Larry O’Connor Anchors Salem’s Conservative National Morning
Salem Media is moving Larry O’Connor’s Washington morning show into a national slot, expanding his reach while keeping his local WMAL presence intact. Salem Media announced that Larry O’Connor, Townhall Editor and host of O’Connor & Company, will lead its national morning lineup from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Eastern starting on May 4th. The […]
Ohio Mother and Daughter Allegedly Abused Government Jobs to Steal Nearly $2 Million in Pandemic Aid
A mother and daughter who worked at Ohio’s unemployment agency were convicted for approving ineligible Pandemic Unemployment Assistance payments, stealing roughly $1.94 million in public benefits and receiving multi-year prison terms and ordered restitution. Authorities say Velma Cain and her daughter, Rashanna Burley, abused their positions at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services […]
Trump Blasts Cassidy For Blocking Casey Means Surgeon General
President Trump publicly blasted Sen. Bill Cassidy over his handling of Casey Means’ surgeon general nomination and Cassidy’s 2021 impeachment vote, turning a confirmation fight into a broader political showdown that’s roiling the GOP base. Donald Trump unloaded on Sen. Bill Cassidy after the senator stalled the nomination of Casey Means to be U.S. Surgeon […]
Scott Jennings Slams CNN’s Take On Voting Rights Ruling
Scott Jennings took apart a liberal talking point on CNN about the Voting Rights Act and Louisiana v. Callais with blunt, sharp questioning, turning a wonky legal debate into a clear political moment. The exchange centered on whether the Supreme Court’s ruling really gutted Section II or merely limited race-based mapmaking, and Jennings used concrete […]
Advance Trump’s Federal AI Framework To Beat China
Lawmakers at a Townhall Live panel argued that President Trump’s federal AI plan, backed by a unified regulatory approach and an aggressive energy policy, is essential for the United States to outcompete China and avoid a patchwork of state rules that would hobble industry. President Trump released his AI Action Plan in July, and his […]
House Ends 75-Day DHS Shutdown, Assigns ICE Funding To Reconciliation
The House has passed a Department of Homeland Security funding bill that ends a 75-day partial shutdown while leaving funding for ICE and CBP to be decided separately, and senior officials and leaders reacted strongly to the outcome. The 75-day partial government shutdown tied to DHS funding finally ended when the House approved a bill […]
Trump Weighs Pulling US Troops From Germany Amid NATO Strain
President Trump is weighing a pullback of U.S. troops in Germany amid rising friction with European partners over Iran and NATO coordination, a move that underscores growing impatience in Washington with allies who have chosen diplomacy over decisive action. Late Wednesday, the White House announced it is reviewing a possible reduction of American forces stationed […]
Maine Governor Mills Quits Senate Run, Clears Path For Collins
Gov. Janet Mills has suspended her Senate campaign, citing a lack of money, which clears the path for Graham Platner to be the Democratic nominee amid controversy and scrutiny. Maine’s two-term governor said she lacks the financial resources needed to compete in what had become a high-profile Senate contest. Her exit hands a big opportunity […]
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California’s gubernatorial debate produced a tense moment when Democrat Katie Porter tried to echo former Vice President Kamala Harris’ “I’m speaking” exchange, and Republican Chad Bianco pushed back hard over the state’s faltering homeowners insurance system. The clash centered on California’s FAIR Plan and Porter’s proposal to have the state backstop insurers, a solution Bianco […]
Trump Demands Senate End Filibuster To Pass SAVE America Act
President Trump is openly pressing Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster so the SAVE America Act can move forward, arguing that Democrats would immediately act the same way if they controlled the chamber. President Donald Trump is keeping heavy pressure on Senate Republican leaders to “nuke” the filibuster and force a vote on the SAVE […]
Khamenei Threatens US Navy, Vows To Protect Iran’s Nuclear Arsenal
Iran’s newly publicized threat from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ratchets up tensions over the U.S. naval blockade, with Tehran vowing to defend its strategic programs while questions swirl about who’s actually in charge inside Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei issued a blunt written statement on Thursday aimed squarely at the United States, criticizing the naval blockade and […]
United Pilot Facing Grounding Over 8647 Threat To Trump
United Airlines is facing questions after a pilot reportedly changed his Facebook cover to the “8647,” a symbol tied to calls for killing President Trump, and an investigation followed. A pilot identified as Matt Doogen reportedly updated his Facebook cover photo to the “8647,” which many recognize as shorthand for violence against President Trump. That […]
UCLA Targets Federalist Society, Threatens Free Speech
UCLA is under fire for treating speech unequally on campus, from canceled talks to threatened discipline, and that treatment is raising real First Amendment concerns. UCLA recently drew attention for choking off a scheduled Bari Weiss appearance after protesters threatened disruption, and a petition opposing the event drew more than 10,000 signatures. That episode set […]
Grand Jury Indicts Anti-ICE Protesters After Assault On Conservative
A grand jury has returned an indictment in the April 11 assault on Turning Point USA reporter Savanah Hernandez outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, naming two suspects and highlighting a wider debate about political violence and law enforcement response. The grand jury indicted two people Tuesday on federal charges tied to the April […]
Newsom Still Clarifying Property Tax 16 Months After LA Fires
Governor Gavin Newsom is still offering vague answers about how property taxes will be handled for Los Angeles homeowners whose houses burned in last year’s wildfires, and that uncertainty could leave many facing large bills down the road. Property taxes are levied on both land and the structure sitting on it, so when a home […]
Alito Rebukes Lawyer Over Race Claim in TPS Supreme Court Case
Supreme Court argument over ending temporary protections for Haitian and Syrian nationals produced sharp exchanges, focused on whether race played a role and how courts should evaluate such claims. The Supreme Court heard consolidated challenges to the Trump administration’s moves to end temporary protected status for nationals from Haiti and Syria, and the hearing quickly […]
SCOTUS Restricts Voting Rights Act, Clears Way For Redistricting
The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais narrowed how Section II of the Voting Rights Act is applied, drew fierce reactions from Democratic leaders, and immediately reshaped the redistricting landscape while fueling a predictable political back-and-forth. I expected a shriller reaction, with the usual accusations and breathless comparisons to a bygone era. The Court’s […]
Khanna Excuses Illegal Alien Killing, Families Seek Justice
This piece looks at a tragic Illinois crash that killed 20-year-old Katie Abraham, the involvement of a previously deported Guatemalan national, the family’s criticism of local leaders, and Rep. Ro Khanna’s response and voting record on immigration enforcement. Illegal-alien crime is a solvable problem if we enforce our laws and secure the border, plain and […]
JD Vance Condemns Tim Walz For Claiming Credit After Raids
Vice President JD Vance openly rebuked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after recent federal anti-fraud raids, using a sharp analogy and pointing to federal and local investigators who exposed massive suspected pandemic-era loan fraud. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drew fresh criticism for trying to claim credit following federal raids that targeted long-running fraud operations in his […]
Landry Suspends Primaries, Redraws Louisiana Congressional Maps
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has already reshaped the redistricting fight, and Louisiana’s governor is moving fast to redraw maps and pause primaries in response to the decision. The Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais narrowed how Section II of the Voting Rights Act can be used when race figures into […]
Spencer Pratt Promises To Reclaim Los Angeles From Failure
Spencer Pratt launched a bold, hard-hitting campaign ad that slams Los Angeles’ current leadership and spotlights the gap between city officials and everyday Angelenos, setting a combative tone for his Republican mayoral bid as the June 2 primary approaches. Spencer Pratt, best known as a media entrepreneur and outspoken figure, released a high-energy ad this […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani Begs State For $6 Billion Bailout Now
New York’s mayor promised a lot, and the city’s finances are already pinching — a multi-billion-dollar shortfall, rising spending, and a call for state help have put fiscal realities in the spotlight. Zohran Mamdani ran for office on a platform that promised expanded services and a different approach to city budgeting, but those promises quickly […]
North Carolina SNAP Worker Sentenced For $102K Theft From Taxpayers
A North Carolina social services worker was sentenced to prison and ordered to forfeit six figures after authorities say she abused her position to steal more than $100,000 in SNAP benefits meant for families in need. A federal court this week delivered a six-month prison term to Shermeca McCrary of Wayne County, followed by three […]
Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones Pleads Guilty To $10M Insider Betting Fraud
Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded guilty in Brooklyn to wire fraud charges tied to insider NBA betting and rigged poker games, admitting to schemes that prosecutors say cost victims more than $10 million and involved a network of bettors and organized crime backing. Earlier this week in federal court in Brooklyn, Damon Jones, 49, […]