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Trump Welcomes Tina Peters to the White House, Renewing Debate Over Election Integrity
President Donald J. Trump welcomed former Colorado Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to the White House this week, marking her first public visit with the President since her release from prison. The meeting came after Trump shared a lengthy statement praising Peters, calling her treatment by Colorado authorities a grave injustice and renewing his long-standing call for stronger election security across the United States. In his statement, Trump said Peters had been imprisoned af
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Gillibrand Sparks New Fight Over SAVE Act, Critics Accuse Senator of Misrepresenting Election Security Bill
Kirsten Gillibrand is facing renewed criticism after claiming the proposed SAVE Act could be used to deny voter registration to Americans with Hispanic surnames, a charge that critics say is not supported by the text of the legislation. Speaking during the Aspen Ideas Festival, Gillibrand argued that the federal government could unfairly question the eligibility of citizens with Hispanic last names such as Diaz or Alvarez. She suggested the legislation could open the door to
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Nationals Looking Up…Sox Go Down 10-2
The Washington Nationals took the rubber game of their series with the Boston Red Sox in runaway fashion, scoring early and often to win it going away, 10-2. The Nationals scored two in the first. Curtis Mead, batting second, tripled to center field. He was followed by Andres Chaparros’ 1st home run of the season. The score stayed that way until the Nats broke things open in the top of the 4th. Nasim Nunez launched his 1st career home run to center field. A single by Drew M
Dave Carter
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New York Mayor Mamdani Says He Does Not Support Israel as a Jewish State During ABC Interview
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he does not support Israel as a Jewish state during an interview on ABC's This Week, stating that he cannot support any nation that gives preference to one religion over another. The remarks have renewed debate over his views on Israel and Middle East policy. During the interview, ABC's Jonathan Karl asked Mamdani whether he supports Israel as a Jewish state. Mamdani responded that he supports "the state of Israel as a state with equal
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2 days ago
Democrat Socialist Primary Victory Renews Debate Over Diversity Visa Lottery and America's Immigration Policy
The stunning Democratic primary defeat of 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette by 29-year-old democratic socialist Melat Kiros has reignited a national debate over legal immigration policy, the Diversity Visa Lottery, and the long-term political consequences of America's immigration system. Kiros secured an upset victory in Colorado's deeply Democratic 1st Congressional District, positioning herself as the overwhelming favorite in November's general election. Her campaign has embr
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ALASKA FAIR BARS MOMS FOR LIBERTY AFTER 'EXTREMIST' LABEL, IGNITING NATIONAL DEBATE OVER CONSERVATIVE FREE SPEECH
A new controversy over free speech and political discrimination is unfolding in Alaska after the conservative parental rights organization, Moms for Liberty, was denied permission to operate a booth at the Tanana Valley State Fair in Fairbanks. According to reporting by Fox News Digital, the Fairbanks chapter of Moms for Liberty submitted an application to participate in the family-oriented event but received a rejection letter dated April 27 after objections were raised duri
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Trump Welcomes Tina Peters to the White House, Renewing Debate Over Election Integrity
President Donald J. Trump welcomed former Colorado Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to the White House this week, marking her first public visit with the President since her release from prison. The meeting came after Trump shared a lengthy statement praising Peters, calling her treatment by Colorado authorities a grave injustice and renewing his long-standing call for stronger election security across the United States. In his statement, Trump said Peters had been imprisoned af
Anil Anwar
2 days ago
Iran Pushes Hormuz Shipping Fees as Trump Administration Defends Freedom of Navigation
As the Trump administration works to secure a lasting peace agreement with Iran, Tehran is making clear it has no intention of abandoning its demand to collect fees from commercial vessels passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz once a 60-day grace period expires. The dispute has emerged as one of the central obstacles in negotiations taking place in Doha, Qatar. According to Iranian state media, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf declared th
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Cavalli’s 13 K’s KO the Red Sox
Cade Cavalli is celebrating his best start ever: 7 innings of 1 hit ball with 13 strikeouts and 0 walks. However, his second strikeout victim of the night, Willson Contrerras, evidently didn’t appreciate something Cade said to him after the K and started walking toward the Nationals’ pitcher. A bench clearing near-brawl ensued leading to the ejections of Contreras, Boston’s interim manager Chad Tracy, Boston outfielder Nate Eaton, and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas. Lucky f
Dave Carter
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SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN TRUMP'S BIRTHright Citizenship Order, Reigniting America's Immigration Debate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 30, 2026 — In one of the most consequential immigration rulings of President Donald Trump's second term, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 Tuesday in Trump v. Barbara to strike down the administration's executive order restricting automatic birthright citizenship. The Court ruled that President Trump's January 2025 executive order conflicts with the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, reaffirming the long-standing interpretation that nearly
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Caitlin Clark Deserved Protection—WNBA's Failure Began Before Alyssa Thomas' Suspension
The WNBA's decision to suspend Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas for one game has ignited another fierce debate—but the bigger question is why officials failed to protect Caitlin Clark when the incident happened on the court. During Wednesday's matchup, Thomas made what the league later ruled was "recklessly making contact with her fist to the throat area" of Clark. Officials did not call a foul in real time. Only after a league review was the play upgraded to a Flagrant 2,
Anil Anwar
3 days ago
Nationals Lose in Beantown
The Washington Nationals' two-game winning streak came to an end tonight with a 6-3 loss to the Red Sox in Boston. The game started with a bang for the visiting team as the National’s James Wood led off the top of the 1st with his 21st home run. That lead didn’t last long as the Red Sox tallied three in the bottom of the inning courtesy of a three-run homer by Willson Contreras (his 18th) after singles from Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu. Caleb Durbin added a solo shot l
Dave Carter
3 days ago
Garcia Jr.’s Two Home Runs, Five RBIs lead Nationals to Series win over Baltimore
Luis Garcia Jr. had a game to remember, going 3 for 5 with 2 home runs and 5 runs batted in, leading the Nationals to a 6-4 victory and a series win in Baltimore. The Washington Nationals’ star now has 5 home runs in his last 6 games. The scoring started off with Pete Alonso’s two-run shot in the bottom of the 1st giving the Birds an early lead. Garcia Jr. knocked in his first two runs with a double in the top of the 3rd. He later scored on a throwing error. Nats up 3-2.
Dave Carter
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