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Suspected Brown Shooter Found Dead, Linked To MIT Professor Murder

David Gregoire December 19, 2025

The man sought in connection with a mass shooting at Brown University was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire, and federal prosecutors say he is also suspected in the killing of

Ohio Accelerates Voter ID Push Ahead Of 2026 Elections

David Gregoire December 19, 2025

Ohio can set a new standard for election integrity by adopting straightforward reforms like photo ID, eliminating post‑Election Day ballot receipt windows, and tightening voter rolls. This article argues that Senate Bill 293 aligns with

Trump’s Firm Stance Forces Iran To Threaten Real Capabilities

Karen Givens December 19, 2025

The Iranian regime is clearly weakened and facing crises at home and abroad, and this piece examines how that reality opens a window for real change. It profiles the collapse of Iran’s regional networks, the

Trump Orders Crackdown On Food Price Fixing, Protects Farmers

Ella Ford December 19, 2025

The strength of our country starts at the kitchen table and in the fields that fill it, not in distant bureaucratic offices. This piece argues that protecting farmers and restoring competition in the food supply

Bishop Eleganti Warns Vatican, Pope Leo Risks Doctrinal Drift

Erica Carlin December 19, 2025

Bishop Marian Eleganti — the Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Chur — breaks the silence of the episcopacy to confront growing doctrinal confusion at the Vatican, arguing that a pattern of ambiguity is reopening settled questions

Rome Life Forum Bishop Marian Eleganti Urges Pro Life Unity

Erica Carlin December 19, 2025

Bishop Marian Eleganti appears with John Henry Westen on The John Henry Westen Show, recorded at the Rome Life Forum, to talk about growing confusion around Catholic teaching on issues like homosexuality and women’s ordination.

DEI Policy Weakens NFL Quarterback Play, Threatens Excellence

Dan Veld December 19, 2025

Jason Whitlock argues that diversity, equity, and inclusion has become a corrosive influence in the NFL, dragging down quarterback play and rewarding quotas over merit. He points to striking passing-yard trends from 2018 to 2025,

Social Media Video Exposes Teens Beating Disabled Man, Arrested

Dan Veld December 19, 2025

A reported assault in Twentynine Palms involving three teenagers and a man with an intellectual disability took a sharp turn after investigators found social media video that conflicted with the youths’ initial claims; deputies say

Gettysburg Chaplain Accused Of Intimidating Student At YAF DEI Talk

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

Gettysburg College landed in hot water after reports that the campus chaplain allegedly pressured and physically contacted a student who helped host an anti-DEI speaker, raising sharp questions about intimidation, free speech, and how college

JD Vance Gains Traction, Democrats Keep Underestimating Him

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

Chris Cillizza warned viewers that Democrats are misreading Vice President JD Vance, arguing Vance’s profile and polling strength make him a genuine threat for 2028. Cillizza pointed to fresh polling and high-profile endorsements to explain

Björk Sadembou Blasts Forced Votes, Faroese Abortion Law

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

Björk Sadembou, a pro-life leader in the Faroe Islands, describes a bruising parliamentary fight where forced party votes, ministerial resignations, and last-minute maneuvers pushed a hotly debated abortion law across the finish line, and she

Bishop Martin Orders Clergy To Teach Communion Posture Equality

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

Bishop Martin has instructed clergy, catechists, and teachers with a clear directive about posture at Holy Communion, and that decision is prompting conversations across parishes. This article explains what was said, why posture matters to

Brown University Secures DNA Evidence, Tracks Suspect

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

Local authorities say DNA collected from inside the scene may link a suspect to the deadly classroom shooting at Brown University, and still images and video tied to a person of interest match what witnesses

Voters Reject Congressional Democrats, Approval Crashes

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

The hit to congressional Democrats’ approval ratings has been brutal and sudden, and this piece walks through the numbers, the explanations analysts offered, and why Republicans see the collapse as a political opening. CNN’s Harry

FBI Arrests Far Left Terror Cell Targeting ICE, Los Angeles

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

The Justice Department says five people were arrested in a plot tied to a group called the Turtle Island Liberation Front and a splinter known as the Order of the Black Lotus, with allegations they

California Democrat Accused Of Falsely Claiming Crockett Endorsement

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

Esther Kim Varet, an art dealer turned Democratic congressional hopeful, is facing questions after her campaign presented a photograph of an unidentified Black woman as evidence of an endorsement from Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Critics say

Qatar Presses Strategic Outreach With Trump Officials In Washington

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

Qatar mounted a rapid diplomatic push with top officials from the Trump administration this week, holding meetings in Washington and Doha that touched on security, defense cooperation, and strategic ties. Visits by Qatar’s prime minister

Pope Leo XIV Names Cupich Ally Ronald Hicks As Dolan Successor

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks as the new archbishop of New York, replacing Cardinal Dolan, in a move that spotlights internal debates about theology, leadership style, and pastoral priorities. The appointment is

Altman Confronts Vatican Over Marian Titles, Defends Tradition

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

Father James Altman and journalist John-Henry Westen unpack a recent Vatican controversy about Marian titles, focusing on the contested term “Co-Redemptrix” and the broader implications for Catholic identity. Altman argues the changes after Vatican II

Trump Reschedules Marijuana To Expand Medical Research Access

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

President Trump signed an executive order to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a change aimed at expanding medical research while keeping recreational use off limits. The action frames medical access and scientific

HUD Audit Exposes Millions In Improper Colorado Housing Payments

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

A Department of Housing and Urban Development audit found widespread eligibility problems in Colorado public housing programs, including hundreds of people who should not have been collecting taxpayer-funded assistance. The report names dead recipients, unverified

GOP Lawmaker Warns Minnesota Still Funding Indicted Fraud Defendant

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

A Minnesota Republican lawmaker says a defendant tied to the massive Feeding Our Future fraud is still drawing state dollars through assisted living programs, and a committee report lays out millions flowing to properties tied

Congress Leaves Early, Dodges Vote On Spending Reforms

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

Congress left for its holiday break a day early while a stack of unfinished business sat on the floor, including promised reconciliation measures, codifying executive actions, lingering spending fights and the looming expiration of Affordable

ICC Must Be Held Accountable, Demand Justice After Allegations

Kevin Parker December 18, 2025

The International Criminal Court is fighting for credibility after serious misconduct allegations against Prosecutor Karim Khan, and this article walks through the accusations, the court’s troubled handling of the matter, the political theater around Israel,

Lord Falconer Statement Confirms Culture Of Death Threat

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

This piece pushes back hard on a recent idea that pregnant women should be allowed assisted suicide, arguing that it crosses a moral line and exposes society to dangerous pressure on the vulnerable. It explains

Court Blocks Kaul Overreach, Protects Tax Exempt Status

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered the state to recognize Catholic Charities’ tax exempt status, rejecting Attorney General Josh Kaul’s effort to strip it even after the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on the matter.

SoCal Border Patrol Arrests 49 Illegal Aliens With Commercial Licenses

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

Border Patrol agents in Southern California arrested 49 noncitizens found driving commercial trucks while holding commercial driver’s licenses, exposing gaps in state licensing and a continuing public-safety issue. The arrests came from checkpoint work and

Rams Receiver Puka Nacua Apologizes, Accountability Demanded

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

Puka Nacua, a Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, apologized after agreeing to perform a gesture on a livestream that has been called antisemitic, prompting criticism from public figures, team and league statements, and renewed calls

Idaho Windstorm Topples Tree, Critically Injures Two Schoolchildren

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

Two children under 10 were critically hurt when a large tree fell on them while they waited at a school bus stop near Twin Falls, Idaho, during fierce windstorms that hit the Magic Valley region;

Trump Reclaims GOP Narrative, Leads 2026 Economy Drive

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

Scott Jennings argues that President Trump’s recent prime-time address marks a tactical shift for Republicans as they prepare for 2026, refocusing the fight on the economy and his record while setting up clear contrasts with

Van Jones Warns Trump, Praising Economy Risks Voter Backlash

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

Van Jones told CNN that President Trump risks alienating voters by insisting “everything’s fantastic,” arguing that tone and outreach matter as much as economic numbers; this piece looks at Jones’ warning, the specific groups he

Chile Bishops Snub Kast’s Pro Life, Pro Marriage, Catholic Faith

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

Chile’s bishops sent a public note to the newly elected president that highlighted immigration but did not recognize his pro-life and pro-marriage stance or his Catholic faith, and that choice matters to millions of voters

Parents Demand School Boards Stop Power Rainbow Curriculum

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

Harvard’s ‘Power Rainbow’ program teaches children as young as third grade to recognize “nested systems of power” shaping society, and that approach deserves scrutiny from anyone who cares about honest education. This article looks at

Hunt Moves To Withhold Federal Aid From Schools Supporting Illegal Aliens

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas has introduced the American Dream Protection Act of 2025 to stop states and colleges from using taxpayer dollars to subsidize higher education for illegal aliens. His bill would force

Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Challenges Pride Banners, Cites Neutrality

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

Palm Desert’s mayor pro tem pushed to stop city Pride banners, sparking an outraged response from local LGBTQ leaders and a quick vote by the city council to keep the displays, while the mayor pro

Trump Prosecutors Jack Smith, Fani Willis Face Accountability

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

Two prosecutors who pushed major cases against President Donald Trump showed up to defend themselves under fire this week, and the scene was telling. Fani Willis faced a Georgia panel while Jack Smith spoke privately

Pregnancy Centers Vindicated, NJ AG Admits False Premise

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

I argue that pregnancy centers are trusted community healthcare providers and that recent legal attacks mischaracterize their work. I describe the Supreme Court moment in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers Inc. v. Platkin and explain

Republicans Advance Nationwide Catastrophic Plans, Expand HSA Access

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

Republicans have a clear, practical health-care plan ready to roll: a single, clean bill that bypasses the Affordable Care Act and cuts costs while expanding choice. This proposal focuses on bringing back low-cost catastrophic coverage,

Congress Moves To Secure Borders, Restore Law And Order

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

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Conservatives Demand Trump Reject Marijuana Reclassification After Study Finds No Pain Benefit

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

Conservatives are warning against a federal move to downgrade marijuana, and a recent study undercuts many claims that cannabis reliably treats pain or other medical problems. This piece outlines the conservative concerns, highlights the new

Immigration Probe Zeroes In On Ilhan Omar Marriage, Records

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

Investigators have reportedly opened a probe into allegations that Rep. Ilhan Omar misrepresented her immigration history and personal details, and conservative voices are asking tough questions. This piece walks through the claims on marriage, birth

Trump Declares Economic Recovery, Border Security Strengthens

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

President Trump delivered a prime-time address that blamed the previous administration for rising costs and highlighted the economic and security gains his team says have been achieved over the past 11 months. He leaned hard

Conservatives Demand Action, Protect Free Speech After EU Targets X

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

This piece argues that the left’s campaign against free speech has moved beyond social media and is now targeting television and streaming, with consolidation in the entertainment industry threatening to lock in a single cultural

Wildfires Force Evacuations In South Dakota, Wyoming Amid High Winds

David Gregoire December 18, 2025

A fast-moving storm slammed the Plains with hurricane-force winds, whipping up wildfires that forced evacuations in South Dakota and Wyoming. Local officials scrambled to close roads, open shelters, and get residents out of harm’s way

Trump Team Confronts 1960s Radical Legacy, Secures Communities

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

I grew up in a small American town that felt like Tolkien’s Shire, sheltered and orderly, where the world’s loudest conflicts mostly stayed distant. This piece traces that upbringing, the quiet influence of World War

America First Strategy Unites Citizens, Demands Strength Against China

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

The new National Security Strategy issued by the White House breaks with the usual Washington consensus and aims to put the public’s instincts front and center. It argues elites “went astray” and pitches “America First”

Catholics Demand Vatican Defend Doctrine Against Modernist Drift

Erica Carlin December 18, 2025

The Rome Life Forum gathered a cross-section of concerned Catholics to challenge shifting currents in Church life, and this article walks through the key flashpoints debated there. It highlights the clash between modernizing impulses and

Conservatives Urge Reform Of Anti Fascism To Save Institutions

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

After World War II Western elites built a single moral rule around the horrors of Nazism, and that rule hardened into a civic faith called anti-fascism. This piece looks at how that faith shifted from

TikTok Video Exposes Welfare Abuse, Somali Man Taunts Taxpayers

Dan Veld December 18, 2025

Steve Deace reacts to a viral TikTok where a Somali-American creator taunts white Americans about welfare and rule of law, and Deace uses the moment to argue that Scripture and clear borders matter more than

FBI Tip Helps Authorities Halt Leftist Plotter, Expose Terrorist Diary

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

The FBI says undercover operatives and a paid informant infiltrated a small but dangerous leftist cell in California before a weekend raid stopped an alleged New Year’s Eve bombing plan. Court records released after the

Senate Confirms Jared Isaacman To Lead NASA, Secures American Edge

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

The Senate gave Jared Isaacman a decisive confirmation, approving the entrepreneur and SpaceX ally 67-30 to lead NASA after a rocky nomination saga that included a withdrawal and a president’s reconsideration. The decision highlights GOP

Reiner Siblings Issue Statement After Parents Alleged Homicide

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

Rob Reiner’s children went public this week after their parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, were allegedly killed in their Brentwood home, and the family is asking for privacy as law enforcement moves forward. Jake and

Parents Demand Action As College Admissions Expose Grade Inflation

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

Parents are waking up to a hard truth: inflated high school grades are masking real learning loss, and the fix is not shrinking standards but adding honest, standardized measures that reveal where students actually stand.

Bishop Allows Drag Activist To Address Pride Mass, Outraging Faithful

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

Bishop Ramón Bejarano’s decision to let a drag queen activist speak during a July LGBT ‘Pride’ Mass has stirred strong reactions and raised clear questions about liturgical judgment and episcopal leadership. This article looks at

Pope Francis Birthday, St. Faustina Warned Of Church Crisis

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

On December 17, 1936, St. Faustina made an entry in her diary that many later readers found unsettling, and that same date is Pope Francis’s birthday. That coincidence has sparked curiosity and debate among Catholics

Whitlock Blasts Shedeur Sanders Leadership, Browns Seek Accountability

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

BlazeTV commentator Jason Whitlock delivers a sharp critique of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, questioning his leadership, processing speed on the field, and reaction to coaching decisions. The conversation centers on a tense media exchange

Randolph County Disbands Library Board After Defending Trans Book

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

The Randolph County showdown over a children’s picture book turned into a full-blown fight about authority, parental rights, and what belongs on library shelves. Local commissioners dissolved a nine-member library board after it voted to

Nick Reiner Appears In Court Wearing Suicide Smock, Justice Sought

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

Nick Reiner made his first courtroom appearance after the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, wearing an anti-suicide smock and shackles. The arraignment was delayed and he did not enter a plea, only

Minnesota Welfare Fraud Exposes Federal System Incentive Flaws

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

The U.S. welfare system is broken and the Minnesota fraud scandal is a wake-up call. Federal funding rules encourage bigger welfare rolls instead of better results, and that creates opportunities for theft and waste. This

WPATH Clinicians Admit Winging Care, Teen Suffered Lifelong Harm

Darnell Thompkins December 17, 2025

I was a troubled teenager who trusted medical professionals and left them with permanent scars, and this article argues that rushed transgender medical interventions on youth amount to negligence. It preserves a clinician quote that

France Inspectors Question Students, Teachers Allege Rights Violated

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

Reports have surfaced that government inspectors in France have pushed into Catholic schools, questioning children about their faith, rifling through belongings, and entering classes without warning, even though the law recognizes protections for these institutions.

Catholic Church Affirms Death Penalty, Upholds Legitimate Punishment

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

This piece examines the tension between a vocal papal opposition and a long-established Catholic teaching that allows capital punishment, tracing the moral reasoning, historical practice, and public-policy implications without wandering into unrelated debates. It lays

Boston Protesters Equate Colonists With Illegal Aliens, Target ICE

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

On the 252nd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party a Boston group staged a symbolic protest by tossing environmentally safe ice into the harbor to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement, drawing roughly a thousand people

MIT Professor Found Shot In Foyer, Police Open Investigation

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

A respected MIT professor was found dead in the foyer of his Brookline apartment building after neighbors reported hearing gunshots, touching off a fast-moving investigation and a stunned local community. Authorities say the victim, a

Congress Replaces Confederate Robert E. Lee With Patriot Barbara Johns

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

Congress has placed a new figure from Virginia in the U.S. Capitol, unveiling an 11-foot bronze of Barbara Rose Johns to replace the long-standing Robert E. Lee statue, and many outside the state reacted with

Combat Antisemitism, Confront ISIS Threat After Bondi Attack

Brittany Mays December 17, 2025

I’ll reflect on the Hanukkah miracle, mourn the recent terror at Bondi Beach, recall the meaning of the Maccabees’ stand, note the worry over rising antisemitism, describe the pain felt at Brown University after its

Australia Must Strengthen Security, Protect Jewish Communities

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

The shock that followed Oct. 7 left much of Australia’s Jewish community hollow, and the Bondi Beach massacre reopened that wound with brutal force. Fifteen people were killed at a Hanukkah gathering, leaving a stunned

Maddow Claims Catholic Return, Ignores Two Millennia Tradition

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

Rachel Maddow says she’s ‘back in the faith,’ and this piece looks at what that claim really means for someone whose public life and politics have often run counter to traditional Catholic teaching. I argue

Border Crime Victims Demand Accountability, Biden Administration Fails

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

This article examines a disturbing incident in which a deceased infant was reportedly delivered to a funeral home without her organs, and it explores the emotional fallout, the institutional failures that can allow such errors,

Trump Praised By 101-Year-Old WWII Patriot, Mar-A-Lago

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

A 101-year-old World War II veteran stole the spotlight at a Mar-a-Lago gala this week, delivering a fiery, patriotic address that praised President Donald Trump and reminded attendees why many Americans feel fiercely loyal to

FBI, DOJ Stop Far Left Turtle Island Bomb Plot Targeting ICE

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

The Department of Justice and FBI say they stopped a planned New Year’s Eve bombing spree in the Los Angeles area tied to a group calling itself the Turtle Island Liberation Front, and the arrest

Obamas Scheduled Dinner With Reiner, Son Facing Murder Charges

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

Former first lady Michelle Obama said she and Barack Obama were supposed to have dinner with Rob Reiner and his wife the night the couple was found stabbed to death, and her remarks on the

Trump Venezuela Blockade Cuts Maduro Funding, Critics Warn War

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

Sen. Ruben Gallego warned that President Trump’s recent actions toward Venezuela could draw the United States into a fresh conflict, calling the posture “Iraq War 2.0.” This piece examines Gallego’s charge, lays out what the

Burlington School District Faces Federal Complaint Over Racial Hiring

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

The Burlington School District is facing a federal complaint after watchdogs say its strategic plan openly prioritizes race over merit. Officials and parents are accusing the district of repackaging diversity programs and using phrases like

Susan Wiles Backed By Scott Jennings, Trump Support Confirmed

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

Scott Jennings pushed back after a Vanity Fair profile painted White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in a chaotic light, arguing the story misses the mark and that leadership remains solid. This piece lays

White House Fears Abortion Resurgence Could Cost Democrats

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

The White House is said to be worried that bringing abortion back into the headlines could shift voter attention in the run-up to 2026, and Republicans see an opening to press the case for life,

Japan Videos Mock Fentanyl Crisis, Urge Stronger Border Enforcement

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

Japanese influencers have turned America’s fentanyl crisis into viral sketch material, mimicking the slumped, barely standing posture often seen on U.S. streets and drawing millions of views as they fold and flail in public spots

Colorado Utilities Prepare Planned Power Cuts Amid High Wind Fire Risk

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

Officials warn that a surge of powerful winds across Colorado could force utilities to shut power temporarily to reduce wildfire risk, with the action potentially affecting wide areas including parts of the Denver metro and

Candace Owens Firmly Defends Independence After TPUSA Meeting

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

Candace Owens laid out what happened during a marathon meeting with Turning Point USA leadership, pushing back on claims she was coerced and saying she left unconvinced that investigators have established the shooter’s identity. She

Scott Moe Urges Rare Disease Patient To Work With Government

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

Premier Scott Moe reached out to Jolene Van Alstine, who lives with a rare disease, and urged her to engage directly with his provincial government to find practical help and workable solutions. The exchange highlights

Australia Gun Laws Left Citizens Defenseless, Terrorists Armed

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

I break down what happened at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, why restrictive gun laws mattered, how the assailants obtained weapons, the gaps in Australia’s permitted ownership reasons, and the case for citizens’ right to

Prosecutors Charge Nick Reiner With Murder, Upholding Law And Order

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

Los Angeles prosecutors announced murder charges against Nick Reiner in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, after authorities found the couple stabbed in their Brentwood home and evidence that led detectives to

Ja Rule Endangers Spectators With Wild Golf Swing, Faces Scrutiny

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

Ja Rule turned a celebrity golf outing into a viral near-miss when a badly struck shot sailed into the crowd at Derek Jeter’s invitational. The moment mixed swagger with embarrassment, a loud reminder that braggadocio

Trump Justice Department Enforces Equal Justice, Halts DEI Bias

David Gregoire December 17, 2025

The Justice Department under President Trump has moved to shut down discriminatory DEI practices and restore enforcement rooted in the Constitution and civil rights laws, pushing federal agencies back toward merit-based, colorblind policies. This piece

Bishop Suggests Salt To Make ICE Disappear, Alarming Conservatives

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

This article looks at a striking comment from a Minnesota bishop about Immigration and Customs Enforcement and explains why, from a Republican point of view, it is the wrong tone for the moment. I will

Vatican Agenda 2030 Exposes Crisis In Catholic Church

Erica Carlin December 17, 2025

Fr. David Nix, speaking with John-Henry Westen, lays out a stark diagnosis of what he calls a deep, systemic crisis within the Catholic Church, pointing to confused teaching, muted episcopal leadership, and a series of

Minneapolis Police Chief Shields Illegal Aliens, Defies ICE

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara used his Catholic upbringing to frame a defense of migrants facing federal immigration actions, telling residents to treat any immigration stops as potential kidnappings and urging people to call 911

Trump Orders Total Blockade, Designates Maduro Regime Terrorist

Dan Veld December 17, 2025

President Trump sharply escalated U.S. pressure on Venezuela, declaring the Maduro regime a foreign terrorist organization and ordering a sweeping blockade of sanctioned oil tankers after a series of military strikes on suspected narco-terrorist vessels.