Politics California’s Proposed ICE Mask Ban Faces Federal Condemnation Stella Green, January 2, 2026 Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has vowed that if elected governor, he would strip driver’s licenses from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who wear masks in California. In an interview on Wednesday, Swalwell, a candidate seeking his party’s nomination, stated: “If the governor has the ability to issue driver’s licenses… Continue Reading
Politics Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Faces Federal Investigation Over Child-Care Fraud Allegations Stella Green, January 2, 2026 By Eric Mack | Friday, January 2, 2026 DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz might already be under federal investigation for knowledge of a child-care fraud scheme involving Somali immigrants. In remarks released Friday, McLaughlin said: “I’m not going to get too far ahead of… Continue Reading
Politics Ted Nugent Calls for Direct Pressure on Elected Officials to Demand Government Accountability Stella Green, January 2, 2026 By Jim Thomas | Friday, 02 January 2026 07:32 PM EST Ted Nugent urged Americans during an appearance on Newsmax’s “Carl Higbie FRONTLINE” Friday to stop complaining and instead directly pressure elected officials and law enforcement leaders, arguing that accountability in government only emerges when citizens actively demand it. Appearing… Continue Reading
Politics Dennis Prager Condemns Candace Owens for Reviving Antisemitic Tropes Stella Green, January 2, 2026 In a recent interview with Felice Friedson, conservative radio host and PragerU co-founder Dennis Prager issued an unusually direct rebuke of right-wing commentator Candace Owens, accusing her of reviving classic antisemitic tropes — particularly conspiracy theories about the Talmud, Jewish culpability for the slave trade, and blood libel-style insinuations about… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Administration Points to ‘Lifeline’ for Rural Hospitals as $50 Billion Healthcare Initiative Unfolds Stella Green, January 2, 2026 The Trump administration on Friday highlighted widespread media praise for its rural healthcare funding initiative by releasing a White House memo that compiled headlines from across the country celebrating the program’s rollout and scale. The memo detailed dozens of local and regional news stories reporting on first-year awards under the… Continue Reading
Politics House Republican Warns Congress Is ‘Rolling Over’ Under Trump’s Executive Aggression Stella Green, January 2, 2026 By Jim Thomas | Friday, 02 January 2026 09:48 PM EST Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., warned that Congress risks surrendering its constitutional role as President Donald Trump enters his second year in office. He said that unchecked loyalty has left lawmakers sidelined as the White House drives policy on trade,… Continue Reading
Opinion Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program Ignores Religious Freedom Claims, Sparks Supreme Court Battle Eugene Barnes, January 2, 2026 By Michael Dorstewitz While states like Minnesota willingly shell out billions in taxpayer dollars to support Somali-owned children’s daycare and learning centers that don’t actually exist, Colorado offers free preschool—on the taxpayers’ dime—as long as it’s not run by Catholics. Colorado parents have been able to send their children to… Continue Reading
Politics Congressman Nick Langworthy Demands Federal Probe into Alleged Minnesota Social Services Fraud Stella Green, January 2, 2026 Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., has called for a sweeping federal investigation into alleged fraud within Minnesota’s social services programs, claiming billions of dollars may have been stolen and exposing critical gaps in oversight when federal funds flow through state agencies. Langworthy, a member of the House Oversight Committee, stated that… Continue Reading
Politics Trump and Iran Exchange Threats Amid Escalating Protests Following U.S. Nuclear Strikes Stella Green, January 2, 2026 Friday, January 2, 2026 President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged sharp threats Friday as economic protests spread across parts of Iran, further inflaming tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June. Trump initially wrote on his Truth Social platform, warning Iran that if it… Continue Reading
Opinion Taxing the Rich Won’t Fix Fiscal Problems—Policy Expert Warns Sentinel Update, January 2, 2026 By Veronique de Rugy Friday, 02 January 2026 03:21 PM EST There’s a satisfying emotional pull to watching a wealthy individual advocate for higher taxes on those like themselves. It feels civic-minded, even noble. A recent commentary by former Utah senator, Massachusetts governor, and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney fits… Continue Reading