The high-profile case against Karen Read is over after a jury found her not guilty of killing her police officer boyfriend, though they found her guilty on a far lesser charge. The 45-year-old expressed relief to a crowd of supporters outside of the Norfolk County Superior Court after jurors deliberated for at least 22 hours…
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Movement to Stop Left-Leaning Smithsonian Latino Museum Gains Momentum
Conservatives are rallying behind President Donald Trump’s effort to defund the development of the National Museum of the American Latino. A coalition letter lead by the American Principles Project sent to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., on Tuesday expressed support for Trump’s budget request ending funding for the development of the museum. The…
Trump Wavers as Iran and Israel Continue to Trade Blows
President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday afternoon that he had yet to decide what course America would take on the Israel–Iran war. “I have ideas as to what to do, but I haven’t made a final—I like to make the final decision one second before it’s due, you know, because things change,” he said. “I…
Israel-Iran War Will ‘Be for Naught’ If the Regime, Nuclear Program Survive
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. We are at a historic time in the Middle East. Never in our lifetimes have we…
The Real National Emergency: Endless Wars, Failing Infrastructure, And A Dying Republic
“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.”—President Dwight D. Eisenhower (April 16, 1953) Seventy years after President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned about the cost of a military-industrial complex,…
This visual test reveals your ‘worst flaw’ based on the first animal you see
An image circulating widely on social media claims to reveal your worst flaw based on the first animal you see. The illustration initially resembles a human face but contains numerous hidden animal figures. Viewers are encouraged to glance quickly and identify the first animal they notice—supposedly revealing a key personality flaw. Though these visual personality…
Israel Hits Iranian Weapons Depots, Internal Security HQ As Trump Weighs US Involvement
Israel scored direct hits on Iran’s uranium enrichment sites, internal security headquarters, and more than 40 missile depots on Wednesday as intensive war operations entered their sixth day. Iran’s supreme leader, in a defiant video address, promised to inflict “irreparable damage” on American forces in the region if President Donald Trump decides to join the…
Time for Change in Iran: Supreme Leader’s Befuddled Outbursts Raise Questions About His Fitness To Serve
Editor’s note: Unlike Tucker Carlson, the author of this piece has been to Iran and is qualified to weigh in on all matters pertaining to the country’s future. Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s behavior in response to Israeli strikes that have decimated his country’s military has grown increasingly bizarre and incoherent, raising serious questions about…
The only way Trump can serve justice for the Biden administration’s crimes?
Mike Howell, president of the Oversight Project, has a bolder plan than task forces to tackle political weaponization under the Biden administration. “I think the answer to the problems, and frankly the political promises that have been made about weaponizing the government have been there the whole time, in terms of historical precedent,” Howell tells…
Canada announces $4.3 BILLION more for Ukraine following G7 meetings
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz Canada committed $4.3 billion in new aid to Ukraine during the G7 summit in Alberta this week, even as the United States blocked a unified statement from the group on the ongoing war with Russia. The pledge, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, includes $2 billion…
When You’re Propagating War & Someone Exposes Your Propaganda (Video)
In this episode, we’ll take a look at a recent interview clip from Tucker Carlson and Senator Ted Cruz. We’ll then look at how the American people are being conditioned to go to war with Iran and joining with Israel in doing so. All of this is in direct opposition to what President Donald Trump…
Will We Finally See a Persian Renaissance?
By Alicia Colon Back in 2007 I received a mysterious call at the New York Sun from a man who said he was referred to me from someone at the New York Times. He said he needed to meet with me on an issue too important to speak about on the phone. The Times reporter…
Watch: Whoopi Goldberg Pulls Race Card Out Over Iran
On The View Wednesday, co-host Whoopi Goldberg sparked controversy by claiming that black and gay Americans endure the same level of abuse as women and LGBTQ individuals in Iran—a shocking and blatantly false comparison that exposes the left’s relentless victimhood narrative. While co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin rightly condemned Iran’s brutal regime—where gay people are thrown off buildings,…
Deportations will reverse erosion of US wages from illegal alien suppression, says treasury economist to Glenn Beck
An economic aide to Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent explained how the deportation policies of President Donald Trump will lead to wage gains for U.S. workers, in an interview with Blaze Media co-founder Glenn Beck. Joseph Lavorgna tackled the argument from skeptics that illegal alien low-wage labor is not a significant drag on U.S. wages. ‘There’s…
NSW Nats Torch Net Zero, Ditch Carbon Zero’s Crippling Con
State branches within the National Party (Nats) are dropping Net Zero. The Nat’s fresh policy will also push for Australia to abandon the costly Climate tokenism attached to the pointless Paris Agreement. Leftist LNP Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull committed Australian taxpayers to the “global scheme,” promising a cosy global climate in 2016. Despite the cost-of-living…
Ron DeSantis made one surprising move that has Donald Trump grinning from ear to ear
Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump have had their ups and downs over the past two year years. But the Florida Governor just proved he knows how to mend fences. And Ron DeSantis made one surprising move that has Donald Trump grinning from ear to ear. DeSantis signs bill creating “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard” The…
WATCH: Trump Shuts Down CNN’s Doom-and-Gloom Narrative With Question!
In yet another display of his signature wit and unshakable resolve, President Donald Trump delivered a masterful takedown of a CNN reporter who dared to question his supporters’ concerns over U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. The liberal media, desperate to spin dissent where none exists, was left scrambling as Trump exposed their biased agenda…
GOP Senator RIPS Military Parade — “Not What America Needs”
Senator Rand Paul breaks with President Trump over a $40 million military parade, comparing it to displays in North Korea and the Soviet Union rather than traditional American tributes to returning soldiers. Key Takeaways Senator Rand Paul criticized President Trump’s military parade marking the Army’s 250th anniversary as fiscally irresponsible while the nation faces $2…
Police arrest suspects in hit-and-run of No Kings protesters caught on viral video
California police say they have identified and arrested two suspects in a hit-and-run investigation, after a driver barreled through No Kings protesters on Saturday. Video of the incident went viral online, with many commentators saying the driver was justified in hitting the gas because the vehicle was surrounded by threatening protesters, one of whom had…
CAIR Quietly Puts $100K Behind Zohran Mamdani’s Bid for NYC Mayor
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the anti-Israel group whose leader said he was “happy” about Oct. 7, is quietly funding socialist Zohran Mamdani’s bid for New York City mayor. The Unity & Justice Fund, which CAIR formed last year to expand its political influence, has contributed $100,000 to New Yorkers for Lower Costs, the largest…
Warning symptoms that your body is displaying that you need to be aware of
Our bodies share information about everything that occurs with us. It provides information about our health. When we have health issues, our bodies produce signals to notify us. We’ll identify eight cues our bodies are giving us to be aware of. Yellow is appearing on the skin. Skin yellowing brought on by jaundice can be…
How Frequently Should You Wash Your Sheets?
How Often You Should Be Washing Your Sheets Keeping your sheets clean is key to a healthy and comfortable sleep environment. But how often should you actually wash them? The answer depends on several factors. Wash Sheets Weekly for Best Hygiene Experts recommend washing your sheets at least once a week. This routine helps remove…
White House, PragerU Launch Exhibit Honoring America’s Founding
The White House and PragerU unveiled a new exhibit Tuesday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding next July. The exhibit “is more than just a collection of stories,” according to Second Lady Usha Vance, who spoke at the launch event. “It’s a tribute to courage.” Yesterday, we had the honor of launching the…
Matt Walsh’s crusade pays off: SCOTUS protects Tennessee kids from gender mutilation
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court released its decision to uphold a Tennessee law banning gender-related medical interventions for minors. The case, United States v. Skrmetti, was a 6-3 decision, with Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting. The decision is a historic breakthrough in the fight against transgender ideology. Similar to the…
Immigration Policy Tensions: Inside the Miller-Noem Clash in Trump’s Circle
The Trump administration is experiencing a significant internal divide over its immigration enforcement strategy, with senior officials Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem clashing with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. This policy disagreement erupted when Rollins suggested to President Trump that long-term workers in agricultural and service industries should be protected from deportation, temporarily…
China Shields Iran Amid GROWING Tensions
China’s Foreign Ministry issued a stark warning after Israel’s devastating “Operation Rising Lion” struck Iranian nuclear facilities, signaling Beijing’s growing commitment to Tehran despite international concerns over nuclear ambitions and terrorism support. Key Takeaways China expressed deep concern over Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and military sites, opposing any violation of Iran’s sovereignty while…
Why the right turned anti-war — and should stay that way
After the COVID lockdowns, the Western global leadership class had little credibility left. So it seemed insane when they immediately pivoted to a new crisis — but that’s exactly what they did. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered demands from elites in Europe and America for NATO-aligned nations to involve themselves in the conflict. Many Republicans…
John Reid would vote ‘no, no, no’ on in-progress constitutional amendments
Virginia Republican lieutenant governor candidate John Reid speaks outside of Falling Creed Middle School in Chesterfield County on June 18, 2025. Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods / Virginia Mercury After Tuesday’s primary election cemented state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, her opponent Republican lieutenant governor candidate John Reid on Wednesday…
Treasurer believes SCOTUS decision will influence NC State Health Plan case
State Treasurer Brad Briner’s office believes Wednesday’s US Supreme Court decision in a Tennessee case will help resolve North Carolina’s legal battle over State Health Plan coverage of medical treatments for transgender patients. In a 6-3 ruling in United States v. Skrmetti, the nation’s highest court upheld Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy…
Supreme Court Says the Constitution Does Not Second-Guess the People on ‘Gender-Affirming’ Care
In one of the most-anticipated decisions of its 2024-25 term, United States v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court held that a Tennessee law prohibiting so-called “gender-affirming” medical interventions for minors does not violate the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. That was the only question before the Supreme Court, and it got the answer right. Tennessee is…
Judge accused of helping illegal alien evade ICE says she didn’t think ‘avoid ICE’ meant anything illegal
Massachusetts District Judge Shelley Joseph denied wanting to help an illegal alien evade federal detention by helping him exit a courtroom through a back door. In 2018, Joseph was presiding over a drug possession hearing for Jose Medina-Perez, a man from the Dominican Republic who had already been deported from the U.S. in 2003 and…
Anarchy, Liberty & The ‘Compassion’ Of The Left
Being a ‘sanctuary city’ or a ‘sanctuary state’ sounds so noble and kind. But is it? The Founding Fathers aimed to ensure our liberty under law, in conformity with the “laws of Nature and of Nature’s God.” Natural law refers to the moral law the Creator has impressed upon the world. For example, Samuel Adams once wrote: “Thou…
White House Blasts Acosta’s Heartless Attack On Trump’s Family [Video]
The liberal media has long abandoned any pretense of journalistic integrity, but Jim Acosta’s latest revolting remarks about President Donald Trump’s deceased ex-wife, Ivana Trump, sink to a new low. During a recent episode of The Contrarian podcast, Acosta—a failed CNN anchor turned partisan hack—resorted to grotesque mockery, proving once again that the left will stop at…
America This Week, Live on Monday 6/16/25
Watch on Substack, Rumble, or YouTube: Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: Matt Taibbi This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://taibbi.substack.com/feed and its author. This content is made available by use of the public RSS feed offered by the host site and is used for educational…
Decoding Trump’s mixed messages — is he secretly preparing to bomb Iran?
Since Donald Trump’s unexpected exit from the G7 Summit this week, he’s made several comments on social media that hint at an escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict. French President Emmanuel Macron told the press that Trump’s early departure was tied to Iran negotiations, but Trump fired back on Truth Social that he couldn’t be more…
A digital strike instead of a shooting war with Iran
Iran has once again violated its obligations under the International Atomic Energy Agency, thumbing its nose at the international community and inching the world closer to open conflict. In the past, such provocation might have triggered a kinetic military response. But what if President Trump had another option — one that avoids American bloodshed, leverages…
Super Influential, Pro-Israel General Kurilla Is the Major Force Behind the Push to Attack Iran
There are clear signs the U.S. may soon join Israel’s ongoing offensive against its longtime foe Iran. American military assets are on the move. Over the last few days, the Air Force has sent dozens of refueling aircraft – which resupply jets, enabling longer bombing runs – to the Middle East, and a U.S. aircraft…
Illinois communist governor JB Pritzker says he wouldn’t “bend the knee” to kings in America
First of all, doesn’t anyone actually think bloated JB Pritzker, the communist governor of Chicagostan aka Illinois could even bend the knee for a cheeseburger? Of course he wouldn’t bend the knee for kings are in America, because WE DONT HAVE ONE and never will.. The communist failed “no kings” riots over the past weekend…
Pro-Israel Hackers Strike Major Blow to Iran
Iran’s radical regime just got a harsh lesson in digital warfare—one that patriotic Americans should watch closely. Predatory Sparrow, a pro-Israeli hacker group also known as Gonjeshke Darande, courageously took aim at Iran’s crypto exchange Nobitex, pulling off a daring cyberattack that siphoned off more than $90 million. But here’s the kicker—the stolen funds weren’t…
Nigerian Christians face latest massacre by militant Muslims
While the world’s eyes are locked onto the conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East, Christians everywhere continue to face violent persecution. Nigeria’s Catholic population has been facing what appears to be their systematic removal by their Muslim neighbors, and an attack over the weekend is the latest example of a long train…
Trade Tehran’s Top Priority for Trump’s Sole Objective
Uncategorized Trade Tehran’s Top Priority for Trump’s Sole Objective To secure a non-nuclear Iran, Trump should guarantee regime security in Tehran. Credit: Stringer/Getty Images After Israel’s initial attacks on Iranian nuclear and missile sites achieved some success, a chorus of public commentators, congressional leaders, and current and former political and military officials from Israel and…
China’s Land Grab Blocked: New Law Proposed
Last year, America narrowly dodged a bullet aimed straight at our national security. The culprit? A disturbing attempt by the Chinese Communist Party-linked Fufeng Group to acquire prime land just a stone’s throw from Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. This brazen move wasn’t simply business as usual—it was a strategic gamble by…
Supreme Court Upholds Parental Rights in Landmark Ruling
At a time when common sense often seems under siege, today Americans can rest assured that sanity prevailed in the highest court in our land. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has delivered a powerful victory for reality and parental rights over radical transgender ideology. In its ruling on United States v. Skrmetti, the…
Guantanamo Sailor HID 40,000 Disturbing Files
A Michigan man who served at Guantanamo Bay was caught with over 41,000 child pornography images and videos, receiving a five-year prison sentence and hefty restitution payment of $63,000. Key Takeaways David Mark Bartels, 38, from White Cloud, Michigan, was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay $63,000 in restitution for possessing…
Mom says white man kidnapped her 3-year-old daughter — then admits the gruesome truth
A 31-year-old Maryland mother called police in Delaware last week saying her 3-year-old daughter was the victim of an armed kidnapping. Darrian Randle of North East initially told police she was driving along the 500 block of Gender Road in Newark around 7 p.m. June 10 when her daughter — Nola Dinkins — became upset,…
Misunderstanding Trump
Many are now demanding that President Donald Trump act abroad in the way they think he had promised and campaigned—which can be mostly defined as how closely he should parallel their own version of MAGA. But Trump’s past shows that he never claimed that he was either an ideological isolationist or an interventionist. He was…
Viral video shows driver running over woman trying to stop traffic at Los Angeles No Kings protest
Los Angeles police are working to identify the driver of a car who ran over a protester who pushed against the vehicle during a protest against the Trump administration. The video shows a female protester angrily trying to stop a red sedan from driving through the protest before the driver hits the gas and she…
Mood of trust, optimism at recent NC election forum
North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) General Counsel Paul Cox and Deputy Director Trena Parker Velez recently spoke in Raleigh with a group of civic leaders on election law and administration. The talk was part of a larger event sponsored by the R Street and Agora institutes in cooperation with the John Locke Foundation….
Ilhan Omar: America Worse Than Somalia – Why Won’t She Leave?
Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was praised by a former Somali prime minister as following not “the interest of Minnesota, nor is it the interest of the American people, the interest of Ilhan is that of the Somalian people and Somalia”, has some thoughts about the country that took her in. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized the Trump…
Playing Congressional Hardball to Protect Women’s and Girls Sports
With Republicans leading Democrats 12 to 2 in the bottom of the sixth inning (of a seven-inning contest) in their annual charity Congressional Baseball Game last week, Sen. Joni Ernst entered the game as a pinch-runner at second base. Ernst, R-Iowa, scored the Republicans’ 13th run as they went on to win the game, played…
‘Rogue’ Biden judge ignores biological truth, blocks Trump’s common-sense passport policy
Gender ideologues’ narrative about sex, identity, and the supposed benefits of medical transvestism has collapsed in recent years under the weight of comprehensive scientific studies. Polling shows the American public also majoritively rejects their core claims and policy aims. With science and public opinion largely against them, gender ideologues now appear to be primarily fighting…
