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dailyvantage.com — Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is being cast as a scandal by the same institutions accused of abusing their power, even as critics quietly admit it came from a lawful settlement over government wrongdoing. Story Snapshot The Justice Department created a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund using the federal Judgment Fund after settling Trump’s lawsuit over leaked tax returns. Trump first said he “wasn’t involved” in designing the fund, but later emphasized...

dailyvantage.com — Trump’s last-minute pause on an artificial intelligence executive order signals that the White House is still weighing innovation against security, and the decision has already set off a fresh fight over how much government should touch the tech industry. Quick Take Trump postponed the planned artificial intelligence executive order hours before the signing ceremony. He said he did not like certain aspects of the proposal and did not want to block...

dailyvantage.com — SpaceX’s push for the biggest initial public offering in history could reshape markets and U.S. space leadership, but early filings point to massive losses that demand sober scrutiny from retail investors. Story Highlights Elon Musk said SpaceX is moving to take the company public “pretty soon.” Reports say SpaceX plans a record-setting Nasdaq listing and public S-1 filing. Coverage cites $18.7 billion in 2025 revenue but a net...

(DailyVantage.com) – Ukraine's anti-corruption court arrested Andriy Yermak, President Zelenskyy's former chief of staff, on money-laundering charges—marking the closest a corruption probe has penetrated into Ukraine's wartime leadership while billions in U.S. and European taxpayer dollars continue flowing to Kyiv.Story SnapshotAndriy Yermak, Zelenskyy's ex-top aide, arrested May 14, 2026, on money-laundering charges involving luxury real estateCourt set bail at 140 million hryvnias (approximately $3.2 million) as part of sprawling multi-episode corruption investigationFirst arrest to...

(DailyVantage.com) – President Biden removed Cuba from the state-sponsored terrorism list in his final days, only to have President Trump reverse the decision within a week—demonstrating yet again how Washington's foreign policy swings leave Americans questioning whether our leaders serve national security or political theater.Story SnapshotBiden removed Cuba from terrorism list January 14, 2025, citing no terrorism support and securing release of 553 political prisonersTrump reinstated the designation immediately after inauguration on January 20,...

(DailyVantage.com) – Traditionalist Catholics in the SSPX defy Vatican threats of schism by issuing a bold profession of faith, prioritizing eternal doctrine over institutional compromise just 48 days before illicit bishop consecrations.Story SnapshotSSPX Superior General Fr. Davide Pagliarani announced bishop consecrations for July 1, 2026, citing spiritual necessity after failed Vatican talks.Vatican offered conditional dialogue on February 12, requiring suspension of consecrations; SSPX rejected it on February 27 as incompatible with its mission.On May...