When the United States took Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his home on Saturday, it was 36 years to the day since U.S. forces captured another South American strongman: Panama’s Manuel Noriega. Their cases are both extraordinary and similar: both were indicted on drug-trafficking charges by federal grand juries in the U.S.; both were taken […]

The Senate voted 52-47 Thursday to take up a resolution that could prevent President Donald Trump from launching further military actions in Venezuela without congressional approval. The vote — a response to a special forces operation last weekend that took Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife into U.S. custody — allows for a Senate […]

US President Donald Trump has ignited fresh controversy with a Christmas message that was anything but festive. Posting on Truth Social, Trump sent his greetings to all, including, quite specifically, the numerous ‘Sleazebags’ who befriended Jeffrey Epstein, brought him packages of money, visited his Island, attended his parties, and believed he was the best man […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of American politics, the role of news media has become increasingly critical. Conservative news outlets have emerged as powerful players in shaping public opinion and influencing political discourse. As we navigate a world filled with a myriad of information sources, understanding why conservative news matters and its impact on American politics […]

A postcard sent to disgraced doctor Larry Nassar and multiple references to President Donald Trump highlighted the Justice Department’s latest release of investigative files about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The second batch of documents disclosed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act continue to dominate headlines and online conversations. Emails exchanged among prosecutors, a […]

The U.S. launched Christmas Day airstrikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria. President Donald Trump said more could follow. Plus, flooding threats linger across Southern California, even as a holiday storm begins to ease. And a massive oil tanker defies the Coast Guard, forcing a rare and risky U.S. pursuit in the Caribbean Sea. These stories […]

Full story The Pentagon is responsible for America’s largest budget, but it’s the only major federal agency to have never passed a financial audit. 2025 marks the agency’s eighth consecutive failure, with this year’s Department of Defense Agency Financial Report highlighting a range of persistent weaknesses. Inconsistent tracking across several areas contributed to this failure, […]

Full story President Donald Trump has created what legal scholars describe as a new, “personal model” of granting clemency. The modern-day process is shaped less by traditional ideas of mercy and more by loyalty to Trump’s allies. In early 2025, Trump issued sweeping blanket pardons for more than 1,500 people charged in connection with the […]

Full story An internal audit at the U.S. Department of Energy will probe whether federal funding cancellations earlier this year were politically motivated. The probe is in response to a Trump Administration action in October that canceled nearly $7.6 billion in energy-related grants designated to 16 Democrat-run states that voted for former Vice President Kamala […]

Full story Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the newly appointed CEO of Turning Point USA, endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in the 2028 election. Kirk made the announcement Thursday during a speech at TPUSA’s America Fest conference in Phoenix. The event is one of the organization’s largest […]