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Amazon Marketplace Fees Drive Prices Up, Senate Weighs Reform

Erica Carlin June 13, 2026

Americans are paying an invisible toll every time they shop online because dominant tech platforms extract huge fees, steer customers, and squeeze competition; new Republican-backed reforms in the Senate aim to stop that extraction, restore

Trump Prayer With Bishops Raises Validity Questions About Consecration

Erica Carlin June 13, 2026

Faith and politics bumped into each other this week in a public moment meant to show unity, not provoke a grammar fight. The White House sent a presidential message noting that President Donald Trump and

Spencer Pratt Releases Secret LA Mayoral Audio Allegations

Dan Veld June 13, 2026

Spencer Pratt says he’s not conceding quietly after the Los Angeles mayoral primary shoved him out of the runoff. He claims to have secretly recorded material that could shake a leading candidate and fired off

Ariana Grande Demands White House Remove Her Song From ICE Video

Dan Veld June 13, 2026

The White House posted a short video using a pop star’s music to highlight Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the singer publicly objected, the sound was removed, and the exchange ignited predictable celebrity outrage and a

Graham Platner Secures Maine Senate Nomination Amid Scandals

Erica Carlin June 13, 2026

The Maine Democratic primary produced a nominee carrying a string of ugly allegations and odd choices, and this piece walks through the timeline, the media’s uneven reaction, and what it says about party priorities. I

Universities Shut DEI Offices, Face State Funding Bans

Kevin Parker June 13, 2026

I ran a major public university for a decade and watched the campus culture war shift from a sales pitch about “opportunity,” into an ideological engine that squeezed out merit, curiosity, and the habits of

Scientists Warn Of Rapid Sea Level Rise, Coastal Cities Prepare

Erica Carlin June 13, 2026

This article unpacks the idea of {{unknown}} and why treating uncertainty as a tool, not a trap, changes how we act and decide. It walks through how people and institutions handle gaps in knowledge, how

Knicks Comeback Fuels Manhattan Attack, Teen Left Critical

Dan Veld June 13, 2026

A teenager was seriously injured outside a Midtown watch party after the Knicks’ dramatic Game 4 win, with police saying a group confronted him and one man wearing a referee-style shirt assaulted the teen. Witness

The Clash Reframes Safe European Home As Jamaica Reality Check

Dan Veld June 13, 2026

I pulled a Classic Punk playlist and stumbled into a memory about The Clash and the Dead Kennedys, songs that once felt like anti-establishment battle cries but now read like warnings from musicians who loved

Moms For Liberty Flags Adult Content, Draws SPLC Fire

Erica Carlin June 13, 2026

Parents and community members are rightly pushing back when children’s books cross clear lines into sexual or violent material, and the debate has turned hot after the Southern Poverty Law Center criticized Moms for Liberty

DOJ Data Shows Most Noncitizen Sentences Involve Illegal Aliens

Dan Veld June 13, 2026

The Justice Department’s newest numbers make one thing plain: noncitizen offenders show up in the federal prison rolls in big numbers, and a startling share of those are people who crossed the border illegally. Conservative

Georgia Father Arrested After Allegedly Killing 4-Year-Old Daughter

Dan Veld June 13, 2026

Police in Atlanta say a four-year-old girl died after suffering multiple stab wounds in a domestic violence incident that unfolded late on March 14. Authorities allege the girl’s father attacked her to punish the mother

Mifepristone Risks Contaminating US Water, States Demand EPA Probe

Dan Veld June 13, 2026

Mifepristone, the widely used abortion pill, is now at the center of a new environmental and public health dispute. Republican attorneys general are urging the EPA to investigate whether rising use and looser rules have

Colorado Bishops Condemn Pope Leo Use In Rutinel Ad

Erica Carlin June 12, 2026

The Colorado Catholic bishops have publicly criticized a campaign ad that features footage of Pope Leo being used to promote Manny Rutinel, calling attention to the contrast between that imagery and Rutinel’s support for radical

Alaska Lawsuit Seeks Telehealth Access For Abortion Care

Erica Carlin June 12, 2026

The debate over medication abortion and how it’s delivered has hit Alaska’s courts, with Planned Parenthood suing over an in-person requirement for abortion pills and arguing that denying ‘telehealth’ access violates an alleged constitutional ‘right.’

SpaceX IPO Makes Musk Trillionaire, Creates 4,400 Millionaires

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

SpaceX’s public debut sent shockwaves through markets and lives alike, vaulting the company into the record books and pushing Elon Musk past the trillionaire mark while turning thousands of employees into overnight millionaires. The IPO

Midland Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead, Ten People Injured

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

The city of Midland, Texas, was rocked Friday morning by a violent shooting that escalated into a police standoff, leaving at least one person dead and multiple others injured as law enforcement deployed armored units

Virginia Residents Demand Action, Prosecutors Ignore Violent Immigrants

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

Virginia faces a public safety showdown: the southern border is said to be secure under the current administration, yet local sanctuary policies here are leaving communities exposed to repeat violent offenders and preventing cooperation between

CBS Bias Claim Fuels 60 Minutes Fallout, Pelley Pushes Back

Kevin Parker June 12, 2026

This piece takes apart the myth of neutral prestige around “60 Minutes” by tracing decades of friendly treatment for Democratic figures and uneven scrutiny for conservatives. It argues that celebrated interviews and soft framing have

Knights Of Saint John Paul II Mobilize For Street Mission

Erica Carlin June 12, 2026

We’re writing to rally the men of the Knights of Saint John Paul II with a clear, upbeat call: connect with your chapter, get involved in street ministry, invite other men, and keep growing through

Stanford Funds Muslim Student Union $175,000, Tops Christian Groups

Erica Carlin June 12, 2026

Stanford’s funding choices are raising eyebrows and starting conversations about priorities on campus, fairness between groups, and the treatment of faith and service organizations. The university gave the school’s Muslim Student Union $175,000, which critics

Paxton Warns Big 12 Of $200M Liability Over Texas Tech Boycott

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

Ken Paxton waded into the row over Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling case and warned the Big 12 that any broad boycott of the Red Raiders could cost the conference and its members dearly,

Christopher Rufo Reshapes New College, Sparks John Oliver Criticism

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

John Oliver spent a full-frontal segment obsessing over Christopher Rufo and the conservative makeover at New College of Florida, and the fight now reads less like pundit theater and more like a political reshaping of

Surveillance Captures Suspects In Fatal Shooting Of Penn State Student

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

A Penn State senior was fatally shot in South Philadelphia after a dispute that investigators say began when his phone was taken, and police have released surveillance footage and offered a reward as the community

Paris Suburb Communist Mayor Allows Hijabs, Sparks Hail Mary Debate

Erica Carlin June 12, 2026

Observers in a Paris suburb watched a small public drama that tells a bigger story about fairness and free speech, when a Communist mayor tolerated hijabs while angrily condemning the recitation of the Hail Mary.

Ontario Superior Court Restores Pro Life Signs, Rules Ban Unjustified

Erica Carlin June 12, 2026

The Ontario Superior Court has struck down a sign ban imposed at the 2023 March for Life in Ottawa, finding the restriction violated the pro-life organizers’ rights. The ruling centered on the balance between public

Wembanyama Criticized By Whitlock For Skipping Anthem

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

Jason Whitlock unloaded on Victor Wembanyama after Game 3, arguing that the Spurs’ young star showed disrespect by skipping the national anthem and that his behavior reflects bigger problems with the NBA and its culture.

Border Patrol Rescues 39 Migrants From Burning Trailer

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

A speeding tractor trailer that fled a Border Patrol checkpoint burst into flames, but officers managed a dramatic rescue of everyone inside; two men from the cab now face federal charges while authorities sort out

US Prepares To Seize Kharg Island, Threatens Iran Oil Exports

Erica Carlin June 12, 2026

Kharg Island sits at the center of a serious conversation about American leverage in the Gulf: it handles most of Iran’s oil exports, sits under the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, and has been both softened

Vance Boelter Pleads Guilty, Accepts Life Terms For Lawmakers’ Murders

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

The guilty plea by Vance Boelter in the killings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband closed the federal case and spared jurors a death penalty fight. The plea came with life sentences plus additional

Cuba Blackouts Expose National Security Threat, Lawmakers Warn

David Gregoire June 12, 2026

The Castro regime has clung to power for decades by selling the myth that Cuba’s communist system is permanent, but that story is cracking. Daily blackouts, empty hospital shelves and chronic food shortages have exposed

New Jersey Democrat Refuses To Attend Church With Trump Voters

Erica Carlin June 12, 2026

A New Jersey Democrat nominee said she stopped going to church because she did not want to sit near people who backed Donald Trump, and that remark has turned into a political talking point. The

US Considers Public Equity In AI Firms, Risks Rise

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

This piece pushes back on a dangerous idea: turning private AI companies into public property. It argues that handing pieces of these firms to the government risks saddling taxpayers with massive losses while locking the

Los Angeles Wage Hike Forces Hotel Job Cuts, Investors Flee

Karen Givens June 12, 2026

This piece argues that Los Angeles’ push for a $30 hourly mandate, branded the “Olympic Wage,” misunderstands how wages are really set, risks hurting the hotel and travel economy ahead of the 2028 Olympics, and

Social Media Access For Under 16s Urged To Stay With Parents

Erica Carlin June 12, 2026

I’ll argue for parental rights, flag privacy and digital ID dangers, explain why a government social media ban is a bad idea, suggest conservative solutions, and urge practical safeguards that protect kids without expanding state

Catholic Priest Warns Church Reforms Have Undermined Reverence

Erica Carlin June 12, 2026

Fifty years in the priesthood gives a rare vantage point, and Father John Perricone uses it to trace a dramatic shift in Catholic worship and practice. He remembers a Church where reverence and the tabernacle

California Election Doubts Prompt Glenn Beck Warning

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

Glenn Beck warns that California leaders are treating election skepticism as a threat instead of answering the questions people raise, arguing new rules could silence observers and hand the state control over how ballots are

Boston Kids Held Up At Lemonade Stand, Police Hunt Juveniles

Dan Veld June 12, 2026

Two children running a lemonade stand in south Boston were threatened at gunpoint by two juveniles, who took the money and fled. Neighbors and city officials have rallied support while police hunt for the suspects,

Gas And Electric Prices Rise, Trump Repeals Climate Rules

Ella Ford June 11, 2026

Republicans say the choice around energy policy is simple: stick with affordable, reliable fossil fuels or buy into a climate agenda that raises costs across the board. This piece argues that Democratic-driven rules, taxes and

Iran Forces US To Rethink Negotiation Strategy

Karen Givens June 11, 2026

The United States has been misreading the Islamic Republic of Iran for decades, treating an ideological, terror-exporting regime like a normal negotiating partner rather than a persistent national security threat. This piece argues that the

Tariffs Force Rethink As Chinese Cars Surge In Europe

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

The auto tariff debate is more than price talk. This piece looks at why tariffs are being pushed, what happened when Europe faced cheap Chinese cars, how American factory investment is already changing communities, and

Knicks Fans Claim Trump Curse Caused Game 3 Chaos, Now

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

Outside Madison Square Garden, a loud group of Knicks fans blamed President Donald Trump for the team’s Game 3 loss, citing bad vibes, extra security and what they called a curse; team owner James Dolan

ICE Arrests Convicted Child Abusers And Sexual Predators This Week

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

Federal immigration agents arrested multiple noncitizens this week who have documented convictions for some of the most serious crimes — from child cruelty and sexual violence to drug trafficking and burglary — and officials are

Trump Victory Spurs Democratic Leftward Shift, GOP Faces Crossroads

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

The 2024 election returned President Trump to the White House and rewired the political map, and now Republicans are sizing up what comes next: a Democratic Party sliding left, a GOP wrestling with succession, and

Democrats Push Court Expansion, Congress Faces Urgent Choice

Erica Carlin June 11, 2026

As the Supreme Court prepares major decisions this June, debate has flared over proposals to change the Court’s size and rules. This piece argues from a conservative perspective that packing the Court or reshaping its

Neal McDonough Details Alcohol Battle, Losing Home, Career

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

Neal McDonough opens up about a dark stretch when drinking and industry fallout cost him his home and nearly ended his career, how a friend’s kindness and his wife’s ultimatum pulled him back, and how

Universities Face Backlash, Graduation Protests Highlight Failures

David Gregoire June 11, 2026

College commencement season has become a mirror showing what higher education really values: spectacle over seriousness, sensitivity over scrutiny, and credentialing over character. This piece looks at how graduation speeches and campus reactions signal a

Trump Warns On Iran, US Faces Escalation Risks After 100 Days

Kevin Parker June 11, 2026

I spent years inside the Pentagon watching how leaders frame wars and sell them to the public, and this piece argues we are repeating old mistakes with Iran: we face a brutal choice between escalation,

Parents Demand Transparency As Schools Conceal Student Records

Erica Carlin June 11, 2026

Parents deserve to know what happens to their children at school, and recent complaints filed about Chicago, San Francisco and Loudoun County schools claim those districts have been hiding decisions and medical choices from families.

Zach Lahn Victory Fuels MAHA Movement Toward Iowa Coalition

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

Zach Lahn’s surprise win in Iowa’s GOP primary has people asking whether a MAHA-style movement is quietly forming the backbone of a refreshed conservative coalition. The chatter centers on robust immigration stances, a turn toward

Schumer, Markey Endorse Graham Platner Ahead Of November Race

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

The Maine Democratic primary ended with Graham Platner winning handily, and now big-name Democrats are lining up behind him despite a string of ugly revelations about his past. This piece walks through who backed him,

Alleged Paid Votes On Skid Row Raise Concerns In LA Primary

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

The Los Angeles mayoral primary left a lot of people angry and suspicious when Spencer Pratt’s early second-place showing evaporated and reports surfaced that some homeless residents on Skid Row said they were paid to

Green Energy PACs Defeat Chip Roy In Texas AG Runoff

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

A coalition of well-funded clean energy donors spent heavily to stop Rep. Chip Roy’s bid for Texas attorney general after he threatened federal green subsidies; this article walks through who funded the attack, what tactics

Catholics Threatened, Man Arrested Over Church Mass Terror Plot

Erica Carlin June 11, 2026

Church-goers in America should be alarmed: a violent threat aimed at Catholics recently ended with an arrest, but it exposes a growing pattern of targeted hostility. This piece looks at the incident, what it reveals

Pennsylvania Arrest Over Church Threat Exposes Anti-Catholic Violence

Erica Carlin June 11, 2026

A Pennsylvania man was arrested after threatening to attack Catholics at a church and school, a chilling reminder that violent threats against believers are happening here in America and demand a firm response from communities

Sen Jim Banks Warns About LGBTQ Characters In Kids Shows

Erica Carlin June 11, 2026

Republican Sen. Jim Banks has sounded an alarm about what children are seeing on television and asked regulators to step in so parents can make clearer choices. This piece looks at his concern, why it

Bill C-34 Proposes Limits For Under 16s On Social Media

Erica Carlin June 11, 2026

Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, proposes strict new limits on young users and a federal framework for online safety. It mirrors Australia’s approach to restricting social media access for minors under 16 and

Lincoln Reflecting Pool Workers Visit White House, Meet Trump

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

President Trump welcomed the crew that restored the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool to the White House, signed hats, handed out presidential challenge coins, and celebrated a renovation that drained, cleaned, sealed, and refilled the basin

Caitlin Clark Faces System Shift, Mychal Thompson Urges Move

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

Mychal Thompson, the two-time NBA champion and long-time Caitlin Clark admirer, is raising eyebrows with a claim that the Indiana Fever might not be using Clark in a way that suits her talents. A viral

Trump Faces New Epstein Scrutiny After NYT Book Reveals

Erica Carlin June 11, 2026

A new book from two reporters claims the White House spent months scrambling over Jeffrey Epstein fallout, and the administration’s private moves often didn’t match its public shrug. The reporting paints a picture of Situation

Explore The Latin Mass, A Practical Travel Guide For Beginners

Erica Carlin June 11, 2026

Archduke Eduard von Habsburg-Lothringen has written a pocket guide for people curious about a deeply traditional form of worship, titled ‘Discovering the Latin Mass: A Travel Guide for the Curious.’ This short book is aimed

Guadalupe Basilica Rector Resigns, Seeking Transparency Amid UFO Debate

Erica Carlin June 11, 2026

The resignation of the rector at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe has stirred deeper questions about leadership, faith, and how modern culture shapes what people believe. This piece looks at the need for

Ohio Bar Allegedly Vandalized After Pride Flag Removed, Window Smashed

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

Staff at a Clintonville bar say two men tore down a Pride flag hours after it was hung and then returned to smash a window with a rock, sending the place into a brief lockdown

Conservatives Reclaim American Identity As Immigration Surges

Dan Veld June 11, 2026

Conservatives have spent years recoiling from identity politics, but when borders and belonging are at stake we cannot pretend identity is irrelevant. This piece argues that a healthy national identity is essential to a functioning

Advance Permitting Reform, Strengthen U.S. Defense Manufacturing

Kevin Parker June 10, 2026

Permitting reform is about more than paperwork; it is about rebuilding America’s defense industrial base so we can outproduce and outlast any adversary. This piece argues that streamlining approvals, prioritizing infrastructure, and treating industrial scale-up

Church Leaders Warn Escalating Attacks Threaten Christian Heritage

Erica Carlin June 10, 2026

Church leaders have warned these escalating attacks threaten to end the ancient Christian presence. This warning cuts straight to the heart of faith and heritage, and it demands more than sorrow or statements. The stakes

Cleveland Clinic Agrees To 20-Year Ban On Gender Procedures For Minors

Erica Carlin June 10, 2026

The settlement reached with the Cleveland Clinic secured restitution funds and included a commitment that the hospital will not perform “sex-rejecting procedures” on minors for 20 years, marking a major development in how medical institutions

Nancy Mace Falls In South Carolina GOP Primary After Trump Snub

Dan Veld June 10, 2026

I’ll walk you through what happened in South Carolina’s GOP governor race, why Rep. Nancy Mace fell short, how her relationship with former President Trump factored in, what her post-election messages said, and which candidates

AI Job Disruption Forces Urgent Tax Policy Reforms

Karen Givens June 10, 2026

Artificial intelligence is the next big shift in how we work and live, and some voices urge a universal basic income as the cure-all. This piece argues that handing out checks to everyone would undercut

Accelerate US Humanoid Robot Development To Secure Economic Leadership

Dan Veld June 10, 2026

Humanoid robots are moving from science fiction into everyday life, and that shift will decide who controls the next industrial revolution. This piece argues that the United States must lead in robotics for reasons of

Priest Accused Of Telling Gay Couple Communion Was Poison

Erica Carlin June 10, 2026

A parish found itself at the center of a tense scene after a priest refused Holy Communion to a married homosexual parishioner, setting off protests and a wider conversation about how doctrine, pastoral care, and

PA Man Charged With Felony Terrorism For St Pius X Attack

Erica Carlin June 10, 2026

Cristopher Henderson has been charged with a felony terrorism count after police say he targeted St. Pius X Church and School in Pennsylvania, an arrest that comes amid growing concerns about attacks on Catholic institutions

Maine Senate Allegations Rock Campaign, LA Mayoral Race Shifts

Dan Veld June 10, 2026

The midterm buzz this week mixed scandal and surprise: a Maine Senate contender faces disturbing allegations from ex-girlfriends while an unexpected shakeup in Los Angeles leaves voters staring at another all-Democrat runoff. Commentary from conservative

Iphone Adoption Reduces US Women’s Birth Rates, Study

Dan Veld June 10, 2026

The new analysis links the 2007 iPhone launch to a measurable drop in U.S. fertility, pointing to shifting time use, fewer in-person encounters and changing sexual behavior as possible drivers rather than the usual suspects

Jewish Students Confront Rising Antisemitism in Public Schools

David Gregoire June 10, 2026

The Super Bowl briefly focused the nation on antisemitism, but the attention faded quickly while the problem kept following Jewish students back into hallways and classrooms. This piece looks at what those young people face

FBI Brings Iraqi Terror Suspect To Face Trial In New York

Ella Ford June 10, 2026

The recent arrests and targeted strikes show how effective partnerships and sharp intelligence can be when the nation commits to hunting terrorists abroad. From a foiled assassination plot tied to Iran to the takedown of

Mark Carney Demands Stronger LGBT Protections, Bill C-9

Erica Carlin June 10, 2026

Mark Carney’s comment that there is ‘far more to do’ for the LGBT movement has reignited debate over laws like Bill C-9 and what they mean for free speech, religious liberty, and common-sense rules. This

Westen Urges Catholics To Defend Church, Now Is Our Turn

Erica Carlin June 10, 2026

The Church is facing a fierce internal reckoning, and voices are calling parishioners to respond rather than retreat. This piece examines the claim that some leaders are silent or complicit in the crisis, the call

ActBlue CEO Invokes Fifth Amendment Amid Foreign Donation Questions

Dan Veld June 10, 2026

Regina Wallace-Jones, the CEO of Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a House Administration hearing when pressed about foreign donations and fraud-prevention practices; Republicans see the refusals as confirmation that tough