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President Donald Trump is taking aim at illegal immigration from a new angle, going after the financial lifelines that he says allow undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump announced that he had signed a new executive order directing the Treasury Department to restrict access …
Ohio’s Republican governor has vetoed a GOP-backed bill that would have required absentee voters to submit a copy of their photo ID along with their mail ballots, drawing sharp criticism from election-integrity conservatives across the state. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the veto of House Bill 472 on Wednesday night, alongside several other bill signings and …
Matt Gaetz is returning to public life, and this time it’s closer to home. The former Florida congressman announced Tuesday on social media that he has been appointed to a state board, marking his first formal return to public service since leaving Washington late last year. Gaetz shared an image of the official appointment letter …
A sitting Democratic congressman just lost his seat, and he never even made it to November. Brad Lander, the former New York City Comptroller, decisively defeated two-term incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District. The race was called by Decision Desk HQ within minutes of polls closing at …
South Carolina has its Republican nominee for governor. Attorney General Alan Wilson won Tuesday’s GOP runoff primary in convincing fashion, defeating Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette by a wide margin and earning the right to represent his party in the November general election. The race was an open contest from the start. Current Governor Henry McMaster …
A closed-door Senate meeting this week turned into something closer to a shouting match, with President Donald Trump clashing loudly with critics in his own party over U.S. military operations in Iran. The gathering was originally meant to cover domestic legislative priorities, including the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility Act, which deals with voter identification and …
Texas Democrat James Talarico has made faith a cornerstone of his U.S. Senate campaign, positioning himself as a morally grounded Christian voice in a race against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. But newly surfaced audio from 2021 is complicating that narrative in a major way. In an appearance on the “Activist Theology” podcast, Talarico made …
The Supreme Court’s current term is winding down, and legal analyst Jonathan Turley is tempering expectations for the Trump administration’s chances on one of its most high-profile cases. Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, appeared on “Fox News Sunday” with host Shannon Bream on June 21 to break down what’s coming as the …
A bipartisan Senate vote this week handed President Donald Trump a rare political setback, with four Republican senators crossing the aisle to support a resolution aimed at reining in his military authority over Iran. The Senate passed the measure 50-48 on Tuesday, approving a House-passed resolution that instructs Trump to halt U.S. military operations against …
The Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision Tuesday, siding with Isabella County, Michigan, and rejecting a family’s claim that local governments must pay homeowners the full fair market value of property seized and sold through tax foreclosure. All nine justices agreed the Constitution does not require local governments to compensate former owners based on …
Denmark is pushing toward a nationwide ban on the Islamic call to prayer, with the country’s immigration minister warning that some neighborhoods should not sound like “a suburb of Islamabad.” Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov announced that the government will reopen a review into whether the Muslim call to prayer can be legally prohibited across the …
Donald Trump was quick to celebrate Tuesday night after prominent Trump critic George Conway finished near the bottom of a crowded New York City Democratic congressional primary. Conway, a lawyer and co-founder of the anti-Trump Lincoln Project, pulled in just 6.1% of the vote in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler. State …
A Collin County judge has released more than six gigabytes of trial evidence to the public in the case against Karmelo Sincere Anthony, offering the first public look at the weapon used to kill 17-year-old Austin Metcalf on April 2, 2025. District Judge John Roach Jr. authorized the release on Saturday. Among the materials was …
A major new national poll has found that most Americans back the recent peace agreement brokered between the United States and Iran, even as broader presidential approval numbers remain underwater. The survey, conducted by Quantus Insights, asked respondents directly about the memorandum of understanding reached after weeks of intense negotiations earlier this month. The deal …
A federal appeals court has thrown a significant wrench into the Trump administration’s plan to dramatically downsize the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, dealing the White House one of its more visible regulatory reform setbacks to date. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled to block immediate workforce reductions at the …
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And when it comes to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, there’s been plenty of smoke since Joe Biden departed the White House. Now, new revelations are fanning the flames. In the final hours of the Biden administration, Fauci’s attorneys were …
The road to peace rarely runs smooth — and the latest U.S.-Iran negotiations are proving no exception. Vice President JD Vance traveled to Switzerland this week for high-stakes diplomatic talks, and while officials say the discussions are gaining serious traction, foreign media has been working overtime to tell a very different story. A U.S. official …
The Department of Homeland Security and President Trump aren’t mincing words. Both came out swinging at the Washington Post this week after the paper’s coverage of a series of Antifa arrests drew fierce criticism for appearing to sympathize with the suspects rather than focus on the severity of their alleged crimes. At issue was how …
In a significant development for U.S. border enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the U.S. Border Patrol recorded zero releases of illegal aliens into the interior of the United States for the thirteenth straight month. This data covers statistics through May 2026 and is indicative …
Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court recently voiced his strong disapproval regarding the Court’s decision to decline hearing a lawsuit filed by Florida against the states of California and Washington. Thomas expressed concerns that this refusal undermines federal immigration and trucking safety standards, particularly following a tragic highway crash in Florida. The lawsuit …
The political landscape in Maine’s upcoming Senate race is shifting, with recent polling data reflecting a significant change in candidate standings. Initially, candidate Graham Platner appeared to have a strong lead over incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, but new insights show a marked tightening in the race. In March, Graham Platner was leading Susan Collins …
Recent allegations have emerged regarding the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of taxpayer funds. It has been reported that millions of dollars may have been funneled to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with connections to terrorist groups. These organizations have reportedly expressed anti-Israel sentiments, leading some to perceive this as a significant betrayal of American interests. The House Judiciary …
In a recent episode of the television show “The Five,” political commentator Jessica Tarlov voiced her concerns regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. Tarlov’s remarks aimed to highlight what she perceived as a problematic deal, referencing a report from Axios that presented skepticism from key intelligence officials. This report indicated that CIA Director John …
A significant shift in U.S.-Iran relations has emerged as President Trump moves to finalize a new agreement, addressing long-standing concerns about Iran’s nuclear capabilities. This development draws a stark contrast to the previous administration’s approach, particularly regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was regarded as one of former President Barack Obama’s hallmark …
Jill Biden, the former First Lady of the United States, has recently released a new book that has generated considerable discussion within political circles. The book’s reception has raised eyebrows, especially among some factions of the Democratic Party who feel that the Bidens should take a step back from public attention. The timing of the …
Pakistan announced that the United States and Iran have come to an agreement regarding the wording of a peace deal. This development, described as a significant breakthrough, has the potential to bring an end to prolonged conflicts and tense negotiations. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif disclosed that a “final, agreed text” has been established. He …
An online fundraising campaign supporting Karmelo Anthony and his family has been terminated after raising nearly $634,000, according to reports. Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. Following his conviction, Anthony filed a notice of …