Kingdom.”

You can read a sample here, check out some great art, and watch the book trailer.

There is a deluxe illustrated hardcover version in development, complete with 100 color illustrations and custom epigraphs for each chapter.

If you get a chance to check out this first book in “The Fallen Empires” series, I humbly invite you to leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads. This would really help.

Thank you for supporting my work throughout all of these years. I hope this book can play a small role inspiring people to pursue truth, beauty, and justice in the world.

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Clinton’s lawyers halted the session, Democrats accused Republicans of breaking committee rules, and Rep. Lauren Boebert fired back with a heated response.

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His remarks were so forceful they triggered a meltdown by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. AOC’s comments were nothing less than a full-throated endorsement of global communism.

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If this watershed ruling were to be applied throughout the United States, the Democratic Party would struggle to win major elections ever again.

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Buried in thousands of pages of internal emails and financial records is a revelation that cuts straight through decades of denials: Ghislaine Maxwell wasn’t just circulating on the edges of Clinton’s social sphere — she was helping build one of his signature post-presidential projects from the inside.

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