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Latest News Digest - March 7, 2026
"100 Hours" of Operation Epic Fury - Video on YouTube National News US and Israel Escalate Strikes on Iran in Operation Epic Fury - The United States and Israel have intensified military operations against Iran, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," following the reported death of Iran's Ayatollah and amid escalating tensions. Strikes have targeted key infrastructure, including Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, with reports of Russian intelligence aiding Iran in potential counterattacks on
Elisa Ballard
Mar 75 min read
Latest News Digest - March 7, 2026
"100 Hours" of Operation Epic Fury - Video on YouTube National News US and Israel Escalate Strikes on Iran in Operation Epic Fury - The United States and Israel have intensified military operations against Iran, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," following the reported death of Iran's Ayatollah and amid escalating tensions. Strikes have targeted key infrastructure, including Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, with reports of Russian intelligence aiding Iran in potential counterattacks on
Elisa Ballard
Mar 75 min read
Latest News Digest - February 28, 2026
Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically on February 28, 2026, as the United States and Israel launched a joint military attack on Iran, targeting its leadership including strikes near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's residence in Tehran, prompting President Trump to describe the operation as "massive and ongoing" and urge Iranians to overthrow their government. Iran retaliated with missile barrages against Israel and U.S. military bases in the Gulf.
Elisa Ballard
Feb 287 min read
Latest News Digest - February 22, 2026
On February 22, 2026, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a military raid in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The operation sparked immediate retaliatory violence, with cartel members torching vehicles, setting fires to stores, blocking highways, and clashing with authorities across multiple states, including Jalisco, Michoacán, and Colima. U.S. tourists are being told to shelter in place.
Elisa Ballard
Feb 226 min read
Latest News Digest - February 14, 2026
The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is being redeployed from other operations to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln to bolster presence amid escalating pressure on Iran over its nuclear program. This extension could set deployment records and signals stronger U.S. military posture in the region. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to curb Iranian ambitions.
Elisa Ballard
Feb 155 min read
Latest News Digest - February 8, 2026
On Friday, February 6, the Dow Jones Industrial Average led a market rebound by surging about 2.5%, climbing to more than 50,000 points for the first time. Investors cited easing inflation data, a resilient economy and optimism around artificial intelligence investments as key drivers, though analysts cautioned about potential volatility ahead of upcoming Federal Reserve comments.
Elisa Ballard
Feb 83 min read
Latest News Digest - February 3, 2026
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is hosting "The All-American Halftime Show" on February 8, 2026, as a patriotic, family-friendly alternative to the official Super Bowl LX halftime performance by Bad Bunny, emphasizing celebrations of "faith, family, and freedom" amid conservative backlash to the NFL's choice. The lineup, announced on February 2, features headliner Kid Rock alongside country artists Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett, with the event streaming live.
Elisa Ballard
Feb 35 min read
Latest News Digest - January 30, 2026
Trump Issues Executive Order to Federalize and Accelerate Rebuilding in Los Angeles County Wildfire Zones — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 27th aimed at overriding state and local permitting requirements to expedite reconstruction in areas devastated by the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires, which destroyed nearly 13,000 homes and displaced thousands. The order criticizes California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Elisa Ballard
Jan 305 min read
Latest News Digest – January 25, 2026
President Trump Launches the Board of Peace and Makes Long-Term Deal for use of Greenland - During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2026.
Murder Rate Plunges to Historic 125-Year Low.Powerful Winter Storm Causes Disruptions Across the Country. Second Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis. Signal Chat Group Tracking ICE Movements in Minnesota. James O’Keefe Reports a Minneapolis Mob Assaulted Him. St. Paul, MN, Church Protesters Arrested. Plus Many Other St
Elisa Ballard
Jan 267 min read
Latest News Digest – January 19, 2026
On Sunday, January 18th, approximately 30 to 40 protesters interrupted Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, yelling at and berating the Christians and pastor. The demonstrators entered the church mid-service chanting phrases such as "ICE out," and "Justice for Renee Good." Former CNN anchor Don Lemon, now an independent journalist hosting "The Don Lemon Show," was present at the protest and live-steaming it on his YouTube channel. The DOJ is investigating - with threats
Elisa Ballard
Jan 215 min read
Latest News Digest – January 15, 2026
On January 14, 2026, President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 (S. 222) into law during a White House ceremony attended by lawmakers, dairy farmers, and children. This bipartisan legislation allows schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)—which serves nearly 30 million students daily—to offer whole milk and 2% reduced-fat milk alongside the previously mandated fat-free and low-fat (1%) options.
Elisa Ballard
Jan 166 min read
Latest News Digest – January 10, 2026
Get caught up on the latest international, national, and California news. There are historical events unfolding in Iran, Venezuela, Greenland, the U.S., and California that we bring your attention to. President Trump is making bold moves around the world and at home.
Elisa Ballard
Jan 116 min read
Latest News Digest – January 5, 2026
On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces conducted a large-scale strike in Caracas, Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a dramatic operation tied to narcoterrorism charges; President Trump announced the U.S. would "run" or exert control over Venezuela temporarily, sparking global condemnation from China, Cuba (which mourned 32 killed Cuban fighters), and others, while triggering protests...
Elisa Ballard
Jan 54 min read
Latest News Digest – January 2, 2026
The HHS has paused federal childcare funding nationwide after videos posted on X (formerly Twitter) exposed apparent fraud in Minnesota program. States must now provide receipts, photos, attendance records, and inspection data before funds resume. Independent journalist Nick Shirley last week posted videos that he claims expose $110 million in fraud, after he went to several daycare centers in Minneapolis.
Elisa Ballard
Jan 26 min read
Latest News Digest – December 27, 2025
On December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day), the United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS)-affiliated militants in northwest Nigeria's Sokoto State, targeting camps in areas like the Bauni forest in Tangaza and reportedly near the village of Jabo. President Donald Trump announced the operation on Truth Social, describing it as a "powerful and deadly strike" against "ISIS Terrorist Scum" who he claimed were "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent C
Elisa Ballard
Dec 28, 20256 min read
Click Here for the Latest News Digest - December 20, 2025
President Trump's "Trump Accounts" initiative establishes tax-advantaged investment accounts for American children to build long-term wealth, modeled loosely on individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The program, enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provides a one-time $1,000 government seed deposit for U.S. citizen children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, with parents enrolling via a new IRS form during tax filing.
Elisa Ballard
Dec 20, 20258 min read
Click Here for the Latest News Digest – December 13, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on December 5 to review the legality of President Trump's executive directive aiming to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a move lower courts have deemed unconstitutional. Oral arguments are expected to take place in the spring of 2026.
Elisa Ballard
Dec 13, 20256 min read
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