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Justice Clarence Thomas turns MS NOW Capitol ambush into a masterclass
There are moments in Washington when you can practically hear the gears turning inside the political media machine. A Supreme Court justice appears somewhere unexpected, a camera is nearby, and suddenly every hallway becomes a crime scene, every smile becomes a...
‘Widow Maker’ pecan tree kills man eating at Texas BBQ, family sues for negligence
There are few things more American than sitting outside at a barbecue joint, enjoying smoked meat, cold drinks, and a little sunshine before the weather decides to do what Texas weather does — change its mind. For 64-year-old Kirk Foyle, that ordinary moment turned...
Permian Basin innovations fuel hope for energy independence
President Donald Trump’s energy independence promise could depend on Permian Basin drilling. Despite 10% of the world’s oil supply being reportedly trapped behind the Strait of Hormuz, energy industry insiders report expansions to U.S. oil production. The Permian...
Judge who was punished for referring same-sex weddings to others wins $640,000 judgment
For nearly a decade, Texas Judge Dianne Hensley found herself at the center of a debate that has become increasingly common in modern America, what happens when religious conviction collides with government policy? Last week, after years of legal battles,...
Federal Judge blocks Trump’s voter citizenship database
A federal judge blocked a Trump administration effort to create a centralized database containing Social Security information, citizenship records, and other government data intended to help states identify eligible voters. Supporters saw the project as a common-sense...
Tucker Carlson says Trump now sees ‘the biggest threat to his administration is Israel’
Tucker Carlson devoted a significant portion of the latest episode of The Tucker Carlson Show to discussing U.S.-Israel relations, suggesting the president's thinking has shifted after months of growing tensions surrounding the conflict involving Iran. Carlson has...
It’s time for feds to give non-violent offenders a second chance
When President Donald Trump appointed Alice Marie Johnson as his pardon czar, he sent a clear message to the nation: Accountability and second chances are not mutually exclusive. Our Founders understood this principle, and as America celebrates its 250th birthday,...
Senate holding slew of confirmation hearings for Trump nominees as time runs short before August recess
The Senate scheduled several confirmation hearings starting Monday to confirm many of President Donald Trump’s nominees before the August recess. The Senate will move to confirm several nominees to serve in key positions, including the next director of national...
Judge delays ruling on bringing Tyler Robinson to trial
(The Center Square) - Utah Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Tony Graf has delayed his ruling on whether there’s enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial on charges of killing Arizona conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Following a five-day preliminary...
Socialist candidates want to resurrect Green New Deal corpse
Every time you think the energy policies pushed by the Democratic Party can’t possibly get any crazier, they go and fool you again. Politico’s E&E News published an article Friday with a headline that should scare the bejeebers out of anyone who hopes for sanity...
How Ukraine’s drone war could drag world into nuclear war
The use of nuclear weapons is becoming increasingly likely as the Russian and Ukrainian militaries continue to blindly scramble up the escalation ladder through deep strikes into Russia, with alleged involvement from a NATO member country, military analysts warned on...
Education Department moves to crack down on schools, teachers unions protecting sexual predators
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is moving to crack down on adult sexual predators in K-12 schools across the nation. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) said it has issued new guidance aiming to remind “federally funded...
