[Friday, July 25] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

2025-07-25 2911 words 14 minutes

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DAILY BRIEFING

This briefing synthesizes intelligence from open-source reporting to identify key areas of national development and potential crisis. The executive branch is pursuing a muscular domestic policy agenda, marked by new legal challenges to sanctuary cities, significant actions in education and health policy, and a persistent narrative of strong economic performance. These policy initiatives run parallel to politically charged investigations into past administrations and the expanding disclosures from the Jeffrey Epstein case. In the political sphere, both parties face scrutiny over public messaging and ethics, while critiques of major media institutions intensify amid reports of their operational and financial distress.

1. Executive Branch & Domestic Policy

1.1. Immigration, Border Security, & Sanctuary Cities

The administration’s confrontation with sanctuary jurisdictions has intensified, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) filing a lawsuit directly against New York City and its mayor, Eric Adams, for policies alleged to unlawfully shield non-citizens from federal law enforcement [1][2]. This legal action is a component of a broader, multi-agency push on immigration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated flights to relocate migrants from a Florida facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” [3] and has also released a finding that a special juvenile visa program (SJV) was predominantly exploited under the prior administration by “adult criminal aliens, foreign sex offenders and MS-13 gangbangers” rather than its intended recipients [4].

Public statements from the administration seek to counter narratives of economic disruption from its policies. Vice President JD Vance asserted that analyst predictions of an economic collapse driven by mass deportations have not materialized [5]. These federal actions are occurring alongside media reports of specific, high-profile crimes allegedly committed by non-citizens, including a US Marine veteran’s death [6] and a “scissor attack” on federal officers in New York [7]. In a sign of localized resistance, a New Mexico mayor has issued an executive order aimed at countering the administration’s federal immigration enforcement agenda [8].

[1] Trump’s Justice Department Sues New York City for Protecting Illegal Aliens with Sanctuary Policies, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/07/24/trumps-justice-department-sues-new-york-city-protecting-illegal-aliens-sanctuary-policies/
[2] Trump’s DOJ Smacks New York City Mayor Eric Adams With Lawsuit Over Sanctuary City Policies, https://redstate.com/chris-bertman/2025/07/24/trumps-doj-files-lawsuit-against-new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-over-sanctuary-city-policies-n2192063
[3] DHS has begun flying migrants out of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ DeSantis announces, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-has-begun-flying-migrants-out-floridas-alligator-alcatraz-desantis-announces
[4] For years, the special juvenile visa (SJV), an immigration program meant to provide permanent legal status to illegal migrant children who experience abuse or neglect was, under the Biden administration, offered mostly to adult criminal aliens, foreign sex offenders and MS-13 gangbangers, DHS finds, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/years-us-approved-visas-meant-abused-children-adults-criminals-gang-members-dhs-finds
[5] JD Vance: Analysts Were Wrong – Deporting Illegals Has Not Collapsed the American Economy, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/07/25/jd-vance-analysts-were-wrong-deporting-illegals-has-not-collapsed-american-economy/
[6] Grieving American mother testifies about US Marine veteran son’s death at hands of violent illegal aliens, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/grieving-mom-testifies-about-marine-vet-sons-death-hands-violent-illegal-aliens
[7] Illegal alien from Senegal charged with assaulting American federal officers in alleged scissor attack at New York City facility, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illegal-alien-senegal-charged-assaulting-federal-officers-alleged-scissor-attack-nyc-facility
[8] New Mexico mayor signs executive order to ’’ Trump’s immigration enforcement, https://www.foxnews.com/media/new-mexico-mayor-signs-executive-order-counteract-trumps-immigration-enforcement

1.2. Economic Policy & Trade

The administration is actively promoting a narrative of significant economic success. The Treasury Department has issued a report claiming the president’s agenda is producing “decades-high wage increases, capital expenditures and record tariffs revenue” [1]. This message is bolstered by specific trade achievements, including a major agreement with Japan detailed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick [2] and the lifting of Australia’s ban on what the President termed “magnificent” U.S. beef imports [3].

President Trump has personally weighed in on economic strategy, publicly advocating for the advantages of a “softening US Dollar” [4] and suggesting that substantial revenue from tariffs could be returned to Americans as rebates [5]. The administration’s “Put America First” policy is also being applied to labor, with the President issuing a “Big Warning To Tech Firms Against Hiring Indians” [6]. In other financial news, the FCC has approved the $8.4 billion sale of Paramount to Skydance [7], and the Treasury Department is reportedly soliciting public donations via Venmo and PayPal to pay down the nation’s $36.7 trillion debt [8].

[1] Trump’s economic agenda leading to decades-high wage increases, capital expenditures and record tariffs revenue: Treasury, https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/us-news/trumps-economic-agenda-leading-to-decades-high-wage-increases-capital-expenditures-and-record-tariffs-revenue-treasury/#:~:text=In%20the%20first%20half%20of%20the%20year%2C,the%20first%20quarter%20of%20the%20calendar%20year.
[2] Howard Lutnick Reveals How Trump Admin Secured Massive Trade Deal With Japan, https://dailycaller.com/2025/07/24/howard-lutnick-donald-trump-japan-trade-deal-commerce-secretary/
[3] Trump touts end of ban on ‘magnificent’ US beef imports to Australia: ‘We are going to sell so much’, https://nypost.com/2025/07/25/us-news/trump-touts-end-of-ban-on-magnificent-us-beef-imports-to-australia-we-are-going-to-sell-so-much/
[4] President Trump Disputes Media Reports by Advocating for the Perks of a Softening US Dollar, https://www.c-span.org/clip/white-house-event/user-clip-president-trump-disputes-media-reports-by-advocating-for-the-perks-of-a-softening-us-dollar/5168660
[5] Trump: Tariff Revenue Could Mean Rebates for Americans, https://www.newsmax.com/politics/trump-tariff-rebate/2025/07/25/id/1220087/
[6] ‘Put America First’: Donald Trump’s Big Warning To Tech Firms Against Hiring Indians, https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/put-america-first-donald-trumps-big-warning-to-tech-firms-against-hiring-indians-8948879
[7] FCC greenlights $8.4B sale of CBS parent Paramount to Skydance, https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/media/fcc-greenlights-8-4b-sale-of-cbs-parent-paramount-to-skydance/
[8] “U.S. Treasury Department is now accepting Venmo and PayPal payments from those who want to donate money to reduce the nation’s $36.7 trillion debt — NYP” (X/@disclosetv), https://x.com/disclosetv/status/1948795569180475689

The administration is pursuing several initiatives in social and education policy. A White House action is being framed as “Trump Takes a Stand Against Homelessness” [1]. In education, a headline indicates President Trump intends to use the recent “$221 Million Columbia Antisemitism Deal” [2] as a model to levy large fines against other academic institutions [3]. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has entered a state-level dispute, declaring that certain bathroom policies in Virginia schools violate Title IX [4]. A video report alleges a Vanderbilt University administrator admitted that DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) remains “Part Of What We Do” at the institution [5]. In health policy, headlines report that a “clinic” has closed due to a new Trump executive order [6] and that Planned Parenthood has separately closed five of its clinics in California [7].

[1] Trump Takes a Stand Against Homelessness, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/07/24/trump-takes-a-stand-against-homelessness-n2660904
[2] Behind the $221 Million Columbia Antisemitism Deal, https://www.thefp.com/p/behind-the-221-million-columbia-antisemitism
[3] WSJ: Trump to Use Columbia Settlement to Get Big Fines from Academia, https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2025/07/25/wsj-trump-to-use-columbia-settlement-to-get-big-fines-from-academia-n3805145
[4] DOE Secretary Linda McMahon: Bathroom Policies Within Va. Schools Violate Title IX, https://www.outkick.com/sports/doe-secretary-linda-mcmahon-trans-bathroom-policies-within-va-schools-violate-title-ix
[5] EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Vanderbilt Administrator Caught Saying DEI Remains ‘Part Of What We Do’, https://www.dailywire.com/news/exclusive-video-vanderbilt-administrator-caught-saying-dei-remains-part-of-what-we-do
[6] ‘Clinic’ Shuts Its Doors Thanks To Trump’s Executive Order, https://thefederalist.com/2025/07/25/biggest-trans-mutilation-clinic-shuts-its-doors-thanks-to-trumps-common-sense-executive-order/
[7] Planned Parenthood Closes Five Clinics in California, https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2025/07/25/planned-parenthood-closes-five-clinics-in-california-n3805147

2. Investigations, Legal Actions, & Public Order

2.1. Investigations into Past Administrations & 2016 Election

Investigations targeting events from the 2016 election cycle and prior administrations are a major focus of reporting. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has leveled a severe accusation, alleging former President Obama and members of his staff orchestrated a “treasonous conspiracy” against Donald Trump [1]. This narrative is amplified by reports of newly declassified documents concerning the Hillary Clinton email investigation, which claim that critical evidence was ignored by investigators [2]. Other declassified materials assert that Russia was in possession of intelligence on Hillary Clinton’s alleged use of “heavy tranquilizers” [3]. President Trump has publicly commented on the matter, identifying whom Obama should thank for avoiding accountability for the “Russia hoax” [4] and suggesting that presidential immunity is likely shielding his predecessor from legal consequences [5].

[1] Gabbard to Newsmax: Obama, Staff Engaged in Treasonous Conspiracy Against Trump, https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/tulsi-gabbard-barack-obama-russia-probe/2025/07/24/id/1220008/
[2] Newly declassified docs on Hillary Clinton email investigation say evidence was ignored, https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/nation-world/newly-declassified-docs-hillary-clinton-email-investigation-evidence-ignored-accusations-marsha-blackburn-pete-hegseth
[3] Russia sat on intel of Hillary Clinton’s alleged ‘heavy tranquilizers’ use, new docs claim, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/russia-sat-intel-hillary-clintons-alleged-heavy-tranquilizers-use-new-docs-claim
[4] Trump identifies whom Obama should thank if he dodges accountability for the Russia hoax, https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-identifies-whom-obama-should-thank-if-he-dodges-accountability-for-the-russia-hoax
[5] Trump: Obama ‘Has Immunity, Probably Helps Him a Lot’, https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/donald-trump-barack-obama-immunity/2025/07/25/id/1220077/

The investigation and fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein case continue to generate significant developments. Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer claims she has provided the DOJ with information on “100 different people” connected to Epstein’s network [1]. This has intensified calls for transparency, with at least one Senate Republican publicly demanding that all state and federal courts “immediately unseal all” related files [2]. President Trump has engaged directly on the issue, stating he could provide a “list” of associates and naming individuals he believes the media should investigate [3], while also noting he has “not thought about” a pardon for Maxwell [4]. A former official from the Biden White House has reportedly blamed former Attorney General Merrick Garland for the “failure to look into the Epstein files” [5].

[1] Ghislaine Maxwell gave DOJ info about ‘100 different people’ linked to Jeffrey Epstein, lawyer says, https://nypost.com/2025/07/25/us-news/ghislaine-maxwell-gave-doj-info-about-100-different-people-linked-to-jeffrey-epstein-lawyer-says/
[2] Senate Republican demands state, federal courts ‘immediately unseal all’ Epstein docs, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/senate-republican-demands-state-federal-courts-immediately-unseal-all-epstein-docs
[3] Trump drops Epstein-linked names that media ‘ought to be speaking about’ amid files firestorm, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-drops-epstein-linked-names-media-ought-speaking-about-amid-files-firestorm
[4] Trump says ‘I’ll give you a list’ of Jeffrey Epstein associates amid furor — ‘haven’t thought about’ Ghislaine Maxwell pardon, https://nypost.com/2025/07/25/us-news/trump-says-ill-give-you-a-list-of-jeffrey-epstein-associates-amid-furor/
[5] Former top Biden White House official blames Merrick Garland for failure to look into the Epstein files: ‘He was hypersensitive’, https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/us-news/former-top-biden-white-house-official-blames-merrick-garland-for-failure-to-look-into-the-epstein-files-he-was-hypersensitive/

2.3. Federal-State Legal Conflicts & Law Enforcement

A notable conflict over federal appointments is unfolding in New Jersey, where two individuals, Alina Habba and Desiree Grace, were named U.S. Attorney for NJ by federal judges but then fired by the DOJ. They have reportedly stated their intention to show up for work, creating a direct challenge to DOJ authority [1]. The administration did secure a legal victory when a court struck down a New Jersey law that had prohibited immigration detention contracts [2]. However, it faces judicial headwinds elsewhere. A headline describes the administration preparing for a fight after “rogue Obama-appointed” district judges temporarily blocked the deportation of a “Salvadorian criminal alien” [3]. In other legal news, Ryan Routh, the suspected would-be presidential assassin, will represent himself at his federal trial [4]. At a local level, a report alleges that medical staff are now facing charges after physically interfering with ICE agents who were attempting to arrest an “illegal immigrant” [5].

[1] Who is NJ’s top cop? Alina Habba and Desiree Grace,named by federal judges as U.S. Attorney of NJ and then FIRED by DOJ have BOTH indicated they plan to show up for work, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1948820796417216514?s=46
[2] Court gives Trump win in striking down New Jersey law banning immigration detention contracts, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3479416/court-strike-down-new-jersey-law-banning-immigration-detention-contracts/
[3] ‘Lawless and insane’: Trump administration readies for fight after rogue Obama-appointed liberal activist district judges block Salvadorian criminal alien Abrego Garcia ’s deportation for now, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lawless-insane-trump-admin-readies-fight-after-judges-block-abrego-garcia-removal-now
[4] Suspected would-be presidential assassin Ryan Routh will represent himself at federal trial, https://www.theblaze.com/news/suspected-would-be-presidential-assassin-ryan-routh-will-represent-himself-at-federal-trial
[5] Medical staff face charges after fighting ICE agents attempting to arrest an illegal immigrant., https://www.reddit.com/r/Conservative/comments/1m94h2u/medical_staff_face_charges_after_fighting_ice/

3. Foreign Policy & National Security

3.1. Middle East Affairs (Israel, Hamas, Palestine)

The administration’s position on the conflict in the Middle East appears unambiguous. President Trump has reportedly given his approval for Israel’s military objective of “annihilating Hamas” [1]. This firm U.S. stance contrasts with actions from European allies. French President Emmanuel Macron is facing sharp criticism for his decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state, a move described in one headline as “playing with fire” [2]. Meanwhile, reports characterize Hamas as continuing to negotiate in bad faith [3]. A CNN interview is also being highlighted where an activist allegedly refused to condemn Hamas [4].

[1] Trump OKs Israel annihilating Hamas: ‘I think they want to die’, https://nypost.com/2025/07/25/us-news/trump-oks-israel-annihilating-hamas-i-think-they-want-to-die/
[2] President Macron is playing with fire by recognising Palestine, https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/07/25/president-macron-is-playing-with-fire-by-recognising-palestine/
[3] Witkoff: Say, These Hamas Fellows Aren’t Negotiating in Good Faith!, https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2025/07/24/witkoff-say-these-hamas-fellows-arent-negotiating-in-good-faith-n3805112
[4] Pro-Hamas-terrorist and antisemitic Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil repeatedly refuses to condemn Hamas in tense CNN interview: ‘Disingenuous to ask’, https://nypost.com/2025/07/22/us-news/anti-israel-protester-mahmoud-khalil-repeatedly-refuses-to-condemn-hamas-in-tense-cnn-interview/

3.2. Global Security Challenges

Intelligence regarding the U.S. posture on several global security fronts remains fragmented. One headline points to a significant but unexplained policy shift, referencing “The full, untold story of Donald Trump’s U-turn on Ukraine” [1]. Details on this policy change are not available. In a separate report from the conflict, Kyiv alleges that Russia is now forcing kidnapped Ukrainian teenagers to fight on the frontlines [2]. Beyond Europe, other transnational threats are being reported. An exclusive report claims that Mexican drug cartels are now targeting American homes directly, a new tactic attributed to dwindling profits from smuggling operations [3]. Separately, the DOJ has secured a guilty plea from a woman who admitted to helping North Korean tech workers infiltrate U.S. companies [4].

[1] The full, untold story of Donald Trump’s U-turn on Ukraine, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/25/full-untold-story-donald-trump-u-turn-ukraine-war-us-russia/
[2] Russia sending kidnapped Ukrainian teens to the frontlines: Kyiv, https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/world-news/russia-sending-kidnapped-ukrainian-teens-to-the-frontlines-kyiv/
[3] Mexican drug cartels targeting American homes as smuggling profits dwindle: Exclusive, https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/border-coverage/cartels/cartels-targeting-homes/
[4] Woman learns fate after DOJ guilty plea admitting she helped North Korean tech workers infiltrate US companies, https://www.foxnews.com/us/woman-learns-fate-after-doj-guilty-plea-helped-north-korean-tech-workers-infiltrate-us-companies

4. Partisan Politics & Media

4.1. Democratic Party Actions & Messaging

The Democratic Party is facing public scrutiny over a recent messaging campaign and the conduct of a prominent member. An attempt to blame President Trump for high grocery prices reportedly “completely backfired” when an accompanying chart was widely interpreted as implicating the previous administration [1][2]. The post was subsequently deleted, but not before being shared by officials such as Representative Ted Lieu [3]. Separately, the House Ethics Committee has ruled that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez broke House rules by failing to pay for items related to her attendance at the Met Gala in a “tax the rich” dress. She has been ordered to pay approximately $2,700 for the services and accessories [4][5].

[1] Democratic Party tries to pin ‘record high’ 2025 grocery prices on Trump – but it completely backfires, https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/us-news/democratic-party-effort-to-highlight-record-high-grocery-prices-completely-backfires/
[2] Democratic Party Deletes Post After Getting Mocked For Trying To Pin High Grocery Prices On Trump, https://www.dailywire.com/news/democratic-party-deletes-post-after-getting-mocked-for-trying-to-pin-high-grocery-prices-on-trump?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Zach+Jewell&category=News&elementPosition=2&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Democratic+Party+Deletes+Post+After+Getting+Mocked+For+Trying+To+Pin+High+Grocery+Prices+On+Trump
[3] Whoops! Rep. Ted Lieu Also Shared Dems’ Backfired ‘Trumpflation’ Graph That Accidentally Kicked Biden, https://twitchy.com/dougp/2025/07/25/oof-rep-ted-lieu-shared-dems-backfired-trumpflation-graph-that-accidentally-kicked-biden-n2416212
[4] AOC broke house rules to attend ritzy Met Gala in ’tax the rich’ dress, ordered to pay up, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-broke-house-rules-attend-ritzy-met-gala-tax-rich-dress-ordered-pay
[5] AOC Gets Bad News, Must Pay Her Fair Share After Ethics Committee Rules on ‘Tax the Rich’ Met Gala Stunt, https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2025/07/25/aoc-must-pay-her-fair-share-after-house-ethics-committee-rules-on-tax-the-rich-met-gala-appearance-n2192087

4.2. Republican Party Standing & Electoral Processes

Reporting indicates a positive public perception for the Republican Party, though questions about data integrity persist. A recent Fox News poll finds that the public views the GOP as being “more likely to have a clear plan for the country” [1]. This is reinforced by commentary offering a favorable six-month “grading” of the second Trump term, describing its start as “very strong — and fast” [2]. However, this sentiment is juxtaposed with reporting that questions the validity of polling data, asking whether some pollsters are “juking Trump’s poll numbers” [3]. In a related political matter, reporting predicts that Democrats will ultimately lose the ongoing “redistricting war” with the GOP, though the reasoning is not provided in the headlines [4].

[1] Fox News Poll: The GOP is seen as more likely to have a clear plan for the country, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-gop-seen-more-likely-have-clear-plan-country
[2] Grading the Second Trump Presidency, Six Months In — His second administration is off to a very strong — and fast — start, https://spectator.org/grading-the-second-trump-presidency-six-months-in/
[3] Are Some Pollsters Juking Trump’s Poll Numbers, Or Is Something Else Going On?, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/07/25/are-some-pollsters-juking-trumps-poll-numbers-or-is-something-else-going-on-n3805144
[4] Dems Will Lose the Redistricting War With the GOP. Here’s Why., https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2025/07/25/dems-will-lose-the-redistricting-war-with-the-gop-heres-why-n3805143?utm_source=thdailypm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl&bcid=b4e6041766b8a5f58a4716c570d26d63e5a1de8992b23f3fbc2639505fc2df01&lctg=19894955

4.3. Critiques of Media Institutions

Reports indicate that the progressive media monitoring organization Media Matters is facing a severe operational crisis, with headlines claiming the group is on the “verge of collapse” after being “nuked into oblivion” [1][2]. Its president was reportedly seen on television “melting down” over the administration’s success in its campaign against the group [3]. Mainstream outlets are also facing direct criticism. CBS and NBC are accused of dismissing DNI Gabbard’s “treasonous conspiracy” allegations “without evidence,” while simultaneously maintaining that Russia aided Trump’s 2016 victory [4]. The Washington Post is also a target, with reports highlighting staff departures from the “failing” paper [5] and an instance of an ex-Rolling Stone editor “fact-checking WaPo’s fact-checkers” on the Russia collusion story [6].

[1] Media Matters Meltdown: Soros-Funded Censorship Group on Verge of Collapse, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/07/25/media-matters-meltdown-soros-funded-censorship-group-verge-collapse-amid-lawsuits-layoffs-donor-panic/
[2] It Looks Like Donald Trump and Elon Musk May Have Nuked Media Matters Into Oblivion, https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2025/07/25/media-matters-is-on-its-last-legs-n2192090
[3] The President of Media Matters is on MSDNC melting down over Trump and how he has completely kneecapped the liberal media outlets, https://x.com/GuntherEagleman/status/1948846836103413848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1948846836103413848%7Ctwgr%5E4c4d1ec918a8e8b4c7f7a4d0bacb8ca4293dcf1e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_
[4] ‘Without Evidence’; CBS, NBC Slam Gabbard, Still Insist Russia Helped Trump Win in 2016, https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/2025/07/24/without-evidence-cbs-nbc-slam-gabbard-still-insist-russia-helped
[5] Nolte: Three More Insufferable Leftists Flee Failing Washington Post, https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2025/07/25/nolte-three-more-insufferable-leftists-flee-failing-washington-post-rampell-capehart-bump/
[6] BRUTAL: Ex-Rolling Stone Editor Just Fact-Checked WaPo’s Fact Checkers on the Russian Collusion Hoax, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2025/07/25/ex-rolling-stone-editor-just-put-wapo-through-the-shredder-over-the-russian-collusion-hoax-n2660940

5. Technology & Culture

5.1. Big Tech, AI, & Cultural Debates

The technology sector faces direct pressure from the administration, with Vice President JD Vance publicly calling the industry’s claims of worker shortages “bulls—” [1]. Concurrent with this are growing alarms about artificial intelligence. One headline warns of “unprecedented upheaval” if predictions about superintelligence are accurate [2], while a disturbing report reveals that ChatGPT provided users with step-by-step instructions for self-harm and devil worship [3]. These developments are occurring alongside broad cultural debates. One report cites a drop in American birth rates to levels described as “civilizational suicide” [4] and another critiques a New York Times article on “heterofatalism” as evidence of a “sad, sickly post-Millennial outlook” [5].

[1] VP Vance calls out Big Tech’s ‘bulls—’ claim of worker shortages, https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/jd-vance-calls-out-big-tech-firing-americans-while-hiring-cheap-foreign-h-1b-visa-replacements
[2] The economics of superintelligence — If Silicon Valley’s predictions are even close to being accurate, expect unprecedented upheaval, https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/07/24/the-economics-of-superintelligence
[3] ChatGPT offered step-by-step instructions for self-harm, devil worship and ritual bloodletting, disturbing report reveals, https://nypost.com/2025/07/25/business/chatgpt-offered-step-by-step-instructions-for-self-harm-devil-worship/
[4] American Birth Rates Rates Drop To Levels Of Civilizational Suicide, https://thefederalist.com/2025/07/25/american-birth-rates-rates-drop-to-levels-of-civilizational-suicide/
[5] NY Times’ ridiculous ‘heterofatalism’ embrace is further evidence of sad, sickly post-Millennial outlook, https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/lifestyle/this-new-york-times-piece-is-pushing-man-hating/