today’s hot news
House Republican unveils bill restricting pregnant foreign nationals entering U.S.
WASHINGTON — A House Republican is moving quickly to test the limits of congressional authority over citizenship policy following a major Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) announced plans to introduce legislation called the...
Federal deficit reaches ‘astounding’ levels
(The Center Square) – Only nine months into fiscal year 2026, the U.S. government has already borrowed $1.4 trillion, surpassing the entire federal deficit of the previous fiscal year. The federal government collected $4.2 trillion over the past nine months and spent...
Somali flag stolen from Buffalo city pole overnight after controversial Independence Day ceremony
MAIN SOURCE: WKBW 7 News Buffalo: Somali flag stolen from flagpole in Niagara Square, BPD also investigating threat against City Hall BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Somali flag raised in downtown Buffalo to commemorate Somali Independence Day was reportedly removed overnight after...
JD Vance sees a ‘big silver lining’ in Supreme Court’s ‘preposterous ruling’ in birthright citizenship case
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance is attempting to rally supporters following the Supreme Court's decision striking down President Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, arguing that the closely divided ruling may ultimately offer...
George Conway lost his primary so badly, he couldn’t even beat a lady no one has heard of
Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway finished 5th behind a nationally unknown candidate in Tuesday’s primary. Conway lost his congressional bid in New York’s 12th district with 6.1% of the vote, while Nina Schwalbe secured 7.1% and finished 4th. Democratic New...
Stephen King deletes post defending Platner after social media firestorm erupts
Bestselling horror author Stephen King found himself at the center of a political storm this week after publicly defending Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, only to retreat after a wave of criticism from across the political spectrum. The controversy...
SAVE America Act supporters clamoring for U.S. Senate to pass bill
(The Center Square) – When Congress returns in September, it faces a backlog of legislative priorities including major bills funding U.S. farms, road and water infrastructure, and the entire federal government. But with midterm elections fast approaching, no...
Massachusetts did not follow its own climate rules, lawsuit reveals
(The Center Square) - The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is in hot water as a prolonged legal battle revealed the state ignored policies to limit emissions tied to climate change. The state sued Exxon Mobil over claims it misled the public and investors about...
Nancy Pelosi makes massive bet on AI’s energy boom
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s family invested millions of dollars in an energy company positioned to profit from the artificial intelligence industry’s surging demand for electricity, according to a congressional financial disclosure. Pelosi’s husband, Paul...
South Carolina tops nation in young home ownership
(The Center Square) - South Carolina leads the nation in home ownership for young people, according to a new report. Planera, a construction scheduling firm, analyzed U.S. Census Bureau Data to determine how many individuals ages 15 to 34 held a mortgage in...
Book review: ‘The Peptide Revolution’ by Brigham Buhler and Lee Rosebush
If you’re unfamiliar with what exactly a peptide is, you are not alone. Peptides are small chains of amino acids that act as biological messengers, sending signals throughout the body and helping regulate a wide range of functions. In “The Peptide Revolution,” Brigham...
What Democrat AGs are getting wrong about Paramount deal
The 12 Democratic attorneys general suing to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery said they were trying to protect competition, moviegoers and Hollywood workers, but the states’ case rests heavily on a disputed view of the...
