Iowa Democrat looking to flip seat back to blue brings in $1.3 million fundraising haul
A Democrat trying to flip a competitive seat in Iowa is going to have help from a huge fundraising haul. Lanon Baccam, a former official with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and first-time candidate, raised $1.3 million last quarter. Baccam is looking to flip Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District blue after Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) flipped […]
Presentation at Army base labeled anti-abortion groups as terrorist organizations
U.S. Army personnel at Ft. Liberty in North Carolina were given a training seminar in which certain prominent anti-abortion groups were labeled as “terrorist groups,” according to information leaked from within the base. Images circulating on social media and confirmed by Ft. Liberty Garrison Public Affairs Office for the Washington Examiner showed a presentation to […]
Ukraine pushes NATO to allow attacks on Russia’s key bases
Western restrictions on the use of Western weapons to strike Russian targets have made it “impossible to fight” effectively, according to a top adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “The partners have to take off any restrictions to use these weapons, not just [on] Ukrainian territory but have the possibility to answer, including [on] the […]
Gallego downplays border ‘expertise’ in call with donors
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) minimized to Democratic donors the role he would play in crafting federal immigration policy if he wins his Arizona Senate race against Republican Kari Lake. In video obtained by the Washington Examiner, Gallego fielded an immigration question from a donor Tuesday evening during a private virtual fundraiser, in which […]
DOD K-12 schools pushed DEI and activism on children: Report
The Department of Defense’s K-12 school system pushed diversity, equity, and inclusion ideology and encouraged children to become activists, according to a new report. The OpenTheBooks report published Thursday said the Department of Defense Education Activity, or DoDEA, which operates schools globally for the children of American military members, pursued DEI-infused social and emotional learning, […]
Social Security update: August direct payment worth $943 goes out in 21 days
August’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 21 days. The payments will go out on Aug. 1 and are given to those living with a debilitating disability that negatively affects their income. Those who file individually can receive a maximum of $943 per month, couples […]
Inflation has spread to your air conditioner, and federal regulations are the cause
Fourth of July kicks off the hottest two-month stretch of the year in the United States, and for much of the nation, it is hard to imagine getting through it without air conditioning. But millions of homeowners whose systems conk out will soon learn that air conditioning has joined the long list of items hit by […]
Gas prices: Costs soar with second straight day of increases
The cost of gas continues to soar as the average price for a gallon of regular gas rose for the second straight day. The latest increases negate the minimal decrease Americans experienced over the July 4th weekend. Prices are now less than a penny cheaper than last year at this time. The average price for […]
Soccer players take to stands to brawl and fight after Copa tournament match
After a tough 1-0 loss to Colombia in the Copa América semifinal on Wednesday night at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, about a dozen soccer players from Uruguay’s national team went into the stands and brawled with some of the fans in attendance. The skirmish lasted several minutes before the venue’s security […]
Saving democracy from the Biden border crisis
When President Joe Biden’s White House released a policy statement rejecting the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, it correctly noted that “it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in Federal elections.” This is true, so far as it goes, but it does not go very far. It is illegal for noncitizens to vote, but […]