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Disgraced Judge Hannah Dugan's Conviction Stands
A federal judge has denied former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan’s request for a new trial or acquittal, upholding her felony conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents. The ruling, issued April 6, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman, means Dugan’s December 2025 guilty verdict remains intact as she prepares for sentencing and vows to appeal further.

Rex Ballard
9 hours ago2 min read


Has Trump Accomplished Anything of Value?
Are you one of the millions of Americans who can’t think of a single positive thing Trump has accomplished in his five years in office? Even though roughly half the country thinks he’s doing a good job, you may see things differently. You might even believe him to be flawed, reckless, or unfit for the role. While it’s conceivable that this media darling of yesteryear – once toasted by Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and Oprah Winfrey – suddenly became a Nazi, there’s another logi

Gary Peyrot
14 hours ago6 min read


Trump’s ‘Complete and Total’ Endorsement of Steve Hilton Highlights Voter Frustrations in California Governor’s Race
President Donald Trump on Monday issued his “COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT” for Steve Hilton in the race for California governor, posting on Truth Social that he has "known and respected" the former Fox News host for many years. “Gavin Newscum and the Democrats have done an absolutely horrendous job,” Trump wrote, criticizing high taxes, rising crime and the exodus of residents and businesses. “Steve can turn it around, before it is too late, and, as President, I will help him

Elisa Ballard
1 day ago2 min read


Virginia’s Buyer’s Remorse: Voters Reconsider Spanberger as Illegal Immigrant Crime Wave Hits Home
Just five months after Abigail Spanberger made history as Virginia’s first female governor, a wave of high-profile murders allegedly committed by illegal immigrants has triggered sharp criticism of her immigration policies—and early signs of buyer’s remorse among the voters who handed her a landslide victory in November 2025.

Rex Ballard
1 day ago3 min read


Pam Bondi’s Brief but Transformative—and Ultimately Turbulent—Tenure at the Justice Department Ends in Abrupt Ouster
In just 14 months as U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi oversaw one of the most sweeping and contentious overhauls of the Department of Justice in its 155-year history. Sworn in on February 5, 2025, after a 54-46 Senate confirmation, the former Florida attorney general and Trump loyalist moved quickly to align the DOJ with President Donald Trump’s priorities.

Rex Ballard
1 day ago3 min read


Riverside Sheriff’s Ballot Investigation: Legitimate Fraud Probe or Unlawful Overreach?
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s decision to seize more than 650,000 ballots and election materials from the county Registrar of Voters following the November 2025 special election on Proposition 50 has ignited a fierce legal and political battle with California Attorney General Rob Bonta. At its core, the dispute raises a fundamental question about authority in American elections,

Rex Ballard
4 days ago4 min read


Artemis II Soars: NASA’s Historic Return to Lunar Orbit Ignites U.S.-China Space Race
Just two days after a thunderous liftoff from Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s Artemis II mission is hurtling four astronauts toward the Moon on humanity’s first crewed voyage beyond low-Earth orbit in more than half a century. The successful launch of the massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft named Integrity on April 1 marks a pivotal milestone in NASA’s Artemis program

Rex Ballard
4 days ago4 min read


Appeals Court Vacates Tina Peters’ Nine-Year Sentence, Remands to Original Judge – Critics Demand Recusal and Immediate Clemency
In a unanimous 3-0 decision yesterday, the Colorado Court of Appeals threw out former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ nine-year prison sentence, ruling that the original judge improperly factored in her protected First Amendment speech about 2020 election concerns. Her felony convictions were upheld, but the case is now remanded for resentencing — back to the very same judge who imposed the original term.

Rex Ballard
4 days ago3 min read


Another Example of Liberals Having to Cheat to Win
In a brazen act of political vandalism that reeks of desperation, someone has launched a targeted campaign of theft against yard signs supporting Clint Curtis for Shasta County Clerk in District 2. All along the roadways in District 2, Clint Curtis signs are disappearing overnight. Local supporters report that the thefts are not random — they are systematic, hitting high-visibility spots where voters driving by would see them every day.

Rex Ballard
Mar 282 min read


Shasta County Judge Dismisses Legal Challenge to Measure B, Ruling Pre-Election Review Inappropriate
In a decisive written ruling issued today, Shasta County Superior Court Judge Benjamin L. Hanna dismissed Jennifer Katske’s petition seeking to block the “Shasta County Voter ID, Hand-Counted Ballots, and Absentee Voting Limits Initiative” from the June 2, 2026, ballot. The court sustained a demurrer filed by the measure’s proponents (Intervenors), finding that Katske’s First Amended Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate failed to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause

Elisa Ballard
Mar 263 min read


California's Education Paradox: $Billions Spent but Students Still Left Behind
California operates one of the most complex K-12 systems in the nation: the state Department of Education, 58 county offices of education (including Shasta County Office of Education - SCOE), and over 1,000 local districts—many tiny and rural. In Shasta County, there are 25 independent districts, plus SCOE, that serve about 26,000–27,000 students. Despite spending $billions, students are being left behind.

Rex Ballard
Mar 255 min read


Trump’s Iran Peace Breakthrough: “They Gave Us a Present” – Trump's Board of Peace
In a striking Oval Office moment on March 24, President Donald Trump revealed that Iran had delivered a major “present” — an oil-and-gas-related concession tied to the Strait of Hormuz — calling it proof that the U.S. is now “dealing with the right people” in Tehran. The announcement was made during a swearing-in ceremony for new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

Rex Ballard
Mar 253 min read


USC California Gubernatorial Debate Canceled Less Than 24 Hours Before Airtime Over Controversial Viability Formula That Weighed Fundraising as Well as Polls
LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California and KABC-TV abruptly canceled a high-profile 2026 California gubernatorial debate scheduled for Tuesday evening, March 24, after days of intense criticism that its invitation criteria unfairly excluded prominent candidates of color. The event, titled “Your Voice, Your Vote: Race for Governor 2026,” had been set to air live from USC’s Bovard Auditorium and stream statewide.

Elisa Ballard
Mar 254 min read


Desperate and Shameful: Kathy Hochul Begs Wealthy New Yorkers to Return from Florida
In a jaw-dropping display of big-government panic, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has sunk to openly begging the wealthy residents she once drove out of the state to please come back from Florida. Not because she suddenly cares about their success or the American Dream — but because she desperately needs their tax dollars to keep funding New York’s unsustainable “generous social programs.”

Rex Ballard
Mar 193 min read


Voter ID and Mail-In Ballot Rules: A State-by-State Breakdown Shows Wide Adoption of Voter ID
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the debate over election integrity remains front and center in American politics. Voter identification requirements and access to mail-in ballots vary dramatically from state to state, reflecting a federal system in which election rules are largely set at the local level rather than in Washington. A comprehensive review of current laws reveals that 36 out of 50 states already require or request some form of identification at the polls.

Rex Ballard
Mar 194 min read


Former Lodi City Councilmember Shakir Khan Sentenced to Three Years in Jail for 2020 Election Fraud Scheme Involving Fake Voter Registrations
A former Lodi City Council member who narrowly won election in 2020 by allegedly orchestrating a voter fraud scheme that involved registering dozens of fake voters and stashing completed mail-in ballots at his home was sentenced this month to three years in county jail.

Rex Ballard
Mar 164 min read
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