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Amanda Nguyen Says Spaceflight Fame Led to Misogyny

Amanda Nguyen, the feminist activist who became the first Vietnamese woman to reach the edge of space, says the aftermath of her historic Blue Origin flight plunged her into a deep depression.

Refugee Funding 2026 Budget Puts Shutdown at Risk

When Congress returns next week, lawmakers will have less than a month to pass the remaining nine appropriations bills funding federal agencies for fiscal year 2026.

Lights Out: Illinois Fluorescent Bulb Ban Now Law

As of January 1, 2025, Illinois has officially banned the sale and distribution of compact fluorescent light bulbs under a new law signed by Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Gen Z Sobriety Surge Sends Alcohol Use to 90-Year Low

Alcohol consumption in America has hit a 90-year low, with young adults leading a cultural shift toward sobriety, discipline, and health-conscious living.

Paris Is Burning: An Omen for the West

Several years ago, my friend Dennis Prager wrote a piercing essay titled Notre Dame and Omen. At the time, I found it sobering. With the passage of...

EPA Cracks Down on Toxic Plastics Under MAHA Plan

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new action Wednesday to regulate five commonly used phthalate chemicals, citing health and environmental risks.

Multiple States Flagged in Somali Daycare Fraud Scandal

Citizen journalists are exposing what appears to be a widespread pattern of taxpayer-funded daycare fraud involving Somali-run facilities—not just in Minnesota, but across multiple U.S. states.

Trump OKs Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China

Nvidia is ramping up production of its powerful H200 AI chips after receiving approval from President Donald Trump to sell the processors to “approved customers” in China.

Jack Smith’s Stunning Admission Shakes Hearsay Claims

Former special counsel Jack Smith delivered a surprising assessment of hearsay claims tied to the Jan. 6 investigation during a recent closed-door deposition before Congress.

ICE Warning Sparks Media Firestorm

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a sharp ICE warning after a social media post by Politico senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein drew accusations of encouraging violence against federal agents.

HHS Freezes Funds to Minnesota Amid Fraud Scandal

The Department of Health and Human Services has frozen federal child care payments to Minnesota amid a widespread fraud scandal hitting the state.

Putin Vows Victory as Peace Talks Heat Up

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a defiant message as Putin vows victory in Ukraine, even as Trump-backed diplomatic efforts accelerate behind the scenes.

Arizona Abuse Horror: Girl’s Pleas Ignored Before Death

New police records detail a disturbing Arizona abuse case showing that 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste begged for help months before she was allegedly killed by her father and his girlfriend, despite documented injuries and repeated warnings to authorities.

Mamdani to be First NYC Mayor Sworn in on Quran

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in on January 1 with the Quran, the first mayor of New York City to do so.

Handcuffs Ahead: Minnesota Fraud Scandal Explodes

Federal authorities are escalating their response to the Minnesota fraud scandal as the Trump administration intensifies investigations into alleged widespread abuse of public programs under Gov. Tim Walz’s administration.

Mortgage Relief Sparks Buzz as Rates Hit 2025 Low—Here’s What Buyers Need to Know

Mortgage relief arrived for homebuyers heading into 2026 as mortgage rates fell to their lowest level of 2025, offering a modest but notable shift after a year of elevated borrowing costs.

Drone Claims Explode: Russia Accuses Ukraine as Peace Talks Hang by a Thread

Drone claims dominated global headlines Tuesday after Kyiv flatly denied Moscow’s allegation that Ukraine targeted one of Vladimir Putin’s residences, calling the charge a calculated attempt to derail peace talks and justify further aggression.

Trump’s Triumphal Arch Set to Rise in Coming Months

President Trump said in an interview with Politico that construction of the Triumphal Arch is set to begin in about two months.

Duffy Accuses Newsom of Lying

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy accused California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) of lying, declaring the state could lose nearly $160 million in federal funds if it does not comply with a January 5 deadline to revoke foreign trucker licenses.

ICE Launches $100M Deportation Strategy

Officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are planning to spend $100 million over a one-year period in an advertising campaign, according to a report from The Washington Post.