Trump Demands Hormuz Be Reopened. Allies Shrug.
President Trump called on five nations to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Allies offered cautious words, not commitments. The plan now looks more talk than team effort.
Dime Drama: Who Removed the Olive Branch?
A new 2026 commemorative dime dropped the olive branch from the eagle. Social media blamed President Trump. The design was approved in late 2024 during the previous administration.
Trump Roasts Newsom Over Reading Claims
President Trump criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom after Newsom described struggles with reading and dyslexia in interviews and a memoir. Trump tied the remarks to questions about fitness for office and highlighted California voting ID rules.
Airport Lines Grow As DHS Shutdown Drags On
Long TSA lines and staffing shortages are piling up as the partial DHS shutdown stretches into weeks. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blames missed pay, resignations and political games for the mess, while officials insist safety is intact.
Cash to Iran: The Money Trail Revealed
A look at how U.S. policy opened access to billions in Iranian funds, the key transfers that followed, and the policy debate about whether the money was controlled or helped Tehran advance its goals.
Trump Keeps Iran Options Open, Says Waltz
On Fox News Sunday, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz defended Operation Epic Fury and said President Trump has not taken any military options off the table. Waltz promised no Iraq-style occupation and suggested seizing enriched uranium remains on the list of possible moves.
Comey Sings Beyoncé During FBI Briefing
James Comey posted a Substack video where he says he sang a Beyoncé song during an FBI briefing, amid past leak probes and a tossed indictment.
Bolsonaro Hospitalized: Pneumonia Sparks Prison Health Row
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to an intensive care unit with bronchopneumonia. His family and supporters say prison care is inadequate while Lula's government blocks outside visits.
Teacher Fined $750,000 Over Gender Comments
A former B.C. school trustee faces a $750,000 Human Rights Tribunal order after public comments about transgender people. The case raises questions about free speech, workplace safety, and where law ends and belief begins.
Left Podcaster Demands Mass Conservative Prosecutions
A left-leaning podcaster publicly urged the Biden administration to pursue sweeping prosecutions of conservatives tied to January 6. The rant exposes a push for politicized prosecutions rather than evidence-driven justice.