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Mike Rowe launches Build Freedom Initiative - Credit: militaryspot.com There’s something deeply encouraging happening right now that feels like a return to common sense and real opportunity. On July 2, 2026, at the Pentagon, skilled-trades champion Mike Rowe stood with Department of War leaders as they presented him with a $10 million check to launch the Build Freedom Initiative — a national effort to close America’s skills gap by training the next generation of welders, elec

Luna Opens Hearing on Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Credit: oversight.house.gov In a development that should concern every American who values personal liberty and government transparency, a former CIA officer delivered a stark warning during last week’s congressional hearing on the agency’s notorious MKUltra program. “I don’t believe that the research stopped.” Those words, uttered during

Today marks the Semiquincentennial — 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. The centerpiece national celebration is the Salute to America on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., featuring military flyovers, performances, presidential remarks, and the largest fireworks display in American history. Salute to America Celebration & Fireworks (National Mall, Washington, D.C.) Location: Washington Monument Grounds / National Mall. Schedule highlights (all times ET): Day

As the newly confirmed Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh has made shrinking the central bank’s massive balance sheet the centerpiece of his agenda. While headlines sometimes frame this as a bold plan to tackle America’s runaway federal deficits, the reality is more nuanced—and far less magical. Warsh is not proposing to directly “fix” the deficit. That job belongs to Congress and the White House through spending and tax decisions. Instead, his monetary strategy aims to en

In back-to-back rulings at the end of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed two hot-button issues: mail-in voting deadlines and birthright citizenship. The decisions carry national weight and are directly relevant to California voters concerned with election integrity and immigration enforcement.

Major Cases Span California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, and Beyond In one of the largest coordinated healthcare fraud enforcement actions in U.S. history, the Department of Justice announced on June 23, 2026, criminal charges against 455 defendants, including approximately 90 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals. The cases involve over $6.5 billion in alleged false claims submitted to Medicare, Medicaid (including California’s Medi-Cal), and ot

U.S. Supreme Court - Credit nhregister.com In a 6-3 ruling handed down today, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian nationals. The decision strikes down lower court injunctions that had blocked the Department of Homeland Security from acting, affirming that federal courts generally lack authority to second-guess the Secretary’s determinations under the T

In a dramatic display of the Democratic Party’s accelerating march toward democratic socialism, three candidates heavily backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani — himself a proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) — secured decisive victories in Tuesday’s New York congressional primaries. The results represent a “clean sweep” for the far-left wing of the party and a clear warning sign for those who value limited government, secure borders, and tradition

In a swift international operation that underscores the current administration’s aggressive push against government waste and fraud, federal authorities have captured Herbert Leon Kimble, the 60-year-old mastermind behind one of the largest Medicare fraud schemes in U.S. history. Kimble, who had been on the run for nearly two years after pleading guilty, was arrested in the Philippines and returned to the United States to face sentencing. The case involves more than $1.2 bill

Cazenovia, New York — A high-profile school board official who also performed as a drag queen and founded a local Pride organization has been arrested on serious allegations of child sex crimes. Travis Longo, performing as “Anita Buffem,” faces state and federal charges involving explicit communications with a child under 12 and possession of child pornography- Credit: localsyr.com On June 18, 2026, New York State Police arrested Travis J. Longo (also known as Travis Barr-Lon

Additional reporting confirms that Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, the 31-year-old Omaha, Nebraska man described by federal authorities as a key ringleader (or “Shepherd”) in the foiled assassination plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event, entered the United States illegally. Alleged ringleader Abraham Alvarez - Fair Use Credit: whsv.com This revelation adds a critical layer to the already alarming story of homegrown radicalization mixed with failures in immigration enforcement

A Story of Valor, Leadership, and American Resilience In a moving White House ceremony on June 18, 2026, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr. for his extraordinary heroism in Vietnam. At age 88, Capers became the first African American commissioned Marine officer to receive the nation’s highest military decoration. This long-overdue honor celebrates a true American hero whose life exemplifies courage, sacrifice,

Qatar-Gifted Boeing 747-8 Bridge Jet Enters Service Amid Boeing Delays President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a striking new interim Air Force One inside a hangar at Joint Base Andrews, marking a significant upgrade to the presidential fleet. The aircraft, a converted Boeing 747-8 originally gifted by Qatar, will serve as a temporary “bridge” solution while the long-delayed permanent replacements remain years behind schedule. The event highlighted both the aircraft’s impre

Documents Tie Fauci to Wuhan Research Funding, Intelligence Manipulation, and Alleged Lies to Congress Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. (Official portrait via ExecutiveGov / public domain eligible use) In one of her final acts as Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard released nearly 400 pages of previously classified documents on June 18, 2026, reigniting fierce debate over the origins of COVID-19 and the role of former NIAID Director Dr. A

Brooke Rollins Confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture, Cites 'Aggressive Plan' to Eliminate USDA Jobs | Food Safety Magazine Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has delivered a bombshell update on the Trump administration’s crackdown on waste, fraud, and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. In posts on X and interviews, Rollins detailed audit findings from cooperating states that reveal systemic problems long ignored under

The Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park held its grand opening and dedication ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026, with public access scheduled to begin Friday on Juneteenth. The star-studded event featured performances by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Bono, and others, along with appearances by former presidents. Supporters described the $850 million privately funded complex as a beacon of hope and community engagement for Chicago’s South Side. Aerial and exterior

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) delivered a stern warning to governors nationwide on June 17, 2026, signaling an unprecedented federal push to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in unemployment insurance (UI) programs. Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, joined by Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, put all 50 states and U.S. territories on notice: states that fail to implement robust anti-fraud measures risk losing federal administrative funding — a step never taken

UFC Freedom 250 transformed the White House South Lawn into a massive celebration of American freedom on June 14, 2026 — the target of a foiled terror plot. Credit: i.abcnewsfe.com On June 14, 2026, the White House South Lawn hosted one of the most spectacular events in modern American history: UFC Freedom 250. Part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, the event drew thousands of spectators, fighters, and d

On June 12, 2026, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released declassified evidence confirming longstanding U.S. government funding for more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries, including facilities in Ukraine. The announcement highlights significant concerns over oversight, potential gain-of-function research on dangerous pathogens, and past efforts to downplay or conceal the program from the American public. According to the official DNI p

In a decisive move against years of alleged waste, fraud, and mismanagement, the Trump administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has suspended federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). This action marks the first major wave of the White House’s broader fraud task force targeting California’s notoriously ineffective homelessness programs. LAHSA, the primary coordinator of billions in taxpayer dollars aimed at addressing ho