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Trump Signs Secure America Act, Delivering Historic Victory for Border Security and Crushing Democrat Obstruction
President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act into law Wednesday, securing long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security and delivering what supporters are calling one of the most significant border security victories in modern American history. The legislation, passed by Republican majorities in Congress without a single Democrat vote, provides nearly $70 billion in funding for immigration enforcement and border security through the end of President Trump'

Capitol Times
Jun 10


Iowa Democrat Apologized for Being White — Voters Should Reject This Divisive Identity Politics
Iowa Democratic congressional nominee Lindsay James is facing renewed scrutiny after a past campaign website revealed what many Americans see as one of the most troubling trends in modern left-wing politics: apologizing for being white. In a 2020 campaign statement titled "A Confession," James described herself as a "white, cis-gender, able bodied, middle class, college educated woman" and declared that she had "benefited greatly from privilege." Rather than celebrating the o

Capitol Times
Jun 5


TRUMP FIGHTS TO PROTECT WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM PROJECT AS PRESERVATIONISTS SEEK COURT BLOCK
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 5, 2026 — President Donald Trump's administration returned to federal court Friday to defend its plan for a $400 million White House ballroom, arguing that national security and presidential safety outweigh the objections of preservation activists seeking to halt construction. Before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, administration attorney Yaakov Roth argued that opponents of the project lack legal standing and that the f

Capitol Times
Jun 5


From The Wealth of Nations to Verifiable Finance: When History Reaches a New Turning Point
Prelude To Entire Book Published By Capitol Times Media - Available July 2026 From Interviews With The Senior Advisor Of The California Crypto Commission From January/2025 to May/2026 By Scott Shields and Stephanie Li - Contributing Writers For Capitol Times Media 06/04/2026 I. In A New Era, Theory Does Not Come First; Facts Do When an era reaches a turning point, theory does not come first. Facts come first. When facts accumulate to the point where old theories can no longe

Scott Shields
Jun 4


Senate Republicans Face Critical Test as Democrats Target Trump's Immigration Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 4, 2026 As Senate Republicans prepare for a marathon vote-a-rama on President Donald Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package, Democrats are once again attempting to derail one of the administration's most important national security priorities. The legislation would provide three years of funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, strengthening America's ability to secure the border and enforce immigration

Capitol Times
Jun 4


Trump Steps Up to Lead America’s 250th Celebration After Performers Abandon Patriotic Event
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As America prepares to celebrate its historic 250th birthday, a group of performers decided they would rather abandon a patriotic event than share a stage connected to President Donald Trump. Their departure, however, did little to derail the celebration. Instead, it cleared the way for Trump himself to step forward and lead one of the most significant national events in modern American history. After numerous scheduled performers withdrew from the Great Am

Capitol Times
Jun 3


NYC Mayor Snubs Israel Parade — But New Yorkers Had the Last Laugh
NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines this week by becoming the first New York City mayor in more than six decades to skip the annual Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, breaking a tradition embraced by generations of city leaders. Mamdani defended his absence by citing his opposition to the current Israeli government, a decision that immediately sparked criticism from many Jewish leaders, elected officials, and parade attendees. Yet despite the boycott, thousand

Capitol Times
Jun 1


Trump Pushes for Calm in Lebanon as Hezbollah Tests Ceasefire Within Minutes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back fighting after direct discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and indirect communications with Hezbollah through regional mediators. The development came as tensions threatened to ignite a wider Middle East conflict involving Iran and its proxy network. In a statement posted on social media, Trump declared that Israeli forces would not advance deeper into

Capitol Times
Jun 1


Trump’s Loudest Congressional Enemy Just Got Sent Home by Texas Voters
The political downfall of longtime Texas Democrat Al Green is more than just another primary upset — it is a warning shot from voters exhausted by years of anti-Trump obsession. Green, one of the most aggressive enemies of President Donald Trump, lost his Democratic primary runoff in Texas to fellow Democrat Christian Menefee after a bitter campaign shaped by redistricting and growing voter frustration. For years, Green built his national reputation not by delivering prosperi

Capitol Times
May 27


The Geopolitical Consequence: Why Sunni Arabia Is Aligned with the West
By Scott Shields California Gubernatorial Candidate Author: "Is Peace Attainable" (Available at Amazon) While asking myself "is Peace Attainable", I remember my history professor telling me the next World War will be a Spiritual war. I also remember stating back to him "haven't they all been." Are Religions Conscription's? Tracing the Drift from Heart to Dogma in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Marxism, and the Geopolitics of the Soul I was reminded that Jesus spoke o

Scott Shields
May 25


Megyn Kelly’s Latest Anti-Trump Tirade Sparks Conservative Backlash
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly is facing fierce backlash from Trump supporters after launching a stunning public attack on President Donald Trump, accusing him of cheating “on every wife he’s had” and reviving decades-old allegations involving Ivana Trump during a recent podcast appearance. The remarks shocked many conservatives, especially because Kelly once endorsed Trump and publicly praised his leadership during the 2024 election. Critics across conservative media b

Capitol Times
May 25


IRGC Revenge Plot Against Ivanka Trump Exposes Ongoing Iranian Threat to America
The shadow of Iran’s terror network has once again reached American soil — and this time, according to explosive reports, the target was President Donald Trump’s own daughter, Ivanka Trump. An alleged Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-trained terrorist reportedly plotted to assassinate Ivanka Trump in a revenge operation tied directly to President Trump’s historic elimination of Iranian terror mastermind Qasem Soleimani in 2020. According to reports first revealed by t

Capitol Times
May 23


Pennsylvania Becomes Ground Zero in Democrats’ War Against Trump’s America
The battle for control of the U.S. House is once again running straight through the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where Democrats are aggressively targeting four Republican-held congressional seats in an attempt to sabotage President Donald Trump’s America First agenda for the remainder of his term. On Tuesday, Democratic voters headed to the polls in several high-profile Pennsylvania primaries that party insiders hope will position Democrats to seize House control in t

Capitol Times
May 19


Trump’s Grip on the GOP Faces Another Defining Test in Kentucky and Georgia
As America heads deeper into the 2026 election season, one political reality continues to dominate the Republican landscape: crossing President Donald Trump still comes with a heavy political price. Tuesday’s Republican primaries are shaping up to be another major loyalty test inside the GOP, with conservative voters once again deciding whether the party belongs to the America First movement led by Trump — or to establishment Republicans who challenged him during and after th

Capitol Times
May 19


Sen. Lindsey Graham: There was “no room” in the Republican Party to oppose President Donald Trump’s agenda"
The Republican Party of 2026 is no longer the party of weak compromise, endless apologies, and establishment surrender. It is now the party of President Donald Trump — and voters across America are making that crystal clear. On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Lindsey Graham delivered a blunt political reality after Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was crushed in the Republican primary. Graham openly stated that Republicans who attempt to destroy Trump politically, sabotage his America

Capitol Times
May 18


Media Meltdown: Trump Team’s Air Force One Security Precautions Twisted Into Fake Scandal
Once again, the anti-Trump media machine attempted to manufacture outrage where none existed. During President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Beijing, members of the American delegation reportedly discarded Chinese-issued burner phones, credential badges, lapel pins, and other temporary items before boarding Air Force One. Predictably, the usual establishment voices tried to twist a standard national security precaution into another anti-Trump narrative. But here is the reali

Capitol Times
May 18


Beijing’s Debt Nightmare: China’s Economy Built on Lies and Loans
While the American Left continues screaming about Washington’s debt crisis, a far more dangerous financial storm may already be brewing inside Communist China. Behind Beijing’s military parades, artificial intelligence ambitions, and propaganda-driven “economic miracle,” China is drowning in hidden debt, collapsing real estate markets, and slowing economic growth. Economic analysts and financial reports have increasingly pointed toward a troubling reality: China’s true debt b

Anil Anwar
May 18


Converging Paths: Civilizational Restoration and Verifiable Finance
A Structural Alignment Between Scott Shields’ Thought and the California Crypto Commission By the President of the California Crypto Commission Following Scott Shields’ recent interview with Capitol Times Media, a significant realization has emerged regarding the alignment of his civilizational framework with the theoretical underpinnings of the California Crypto Commission. While the two frameworks are not identical, there exists a profound structural convergence in how

Capitol Times
May 16


Eric Trump Fires Back at Liberal Media Attacks, Announces Lawsuit Against Jen Psaki and MS NOW
In yet another escalating battle between the Trump family and the corporate media establishment, Eric Trump announced Friday that he plans to sue MS NOW and former Biden White House press secretary Jen Psaki after comments made during her primetime program questioning his presence alongside President Donald Trump during the historic Beijing summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The controversy erupted after Psaki claimed on her show The Briefing that Eric Trump’s trip to Chi

Capitol Times
May 16


Mike Johnson Warns ‘Mini Mamdanis’ Are Rising Across America
Mike Johnson is warning Republicans that a new wave of progressive Democrats inspired by Zohran Mamdani could reshape elections nationwide. In a recent interview, Johnson said “mini Mamdanis” are “popping up all around the country,” arguing that the Democratic Party is moving “far, far left” as socialist and progressive candidates gain traction in major races. Johnson’s comments come as progressive candidates in states like Michigan, Maine, and Pennsylvania continue building

Capitol Times
May 16
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