The Moralist — Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Articles #

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Senate Abandons Border Guards to Fund Luxury Projects #

Senator Susan Collins clutched a stack of briefing papers as she walked through the polished mahogany doors of the Capitol this week, marking a moment of rare defiance. The Senate has officially punted a crucial funding package for the Department of Homeland Security, choosing to leave Washington without securing the paychecks of those who stand on the watchtower. This failure leaves 240,000 federal employees without pay for the second consecutive week while the administration continues to demand $1 billion for…

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Justice Department Charges Chinese Executives in Shipping Conspiracy #

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the unsealing of a superseding indictment this week, targeting seven Chinese executives for a global conspiracy to squeeze American commerce. The indictment, unsealed by the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, accuses four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturers of fixing prices…

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Representative Proposes Amendment to Secure National Leadership #

Representative Nancy Mace sat at her desk in Washington this week, reviewing the text of a constitutional amendment that seeks to restore a fundamental principle of the social contract. The proposal would bar naturalized citizens from holding federal executive or legislative office, ensuring that those who lead the nation have…

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Indiana Schools Unite to Train Next Generation Doctors #

Governor Mike Braun stood before a group of eager medical students at Marian University on Tuesday, his voice echoing through the Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine. He…

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City Staged Lottery Masks Deepening Crisis of Priorities #

Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood at a podium in New York City on Thursday to announce a lottery for $50 tickets to the 2026 World Cup. The mayor, who campaigned on…

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Government Settles Lawsuit Over Payments to Martyrs Fund #

The State Department has reached a landmark settlement with America First Legal, agreeing to halt the illegal flow of taxpayer funds to the Palestinian Authority. The lawsuit, filed by Representative…

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In Brief #

Intuit Cuts Thousands Amid Shift to AI

Tax software giant Intuit announced it will cut 17% of its workforce, nearly 3,000 roles, as it pivots toward artificial intelligence. The company is embedding AI tools from Anthropic across its platforms, signaling a move away from human accounting labor, according to The Straits Times.

Tanzanian Police Chief Barred From America

The United States has sanctioned Tanzania’s police chief for human rights violations, including the torture of activists. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the U.S. is reviewing ties with the country following a crackdown on opposition figures, per the New York Post.

IDF Soldier Killed by Drone in Lebanon

Sergeant Nehoray Leizer, 19, was killed by a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon on Monday. The death comes as the IDF faces internal criticism for failing to deploy defense systems at outposts where ultra-Orthodox restrictions bar female operators, according to Haaretz.

Grains Prices Dip as Planting Season Ends

July corn and soybeans saw a significant price drop this week, with corn ending at $4.69 per bushel. The dip, reported by Successful Farming, adds pressure to American farmers facing soaring input costs and a fertilizer crisis driven by the Hormuz blockade.