Rex Ballard

Opinion The California government, once a beacon of opportunity and innovation, has crossed a perilous threshold. What began as progressive governance has evolved into something more insidious: a system of entrenched, unaccountable power that disrespects constitutional limits, overrides the will of the people, and imposes arbitrary rule at great human and economic cost. This is not mere inefficiency or policy disagreement. It represents a turn toward tyranny—majoritarian in form but despotic...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), backed by Vice President J.D. Vance’s White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, is waging an aggressive nationwide campaign against waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid-funded autism services. All 50 states have been ordered to re-evaluate high-risk providers, strengthen oversight, and crack down on improper payments amid explosive spending growth and systemic vulnerabilities. VP J. D. Vance leads the Fraud Task Force - Credit:...

Update on $21M+ Scam Involving Two Women and Overseas Fund Transfers Two Minnesota Women Charged in $21 Million Medicaid Autism Fraud Scheme - Credit: yahoo.com Minnesota continues to grapple with sweeping Medicaid fraud in its autism services programs, with federal authorities making significant strides in holding perpetrators accountable. In a major development reported this week, two Muslim women—Shamso Ahmed Hassan, 55, and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf, 25, both of Brooklyn Park—were arrested and...

In the crowded 2026 California gubernatorial race, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer continues to stake out a position that puts him sharply at odds with the overwhelming majority of Californians and Americans. Steyer has doubled down in support of allowing biological males who identify as transgender to compete in girls’ and women’s sports and access their locker rooms and facilities. Tom Steyer Democrat candidate for Calif Governor - credit: latimes.com Podcast Remarks Spark Backlash On the...

Texas law enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended nearly two dozen illegal immigrants hiding on private ranches in Maverick County on May 26, including six Chinese nationals designated as “special interest aliens,” all dressed in camouflage clothing and all of military age. Chinese "special Interest aliens", dressed in camouflage clothing and of military age. - Credit: Texas DPS Lt. Chris Olivarez According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and reports from Lt....

NC State Board of Elections adopts voter purge rules that threaten to disenfranchise thousands of voters - Democracy NC- Credit: democracync.org In a significant victory for election integrity, a North Carolina Superior Court judge has ruled that the state’s Democrat-influenced Board of Elections violated the North Carolina Constitution by allowing “never residents” — U.S. citizens born overseas who have never lived in the state — to register and vote in federal elections. Special Superior...

MADRID – Spain’s ruling Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) headquarters in Madrid was raided by anti-corruption police on May 27, 2026, as part of an escalating investigation into alleged illegal financing, influence peddling, and efforts to discredit judges and critics. The Civil Guard’s elite Central Operative Unit (UCO) entered the PSOE offices on Calle Ferraz seeking documents related to a suspected network involving fake invoices and irregular payments. Investigators are examining claims...

In a major victory for American taxpayers, the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on pandemic-era fraud has uncovered and begun addressing what SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler describes as a staggering $200 billion in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) schemes. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler is leading the charge on pandemic fraud accountability SBA freezes over 100,000 California borrowers in sweeping $9B pandemic fraud crackdown...

Math Crisis Hits College Freshmen A bombshell internal report from the University of California San Diego has exposed a dramatic decline in math preparedness among incoming college students, raising urgent questions about high school standards and the push to eliminate standardized testing. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of UC San Diego freshmen whose math skills fell below high school level skyrocketed nearly 30-fold — from roughly 30 students to over 900. These students now make up about...

EDMONTON, Alberta — In a significant escalation of long-simmering tensions between Alberta and the federal government in Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith announced this week that Albertans will vote on October 19, 2026, on whether the province should remain part of Canada or begin the legal process for a potential binding separation referendum. The announcement follows a high-profile citizen initiative petition by the pro-independence group Stay Free Alberta, which claimed to have gathered more...

REDDING, Calif. — Robert Exter, one of America’s most accomplished courtroom and police composite sketch artists with a decades-long career assisting the FBI, ATF, and local law enforcement, has agreed to serve as a contributor to Shasta Unfiltered, the new online news publication dedicated to honest, unfiltered news and information coverage of the North State. Now based in Redding in Shasta County, Exter brings a unique blend of artistic expertise, courtroom insight, and videography skills...

Statistics Are Like Lampposts to a Drunk—Support, Not Illumination: Mark Twain is often credited with the quip that there are “lies, damned lies, and statistics.” In today’s Democrat-run major cities, that warning rings truer than ever. Mayors and police chiefs routinely boast of falling crime rates, cherry-picking murders and shootings while downplaying or reclassifying the everyday chaos that residents witness with their own eyes. When violent incidents get downgraded to misdemeanors or...

A Testament to Remembrance, Compassion, and Enduring Gratitude: In a world often marked by division and fleeting attention, a heartfelt plea from a Gold Star wife this Memorial Day weekend served as a powerful reminder of the values that bind Americans together: faith in one another, deep respect for sacrifice, and the compassion that flows from remembering those who gave everything for our freedoms. Sharrell Anne Shaw, whose husband, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alan W. Shaw was killed in action in...

“In Japan they were able to [show] that ALL the excess deaths were in the vaccinated group… for over 20 million Japanese people… They found that the peak mortality was 100 days after vaccination.” — Dr. Robert Clancy, Australian immunologist and emeritus professor. Dr. Robert Clancy, Proffessor Emeritus of Immunology - Credit: biomune.au “Andrew Madrid’s analysis of all-cause deaths reveals a clear link between vaccination and rising mortality, with tens of thousands of excess deaths in...

May 24, 2026 Timing is everything. On the very same day that Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the infamous Feeding Our Future $250 million fraud scheme, was sentenced to over 41 years in federal prison (500 months), the Department of Justice dropped fresh indictments against 15 defendants in new fraud schemes totaling over $90 million. Federal prosecutors announced charges targeting Medicaid-related programs including child care assistance, housing stabilization services, autism/early...

This Memorial Day, as we gather around grills, parades, and quiet cemetery visits across the North State and our nation, we pause to remember. We honor the men and women in uniform who paid the highest price—not for conquest, but for the preservation of freedom. They gave their lives so that we might live in a land where we can openly worship our God, speak truth, raise our families, and pursue the liberty that flows from the recognition that all men are created equal, endowed by their...

Governor Tina Kotek signs the "immigrant justice" package in Portland on April 9, 2026. oregoncapitalchronicle.com Oregon Democrats and Governor Tina Kotek have once again thumbed their noses at federal authority. In April 2026, Kotek signed a package of eight “immigrant justice” bills into law. Framed as protections for immigrant communities amid stepped-up federal enforcement, these measures represent the latest attempt by a progressive state to obstruct the federal government’s...

Picture Independence Hall on July 4, 1776. The air is thick with tension and cigar smoke. After heated debate, the Continental Congress approves the Declaration of Independence. As the delegates rise, one quiet, steady-handed man walks forward with the final parchment. John Hancock signs with his famous bold flourish. Right beside it, Charles Thomson affixes his name as Secretary.

Mai Vang turns her back and refuses to recite the pledge of allegiance. - Credit yahoo.com Shasta Unfiltered has reviewed video evidence showing Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang repeatedly turning her back on the American flag and refusing to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance during public meetings. The footage, which has gone viral, highlights Vang — a Democratic candidate for California’s 7th Congressional District — standing apart from colleagues with her head down while others...

Washington, D.C. — May 24, 2026 — Chaos erupted outside the White House Saturday evening when a 21-year-old man approached a Secret Service security checkpoint, pulled a gun from his bag, and opened fire on officers. The suspect, identified as Nasire Best (also reported as Nazir or Nasir Best) of Maryland, was fatally shot by Secret Service agents. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. One bystander was wounded in the exchange and remains in serious condition. No...

In a stunning display of political opportunism, Democratic leaders in Los Angeles are openly pushing to dismantle one of the core principles of American self-government: the idea that voting is a right reserved for citizens. A Los Angeles City Councilmember, Hugo Soto-Martínez, has introduced a motion to amend the city charter to allow the council to expand voting rights in local elections—including for mayor and City Council—to non-citizens. This isn't some fringe proposal hidden in...

In a city known for its sky-high costs, endless bureaucracy, and political theater, New York City’s new Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pulled off what supporters are calling a miracle: closing a whopping $12 billion budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2027 without raising property taxes on working New Yorkers, slashing core services, or draining the rainy-day fund. nyc.gov Viral Praise on X: The "Hero" Narrative Social media exploded with acclaim. Supporters framed it as visionary leadership: “This Man...

President Donald Trump is employing a classic legislative leverage play: attaching his top domestic priority—the SAVE America Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)—to must-pass national security legislation, specifically the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). In a Truth Social post, Trump urged Republicans to bundle voter ID, proof of citizenship requirements, and restrictions on mail-in voting into both housing and FISA bills,...

If you've been renting responsibly for years but felt invisible to lenders because of a "thin" credit file, major changes are finally here to help level the playing field. In April 2026, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, announced the rollout of updated credit-scoring models — VantageScore 4.0 (now available to approved lenders) and FICO Score 10T (coming soon). These models better recognize positive payment histories for rent, utilities...