McConnell Confirms Fall, Pneumonia, Vows To Return
Sen. Mitch McConnell says a recent fall and a subsequent mild pneumonia case explain why he’s been hospitalized and away from the Senate, and he reports he’s moved to a rehabilitation center while continuing to work with his team. For weeks the minority leader’s absence drove questions and speculation, with many Americans and colleagues wanting […]
Trump, World Leaders Mourn Lindsey Graham, Praise Service
Leaders at home and abroad reacted swiftly after the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, with public statements from President Trump, foreign heads of state, and political figures reflecting on his role in foreign policy and American public life. President Donald Trump announced that details for funeral arrangements will be released following the death of […]
Lindsey Graham’s Death Sparks Conservative Outrage Over Gloating
Quick summary: An immediate wave of celebratory posts greeted the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, exposing a social-media culture that treats political enemies as targets for gloating rather than people deserving basic decency. In the immediate hours following the unexpected death of long-time Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, ghoulish posts immediately began being posted by […]
Maine Democrats Seize Senate Pick, Cut Voters Out Without Input
Maine Democrats say they will run a “fair, transparent, and inclusive” process to replace Graham Platner after he withdrew, but voters will have no direct role in choosing the new nominee for the U.S. Senate race. Maine Democrats moved quickly after Graham Platner’s early withdrawal, triggering a party-controlled replacement mechanism that allows officials to select […]
South Carolina GOP Moves Fast To Replace Lindsey Graham, Sets July 28
Sen. Lindsey Graham has died, and South Carolina’s Senate contest now shifts into a compressed replacement process that will quickly produce a new Republican nominee and an interim senator until voters settle the general election matchup. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died Saturday evening after appearing to have no prior health issues, shocking colleagues and constituents […]
Ro Khanna Accused Of Seeking West Bank Detention, Backing Platner
Rep. Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers during a West Bank visit and used the moment for a media-ready narrative, while questions linger about his judgment after he backed Graham Platner even as disturbing allegations surfaced; the race fallout and selective outrage from the left are now part of the wider story. Rep. Ro […]
Maine Women Back Platner, Despite Rape Allegations
Democratic voters in Maine are reeling after Graham Platner abruptly suspended his Senate campaign amid serious allegations, leaving supporters and party leaders scrambling to respond. The collapse happened fast once a rape allegation surfaced, cutting off access to key campaign tools and prompting a suspension that leaves Democrats hunting for a replacement candidate. What once […]
Conservatives Defend America’s Christian Heritage, Vance Warns
This piece argues that the cultural foundations of the United States are rooted in Christianity, and that those who oppose that inheritance are undermining the shared moral language that binds the nation. Democrats often attack the Judeo-Christian roots of Western civilization, treating those traditions as if they are a problem rather than an inheritance. They […]
Ro Khanna Detained By Armed Settlers In West Bank, Soldiers Watch
Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed settlers while touring a ruined West Bank village, media were present, and the episode has turned into a political moment that critics say he invited and amplified. Rep. Ro Khanna was traveling in the West Bank when armed settlers blocked his group’s vehicle, according to his account […]
Sen. Lindsey Graham, Conservative Leader, Dies After Sudden Illness
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a long-serving Republican senator from South Carolina, died suddenly on the evening of July 11, according to a statement from his office; his family has asked for privacy and prayers while South Carolina’s governor will name an interim successor as the political and policy consequences of his passing begin to settle in. […]
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies After ‘Cardiac’ Emergency Response
Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a sudden illness, and NBC News reported police scanner audio suggesting emergency responders were called to his DC residence for a “cardiac” event. Reports that emerged early in the day confirmed the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the scene unfolded quickly across news outlets and official statements. No […]
Lindsey Graham Slams Senate Democrats Over Kavanaugh Allegations
Lindsey Graham’s fierce defense during the 2018 Kavanaugh hearings is one of those moments that will stick in memory: blunt, unapologetic, and aimed squarely at Democrats who tried to derail a confirmation with unproven accusations. Sen. Lindsey Graham passed away suddenly last night, and for many on the right his legacy will include that unforgettable […]
Randolph Mantooth Dies, ‘Emergency!’ Star Who Expanded Paramedic Care
Randolph Mantooth, the actor best known as Johnny Gage on the 1970s TV series Emergency!, has died at 80; his work helped change how emergency medical services developed across the United States and kept him a lifelong advocate for first responders. Actor Randolph Mantooth, who became a household name playing Johnny Gage, has died at […]
Epoch Times CFO Admits Laundering $67 Million, Faces Justice
Former Epoch Times CFO pleads guilty in a case tied to roughly $67 million in laundered funds and faces significant forfeiture and restitution obligations. The former chief financial officer of the Epoch Times, Weidong Guan, 63, of Secaucus, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy count charging him with engaging in transactions involving criminal […]
Permanent Resident Pleads Guilty After Defrauding Taxpayers Of $1M
A Dominican Republic national who held U.S. permanent residency has pleaded guilty for her role in a multi-person identity theft and unemployment fraud scheme that relied on stolen personal data, prepaid cards, and ATM withdrawals to siphon hundreds of thousands of dollars from benefit programs. The case centers on Karin L. Contreras, 45, a Dominican […]
Federal Judge Gives Chicago Operator Four Years For $2M PPP Fraud
A Chicago man was sentenced to four years in federal prison after authorities say he ran a scheme that produced more than $2 million in fraudulent COVID-relief loans tied to the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program. Federal prosecutors say James Townsend organized, submitted, and taught others to submit false loan applications under the […]
Carbondale Owner Sentenced 46 Months For Stealing SNAP From Taxpayers
A Carbondale store owner was sentenced to federal prison for scheming to buy and misuse SNAP benefits, with prosecutors and inspectors outlining a multi-year operation that turned taxpayer-funded assistance into store inventory and cash for the owner. The sentence handed down by a federal judge was 46 months in prison for the store owner tied […]
Iran Shuts Strait Of Hormuz, Challenges US Resolve
Iran has sealed the Strait of Hormuz and opened fire on a commercial vessel, heightening a dangerous standoff with the United States and threatening global shipping. Iran’s sudden move to close the Strait of Hormuz is a direct challenge to international shipping and regional stability. U.S. officials asked Tehran to make a clear public statement […]
FBI Extradites Garland Man From Qatar In $1B Fraud Case
A Garland man was returned from Qatar to face a sweeping federal case tied to a transnational fraud and money laundering probe, and the Justice Department says his arrest and extradition are part of a larger, coordinated law enforcement effort. A 28-year-old Garland resident, identified as Abdullah Anwar, was indicted in the Eastern District of […]
Trump Orders 1,000 Missiles Locked, Warns Iran Of Retaliation
President Trump warned that an assassination attempt by Iran would trigger a massive U.S. response, laying out specific orders and warning Tehran that the military is prepared to strike hard if the Islamic Republic moves against him. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning that any Iranian attempt on his life, successful or not, would […]
Trump Administration Subpoenas NYT Reporters Over Air Force One Probe
Summary: The administration moved to fire the Election Assistance Commission members and then issued grand jury subpoenas to several New York Times reporters over articles about security flaws in the new, Qatari-donated Air Force One, prompting debate about press freedom and national security. The firing of the Election Assistance Commission’s remaining members set a combative […]
FCC Chair Challenges ABC’s Claim The View Is News Again
FCC Chair Brendan Carr is openly questioning ABC’s claim that The View qualifies as a “bona fide news program,” pointing to on-air political advocacy and segments that push partisan outcomes. Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, has flagged recent episodes of The View as evidence the show behaves more like a political actor […]
Democrats Defend Allies, Attack Accusers, Fuel Dangerous Narrative
The Democrats’ favorite streamer has made a spectacle of himself, daring defamation suits and muddying accusations while Democrats treat similar scandals differently depending on party loyalty. Pay attention and you see a clear double standard in how the Left treats accusations of sexual misconduct. When allegations hit Republicans, the response is fierce and unforgiving, but […]
Treasury Targets Supreme Leader’s Banker, Freezes Global Assets
The Treasury moved to sanction Ali Ansari, identified as the personal banker for Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, while pointing to renewed Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and a sprawling web of offshore holdings and exchange houses used to funnel regime money. The Treasury Department publicly named Dubai-based Ali Ansari […]