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Protect Jewish Students On British Campuses, Government Must Act

Kevin Parker April 22, 2026

This piece looks at the hostile environment facing Jewish students and communities in Britain, the personal history behind that fear, the recent wave of attacks and threats, and the urgent policy responses needed to confront

Dundee Teen Brings Axe And Knife, Judge Condemns Weapon Possession

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

This article revisits the summer 2025 incident in Dundee that made the so-called Scottish axe girl a viral figure, following her testimony in a trial over an alleged assault. It outlines what the teenager said

Omar Dodges Reporter, GOP Demands Transparency On Wealth

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

Rep. Ilhan Omar refused to answer questions from a LindellTV reporter about dramatic revisions to her financial disclosures, a confrontation that came as Republicans pressed for documentation and scrutiny after asset figures were slashed from

US Policy Confronts Iran, Boosts Stability Across Middle East

Doug Goldsmith April 22, 2026

I argue that confronting Iran and its proxies was a necessary, hard choice, one that finally gave hope to millions in the Middle East who want normal lives, not endless conflict. The cost has been

Dr Oz Defends Trump Over Diet Coke Joke, Pushes Back Critics

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

I’ve known Dr. Mehmet Oz for years, and this piece reflects his take on President Trump’s health, diet and daily habits after conversations and interviews. The tone is straightforward and favorable toward the president, focusing

IDF Removes Soldiers After Christ Statue Desecration, Restore Discipline

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

This piece examines recent incidents of IDF soldiers desecrating Christian sites, the military’s response, and the broader cultural shift inside Israel’s armed forces as religious recruits grow in number and influence. It looks at discipline

Trump Secures Iran Agreement to Halt Execution of Eight Protesters

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

President Donald Trump says he secured a deal with Iran to halt the scheduled execution of eight women accused in last winter’s unrest, announcing immediate releases and short sentences while negotiations continue after strikes and

Virginia Democrats Force Ten to One Map, Strip Southern Voters

Brittany Mays April 22, 2026

This piece argues that Virginia Democrats have engineered a blatant power grab with a new redistricting plan that sidelines Republican voters, likening the move to historic elite overreach and urging a stronger, bolder Republican response

Virginia Margin Reveals Democrats’ Gerrymander, Court Review Looms

Brittany Mays April 22, 2026

Virginia’s recent referendum squeaked through by three points after a flood of out-of-state cash, legal warnings and furious turnout in rural counties, and now the real fight shifts from ballots to the courts as Republicans

Planned Parenthood Downplays Surge In Gender Transitions, Report Shows

Erica Carlin April 22, 2026

Planned Parenthood’s own data shows a sharp rise in gender transition services, yet the organization’s annual report quietly downplayed that growth. This article explains what the numbers mean, why the presentation matters, and what questions

Georgia Naturalized Shooter Found Dead In Jail, DHS Worker Killed

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

The arrest of a naturalized U.K. citizen accused of a sudden, violent spree in Georgia ended in a prison death and a lot of hard questions for immigration policy. Authorities say the suspect was found

SNAP Soda Ban Sparks Florida Debate, Protects Taxpayer Funds

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

This article looks at a sharp online clash after a Florida man complained about limits on soda and candy purchases with SNAP benefits, then sparked a torrent of pushback defending the ban, cited arguments about

SPLC Indicted For Bank Fraud, Federal Charges Demand Accountability

Erica Carlin April 22, 2026

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces a federal indictment alleging bank fraud and other crimes, a development that cuts straight to questions about credibility, influence, and accountability. This case arrives after the group was cited

Navigating the Complexities of Firearm Laws Across State Borders

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 22, 2026

The challenges faced by gun owners in navigating firearm laws across state borders were highlighted in the latest Armed Attorneys discussion. The episode delved into the 1986 Firearm Owners Protection Act and its implications for

The Paradox of Service: When Helping Others Becomes a Liability

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 22, 2026

What happens when a veteran’s drive to help others turns into a legal battle that questions the very essence of service? In a recent discussion on Steel News with Ann Vandersteel, U.S. Army veteran Jeremy

Grassley Reveals Biden FBI Political Weaponization Against GOP

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

The newly released records obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley show that the FBI opened a probe targeting Republican members of Congress early in the Biden administration, and those files raise real questions about political targeting.

Planned Parenthood Fort Collins Draws Scrutiny After Ambulance Call

Erica Carlin April 22, 2026

Operation Rescue reported that an ambulance was called for a woman who had returned after an abortion at the Fort Collins Planned Parenthood, the same center where a woman had undergone an abortion last year

Bill C-9 Threatens Religious Freedom, Could Criminalize Bible Quotes

Erica Carlin April 22, 2026

Bill C-9 threatens to turn sincerely held religious teaching into a criminal act by targeting statements that quote parts of the Bible on homosexuality and gender. This piece explains what the bill would mean for

U.S. Stands Firm Against Iran, Huckabee Joins Talks

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

The Biden-era chaos over foreign policy is getting another fix-it moment as Mike Huckabee is reportedly tapped to join U.S. talks with Lebanon while President Trump pushes a ceasefire deadline extension, trying to keep a

Wage Gap Myth Harms Boys, Men Lag In Education And Workforce

Erica Carlin April 22, 2026

This piece pushes back against the constant claims about a pervasive wage gap, points out where metrics show men falling behind academically and professionally, questions policy fixes that prioritize workforce metrics over family choices, and

University Of Guelph Bans Conservative Student For Life

Erica Carlin April 22, 2026

The University of Guelph has barred a young conservative, Sarah Dotzert, from campus for life after she overheard a conversation her father was having with Muslim students about the Iran war, and this incident raises

Protect Catholic Faith, Equip Priests Teachers And Parents

Erica Carlin April 22, 2026

‘The Disastrous Pontificate’ is ‘meant to help priests, teachers and parents responsible for handing on the faith to identify and correct errors, warn sinners, and transmit the deposit entrusted to them, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski explained.

Former Officer Kerkhoff Holds Blaze Media Accountable For Defamation

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

Former Capitol Police officer Shauni Kerkhoff has filed a defamation lawsuit against Blaze Media and two former employees over reporting that linked her to the January 5–6, 2021 pipe-bomb incidents. The complaint says the outlet

AI Must Respect Bill Of Rights, Protect Individual Liberty

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

George Mason’s refusal to sign the Constitution over the lack of a Bill of Rights still matters because it reminds us a powerful new institution must have guardrails before it reshapes society. Artificial intelligence is

Christian Athletes Reclaim Prayer, Put Faith First In Sports

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

Athletes used to kneel and fans assumed they were protesting; now a quieter, more personal movement has taken hold in locker rooms and on fields, where kneeling often means prayer and faith. This piece looks

Epic Fury Secures US Middle East Allies, Weakens Iran

Kevin Parker April 22, 2026

Operation Epic Fury has upended a lot of confident predictions from Washington’s foreign policy class, and the early evidence shows many of those warnings were off the mark. This piece looks at where the naysayers

EV Mandates Fail Nationwide As Gas Prices Surge, Drivers Resist

Kevin Parker April 22, 2026

Energy pain at the pump and a global squeeze have exposed the limits of climate orthodoxy, nudged pragmatic leaders toward fossil fuel solutions, and shown that U.S. energy strength matters for humanitarian and national security

Young Men Embrace Catholicism, Seeking Truth And Order

Erica Carlin April 22, 2026

Young men across the globe are turning toward Catholicism in notable numbers, and this piece looks at why the faith is resonating so strongly with that cohort, especially in influential American cities. We follow the

Florida Girl Thanks Deputy After Abuse Probe, Suspects Arrested

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

A six-year-old girl in Volusia County ended up at school with visible injuries, and what followed was a police investigation that led to two arrests, the child being placed in protective custody, and a small,

Protect Children, End Big Pharma’s GLP-1 Push Now For Health

Dan Veld April 22, 2026

I recovered from a brutal accident thanks to modern medicine, but my experience taught me that pills and procedures are powerful tools that can also be misused. This article looks at how overreliance on pharmaceuticals

Democrats Fracture Without Trump, Conservatives Gain Political Ground

David Gregoire April 21, 2026

To paraphrase the late President Richard Nixon, what will Democrats do when they don’t have Donald Trump to kick around anymore? This piece looks at a party held together more by opposition than by ideas,

Trump Must Reject Iran Negotiations Concessions, Prevent Munich Repeat

David Gregoire April 21, 2026

This piece argues that sending negotiators to Islamabad to restart talks with Iran risks creating a dangerous repeat of past appeasement, warns against trading away core security demands for short-term peace, and urges President Donald

Democrat Resigns, Avoids Expulsion Over FEMA Funds Laundering Probe

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

A Florida congresswoman quietly stepped down as House investigators closed in, arguing the ethics process was unfair while facing serious campaign finance accusations; the resignation avoids an expulsion fight and leaves a messy set of

Virginia Democrats Push Gerrymander Vote, Hide Map From Voters

Brittany Mays April 21, 2026

Virginia Democrats are pushing a mid-decade redistricting plan that hides the map from voters and brazenly reshapes congressional boundaries to squeeze out Republican districts, and this piece examines why that matters, how it plays out

New York Threatens Nuns Over Religious Freedom, Hospice Care

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne run Rosary Hill Home in New York, offering free hospice care to terminally ill cancer patients who have nowhere else to go, and now they face state enforcement actions for

Trump Tip Tax Cut Boosted Server Refunds, Media Overlooked Effect

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

The Trump-era “no tax on tips” change quietly put more money back into servers’ pockets this year, yet many hospitality workers had no idea the policy helped them. Interviews in Washington, D.C. captured genuine surprise

Former Louisiana Teacher Arrested, Faces 25 Child Sex Crime Charges

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

A former elementary school teacher in Louisiana faces a sprawling set of criminal accusations after investigators say inappropriate relationships with students were discovered, and a second woman has been arrested as part of the inquiry.

Astronauts Mobilize To Protect Constitution, Defend Rule Of Law

Doug Goldsmith April 21, 2026

Artemis II reminded us that watching humans push beyond Earth stirs a rare, shared pride and hope, and that spirit is the spark behind Astronauts for America. Two former NASA astronauts have launched a nonpartisan

Artemis II Victor Glover Urges Faith, Neighborly Responsibility

Darnell Thompkins April 21, 2026

I contrast two competing messages shaping America right now: one rooted in faith, neighborly responsibility, and personal accountability; the other rooted in excuses, lawlessness, and the erosion of our communities. I highlight the example of

AIPAC Defends Israel, Launches Ad Blitz Against Massie

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

AIPAC is pouring big money into Kentucky to try to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie, running attack ads through its United Democracy Project and backing Ed Gallrein with high-profile endorsements. The controversy centers on Massie’s independent

Dershowitz Leaves Democrats For Republicans, Urges Pro-Israel Vote

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

Alan Dershowitz has publicly left the Democratic Party and announced he will register as a Republican, citing a single overriding issue: the party’s positions on Israel. He makes this choice despite decades-long ties to Democrats

DC Police Lt Arrested For Soliciting Minor, Betrays Public Trust

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

A Washington, D.C. police lieutenant who had held a visible role in outreach and in his union was arrested on charges tied to online contact with someone he believed to be a 15-year-old. The arrest

AI and Technocracy: Examining the Race for Control and Its Implications

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 21, 2026

In a world racing toward technological dominance, the real question isn’t who will win the AI race, but rather, what are the consequences of winning? In the latest episode of Steel News with Ann Vandersteel,

Rethinking Self-Defense: Surprising Situations Where You’re Most Vulnerable

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 21, 2026

When it comes to self-defense scenarios, road rage tops the list unexpectedly. In a discussion on Armed Attorneys, Richard and his co-host delve into various situations where self-defense becomes crucial. From neighbor disputes to animal

NYPD Thwarts Deadly NYC Bomb Plot, Mayor Mamdani Falters

Darnell Thompkins April 21, 2026

An alleged ISIS-inspired plot in New York, thwarted before it could kill scores, exposes two stark truths: the NYPD remains the city’s first and best line of defense, and the political reactions at City Hall

Pope Warns Against Superstition, Defends Catholic Doctrine

Erica Carlin April 21, 2026

Pope Francis used his homily in Angola to warn against mixing local superstitions with Catholic practice, repeating a concern he voiced three days earlier in Cameroon. His message focused on the risks of confusing cultural

Military Phrase Billboards Promote Abortions, Undermine Veterans

Erica Carlin April 21, 2026

The story examines a recent advertising push that uses military language to promote abortion services to veterans, and it questions whether this tactic respects the service these Americans provided. It outlines where the messaging appeared,

Nike Retracts Boston Marathon Ad After Woke Backlash, Apologizes

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

Nike pulled a blunt Boston Marathon window ad hours after locals pushed back, apologized, and then faced a swirl of reactions from runners, critics, and market watchers. The short, stark message set up a clash

Ilhan Omar Amends Disclosure, GOP Demands Probe Into Finances

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

Rep. Ilhan Omar recently changed a federal financial disclosure that once suggested a jump from roughly $51,000 to millions, then dramatically shrank the reported totals to under six figures; the reversal has Republicans demanding answers,

Parliament Removes Criminal Accountability For Abortion, Grants Pardons

Erica Carlin April 21, 2026

The UK Parliament and House of Lords have approved amendments that strip criminal liability from women who end their own pregnancies and automatically pardon those previously convicted for similar actions, reshaping legal accountability and stirring

Pentagon Prayer Smear Linked To Turkish, Russian Propaganda

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

The controversy started when a Pentagon prayer quoted lines people instantly recognized as the Pulp Fiction monologue, and mainstream outlets framed it as a Bible blunder. Glenn Beck dug into how that story spread and

GOP Condemns Irish Priest Mocking Trump During Mass Video

Erica Carlin April 21, 2026

A short TikTok clip shows an Irish priest at Mass making a startling political remark — “we pray for Donald Trump that the Lord will take him.” The line landed with nervous laughter from people

Mikhaila Peterson Alerts Psych Med Injury Caused Father’s Akathisia

Erica Carlin April 21, 2026

This article examines recent family statements about Jordan Peterson’s health, explains the condition his daughter cited, and outlines how certain psychiatric medications can lead to serious movement disorders. It also looks at the practical challenges

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Exits, Returns To Private Sector

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving the Department of Labor after a rocky 13 months, stepping into the private sector while several staff controversies and personnel moves shadowed her tenure. The White House praised her work, and

Conservative Catholics Defend Immutable Doctrine, Reject Synodal Changes

Erica Carlin April 21, 2026

The Diocese of Phoenix is laying out what synodality will look like on the ground, emphasizing clear doctrinal limits and open listening. This piece explains how local conversations are being structured, how parishioners can take

Parents Demand Schools Disclose Student Gender Identity, Cite Law

Erica Carlin April 21, 2026

The Defending Education parental rights group launched a study and says Vermont schools are following policies that hide student gender transitions from parents, arguing those districts are breaking federal law. This article lays out what

Defund Sanctuary Cities Now, Republicans Must Deliver ICE Funding

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

The Trump administration pivoted away from mass deportations and promised to target criminal aliens instead, but sanctuary cities still get federal protection and funding, and Republicans have so far failed to force a fight that

Nationwide Drought Strains Farmers, Calls For Food Independence

Dan Veld April 21, 2026

The country is staring at a severe drought that already covers more than half of the lower 48 states, and the practical consequences are starting to show in fields, markets, and communities. This piece looks

Town Councilor Demands Accountability Over Alleged Gender Harassment

Erica Carlin April 20, 2026

A town councilor says he suffered “severe psychological distress” after a social media user accused him of being a “fake assembly member pretending to be a woman even though he’s a man” and asserted that

China Russia Iran Alignment Threatens Transatlantic Security, Order

Dan Veld April 20, 2026

The Iran conflict looks like it’s cooling, and the administration may soon stand before the country and claim tactical success. That success matters: shipping lanes reopened, Iranian firepower degraded, and a deterrent message sent. But

Pennsylvania Pro-Lifers Rally Pittsburgh Campus, Defend Life

Erica Carlin April 20, 2026

Pro-life advocates gathered near the University of Pittsburgh under blistering sun to make a clear, public stand for the unborn and for the conscience of our communities. Young people were prominent in the crowd, bringing

Bishops Warn Attack Undermines Christian Freedom, Demand Accountability

Erica Carlin April 20, 2026

The recent photograph showing an Israeli soldier apparently striking a statue of Jesus has sparked sharp reactions from Catholic leaders in the Holy Land, prompting calls for respect and investigation. Church authorities describe the image

AIPAC Blunder Elevates Anti Israel Democrat Into Congress

Dan Veld April 20, 2026

I’ll explain how a pro-Israel group helped elect a progressive critic of Israel, outline the key players in the New Jersey special election, show the ad campaign that backfired, and quote the candidate’s own words

California AG Targets Pro Life Centers, Backing Abortion Pill Reversal

Erica Carlin April 20, 2026

California Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta has targeted pro-life centers for promoting abortion pill reversal, which has been proven to save thousands of unborn babies.

Republicans Embrace Parental Rights To Protect Child Health

Ella Ford April 20, 2026

I’ll lay out why the MAHA movement matters to suburban parents, how health and wellness became kitchen-table politics, what concrete, commonsense Republican solutions can win votes, and where the party must avoid overreach that scares

Trump Applies Steady Pressure, Halts Iran Nuclear Advance

Doug Goldsmith April 20, 2026

This piece argues that Iran behaves like a wild, dangerous animal and that Donald Trump’s mix of pressure and pause is the right Republican playbook to force meaningful change. It explains why Tehran’s power centers

Cardinal Leo Urges Carney To Let MPs Ban Euthanasia For Mental Illness

Erica Carlin April 20, 2026

The country is watching as Cardinal Francis Leo publicly urged Mark Carney and the governing Liberals to stop the push to widen euthanasia to people living with mental illness, insisting such a change conflicts with

Defend The Declaration, Reject Sharpton, Honor America

Dan Veld April 20, 2026

I will defend the Declaration as a living promise, call out the mistake of surrendering Independence Day, trace how the Founders planted the seeds of freedom, note the specific anti‑slave trade language in the Declaration,

Iowa City Police Ask Public To Help Identify Shooting Suspects

Dan Veld April 20, 2026

Early Sunday morning in downtown Iowa City a shooting left five people wounded, three of them students, and police have released images of people they consider persons of interest as the investigation continues. Authorities responded

Midterm Governor Races Test Democrats On Taxes, Regulation

Ella Ford April 20, 2026

The midterm season is shaping up to be more than a congressional fight; governors’ races in key states will help set the tone for 2028. Voters in Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania are choosing leaders whose

Republicans Reject Democratic Fear Politics, Demand Positive Vision

Karen Givens April 20, 2026

I’ll argue that Democratic strategy since 2016 has been dominated by fear, show how that shrinks political imagination, use a psychotherapist’s lens to explain the psychology, contrast short-term mobilization with long-term identity, and underline why

Schwartz Faces Pushback For Enforcing Coast Guard Vaccine Mandates

Erica Carlin April 20, 2026

President Trump’s choice of Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control has stirred immediate debate because she previously backed vaccine mandates and helped advance the COVID shot rollout in government roles. Conservatives

Former Miss California Embraces Faith, Strengthens Church Roots

Erica Carlin April 20, 2026

Carrie Prejean Boller announced that her husband was officially received into the Catholic Church, a moment she described as deeply meaningful for their household and faith life. This piece looks at the significance of that

Walz Launches Small Town PAC, Faces Allegations While Attacking Vance

Dan Veld April 20, 2026

Tim Walz has rolled out a new Small Town PAC and used the announcement to take a swipe at Vice President JD Vance, pitching Democrats as the real champions of rural America while casting Republicans

Supreme Court Weighs Religious Preschool Rights, Restrains Colorado

Dan Veld April 20, 2026

The Supreme Court will decide whether Colorado can bar Catholic schools from a state-funded preschool program unless families and staff publicly affirm Catholic teachings, a clash that puts religious liberty at stake and tests whether

HHS Kennedy Moves To Dismiss Negligent Preventive Services Task Force

Erica Carlin April 20, 2026

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved to remove all 16 members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, calling the panel “has been lackadaisical and negligent for 20 years.” This article walks through why

Mamdani Reneges On Free Transit, Pushes Expensive City Grocers

Dan Veld April 19, 2026

In under 100 days, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has gone from promising free citywide transit to offering a tiny pilot, then pivoted to opening government grocery stores — all while blaming politics and promising bigger fixes.

Purple State Now Teaches Young Women Resilience, Responsibility

David Gregoire April 19, 2026

I’ll show how a mentoring book evolved into a novel, introduce three women navigating a quarter-life turning point, explain how principles get tested in real life, and place their choices inside a symbolic Midwestern setting

Iranian Regime Bunkers Leave Civilians Exposed, Demand Accountability

Darnell Thompkins April 19, 2026

This piece describes waking up and living life measured in the gap between sirens, the slow bleed of normal into abnormal, and the private calculations people make when every minute and a half can change

Christian Women Reject Inner Child Therapy, Uphold Biblical Sanctity

Dan Veld April 19, 2026

Allie Beth Stuckey examined how mainstream therapy trends interact with Christian belief, arguing some popular practices steer attention away from biblical teaching and toward inward-focused methods. She singled out the “inner child” idea as emblematic