Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker appeared on MSNBC’s The Briefing Thursday and made it clear — not even the threat of jail from President Donald Trump is going to shut him up. During the segment, host Jen Psaki brought up Trump’s recent attacks and asked Booker what message he had for whistleblowers and others…

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon took aim at Democrats on Thursday, calling them “idiots,” who “do not understand how the real world works” and have “little brains.” “I have a lot of friends who are Democrats, and they’re idiots. I always say they have big hearts and little brains,” Dimon said reportedly during a foreign-ministry event…

Federal authorities led by acting District Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba have announced a wave of arrests in which hundreds accused of chilling, serious crimes were nabbed. Federal authorities have apprehended 264 wanted criminals in the state as part of an ongoing operation known as “Operation Apex Hammer.” Among those arrested were two illegal…

I didn’t expect to find a positive pregnancy test in a package intended for my father. And I definitely didn’t expect the romantic note signed with a mocking “love.” Was my father cheating on my mother? Was he going to have a baby behind our backs? I’d always believed my parents had the perfect marriage.…

Heroic Coast Guard Saves 200 Campers During Deadly Texas Floods. A tragic flood in Texas has claimed over 90 lives and left many missing, including campers at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls along the Guadalupe River. Among the devastation, 26-year-old Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan became a hero by helping to…

Have you ever noticed the small pocket that is tucked away inside your jeans’ front right pocket? This little pocket has a rich history that goes back more than 150 years, despite the fact that it may appear ornamental or outdated today. Even though it is rarely used anymore, it is still a common feature…

Security Breach at Mar-a-Lago: Armed Woman Arrested, Concerns Mount Over Property Vulnerabilities. A serious security incident occurred outside Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, when a 49-year-old woman approached the property’s front gates and informed security personnel that she had firearms in her vehicle. She also stated she carried an “urgent message” intended for former President…

Toby Keith’s Bond With America’s Troops: 18 Tours, 250,000 Soldiers, One Patriot. Toby Keith wasn’t just a country music icon—he was a true patriot. While hits like “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue” and “American Soldier” voiced his love for America, his commitment went far deeper. Over more than a decade, Keith partnered with…

By a vote of 218 to 214, President Donald Trump’s divisive “One Big Beautiful Bill” barely passed the House on July 3. Many expressed concerns about the bill’s effects on social programs, immigration rights, the national debt, and the climate, even as supporters applauded significant tax cuts, defense spending, and border security reforms. Trump made…

Ruidoso, New Mexico, is currently experiencing a sudden and potentially fatal flash flood emergency after rivers surged an unthinkable 20 feet in just 30 minutes. Emergency personnel are rushing to save families who are still stranded by the rising waters after entire homes were washed away in a matter of minutes. Ground-level reports characterize the…