The Interior Department’s announcement of a new “America-first” fee structure for U.S. national parks represents one of the most sweeping changes to park access policy in recent decades. The plan includes major increases for international visitors, new commemorative annual passes featuring Donald Trump, and resident-only fee-free days, some tied to politically symbolic dates—including Trump’s birthday. […]
A major shift in online political transparency unfolded this week when X (formerly Twitter) rolled out its new feature, “About This Account.” The update instantly revealed that several high-profile pro-Trump, pro-MAGA influencers—many with hundreds of thousands of followers—are not located in the United States despite presenting themselves as patriotic, everyday American conservatives. Among those exposed […]
The deportation of Rabbiatu Kuyateh, a 58-year-old grandmother who spent three decades living in the United States, has ignited national and international debate over immigration procedures, human rights protections, and the expanding use of “third-country deportations.” Her case—which includes dramatic video of her being dragged by individuals believed to be Ghanaian officials—serves as a rare, […]
A federal judge’s decision to dismiss the Trump administration’s criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James represents one of the most significant judicial rebukes of executive-driven prosecutions in recent years. While the ruling does not address the truth or falsity of the allegations against either official, it […]
The Pentagon’s decision to open an investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly marks an extraordinary moment in civil-military relations, raising significant constitutional, political, and public-trust questions. Kelly, a retired Navy captain, astronaut, and decorated combat veteran, appeared in a video with five other Democratic lawmakers urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders. Days later, the […]
With the clock ticking on a 30-day deadline to release the long-awaited Epstein Files, the Department of Justice has formally asked two federal judges in New York to authorize the release of grand jury transcripts and exhibits tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell — a move that could reshape the public understanding of one […]
A U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Jose Barco, was deported early Friday morning from a detention facility in Florence, Arizona — a move that has ignited outrage across veteran communities, immigration advocates, and lawmakers. Barco, a 39-year-old Venezuela-born veteran whose family fled Cuba as political refugees, served two tours in Iraq and was […]
A single ticket sold in Georgia has changed someone’s life forever. The Mega Millions jackpot, which soared to $980 million, was won Friday night by a player who overcame odds of 1 in 290.5 million—roughly the same as being struck by lightning multiple times in one year. The winning numbers were 1, 8, 11, 12, […]
When Marina Lacerda learned that House Republicans had released thousands of new Jeffrey Epstein–related documents, she said she braced herself — not for silence, but for another storm. Lacerda, 37, known for years in court records as “Minor Victim-1,” has become one of the most prominent voices calling for the full release of Epstein’s government […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Sunday that it will lift all remaining flight restrictions at 40 major U.S. airports, marking the end of a turbulent chapter in aviation brought on by the nation’s longest government shutdown. Airlines will resume full schedules Monday at 6 a.m. EST, according to a joint statement from Transportation Secretary […]