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Supreme Court Takes Up Kentucky Prayer Grotto Zoning Fight

Karen Givens October 2, 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a Kentucky church dispute that reaches far beyond one small prayer grotto. At stake is how much protection religious groups get when local zoning rules stand in

Republicans Target 10 Democratic House Seats In Final Sprint

Karen Givens October 1, 2026

Republicans are staring at a crowded battlefield, and a handful of Democratic-held House seats could make the difference between keeping the majority and watching it slip away. The map is still fluid, the margins are

American Samoa Gun Ban Challenges Second Amendment Rights

Karen Givens September 30, 2026

American Samoa rarely makes headlines, but a quiet ruling there has serious consequences for gun rights. The territory’s highest court said the Second Amendment does not apply, opening the door to a sweeping gun ban

Ireland Elites Turn Israel Match Into Political Flashpoint

Karen Givens September 30, 2026

Ireland’s public life has become tangled up in a hard-edged hostility toward Israel, and the recent soccer fallout only threw a bright light on it. What should have been a routine sporting event instead turned

El-Sayed Questions Football Ethics In Resurfaced Audio

Karen Givens September 28, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed is back in the spotlight after resurfaced audio put his long-running criticism of football front and center. The Michigan Senate candidate has been heard questioning whether the game can really be called ethical,

Troy Jackson Condemns Vandalism After Collins Office Attack

Karen Givens September 28, 2026

Maine Dem Senate nominee breaks silence after Susan Collins’ office was vandalized with vulgar message The words ‘Trump Whore’ were sprayed on the doors of the Maine senator’s constituent office, as police investigate Published September

Fox News Kept DC Scandals In The Spotlight For Years

Karen Givens September 28, 2026

Fox News built its reputation by sticking with the kind of Washington messes that too often get waved away and forgotten. From gun-running probes to agency misconduct and tax scandals, the network kept cameras on

Data Center Backlash Emerges As 2026 Midterms Near

Karen Givens September 28, 2026

Data centers are quietly turning into a political flashpoint, and not the kind that stays buried in committee hearings. As artificial intelligence keeps racing forward, more Americans are looking at the cost of the machines

Nicki Minaj Urges Young Voters To Vote Red In 2026

Karen Givens September 27, 2026

Checklist: Nicki Minaj’s push for young voters Her call to support Republicans in the midterms Her backing of President Donald Trump Her comments about trust, authenticity, and politics Her connection to the American dream and

US China Cut Tariffs On $30 Billion In Goods

Karen Givens September 27, 2026

The U.S. and China just took a noticeable step back from the tariff cliff, agreeing to cut duties on $30 billion in goods after a three-day summit in Washington, D.C. The deal gives certain agricultural

Apple Watch Series 12 Materials Compared, Aluminum, Titanium, Ceramic

Karen Givens September 26, 2026

Apple’s latest smartwatch lineup splits into three clear camps, and the differences are more than skin deep. Aluminum keeps the price low, titanium pushes toward a tougher premium feel, and ceramic goes after the luxury

Kamala Harris Uses Flower Analogy To Explain Algorithms

Karen Givens September 26, 2026

Kamala Harris leaned on a flower analogy to talk through how social media algorithms shape what people see, tying the idea to artificial intelligence, online habits, and the way political information gets delivered. Her comments

Trump Wins Quiet China Trade Gains, Deficit Falls Sharply

Karen Givens September 25, 2026

China’s latest public gestures may have looked flashy, but the real story sits in the quieter numbers and the harder strategic choices. The Trump administration is pressing for better terms on trade, tightening America’s long

Trans Activists Inject Hormones, Protest NYU DOJ Deal

Karen Givens September 23, 2026

A viral protest outside NYU Langone has ignited fresh outrage after transgender activists were filmed injecting themselves with hormones at the hospital doors, turning a policy fight into a public spectacle. The stunt landed only

Stanford Admits AI Altered Student Photo, Violating Policy

Karen Givens September 23, 2026

Campus Controversy Stanford admits breaking own policy after race-, gender-swapped student photos emerge Billy Ramirez, the Hispanic student replaced by a Black woman, said he felt ‘silenced and erased’ from the image Published September 23,

UN Must Reject Durban Legacy, Ambassador Jeff Bartos Says

Karen Givens September 23, 2026

For a quarter-century, the Durban conference has stood as a sour marker of how global institutions can drift from their own stated mission. What was billed as an anti-racism gathering became a stage for grievance

Chicago Schools Face Enrollment Crisis, Leaders Ignore Empty Classrooms

Karen Givens September 22, 2026

Chicago’s empty school buildings are not just a numbers problem. They point to a deeper breakdown in trust, discipline, and leadership that has pushed families to look elsewhere for their kids’ education. On the West

Minnesota Anti ICE Relief Fund Halted Over Fraud Concerns

Karen Givens September 19, 2026

A Minnesota relief program meant to help businesses affected by immigration enforcement has now been shut down after fraud concerns swamped the process. What was supposed to be a quick lifeline turned into another ugly

Claire Valdez Faces Probe Calls Over Mexico Fight Pledge

Karen Givens September 18, 2026

Socialism Socialist Claire Valdez faces calls for federal probe after Mexico ‘fight’ pledge The socialist candidate vowed to carry Mexico’s independence ‘fight’ into Congress as Nydia Velázquez’s successor Published September 18, 2026 2:00pm EDT <!–>

ICE Arrests Guatemalan Woman In Indiana Over Alleged Voting Fraud

Karen Givens September 18, 2026

An arrest in Indiana has put voter fraud and election integrity back in the spotlight, with federal officials saying a Guatemalan woman illegally cast a ballot in a national election. The case has sparked sharp

Fed Rate Hike Raises GOP Risks, Voters Feel The Strain

Karen Givens September 18, 2026

The Federal Reserve’s rate hike has shifted the conversation from market charts to kitchen-table reality, and that is where the real political danger starts for Republicans and for Washington in general. The economy may still

GOP Lawmakers Blast Salazar Over Trump Immigration Ad

Karen Givens September 18, 2026

• Republican clash over immigration enforcement• Salazar’s ad aimed at Trump’s policy approach• Freedom Caucus pushes back hard on any amnesty• Deportation, border security, and legal status at the center• Hispanic voter politics and 2026

Election Fraud Cases Pile Up As DOJ Expands Crackdown

Karen Givens September 17, 2026

Election fraud accusations are once again stacking up across the country, with federal prosecutors pursuing cases tied to noncitizen voting, fake registrations, stolen identities, and ballot petition schemes. The latest wave of charges stretches from

El-Sayed Courts Democratic Brass As Schumer Keeps Distance

Karen Givens September 17, 2026

Michigan Senate race and the push to hold the seat El-Sayed’s meeting with Democratic leaders in Washington Schumer’s uneasy tone after a heated primary feud Party efforts to unify around a general-election message Questions surrounding

Trump Admin Accuses ICC Of Ignoring Atrocities, Targeting Americans

Karen Givens September 16, 2026

The Trump administration is turning up the heat on the International Criminal Court, accusing the Hague-based tribunal of playing favorites with dangerous regimes while reaching for Americans and U.S. service members. The clash has sharpened

Makita Battery Covers Cost Little, Protect Batteries From Damage

Karen Givens September 16, 2026

Makita battery covers and what they are for Differences between XGT and LXT battery covers Pricing and where they are sold Protection against short circuits, dirt, and damage Official covers versus generic alternatives Simple storage

Lawmakers Eject Activists, Probe Foreign Influence Network

Karen Givens September 16, 2026

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill kicked off a hearing on foreign influence with a sharp clash over protest politics, activist theater, and the reach of Neville Roy Singham’s sprawling funding network. What started as a policy

Jayapal Says DHS Arrests Mostly Target People With No Threat

Karen Givens September 16, 2026

Rep. Pramila Jayapal put immigration enforcement back in the spotlight with a sharp claim about recent DHS arrests, saying the majority of those taken into custody did not threaten public safety. The numbers behind that

7 Republicans Join Democrats To Curb Trump Iran War Powers

Karen Givens September 16, 2026

• House Republicans split over Iran war powers• Democrats pushed the resolution with GOP help• Congress and the White House clash over authority• The Iran conflict is shaping the political fight• A presidential veto would

Smithsonian Latino Museum Faces Renewed Criticism Over Woke Exhibit

Karen Givens September 15, 2026

The Smithsonian’s latest move has put a fresh spotlight on a fight that has been simmering for years: whether the nation’s most visible cultural institutions are telling history straight or filtering it through ideology. The

Trump Blasts Supreme Court After Mail-In Voting Ruling Against Him

Karen Givens September 15, 2026

Checklist: Trump’s reaction to the Supreme Court ruling The mail-in voting fight and USPS ballot rules The justices’ split and Kavanaugh’s reasoning The effect on the 2026 midterm elections Trump’s broader frustration with the Court

Trump Touts White House Renovations, Says Building Was In Poor Shape

Karen Givens September 14, 2026

President Donald Trump is leaning hard into a White House makeover that he says was long overdue, framing the renovation push as a rescue mission for a building he described as neglected and worn down.

Trump Slams AOC, Mamdani Over Laughing At 9/11 Ceremony

Karen Givens September 13, 2026

Donald Trump tore into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zohran Mamdani after a video showed the two Democrats smiling and appearing to laugh during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero. The clip ignited instant backlash because

GOP Star Says Jobs, Crime Policies Can Win Black Voters

Karen Givens September 13, 2026

T.W. Shannon says Republicans have a real opening with Black voters, even without Donald Trump on the ballot in 2026. His case rests on a simple pitch: jobs, safer streets, and a party message that

Trump Demands Smithsonian Replace Modernist Sculpture With Washington Statue

Karen Givens September 13, 2026

President Donald Trump is putting the Smithsonian on a tight clock, pushing for a major shift in how one of America’s biggest museums presents the nation’s story. At the center of the fight is a

White House Targets Violent Green Card Holder In Vote Fraud Case

Karen Givens September 13, 2026

The White House and Homeland Security are turning up the pressure after another illegal voting case landed in the spotlight, this time involving Anthony Tyrone Higgs, a Bahamian national with a long criminal record and

DOJ Uses ATRC To Deport Afghan ISIS Plot Suspect

Karen Givens September 11, 2026

The Justice Department has used a rarely invoked federal terrorism court for the first time, sending an Afghan woman back to Afghanistan after she admitted ties to an ISIS-inspired Election Day plot. The move has

9/11 Honors Courage, Unity, And Freedom’s Cost

Karen Givens September 11, 2026

September 11 still lands with a hard thud because it was never just a date on a calendar. It was a rupture in American life, followed by a rare stretch when the country remembered what

Bush Recalls Jeter’s Warning Before Yankees First Pitch After 9/11

Karen Givens September 10, 2026

George W. Bush looked back on one of the strangest and most emotional baseball moments of his presidency, a first pitch at Yankee Stadium that came with the weight of a nation still raw after

Shaheen, Sullivan Hold Tight Lead In New Hampshire House Race

Karen Givens September 9, 2026

New Hampshire State of play: Retiring Dem senator’s daughter holds slight lead in closely watched race The two Democratic frontrunners vie to replace Rep Chris Pappas in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District Published September 9,

Newsom Says Democratic Socialist Ideas Are Mainstream In Party

Karen Givens September 8, 2026

Gavin Newsom is leaning hard into a message that sounds less like a warning to the left and more like a shrug. In a recent interview, the California governor said the Democratic Party is “pretty

Warren Buffett’s Debt Fix Could Help America Rein In Costs

Karen Givens September 8, 2026

America’s debt problem just crossed a line that should make everybody stop and stare. The number is so huge it almost stops meaning anything, but the consequences are real enough: higher borrowing costs, tighter budgets,

Israel Ambassador Accuses Mamdani Of Sowing Chaos Ahead Of Netanyahu Visit

Karen Givens September 7, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s calls for protest ahead of Netanyahu’s U.N. visit Israel’s ambassador Danny Danon’s sharp response The clash over public protest and city order Netanyahu’s upcoming appearance at the U.N. General Assembly Questions about a

Why Winter Diesel Changes, And What It Means For Drivers

Karen Givens September 7, 2026

Diesel and gasoline both change with the calendar, but they do it for very different reasons. Cold weather can turn fuel into a real problem if it is not blended the right way, and that

Bosch Appliances Made In The USA, Ownership Explained

Karen Givens September 6, 2026

Bosch is one of those names that feels familiar even before the box is opened. The company has been around since 1886, and it grew from a small Stuttgart workshop into a global giant with

DOJ Orders Antitrust Pause With Canada Amid Trade Tensions

Karen Givens September 5, 2026

The Justice Department is suddenly in the middle of a bigger cross-border fight, after reports claimed its antitrust division was told to stop working with Canadian officials while Washington and Ottawa clash over tariffs and

Who Owns J-B Weld, And Where Are Products Made

Karen Givens September 4, 2026

J-B Weld sits in a pretty rare lane for a brand this familiar. It is employee-owned, still deeply tied to the American South, and built around a product that turned a simple repair idea into

US Military Downs 100 Suspected Cartel Drones At Border

Karen Givens September 4, 2026

The U.S. military is now taking a harder line on cartel drones at the southern border, and the numbers show just how active that fight has become. In August alone, roughly 100 suspected cartel drones

Ted Cruz Says Left-Wing Surge Is Paralyzing Bipartisan Reform

Karen Givens September 4, 2026

Republican lawmakers are still trying to cut through the noise on energy permitting, but Ted Cruz says the Democratic Party’s leftward drift is making that job a whole lot harder. At a recent energy summit,

Gen Z Wants GOP To Fix Housing, Not Give Speeches

Karen Givens September 4, 2026

Gen Z is not asking for more polished speeches or another round of political self-congratulation. This generation wants housing they can actually afford, paychecks that stretch, and a country that still feels open to people