Conservative commentator Carl Higbie argued that widespread inefficiency across federal agencies demands aggressive budget cuts, saying Washington has grown bloated with programs that deliver little value to taxpayers while draining billions of dollars from the federal budget. Higbie said his comments have already drawn attention from lawmakers and their staff.…
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Mille Lacs County Sheriff Kyle Burton defended his department’s participation in a federal immigration enforcement partnership, arguing that cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is critical to public safety, while criticizing Minnesota’s top Democratic leaders for opposing those efforts. Burton made the comments during an exchange with journalist Liz…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stepped up enforcement operations in Minnesota’s Twin Cities this week as part of what officials are calling “Operation Metro Surge,” a crackdown that shows the consequences of Minneapolis’ long-standing sanctuary policies. Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer introduced the operation during a live segment, saying,…
Commentator Tim Pool criticized Candace Owens over what he described as her handling of the murder of Charlie Kirk, accusing her of turning a tragedy into a sensationalized political spectacle and attacking those closest to Kirk. Pool said the killing of Kirk was already devastating to the conservative movement and…
A political skirmish between California’s governor and the world’s richest man escalated this week into a deeply personal clash, pulling family tensions into the public square. According to Fox News, Elon Musk and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office traded sharp words online after Musk-linked America PAC resurfaced comments Newsom made…
On January 3, 2025, during the opening day of the 119th Congress after the House Speaker vote, 81-year-old Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) slipped and fell on marble stairs outside the House chamber while descending after visiting family in the gallery. She sustained minor cuts, received on-site medical attention, and walked…
In what could just be another stern letter that ultimately means nothing from the GOP, or could be the beginning of a real legal campaign against the Clintons, GOP House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has moved to commence contempt of Congress proceedings against both Bill and Hillary Clinton over…
What began as a night of excitement at one of Florida’s newest theme parks ended in tragedy, and now the official investigation has come to a close. According to FOX Business, Orange County authorities have ruled the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala an accident, according to an incident report…
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) said Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz could face criminal liability in connection with a Somali fraud scheme that allegedly sent U.S. taxpayer dollars to al-Shabaab, arguing that both the perpetrators and state leadership should be investigated by the Department of Justice. Steube’s remarks came during an exchange…
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) said Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz could face criminal liability in connection with a Somali fraud scheme that allegedly sent U.S. taxpayer dollars to al-Shabaab, arguing that both the perpetrators and state leadership should be investigated by the Department of Justice. Steube’s remarks came during an exchange…
By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Saturday, December 13, 2025Quick SummaryAI SummaryTwo students were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting at Brown University.The shooting happened at an engineering and physics building during a final exam review.Authorities have locked down the campus and are conducting a large-scale search.The…
By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Saturday, December 13, 2025Quick SummaryAI SummaryTwo students were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting at Brown University.The shooting happened at an engineering and physics building during a final exam review.Authorities have locked down the campus and are conducting a large-scale search.The…
Conservative commentator Steve Deace pointed to a Fox News graphic to highlight what he described as a dramatic rise in the number of Social Security numbers issued to non-citizens during the Biden-Harris administration, raising concerns about the scale of the increase and its broader implications. Deace said Fox News aired…
Our skies continue to generate some of the most mystifying views. Residents of Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, are buzzing with intrigue over repeated sightings of a mysterious glowing object hovering in the night sky. The phenomenon reportedly kicked off earlier last week, with locals first spotting the strange light overhead.Since then,…
Our country is facing an energy crisis. No, not because of new demand from data centers or AI. Instead, it’s because utilities in nearly every state, due to government imposed “renewable” mandates, self-imposed mandates, and the supercharging of the Green New Scam under the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” have been…
In early 1975, I took an in-depth special course on the Middle East at the University of Tulsa by one of my favorite political science professors. It proved to be one of the most impactful intellectual experiences of my life, with ongoing consequences for decades. The professor was Joseph R.…
While the rest of Europe shivers under the self-imposed austerity of net zero mandates, Norway in the frozen north is keeping the lights on and the bank vaults full as it avoids the “green” ideological quicksand that has defined the continent’s energy policy. Despite pressures to decarbonize, Norway has increased…
A key congressional panel focused on China’s impacts on human rights and religious freedom is urging Congress and the Trump administration to do far more to combat Beijing’s transnational intimidation and repression campaigns in the United States and across the globe. In a sweeping 2025 annual report, the Congressional Executive…
Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics is full of good advice and wise observations. So is the upbeat summary of Donald Trump’s practical ethics, presented in his video “Eleven Life-Changing Lessons.” Did you snicker when you saw the names “Aristotle” and “Donald Trump” juxtaposed? Of course you did. Aristotle is one of the…
Former acting ICE Directors Ron Vitiello and John Torres was on “America Right Now” on Newsmax to discuss attacks on ICE agents. Both talked about the need to prosecute those responsible for attacking ICE agents. The video opens with footage of illegals being arrested by ICE. Attacks against ICE agents…
King Charles III has just dropped a bombshell that’s got the U.K. buzzing with cautious optimism.In a heartfelt televised message, the 77-year-old monarch revealed that his cancer treatment will be dialed back next year, signaling a positive turn in his health journey, Newsmax reported. This news comes after a challenging…
Hold onto your hats, folks—Texas politics just got a fresh jolt of drama with a surprising early lead in the Democratic Senate primary.A recent survey from Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center reveals U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, surging ahead of State Rep. James Talarico,…
Congress is in a healthcare tailspin with no lifeline in sight.As the legislative clock ticks down, the U.S. Senate’s failure to pass any healthcare reform has left Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stepping up with a Republican plan in the House, while enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies teeter on the edge…
A New Hampshire panel inspired by Elon Musk’s now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency is recommending the state end remote work for government employees and dismantle the health department, among other changes.The New Hampshire Commission on Government Efficiency, headed by former Republican Gov. Craig Benson, released its first report on Thursday,…
Georgia dropped off the American Tort Reform Foundation’s list of “Judicial Hellholes” for the first time in seven years, but remains on the watch list due to certain “problematic” county courts.Some also question whether the state’s tort reform law has reduced insurance rates as state leaders promised. Georgia’s absence from…
An estimated 2,000 Afghan nationals admitted to the United States following the deadly 2021 pullout of American forces from Afghanistan have ties to terrorism, according to the Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.Gabbard made the astonishing revelation during an interview on Fox News Friday morning, following a tense House Homeland…
Netflix announced it will be offering a movie next week about a transgender woman who dreams of working in coal mines. The entertainment industry has often portrayed fossil fuels as destructive and a threat to the climate, and movies have been criticized for failing to include messaging supporting the “climate…
Despite only having until the end of January to pass the remaining nine annual government funding bills, Congress has so far made minimal progress.The U.S. House is not planning on advancing anything before its Christmas recess, with all of leadership’s focus currently on a healthcare policy plan. Republicans unveiled the…
Secretary of the Department of War Pete Hegseth carried out part of his “Arsenal of Freedom Tour” in the “Rocket City” of Huntsville in northern Alabama on Friday, meeting with leaders in rocket design and missile defense ahead of a visit to the future location of U.S. Space Command.Hegseth’s trip…
For much of the Donald Trump era, Ellen DeGeneres was a daytime television powerhouse known for blending celebrity access, progressive takes on events, and mass-market appeal. The Ellen DeGeneres Show reached millions every weekday and her political and cultural endorsements carried real weight.Today that role is gone for the frequent…
Air Force One, with U.S. President Donald Trump on board, departs for the U.S. from Gimhae International Airport, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeonThe U.S. Air Force said on Friday the delivery of the first of two new Air Force One jets from Boeing has been delayed…
White House border czar Tom Homan and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner (CBP) Rodney S. Scott, hold a press conference at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 13 on increased security on the southwest border and provide fiscal year 2025 border security enforcement statistics.
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomes Ales Bialatski, prisoner released from Belarus, as he arrives at the U.S. embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Dec. 13, 2025. Ints Kalnins/ReutersBelarus has freed 123 political prisoners in an unprecedented deal brokered by the United States.The releases were carried out under “agreements reached with…
In early 1975, I took an in-depth special course on the Middle East at the University of Tulsa by one of my favorite political science professors. It proved to be one of the most impactful intellectual experiences of my life, with ongoing consequences for decades. The professor was Joseph R.…
What the hell is wrong with people? Soccer legend Lionel Messi transcends being merely one of the world’s most renowned athletes, he ranks among the most famous figures in any field. It’s little wonder, then, that massive crowds turned out for his ongoing multi-day tour throughout India. (RELATED: Punches Start…
Just when you thought the Caribbean was only for cruises and cocktails, a shadowy fleet of Iranian-linked oil tankers has surfaced near American waters, stirring up a geopolitical storm.A cluster of 20 illicit tanker ships, tied to Iran, Venezuela, and Russia, has been caught operating in the Caribbean, with a…
Could a sitting congresswoman face deportation over a decade-old rumor that just won’t die?Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has reignited a firestorm of controversy surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) by suggesting that unproven allegations about her past marriage could land her in serious legal trouble, including potential jail time and removal…
Brace yourself for a glimpse into a shadowy world as House Democrats drop a bombshell with newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, showcasing the disgraced financier rubbing elbows with the elite.On December 12, 2025, 19 unsettling images emerged from a vast archive of 95,000, depicting Epstein alongside figures like…
Imagine walking out of a high-stakes congressional hearing, grandchild in arms, only to be swarmed by an angry mob shouting accusations of tyranny.On Thursday, December 11, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem faced exactly this scenario in Washington, D.C., as she exited a House Homeland Security Committee hearing…
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the…
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,…
Hold onto your hats, folks—Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is in hot water over a jaw-dropping fraud scandal that’s bleeding taxpayer dollars faster than a sieve holds water.Governor Walz, a Democrat, is grappling with intense criticism over massive fraud in state programs, totaling a staggering $822 million, and now plans to…
Brace yourself, folks—housing affordability for America’s most vulnerable just took another gut punch, courtesy of a federal report that’s raising eyebrows and tempers alike.A recent Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) analysis lays bare how a massive influx of foreign-born residents during the Biden administration has sent home prices…
Hold onto your hats, folks—the U.S. just made a surprising U-turn by lifting sanctions on a controversial Brazilian Supreme Court Justice.On Friday, the U.S. Treasury Department removed Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes, his wife, and the Lex Institute, which she heads, from its sanctions list, Newsmax reported. Let’s backtrack to…
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Nov. 3, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesThe U.S. Supreme Court has turned away a Tennessee woman’s appeal of her state rejecting a personalized license plate for her car.The court rejected the petition in Gilliam v. Gerregano on Dec. 8 in an unsigned order…
Law enforcement officers shoot non-lethal munitions, as people march as part of the ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in Los Angeles, on June 11, 2025. Leah Millis/File Photo /ReutersFederal immigration authorities have arrested more than 10,000 illegal immigrants living in Los Angeles since June, the Department of…
United States Department of Justice logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationWASHINGTON—The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday unveiled additional federal criminal charges against a Ukrainian national accused of participating in cyberattacks and other computer intrusions against key infrastructure in support of Russian…
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer checks passengers into security at LaGuardia Airport in New York January 25, 2019. Mike Segar/ReutersWASHINGTON, Dec 12—U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday terminated the collective bargaining agreement covering 47,000 Transportation Security Administration officers, the department said in a statement.The American Federation of…
A satellite image shows the very large crude carrier (VLCC) Skipper, which British maritime risk management group Vanguard said was believed to have been seized on Dec. 10, as well as other vessels, off Port Jose, Venezuela, on Nov. 14, 2025. 2025 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via ReutersWASHINGTON—The U.S. government carried…
Smoke rises during an incident involving a United Airlines plane on the tarmac at Dulles International Airport, in Dulles, Virginia, U.S., December 13, 2025, in this still image obtained from social media. Houman Hemmati/via ReutersA United Airlines flight bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Dulles International Airport in…