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By John G. West, Op-ed contributor Wednesday, April 22, 2026The US Declaration of Independence is on display at Sotheby’s in New York on June 25, 2024. The document is expected to fetch between $2.5 million to $5 million. | AFP via Getty Images/Angela WeissJust in time for America’s 250th birthday,…
By Teasi Cannon, Op-ed contributor Wednesday, April 22, 2026Getty Images Would you board a cruise ship if you knew the captain and crew were hired not for their training and qualifications, but for their contagious love for the sea?I wouldn’t. No matter how good the food and entertainment were said…
After the 2020 election, many senior Intelligence Community officials insisted on the historical security of the 2020 election and downplayed concerns about vulnerabilities.The emerging evidence suggests that, rather than the 2020 elections being the “most secure in American history,” intelligence analysts had serious concerns about the vulnerability of American election…
Since he left the National Security Agency and the National Security Council, Gavin Wilde has hit the podcast circuit and penned articles suggesting Donald Trump parroted Russian propaganda while reportedly lamenting “MAGA conspiracy theories.”Just the News has confirmed that Wilde is the unnamed “Witness 2“ identified in the Ukraine impeachment…
As Americans endure crippling home prices that have increased 60 to 70% in the last 20 years, one of the direst consequences for communities is that the men and women who serve as law enforcement and firefighters cannot live in the very towns they protect and serve. “For somebody working in…
As he gears up for bruising midterm elections, President Trump is baffling supporters by bringing back a member of his original public health apparatus, whose nine-month COVID-19 vaccine development initiative paved the way for the Biden administration’s heavy-handed COVID mandates and jawboning of Big Tech to clamp down on true claims.Former Deputy…
The time for lifting restraining orders would be extended to 25 years in California if a new bill passes in the Golden State this year.Senate Bill 1395, nicknamed “Kayleigh’s Law,” would increase the length of time for a restraining order from 10 years to 25 years, according to the bill…
The former president of Ohio State University “misused his position” to help a woman with whom he had a close personal relationship, according to an investigation by the university released Tuesday.Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. resigned last month as president of Ohio State after admitting to an “inappropriate” relationship with the…
Medical group Do No Harm sent a letter Monday to the Federal Trade Commission urging an investigation into the American Psychological Association, accusing APA of holding two contradictory stances on gender-affirming care for minors, which could prove to be misleading.Chief Medical Officer of Do No Harm Dr. Kurt Miceli told…
A propane explosion tore through a family home in Lamar Township, Pennsylvania, on Sunday morning, killing a 34-year-old mother and all six of her children. The father, David F. Stolzfus, survived only because he was not home when the blast struck around 8:30 a.m.State police said the blaze is believed…
A pair of radical activist groups, one that openly calls itself a communist training ground, the other that dismissed the October 7 massacre as “chickens coming home to roost”, have been picketing and petitioning outside New York City Hall to push the City Council toward a vote on a bill…
President Trump on Saturday signed a 10-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, keeping the government’s most contested surveillance authority alive through April 30 after House Republicans could not agree on a longer renewal. The signing averted a Monday expiration but settled nothing, and set up…
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal from two Massachusetts parents who say a public school secretly encouraged their child’s social gender transition, using a new name and pronouns behind their backs while presenting a different picture in every communication sent home. The denial leaves intact a…
Sen. Cory Booker brought a preacher’s cadence and a candidate’s ambition to the Michigan Democratic Convention, delivering a roughly 25-minute address that urged party faithful to become “foot soldiers” and turn the “Michigan hand” into the “Michigan fist.” The New Jersey Democrat’s performance drew cheers inside the hall, and sharp…
President Trump flatly rejected his own Energy secretary’s timeline on falling gas prices Monday, telling The Hill that Chris Wright was “totally wrong” to suggest Americans might not see sub-$3 fuel until next year.The public contradiction, delivered in a phone interview, exposed a visible split inside the administration over how…
Nancy Sinatra lashed out at President Donald Trump on Sunday after he shared a video of Frank Sinatra performing “My Way” on his Truth Social platform, calling the post “a sacrilege” and lamenting that she has no power to stop it.The public rebuke, delivered on X, is the latest in…
More than $64 million poured into a single Virginia ballot referendum on congressional redistricting, the vast majority of it from national Democratic figures, labor unions, and dark money groups tied to billionaire megadonor George Soros. The money dwarfed opposition spending by more than three to one ahead of Tuesday’s vote,…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sat across from NBC’s Kristen Welker on Sunday and did what politicians do when every honest answer carries a cost: he said nothing at all. Asked repeatedly whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should mount a primary challenge against Sen. Chuck Schumer, the new mayor offered…
Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed multiple witnesses to testify before a grand jury in Washington as part of the Justice Department’s investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, three people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press on Monday. At least three subpoenas went out in recent days, a move…
By John Stonestreet and Andrew Carico, Op-ed contributor Wednesday, April 22, 2026Getty Images/Mark StevensonRecently, Vice President JD Vance admitted that he is “obsessed” with UFOs and extraterrestrial visitors. He then suggested that what are often identified as aliens could be masquerading demons. As Vance puts it, “I think one of…
A sign marks the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center in Nashua, New Hampshire, on Oct. 9, 2025. Brian Snyder/ReutersWASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it was investigating a close call at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport between two passenger jets.“The crew of…
PHOENIX (CN) — Opening statements began Tuesday in the first of six bellwether trials that will shape the future of more than 3,000 consolidated lawsuits accusing a global medical technology company of pushing dangerous products that cause septic infections and other life-threatening injuries.Robert Cook of Minnesota was hospitalized for six…
A boy holds a game pad in front of a screen displaying the Roblox logo on Dec. 8, 2025. Ramil Sitdikov/Illustration/ReutersOnline interactive gaming platform Roblox has agreed to settle with West Virginia, Alabama, and Nevada for a combined $35.78 million, committing to strengthen children’s safety through measures such as mandatory…
Six Americans were injured Monday when a gunman opened fire at a popular tourist destination in Mexico, the Teotihuacán pyramids. The gunman was identified by Mexican authorities as Julio César Jasso Ramírez, according to Fox News. The officials said that Ramirez had visited the pyramids several times “in reconnaissance of the…
Screencap of Twitter/X video. Trump’s Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh had to appear before the Senate today and was grilled by Senator Elizabeth Warren. This is what she lives for. She loves nothing more than to grandstand before these people and try to create a viral moment for herself. After…
Two CIA officers were reportedly killed in a serious traffic incident in northern Mexico over the weekend. The crash, which occurred Sunday in Chihuahua state, also killed two Mexican officials and triggered a review ordered by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum into whether the circumstances surrounding the joint cooperation complied with…
Democrats moved one step closer to disenfranchising millions of rural Virginians on Tuesday night — and for that, they have tens of millions of dollars in out-of-state dark money to thank. According to The New York Times, preliminary results show the constitutional amendment that grants the Democrat-run General Assembly the…
Bruce Springsteen in concert at Manchester, England, screen image via Instagram, May 14, 2025. Bruce Springsteen’s anti-Trump tour is not impressing anyone. He is even getting trashed by his own hometown newspaper over the high ticket prices and expensive ‘No Kings’ merchandise for sale in the lobby. Like so many…
Screencap of YouTube video. Last week, the Gateway Pundit ran a story about a new book from conservative analyst Mollie Hemingway, which claims that Supreme Court Justice Kagan exploded on Justice Breyer after the Dobbs decision about overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked. This is a continuation of that story…
Election officials assist voters in casting their ballot in the primary vote at Bruns Avenue Elementary School, Mecklenburg County Precinct 12, in Charlotte, N.C. , on March 3, 2026. Grant Baldwin/Getty ImagesAttorneys general from a dozen states on April 20 asked to intervene in two lawsuits that oppose President Donald…
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Virginia voters narrowly approved a gerrymandered House map Tuesday — one expected to add four Democratic seats in the midterms. The 2026 Virginia redistricting amendment passed with 51% of voters backing the “yes” campaign and 49% casting their ballot for “no” with 94% of votes counted, the Associated Press reported.…
Vaccine policy upheaval: Legal battle intensifies as new ACIP charter redefines expertise and mission Even though the New York Times suggests that vaccines are popular, the real world evidence suggests a different story. Years of vaccine coercion and fraud are being unraveled by the month, as a more skeptical Health…
Universities function as debt factories, producing degrees with diminishing real-world value while delaying adulthood. Forty percent of graduates are underemployed, while tradesmen and entrepreneurs often out-earn them without crippling student loans. Institutions indoctrinate students with ideological dogma while failing to teach essential life skills. Reject consumerist conditioning (Have-Do-Be). Instead, be:…
U.S. Treasury Extends Russian Crude Oil Sanctions Waiver Through May The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) has extended a sanctions waiver permitting transactions involving Russian crude oil through mid-May 2026, according to an official document issued on Friday, April 17. The extension, designated as General License 86E, allows for the…
Former Canadian Intelligence Officer Warns Parliament of Security Risks from Chinese Electric Vehicles Introduction A former Canadian intelligence officer has warned a parliamentary committee that the proliferation of Chinese-made electric vehicles in Canada presents significant national security risks. Neil Bisson, who spent 18 years with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service…
Gold prices steadied near historic highs as optimism over renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks balanced against persistent geopolitical risks. President Donald Trump stated negotiations could resume soon, temporarily easing fears of an immediate energy-supply shock and supporting gold. Analysts expect gold to gain further due to ongoing geopolitical risk, trade tensions…
America’s energy fortress: How gas and renewables shield consumers amid Middle East turmoil A domestic boom in natural gas and renewable energy has insulated the U.S. economy from severe price shocks caused by a 2026 Middle East conflict that disrupted global energy supplies, including a major LNG export halt. The…
Study Links Urban Walkability to Larger Hippocampus, Potentially Delaying Dementia Onset Introduction A new study has found that older adults living in highly walkable urban neighborhoods have larger brain structures associated with memory and navigation. The research, published in the journal Nature Cities, suggests that the complex navigation tasks required…
UPFs now make up 50% of the U.S. diet, driving obesity, diabetes and metabolic disorders by bypassing satiety signals—leading to 500 extra daily calories unknowingly consumed. Studies link UPFs to 11% higher preterm birth risk and 5% higher hypertensive disorders (like preeclampsia). Shockingly, 87% of baby snacks and 79% of…
Introduction A 2023 systematic review of clinical research has concluded that supplementation with citicoline, a naturally occurring brain compound, shows positive effects on cognition in individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The review, published in the journal Nutrients, analyzed findings from seven studies involving participants with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular cognitive impairment,…
Smartphone addiction linked to eating disorders in kids and teens: New study reveals disturbing connection A systematic review of 35 studies (52,000+ participants) found that problematic smartphone use (PSU) correlates with body dissatisfaction and eating disorders such as restrictive eating, binge eating, anorexia and bulimia. Teens exceeding 4 hours/day on…
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Tuesday night that Iran doesn’t really want the Strait of Hormuz closed, because it’s costing them $500 million a day. “Iran doesn’t want the Strait of Hormuz closed, they want it open so they can make $500 Million Dollars a day (which is, therefore,…
Months before the 2020 presidential election, U.S. intelligence issued a secret but stark warning that foreign adversaries had the capability to “compromise” America’s voting infrastructure and raised specific concerns about the vulnerability of voter registration databases that later would be penetrated by China and Iran, a newly declassified memo obtained…
Screencap of YouTube video. Virginia voters have passed the redistricting referendum that will benefit Democrats and disenfranchise millions of Virginia independents and Republicans. Abigail Spanberger lied to the people of Virginia on the campaign trail, saying that she would not back this and it was almost the fist thing she…
(CN) — A divided 11th Circuit panel refused to shut down the South Florida migrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” on Tuesday.The 2-1 decision tosses out a lower court’s injunction directing the transfer of inmates and dismantling of the facility, with the majority ruling the order went too far.“Florida, not federal,…
A copy of the Ten Commandments is posted along with other historical documents in a hallway of the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta on June 20, 2024. AP Photo/John Bazemore, FileA federal appeals court ruled April 21 that the state of Texas may order every public school classroom to display the…
People rally against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Washington on Jan. 20, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesSenate Republicans on Tuesday agreed to move forward on a blueprint for a party-line budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement and end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse.In a 52–46 vote,…