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Nearly a month into a shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security, Congress remains deadlocked as Democrats continue pushing sweeping restrictions on immigration enforcement. Republicans say they have offered compromises, but negotiations have stalled while essential workers are left on the job without pay and national security operations face growing strain. Read More.

ExxonMobil is making a clear statement about where it believes America’s energy future belongs. The company is seeking to move its legal headquarters from New Jersey to Texas, pointing to a stronger business climate, clearer laws, and a state government that understands the value of energy production and private enterprise. Read More.

Two young men accused of throwing improvised explosive devices at a counter-protest in New York City reportedly come from financially comfortable immigrant families in Pennsylvania. Read More.

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is driving oil prices sharply higher, and American drivers are beginning to feel the consequences at the pump. Read More.

A former FBI assistant director is sounding the alarm about the growing threat of Iranian-linked sleeper cells operating inside the United States — warning that the current geopolitical climate could be the trigger that activates dormant networks. His comments come as tensions with Iran escalate after U.S. and allied strikes, underscoring the need for vigilance and stronger homeland security. Read More.

New York City is staring down serious financial challenges, yet Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing a $70 million plan to fund city-run grocery stores. Supporters call it bold reform. Critics see another costly expansion of government at a time when fiscal discipline should be the priority. Read More.

Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized Democratic lawmakers for staying seated during President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union when asked to stand in support of prioritizing American citizens over illegal aliens. Vance called their lack of action “cowardice,” arguing that Democrats are afraid to defend everyday Americans and are instead pandering to the far left. Read More.

Erika Kirk — widow of conservative leader Charlie Kirk and now head of Turning Point USA — will attend the 2026 State of the Union address as a guest of President Donald Trump. Her presence underscores this year’s focus on unity and rejecting political violence, even as the nation grapples with deep political divisions and an ongoing trial tied to her husband’s assassination. Read More.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is being touted in some liberal circles as the next Democratic standard-bearer for the White House — but anyone paying attention to his record should pause before anointing him a future president. Instead of delivering meaningful results for Californians, Newsom’s policies have often produced wasteful spending, worsening crises, and leadership failures that would be liabilities on the national stage. Read More.

Thomas Pritzker, a powerful figure in the Pritzker dynasty and executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, announced his immediate resignation after explosive files released by the U.S. Department of Justice revealed a pattern of contact with Jeffrey Epstein — the disgraced financier convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution. Read More.

When former President Barack Obama casually suggested that “they’re real” in reference to aliens — only to quickly soften the comment — it sparked laughter in some corners and raised eyebrows in others. But beneath the soundbite lies a deeper issue: Americans deserve transparency from their leaders, not coy remarks followed by convenient walk-backs. Read More.

Tricia McLaughlin, a prominent voice at the Department of Homeland Security, is leaving her post — but she insists her work defending the nation is far from over. Read More.

A peaceful afternoon at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island quickly turned into a nightmare on Monday when a man opened fire during a youth hockey game, killing two of his own family members and injuring others before taking his own life. Read More.

The search for Nancy Guthrie is entering a critical phase as law enforcement officials in Arizona work around the clock to determine what happened to the missing woman. Read More.

A 49-year-old woman who was caught on video throwing coffee at a McDonald’s employee has now entered her plea in court. The incident, which sparked outrage online, underscores growing concerns about public behavior, respect for service workers, and the breakdown of basic civility in everyday American life. Read More.