Category: US News

David Hogg is out at the Democratic National Committee. The Parkland High School shooting survivor had angered just about everyone in the role. But what is notable about his ouster is that it marked the third time in the last 18 months Democrats have rigged their internal or primary election. For a party that’s hyper-focused…

Tensions with Iran are hitting a boiling point, and the U.S. is taking no chances by pulling staff from Iraq and clearing the way for families to leave the Middle East. Breitbart reported that the U.S. chose to evacuate some diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Iraq while permitting voluntary departures for families of diplomats…

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom thought he could slam the brakes on President Donald Trump’s decisive action, but a federal court had other plans. Western Journal reported that Newsom filed an emergency motion to challenge Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines to quell violence in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, only to…

America’s largest Protestant denomination is gearing up for a legal showdown over same-sex marriage. The Washington Examiner reported that the Southern Baptist Convention, a powerhouse in the Christian conservative world, has passed a resolution urging the Supreme Court to reverse its landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized gay marriage across the nation. For…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has just dropped a bombshell by completely reshaping the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the key group advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine policies. CNBC reported that this isn’t just a minor reshuffle; it’s a full-on reset of a panel…

In a courtroom showdown that could define state-federal power dynamics, a federal judge has sided with President Donald Trump over California Governor Gavin Newsom in a heated dispute over National Guard deployment. Breitbart reported that Judge Charles Breyer turned down Newsom’s urgent plea for a Temporary Restraining Order to halt Trump’s order sending 4,000 California…

The Trump administration is cracking down hard on the chaos in Los Angeles with a legal sledgehammer called the Hobbs Act. Breitbart reported that rioters and looters from anti-ICE protests have trashed businesses, prompting Attorney General Pam Bondi to announce federal charges under the Hobbs Act, while also pushing California to declare an economic disaster…

Brace yourself for a gut punch from Gaza, where humanitarian workers were ambushed in a vicious attack by Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist group, late Wednesday night. Breitbart reported that in a shocking display of violence near Khan Younis, a bus carrying members of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) was targeted, leaving at least five local…

President Donald Trump often expresses how much he loves and is proud of all five of his children, though he also appears to hold extra affection toward his youngest, Barron, who just wrapped up his first year in college. In a recent in-depth interview, Trump revealed the four basic guidelines he imposed on his children…

In February, outspoken gun control activist David Hogg was elected as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, and he almost immediately began to advocate strongly for not just internal party reforms but also competitive primary elections to oust “ineffective” Democratic incumbents. Hogg’s push to upset the Democratic Party’s applecart did not go over…

President Donald Trump has raised concerns over his predecessor’s use of an autopen, which is a mechanical device that allows an individual’s signature to be copied onto a document. Trump once again brought up the issue this week, alleging that an autopen was criminally used by “radical left lunatics” to “do anything they wanted.” Trump:…

Named for Arkansas Democratic Sen. William Fulbright, the Fulbright Program awards scholarships for American students to study overseas. Yet in a startling move, all members of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board recently quit over what they claim is interference from the Trump administration.  Former board members claim administration “usurped” their authority According to The Hill,…

Last year, the United States Supreme Court ruled that former presidents enjoy a broad presumption of criminal immunity for official actions taken while in office. A group of judges are now looking at whether the decision means President Donald Trump has a path to overturn his state felony convictions.  Arguments over removal to federal system…

Singer and songwriter Brian Wilson garnered worldwide acclaim for being a founding member of the iconic Beach Boys band. However, fans of the musical icon were left in mourning earlier this week when the pop music icon passed away at the age of 82.  Wilson’s family “at a loss for words” following the death of…

President Trump is making waves again, this time in a federal appeals court as he fights to move his hush money conviction from New York state courts to a federal arena. The Hill reported that a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit heard arguments on Wednesday about whether Trump…