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Political Newcomer Douglas Ollivant Wins GOP Nod In Virginia Race

Darnell Thompkins August 5, 2026

Douglas Ollivant has already turned a crowded Republican primary into a clear statement, and now the race shifts to one of Virginia’s most competitive House seats. The district is headed into another fierce November fight,

Florida GOP Lawmakers Back Challenger To Oust Cory Mills

David Gregoire August 5, 2026

Florida Republicans are turning up the pressure on Rep. Cory Mills as a nasty primary fight spills into the open. Two GOP allies are now backing his challenger, and the move adds more fuel to

Michigan GOP Voters Pick Smith Over Trump Backed Hassan

Dan Veld August 5, 2026

Michigan Republican who reportedly dropped out defeats Trump’s pick in key swing-district primary Thomas J. Smith beat Amir Hassan and Al Lemmo to challenge freshman Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet in November Published August 5, 2026

Rashida Tlaib Wins Primary, Far Left Gains Momentum Nationwide

Karen Givens August 5, 2026

Rashida Tlaib just locked up another Democratic primary win in Michigan, keeping her on track for a fifth term and giving the party’s far-left flank another loud win to brag about. The result fits a

11th Circuit Clears Florida Law Limiting Children At Drag Shows

David Gregoire August 4, 2026

Florida Federal appeals court clears way for DeSantis-backed law restricting children at some drag shows 11th Circuit rules venue failed to show it would likely succeed in its First Amendment challenge Published August 4, 2026

Big Money Boosts Adam Hamilton In Kansas Senate Race

Kevin Parker August 4, 2026

Kansas Democrats just handed the general election spotlight to a pastor with serious fundraising muscle, and that instantly made an already unlikely Senate race feel a lot more alive. Adam Hamilton came out on top

John James Wins Michigan GOP Primary, Sets Governor Showdown

Darnell Thompkins August 4, 2026

• Trump’s endorsement power in GOP primaries• John James wins Michigan’s Republican governor nomination• A general election clash with Jocelyn Benson• The brutal, money-soaked primary fight with Perry Johnson• Trump’s broader record in 2026 races

Kansas Democrats Back Cindy Holscher In Governor Race

Dan Veld August 4, 2026

Kansas is headed into one of those races that tells you a lot about the mood of the state. Democrats are trying to hang onto the governor’s office without Laura Kelly on the ballot, while

DOJ Launches Record Denaturalization Drive, Targets 25 Citizens

Dan Veld August 4, 2026

The Justice Department is pushing a record-setting wave of denaturalization cases, targeting people it says lied, hid disqualifying crimes, or otherwise gamed the system to win U.S. citizenship. The complaints stretch across 17 countries and

South Carolina GOP Senate Race Exposes Party Divisions Over Filibuster

Darnell Thompkins August 4, 2026

The South Carolina Senate race is already showing real GOP fault lines, even as the candidates mostly agree on the bigger fights facing the country. What should have been a routine contest to replace the

El-Sayed Touts Pastor Endorsement Tied To Farrakhan Praise

Darnell Thompkins August 4, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed is leaning hard on a Detroit pastor’s endorsement, even though that same pastor once praised Louis Farrakhan, a figure long associated with ugly antisemitic rhetoric. The move gives the Michigan Democratic Senate candidate

Historian Says Smithsonian Has Shifted To Activism, Not Education

Ella Ford August 4, 2026

The Smithsonian is once again under a harsh spotlight after a longtime historian walked through the National Museum of American History and came away saying it felt like a different institution altogether. Dr. Jody Edward

Husted Hits Brown Over Washington Record In Ohio Senate Showdown

Dan Veld August 4, 2026

Jon Husted is leaning hard into a familiar political contrast in Ohio, hammering Sherrod Brown as a longtime Washington insider who never really left the capital mindset behind. With the Senate race expected to be

Capitol Hill Staffers Launch Verified Reviews Of Lawmakers and Offices

Ella Ford August 4, 2026

Capitol Hill’s culture is getting a new kind of mirror, and it is not a flattering one. A verified anonymous review platform for congressional staffers is trying to give workers a safer place to talk

Trade Vessel Struck In Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran Talks

Doug Goldsmith August 4, 2026

⚠ Strait of Hormuz vessel hit by an unknown projectile near Oman ⚠ The strike landed as U.S.-Iran diplomacy remained tangled and tense ⚠ Trump said a denuclearization deal with Iran was close ⚠ Maritime

Ohio GOP Family Feud Escalates As Moreno Demands Miller Resign

David Gregoire August 4, 2026

A fierce private battle in one Ohio Republican family has burst into the open and landed smack in the middle of Congress. Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly demanded that Rep. Max Miller step down, accusing his

Mamdani Grocery Plan Sparks ID Backlash Over Discounted Stores

Kevin Parker August 3, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores is running straight into a controversy over how the stores would keep discounted food from being abused. Critics say the proposal sounds a lot like the kind of

El-Sayed Faces Backlash Over Health Product Endorsements

David Gregoire August 3, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed is facing fresh scrutiny over a strange split between his public health messaging and the way he made money before the Senate race. The Michigan Democrat has spent years sounding skeptical of health

Schumer Backs GOP Plan to Avert Shutdown Through November

Brittany Mays August 3, 2026

Senate Republicans used a rare moment of bipartisan movement to push a government shutdown fight further down the road, and Chuck Schumer ended up helping clear the first big hurdle. The move buys Washington more

Reagan Gorbachev Summit Film Brings Nuclear Talks To Theaters

David Gregoire August 3, 2026

Checklist: • Reagan and Gorbachev’s late Cold War meetings• The Reykjavik summit and the search for trust• The film’s cast and behind-the-scenes source material• Nuclear arms talks and the push for reductions• The movie’s release

El-Sayed Backed Drivers Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants In 2018

Brittany Mays August 3, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed’s old words are getting fresh attention at just the wrong time for his Michigan Senate run. A resurfaced 2018 campaign interview puts his views on driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants back in the

Mullin Faces Conservative Backlash After Immigration Speech Sparks Debate

Brittany Mays August 3, 2026

Markwayne Mullin’s immigration message set off a fresh round of conservative frustration after he doubled down on strict enforcement while also talking about broader reforms that some on the right see as too soft. The

Former Rep Kay Granger Dies At 83 After Trailblazing Career

Erica Carlin August 3, 2026

Former Rep. Kay Granger, a Texas Republican who spent decades climbing past old limits in local and national politics, has died at 83. Colleagues from both parties remembered her as a steady hand and a

Todd Blanche Nears Confirmation After Rescinding Anti-Weaponization Fund

Kevin Parker August 3, 2026

• Senate confirmation fight over Todd Blanche• The disputed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund• Limits placed on the IRS settlement’s tax protections• Concerns raised by Senate Republicans• The path toward a committee vote and final approval

California Expands DNA Tools For Missing Persons Cases

Doug Goldsmith August 3, 2026

California just gave missing-persons investigators a bigger DNA toolkit, and that matters in cases where time has already done its worst. The new law broadens how the state’s Missing Persons DNA Program can be used,

GOP Senate Hopefuls Face Off In South Carolina Primary Debate

Dan Veld August 3, 2026

The first real test in South Carolina’s open Senate race is landing fast, and it is putting the Republican field under a bright, unforgiving light. With Lindsey Graham’s seat suddenly up for grabs, the debate

Trump Targets Smithsonian Over Woke History, White House Review Widens

Ella Ford August 3, 2026

• White House scrutiny of the Smithsonian• Trump’s push against “woke” museum content• A timeline of escalating reviews and letters• Disputes over patriotic history and founding-era themes• The July 2026 report and new executive action

Bernie Moreno Urges Max Miller To Resign And Seek Help

David Gregoire August 2, 2026

Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly broke with his former son-in-law after Max Miller denied abuse claims in a livestream, calling on him to leave Congress and get serious psychological help. The clash now hangs over a

Squad Backs Abdul El-Sayed Before Michigan Senate Primary

Brittany Mays August 2, 2026

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Summer Lee, Delia Ramirez, and Greg Casar have all lined up behind Abdul El-Sayed as Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary tightens, giving the race a loud progressive stamp.

Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur Hospitalized After Hit And Run Crash

Darnell Thompkins August 2, 2026

Rep. Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized Sunday after a hit-and-run crash near Toledo that left her with non-life-threatening injuries and sent another person to the hospital as well. Her office said she was on her way

Trump Slashes Smithsonian Budgets Amid Anti-Woke Museum Overhaul

Darnell Thompkins August 2, 2026

Federal funding for the Smithsonian is now at the center of a bigger fight over history, culture, and who gets to shape the national story. The Trump administration is pressing for leaner budgets, tighter oversight,

NYC Extends Deadline For Homeowners To Avoid Pied A Terre Tax

Ella Ford August 2, 2026

The city’s new pied-à-terre tax has landed with a lot of noise, and now the deadline for homeowners seeking an exemption has been pushed back. What started as a confusing rollout, with a massive property

Trump Slams Pirro Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case

Kevin Parker August 2, 2026

Trump dug in hard Saturday after the Justice Department moved to drop a felony case tied to damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the destruction was not some harmless mix-up but a clear

NYC Democrat Deletes Rent Fundraiser Ahead Of $142K Salary

Kevin Parker August 2, 2026

Brian Romero, a Democratic Socialist poised to slide into a $142,000 state Assembly job in Queens, ended up in hot water after briefly asking strangers to help cover rent and groceries. The fundraiser vanished fast,

Democrat Tom Suozzi Urges Party To Fight Rising Socialists

David Gregoire August 2, 2026

Address the growing socialist wing inside the Democratic Party. Highlight Tom Suozzi’s criticism of the DSA. Show the tension between moderates and the left flank. Cover the midterm stakes in Suozzi’s New York district. Include

Louisiana Launches Fauci Investigation After Senate Hearing

David Gregoire August 2, 2026

Louisiana is jumping into the growing fight over Anthony Fauci, with state officials saying the former federal health chief may still face legal trouble even after a presidential pardon. The push comes on the heels

Smithsonian Faces Trump Scrutiny Over Woke Museum Displays

David Gregoire August 2, 2026

Cover the Smithsonian’s size, reach, and national footprint. Explain its origins and how it grew into a massive museum network. Highlight the collection, visitor numbers, and education role. Include the controversy over political messaging and

Unmasking Hidden Agendas: The Southern Poverty Law Center Controversy

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 27, 2026

The Southern Poverty Law Center, often perceived as a sentinel against hate, finds itself embroiled in a controversy that challenges its very ethos. Allegations have surfaced suggesting the organization has been funding groups they claim

Assessing the Complex Dynamics of Israel and Lebanon’s Ceasefire

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 27, 2026

Rabbi Pesach Wolicki offers a unique perspective on the recent ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, suggesting that such pauses often benefit the losing party, potentially hindering long-term peace efforts. During an episode of Securing America,

Exploring Birthright Citizenship: A Legal Analysis of the 14th Amendment

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 27, 2026

The question of who qualifies for birthright citizenship in the United States sparks intense debate and legal scrutiny. Andrew Branca delves into this topic, examining the 14th Amendment and its implications. With insights from Columbia

Concrete Mailboxes: The Unexpected Battleground of Property Rights and Personal Responsibility

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 26, 2026

What happens when a criminal act meets an immovable object? This question lies at the heart of a surprisingly heated debate surrounding the use of concrete-filled mailboxes as a deterrent against vandalism. On The Andrew

Virginia’s Political Power Struggle: A Closer Look at the Redistricting Controversy

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 26, 2026

Virginia finds itself at the heart of a contentious political battle over redistricting, raising questions about fairness and representation. In the latest Veronica LIVE episode, host Veronica and national security expert Paul Crespo delve into

The Role of Philosophy in Understanding the U.S. Criminal Justice System’s Flaws

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 25, 2026

The U.S. criminal justice system faces scrutiny as incidents reveal deeper philosophical issues governing its operations. In a chilling event, a child’s life was nearly taken outside a Walmart, highlighting the tension between public safety

Economic Warfare and Political Intrigue: Unpacking Iran and the SPLC

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 24, 2026

In the quest to secure America, understanding the complex global and domestic challenges is key. Frank Gaffney’s discussion with Rod Martin sheds light on the Iranian regime’s economic vulnerabilities and the controversial role of the

Federal Supremacy: Appeals Court Blocks California’s ICE Identification Law

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 24, 2026

In a significant legal development, the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals has issued a unanimous decision blocking California’s No Vigilantes Act, which required ICE agents to display visible identification during operations. This ruling underscores

The Revitalized Role of Radio in Political Discourse

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 24, 2026

While many have declared radio a relic of the past, Cowboy State Politics host David Iverson argues otherwise. Emphasizing the innate intimacy and naturalness that radio offers, Iverson explores how this medium is reclaiming its

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Unmasking Texas’ Railroad Commission: More Than Meets the Eye

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 24, 2026

The Texas Railroad Commission, despite its name, has little to do with railroads and everything to do with the state’s critical land and resource management. In a revealing discussion, former Texas gubernatorial candidate Mark Goloby

Faith, Fight, and Remnant: Doc Pete Chambers on a Mission Beyond Politics

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 24, 2026

In the latest episode of The Zach Rateliff Show, Doc Pete Chambers shares an inspiring narrative of faith and persistence amid political setbacks. As he navigates a post-primary landscape, Chambers emphasizes the strength of a

Unmasking the Southern Poverty Law Center: Allegations of Fraud and Deception

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 23, 2026

In a stunning turn of events, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), long touted as a champion against hate and extremism, finds itself at the center of a Justice Department fraud investigation. Allegations suggest the

Reviving Radio: Wyoming’s Conservative Voice and the GOP Debate

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 23, 2026

In an era dominated by visual media, the resurgence of radio as a political force seems almost paradoxical. Yet, as host David Iverson argues, radio brings an intimacy and naturalness that television cannot replicate. In

Why Attending Local Meetings Could Be Your Best Civic Lesson Yet

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 23, 2026

Leslie Graves, CEO of Ballotpedia, recently attended her first town board meeting in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Her experience highlighted the importance of local governance and civic engagement. From observing democratic processes to witnessing innovative uses

Supreme Court’s Ruling on Police Stops Sparks Debate Over Reasonable Suspicion

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 23, 2026

When two people flee a vehicle at 2 a.m. as a police car approaches, does it justify stopping the remaining driver? The Supreme Court’s recent decision in District of Columbia v. RW has reignited the

The Fragile State of the U.S.-UK Alliance: Energy, Security, and Sharia Concerns

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 23, 2026

Is the ‘special relationship’ between the United States and the United Kingdom a relic of the past? In a conversation with Frank Gaffney, experts Peter McIlvenna and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki explore the challenges this once-sturdy

SPLC Indictment: Unraveling Allegations of Funding Extremism

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 23, 2026

The Southern Poverty Law Center, known for its fight against hate, faces a shocking indictment for allegedly funding extremist groups. The charges include wire and bank fraud, plus conspiracy to commit money laundering, raising questions

Reviving Radio: A New Era of Dialogue in Cowboy State Politics

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 22, 2026

Imagine a morning routine interrupted by a lively discussion on the radio, stirring the mind before the first cup of coffee. This scene is becoming increasingly common as radio evolves into a powerful political force.

Kash Patel’s Legal Battle with The Atlantic: Defamation or Defense?

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 22, 2026

When public figures face the scrutiny of the media, is it a pursuit of truth or an attack on character? Andrew Branca delves into the defamation lawsuit filed by Kash Patel against The Atlantic, exploring

U.S. Navy’s Bold Move: Intercepting the Iranian Vessel in the Gulf of Oman

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 21, 2026

In a dramatic turn of events, the U.S. Navy intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach a naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman. This bold action signifies a notable escalation in tensions between

Peter Ticktin on Justice, Accountability, and the Future of the DOJ

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 21, 2026

Peter Ticktin, a trial attorney in contention for the U.S. Attorney General’s position, challenges the mainstream narrative on election integrity and the weaponization of the Department of Justice. In a candid conversation with Linda Sinkuace

The Unseen Battle for Election Integrity: Insights from Professor David Clements

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 21, 2026

Election integrity stands as a pillar of democracy, yet recent discussions reveal vulnerabilities that could undermine public trust. On the recent episode of Sync-O-Wicz, hosted by Linda Sinkiewicz, Professor David Clements delves into the complexities

Navigating the Complex Landscape of the 2026 Midterm Elections

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 21, 2026

As political calendars shift and primary dates loom, the 2026 midterm elections are already casting a long shadow over the political landscape. With filing deadlines already behind us and redistricting reshaping the electoral map, the

The Resurgence of Radio: A New Political Force

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 21, 2026

In an era dominated by visual media, can radio make a surprising comeback as a political powerhouse? As John Baggett, also known as Bags, guest hosts Cowboy State Politics, the conversation delves into the revival

The America First Debate: Immigration, Economy, and Political Promises

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 21, 2026

The idea of putting America first was a cornerstone of former President Trump’s policy agenda, tapping into widespread frustration among Americans. Yet, a recent House vote on extending temporary protected status to Haitian immigrants has

Gun Confiscation in Massachusetts: A Modern Echo of Revolutionary Times?

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 21, 2026

What if the events that ignited the American Revolution were unfolding today? In a shocking twist of history repeating itself, reports of a violent clash in Massachusetts over gun confiscation have raised eyebrows and sparked

Ben King’s Vision for TISD: Balancing Budgets and Building Futures

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 20, 2026

Ben King is rallying support for the Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) school board with a focus on financial prudence and educational excellence. His background in high-stakes litigation and estate planning offers a unique perspective