Day: May 2, 2025

Washington Examiner   Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) has opted not to run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia’s 2026 election, a decision that could reshape the GOP’s path to unseating Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and trigger a high-stakes Republican primary. Kemp, a popular Republican, has decided against a run after sitting down last month with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC).  The governor told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he wouldn’t run for Senate in 2026, citing personal reasons, but pledged to support the GOP in finding and backing a strong, conservative candidate who can win. READ THE FULL STORY                  

Axios   President Trump‘s top policy adviser, Stephen Miller, is garnering buzz inside the White House as a top candidate to be the next national security adviser, five sources familiar with the situation tell Axios. Miller — the deputy chief of staff and the brain behind Trump’s controversial immigration crackdown — is one of the president’s longest-serving and most-trusted aides. Miller’s name surfaced shortly after Trump removed Mike Waltz as national security adviser on Thursday and nominated Waltz to become the next United Nations ambassador. READ THE FULL STORY               

Washington Examiner   The Trump administration has reached a preliminary settlement with the family of Ashli Babbitt, one of the rioters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The attorneys for Babbitt’s family said they have reached an agreement in principle on Friday, according to various reports. The settlement was revealed during a hearing after a former attorney for Babbitt’s family said in a filing that he received a call Thursday from a journalist about claims a settlement had been reached. Details about the settlement in principle were not disclosed. Babbitt was shot and killed by Capitol Police during the riot after she allegedly tried to make her way through a smashed window in the building. Her family alleges she posed no threat and sued the government for $30 million. The initial trial date was set for July 20. READ THE FULL STORY               

Breitbart   Apple reported its highest March-quarter revenue in over two years, reaching $95 billion, as customers rushed to purchase devices ahead of potential new U.S. tariffs. As a result of the ongoing trade war with China, the tech giant announced that the majority of U.S. iPhones would come from India, while iPads and other devices would be imported from Vietnam. The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple announced a significant surge in revenue for the March quarter, driven by strong demand for iPhones and other devices as customers moved to make purchases before the introduction of new U.S. tariffs in April. The tech giant reported a five percent increase in sales, reaching $95 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Net income for the quarter also rose by nearly five percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $24.8 billion. One of the key factors contributing to the strong sales was the release of the iPhone 16e during the quarter. This lower-end model, which features limited artificial intelligence capabilities, helped drive demand alongside the pre-tariff buying rush. However, Apple faces ongoing challenges due to its exposure to China, where most of its devices have been traditionally assembled. The company has been one of the…