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The U.S. House met its stated goal, passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend — and by Sunday morning, the talking heads were doing their best to direct as much rain as possible onto the House Republicans’ parade. For those who don’t spend their Sunday mornings glued to the television — and their Sunday afternoons attempting to dig through a week’s worth of network and cable news media spin — The Daily Wire has compiled a short summary of what you may have missed. On CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” host Margaret Brennan spoke with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) about the total projected cost of the bill as well as some of the provisions that were included before it was sent on to the U.S. Senate. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says $4 to $5 trillion over the next decade is “about the right estimate” for the total cost of President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill,” which passed the House last week, and he says “cuts to government” through the bill will give the American… pic.twitter.com/VBNuI7huRY — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) May 25, 2025 Johnson said that $4 to $5 trillion over approximately ten years was “about the right estimate” for the measure’s total cost, but he also said that the cuts included in the bill would provide savings to taxpayers as well. “At the same time, we have historic savings for the American people — cuts to government to make it more efficient and effective and work better for the people,” Johnson said. “That was a big campaign promise of President Trump and a big promise of ours, and we’re going to achieve that. So in the calculation here, there’s more than $1.5 trillion in savings, Margaret, for the people.” Johnson referred to the bill as “arguably the most consequential legislation Congress will pass in many generations.” Brennan pushed back, noting that the Kaiser Foundation had evaluated the bill and said that changes to Medicaid could result in 200,000 people in Johnson’s home state of Louisiana losing their health care coverage. Johnson said that the only thing the bill would cut with regard to Medicaid was waste and abuse. “There’s a moral component to what we’re doing. When you make young men work, it’s good for them, it’s good for their dignity, it’s good for their self-worth and it’s good for the community that they live in,” he explained. The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates nearly 200,000 people in Louisiana could lose Medicaid coverage under cuts from President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.” Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) denies that there will be cuts and says the focus is on “fraud, waste and abuse,”… pic.twitter.com/JeKUjhH2Gn — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) May 25, 2025 Johnson also acknowledged that some Senate Republicans objected to the expanded SALT (state and local taxes) cap, but noted that the large number of House Republicans in blue states had made the expansion a “political reality.” Several Senate Republicans may oppose changes to the expanded SALT (state and local taxes) cap in President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” that just passed in the House. Speaker Mike Johnson says “there’s got to be a modification to SALT,” and that this is a “political… pic.twitter.com/iRPykObz48 — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) May 25, 2025 Brennan then spoke with Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), who was in favor of the expanded SALT cap because Connecticut has a higher state and local tax burden, but opposed the bill otherwise. The House-passed budget bill’s SALT cap increase “is going to be good” for Connecticut, which has one of the highest state and local tax burdens in the U.S., says Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), but adds, the bill “fails spectacularly” otherwise. “The American people want basically three… pic.twitter.com/XdAjfZ3pXu — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) May 25, 2025 On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) said that he believed there was enough opposition in the Senate to “hold up” the bill. Sen. Ron Johnson says there’s enough opposition in the Senate to hold up Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill https://t.co/yT8FaA6NBc — Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) May 25, 2025 Johnson also made an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” where he claimed that the bill was “immoral,” and added, “It’s wrong. It has to stop.” .@RonJohnsonWI says the House tax and spending cut bill is mortgaging American children’s future: “It’s immoral. It’s wrong. It has to stop.” pic.twitter.com/rd0Gnanxlt — State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) May 25, 2025 Johnson also made a stop on “State of the Union,” telling anchor Jake Tapper that he hoped to see it move through the Senate without major changes. “It’s best not to meddle with it too much,” he said. .@SpeakerJohnson warns senators about making changes to President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill: “It’s best not to meddle with it too much.” pic.twitter.com/SsBPUkYsev — State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) May 25, 2025

With Memorial Day so near, I’m thinking of active-duty military, their families, and our veterans. It’s impossible to let this national day of commemoration pass without addressing the tragic statistics of military and veteran suicide. Twenty-two veterans commit suicide each day. That’s one veteran every 65 minutes. A 2024 Pentagon study revealed another devastating statistic: American soldiers are now more likely to die from suicide than from any other cause. In an attempt to provide help and resources for our struggling veterans, the Suicide Crisis Hotline, and organizations such as the Military Suicide Awareness have been created. But is it enough? Our soldiers may no longer be fighting in traditional ground wars. But those engaged in remote operations can nonetheless suffer invisible wounds just as crippling as an IED blast. Almost 7% of veterans will suffer from PTSD in their lifetime. These struggles not only affect veterans, but can have a cascading impact on their families, too. It is vital to recognize the great impact active duty and veteran life has on our military families. In 2022, for example, 146 military family members died by suicide, including 83 spouses and 53 dependents, the majority of whom were under 18. Often, military spouses are expected to be the glue that holds the family together. We are expected to be resilient and strong despite the deployments, raising children alone while repeatedly losing community because of frequent relocations. But military spouses often suffer in silence. Depression, under the best of circumstances, is isolating. But when you experience frequent moves and loss of community and support, it only adds to that sense of loneliness and having to “deal with it” on your own. I struggled with the shame and embarrassment for not being able to “tough it out” and handle everything while my spouse was away serving. I struggled with the guilt of not feeling strong enough. It is an isolating battle, and it’s almost easier to sink into yourself rather than risk judgment or become a poor reflection on your spouse when you finally do ask for help. These struggles are often overlooked by both the military and civilian communities. But they shouldn’t be. We as a society need to end the stigma surrounding mental health for our soldiers and our military families. Supporting our veterans and military families starts with compassion, education, and collective action. It’s time to share stories of veterans and spouses who have sought help and found healing to inspire hope and reassurance. We need to launch mentorship programs that pair a healed service member or spouse with one facing struggles to foster encouragement and fellowship. We can establish essential services, including support groups, counseling, and mental health-informed medical care, to support their journey to healing. This is a time for our leaders — both military and civilian — to step up and speak openly about the mental health situation affecting our veterans and military families. Their actions and policies set the tone for whether mental health is seen as a weakness or a priority. We need to make it a priority. Together, let’s strive to serve our veterans and their families through initiatives like #988, volunteering, and raising awareness. Together, 22-a-day may become a thing of the past, and our soldiers and their families can find hope for the future. Dani Pettrey is the bestselling author and military spouse. Her latest novel, “Two Seconds Too Late,” features a veteran battling PTSD and depression. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

A groundbreaking discovery is challenging the origin story of humans as scientists discover a 140,000-year-old sunken city buried under water off the coast of Indonesia. The skull of Homo erectus, an ancient human ancestor, has been discovered more than 140,000 years after it was first buried under layers of mud and sand in the Strait of Madura between the islands of Java and Madura. Researchers believe their discovery may be the first physical evidence of a lost world of a prehistoric landmass also known as Sundaland, which once connected Southeast Asia and was a vast tropical plain. In the lost city, along with the skull bones, scientists discovered about 6,000 fossils of animals of 36 species, including: Komodo dragons, buffaloes, deer, elephants. Some of the remains contained cuts that were likely intentional, evidence that early humans practiced advanced hunting strategies. The finds provide a rare glimpse into ancient human history, exploring the long-lost lands of Sundaland and the adaptations of early human populations in response to environmental change. A skull buried under mud for 140,000 years has only recently been identified as belonging to Homo erectus. Credit: University of Leiden The fossils were first discovered by sea sand miners back in 2011, but scientists have only recently been able to date them and identify their ancestors – a major milestone in paleontology. According to the leader of the new study, archaeologist Harold Berghuis from Leiden University in the Netherlands, this period in the history of hominins in the region is characterized by great morphological diversity and population mobility. Between 14,000 and 7,000 years ago, melting glaciers caused sea levels to rise by a staggering 120 metres, flooding the plains of Sundaland. Now, the submerged fossils have finally been studied by scientists. The researchers analyzed the sediment layers where the fossils were found and discovered an entire buried Solok River valley system that once crossed the submerged Sunda Shelf. The valley sediments indicate a thriving river ecosystem during the late Middle Pleistocene. A turning point in human evolution Homo erectus is considered to mark a major turning point in human evolution. They were essentially the first early humans, resembling modern humans but with taller, more muscular bodies, longer legs and shorter arms. In the study, the scientists used optically stimulated luminescence on quartz grains to determine when the sediments were last exposed to sunlight. As a result, the scientists estimate that the flooded valleys and fossils date back to about 162,000 to 119 years ago. Two fragments of the Homo erectus skull, a frontal and a parietal bone, were compared with known Homo erectus fossils from the Sambungmakan site in Java – the close match confirms that the Madura Strait fossils belong to Homo erectus. This significantly expands the known range of the species. A new study offers the world’s first direct evidence of the presence of ancient human ancestors in the now-buried landscapes of Sundaland, challenging earlier ideas about the geographic boundaries of Homo erectus. The post 140,000-year-old city found at the bottom of the ocean appeared first on Anomalien.com.

Gen Z is seriously lacking in career ambition, according to a 2025 study related to job applications and employment.The study compared the employment choices of different generations and found some disturbing trends among those born between 1997 and 2012, typically referred to as Generation Z. 'Is it any wonder that ambition is falling? Young people are disengaged and feeling abandoned.'The job habits, career aspirations, and willingness to work remotely were analyzed for 1,000 workers in Britain, and analysts found that across the board, 53% of respondents would choose to work remotely even if it meant they had no chance of being promoted.Another 51% said they would take a pay cut if they were allowed to work from home as much as they wanted.Shockingly, if forced to work full-time at their job site, 66% said they would quit.The survey found that Gen Z in particular has a chronic issue with purposely avoiding work.RELATED: Church is cool again — and Gen Z men are leading the way Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty ImagesOver one-third of Gen Z respondents said that they have participated in the trend known as "career catfishing."This entails accepting a job offer from an employer, but then not showing up to work on the first day, or at all. The 34% of Gen Z who said they have done this was almost double the overall average of workers who had participated in the trend, which stood at 18%.The survey by CV Genius showed that in comparison to other generations, 80% of Gen Z said they had been compelled by increasing cost-of-living expenses to change jobs or relocate. For Millennials, that number was 76%, but only 64% for Gen X and just 38% for Baby Boomers. Gen Z workers were also 35% more likely to be actively searching for better-paying jobs than Boomers were. Gen Z was three times more likely than Boomers to be seeking a job in a different city, as well.A little more than a quarter (26%) of Gen Z do want to start their own businesses, however, which topped all other age groups.RELATED: Big weddings, bigger regrets: Gen Z says ‘I don’t’ to wedding debt Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty ImagesEnglish reporter Lewis Brackpool told Blaze News these trends are indicative of a greater problem with his country and that the country has been "hollowed out" through a steady decline overseen by the ruling class."Is it any wonder that ambition is falling? Young people are disengaged and feeling abandoned, and the indigenous population is being priced out, relocating internally, or emigrating entirely."Brackpool pointed to mass migration as another issue that prioritizes the needs of corporations and investment firms over those of "local businesses or homegrown entrepreneurs.""Stealth taxation, bureaucratic overreach, and unelected climate targets have been an economic and cultural disaster."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson (R) dropped a bombshell report about the Biden administration’s knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccine side effects — and what officials didn’t do to fix the problem. “After facing four years of the Biden administration’s efforts to undermine the public’s access to information, my oversight work, I immediately issued a subpoena to HHS when I became chairman of this committee,” Johnson said. “The subpoena records I’m releasing today, which are discussed in the interim report, do not contain FOIA redactions and will finally provide the public a more complete understanding of the Biden administration’s awareness of the risks of myocarditis following COVID-19 injection,” he continued. According to his records, Israeli health officials notified the CDC on February 28, 2021, of “large reports of myocarditis particularly in young people following the administration of the Pfizer vaccine.” Then, on April 12, 2021, a DOD consultant raised concerns to the CDC and FDA officials about their “ability to monitor and track cardiac-related adverse events.” Around the same time, Johnson reported that “CDC officials discussed safety signals for myocarditis” with mRNA vaccines based on DOD and Israeli data. The response from the government was to do nothing. “By the end of April 2021, just four months into COVID injection, Vaers was already reporting 2,926 deaths worldwide within 30 days of injection, with 46% of those deaths occurring on day zero, one, or two following injection,” Johnson explained. Johnson went on to explain that he was being censored when he attempted to talk about it, and when he finally had a meeting with the head of the NIH, Dr. Francis Collins, he asked about the deaths. Collins reportedly admitted that six deaths were caused by the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but then told Johnson of the other few thousand, “Senator, people die.” BlazeTV host Steve Deace is horrified. “If you were given complete choice and autonomy in this transaction,” Deace says, “you could just look at it that way and say, ‘Well, hey, I’m in a high-risk group for COVID, 92% chance, and within that, I won’t have any adverse event.’ Then you can look at the individual strata and say, ‘Well, how many people died, how many people were hospitalized, how many people had a debilitating condition that has continued on?’” “But were we treated that way? Were we treated as individuals so we can make such decisions and calculations?” Deace asks, answering, “We were not treated that way. We were treated like numbers.” Want more from Steve Deace?To enjoy more of Steve's take on national politics, Christian worldview, and principled conservatism with a snarky twist, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.