A U.S. Department of Justice employee has been charged in Texas with capital murder and evidence tampering after allegedly poisoning his pregnant girlfriend in an attempt to induce an abortion. The Parker County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest of 38-year-old Justin Anthony Banta on June 6 following an extensive investigation.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee declared Tuesday that the United States no longer supports the creation of a Palestinian state in Israel’s biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria, commonly known as the West Bank. In a major policy shift, Huckabee suggested a Palestinian entity could be established “elsewhere in the region” and reaffirmed U.S. resolve against Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Hamas’s hostage-taking.
A new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) ranks Pennsylvania 33rd in the nation for pro-growth labor policies. The findings place the commonwealth below the national average in fostering an economic environment attractive to businesses and job creators.
Congressional Democrats are struggling to present a unified message as violent riots rage in Los Angeles following recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting illegal immigrants. The party remains sharply divided on whether the violence is even real, despite clear video evidence and multiple law enforcement reports.
As America prepares to honor the birthday of President Donald J. Trump on June 14—a day that patriotic Americans view as a celebration of freedom and resilience—another force is mobilizing.
The Minnesota legislature has passed a bill banning illegal aliens from receiving taxpayer-funded healthcare through the state’s MinnesotaCare program. The measure, backed by Republicans, passed both chambers and now awaits the signature of Democrat Governor Tim Walz, who is expected to approve it, according to CBS News.
Trade negotiations between the United States and China resumed Tuesday evening in London as both sides worked to resolve escalating trade tensions. According to the U.S. Treasury, discussions picked up shortly after 8 p.m. local time at Lancaster House, a historic site known for high-level diplomatic meetings.
President Donald Trump sharply criticized California’s forest management policies during a press conference at the White House on Tuesday, blaming the state’s wildfire crisis on neglect and environmentalist obstruction. Speaking alongside Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Trump vowed to overhaul forest policy at the federal level by removing dead wood and enforcing stronger land maintenance standards.
The Boston Red Sox held their annual “Pride” event on Monday night, requiring fans at Fenway Park to attend a “Pride Party” inside the stadium’s concourse featuring a live drag show. The team also distributed Pride-themed Red Sox hats and showcased drag performers during the ceremonial first pitch.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler on Monday called on California Governor Gavin Newsom to request an official disaster declaration to unlock emergency relief for small businesses devastated by violent protests across Los Angeles. With looted stores, destroyed storefronts, and widespread vandalism, Loeffler warned that aid cannot be distributed until the state takes action.
