Politics Rep. McClintock Demands End to Housing Subsidies as Affordability Crisis Deepens Stella Green, July 2, 2026 Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., said Thursday Congress must eliminate housing subsidies and grants from a bipartisan housing package, arguing government intervention—not insufficient federal spending—is the root cause of America’s housing affordability crisis. McClintock criticized legislation recently passed by Congress but still pending before President Donald Trump, stating it overreliance on… Continue Reading
Opinion Socialism Gains Traction in American Cities as Nation Reflects on Its Foundational Principles Sentinel Update, July 2, 2026 Recently, headlines have been dominated by reports of socialist candidates making significant gains in major American cities. Such a scenario would have been almost unimaginable 50 years ago. Today, socialism is becoming an increasingly influential force within the Democratic Party. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, this is the perfect… Continue Reading
Politics GOP Convention Boost for Midterm Victories? Conservative Leader Claims Trump Has ‘Fighting Chance’ Stella Green, July 1, 2026 By Jim Mishler | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Matt Schlapp, chair of the Conservative Political Action Conference, stated that despite traditional odds, President Donald Trump and the GOP party have a “fighting chance” to retain congressional majorities in the upcoming midterm elections. Schlapp told a recent broadcast that a key… Continue Reading
Opinion Left-Wing ‘Socialism’ Campaigns Are a Stealth Path to Communist Control Sentinel Update, July 1, 2026 Recent primary victories by Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates across New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles are being celebrated within certain left-wing circles as signs of a genuine grassroots movement. In reality, these successes represent an ideological shift that mirrors the early stages of communist takeovers. For decades,… Continue Reading
Opinion Trump Attends Knicks’ NBA Finals Game, First President in Championship Series History Sentinel Update, July 1, 2026 By Mark Schulte Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Between 1971 and 1974, this writer—a native New Yorker—was a professional basketball player in Sweden, Israel, and Switzerland. During the off-season, I played pickup games with New York Knicks legends Earl “The Pearl” Monroe and Dean “The Dream” Meminger. The Knicks have captured… Continue Reading
Politics Medicaid Fraud Recovery Rate Near Zero: House Oversight Chair Warns of Impossibility Stella Green, July 1, 2026 House Oversight Committee chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., warned Wednesday that the federal government has little chance of recovering fraudulent Medicaid payments once they are distributed. He emphasized that efforts must focus on preventing money from leaving the Treasury rather than attempting recovery after the fact. “You’ve got to stop… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Administration Files Landmark Lawsuits Against Virginia and California Over Gun Restrictions Stella Green, July 1, 2026 The Justice Department filed lawsuits against Virginia and California on Wednesday, challenging state firearm restrictions that the department says violate the Second Amendment and unlawfully limit Americans’ constitutional right to keep and bear arms. The suits target a Virginia law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic rifles and a newly… Continue Reading
Politics Congressman Ogles Urges Immediate Legislative Action to End Birth Tourism After Supreme Court Ruling Stella Green, July 1, 2026 Congressman Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, stated on Wednesday that Congress must pass legislation ending birth tourism following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the birthright citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment. Ogles said he has already proposed legislation that he believes would do just that. “I predicted that the… Continue Reading
Politics Republicans Demand Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough Be Fired for Blocking GOP Budget Reconciliation Stella Green, July 1, 2026 By Solange Reyner | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Rep. Greg Steube (R-Florida) stated on Wednesday that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) should remove Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, arguing she has blocked Republican priorities under the budget reconciliation process. Earlier in the day, President Donald Trump urged Thune to… Continue Reading
Politics Supreme Court Ruling Unleashes Republican Cash Flood in Texas Senate Race Stella Green, July 1, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision striking down caps on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates has provided Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with an unexpected fundraising lifeline. This ruling allows the cash-rich Republican National Committee to directly enter a Senate race where he has… Continue Reading