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MISSILES OVER RIYADH: IRAN-ALIGNED ATTACKS TRIGGER EMERGENCY ALERTS AS MIDDLE EAST ERUPTS
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Chaos gripped the Saudi capital Wednesday as explosions rocked the skyline and emergency alerts blared across mobile phones, warning millions of residents of an incoming aerial threat. After hours under attack, authorities activated the Kingdom’s National Early Warning Platform, urging citizens to take immediate precautions and brace for further escalation. According to multiple reports, Saudi air defenses intercepted at least four ballistic missiles ta

Capitol Times
Mar 18


Gabbard Confirms Trump Strike Crippled Iran: ‘Peace Through Strength’ Delivers Results”
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee and delivered a blunt assessment that underscores a reality long ignored by Washington’s political class: decisive American power works. Testifying alongside top officials from the CIA, FBI, NSA, and the Defense Intelligence Agency, Gabbard confirmed that Iran’s regime has taken a significant hit following President Donald Trump’s military campaign. According to her testimony, Te

Capitol Times
Mar 18


GOP Erupts as Trump Slams NATO ‘One-Way Street
A sharp internal clash inside the Republican Party erupted into public view after Rep. Don Bacon warned that any move by Donald Trump to withdraw from NATO would “destroy” the GOP and spark what he described as a political “civil war” among Republicans. Bacon’s comments, delivered during a CNN interview, reflect the growing divide between establishment Republicans and the America First movement. He claimed that many in the party remain deeply committed to NATO and traditional

Capitol Times
Mar 18


Different Endgames Emerge as Washington Weighs Its Next Move in Iran
A growing divide inside the White House is signaling what could become the defining test of President Donald Trump’s America First doctrine: how—and when—to end the escalating military campaign against Iran. According to reports circulating among U.S. policy circles and echoed by recent coverage, senior advisers believe President Trump is increasingly inclined to wind down major U.S. military operations sooner rather than later—potentially before Israeli Prime Minister Benjam

Capitol Times
Mar 18


Israel Says It Eliminated Iran Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib as Tehran Remains Silent
In a dramatic escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict, Israel says it successfully “eliminated” Iran’s Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib, in a precise overnight strike inside Tehran—though Iran has yet to confirm the death, raising questions about the regime’s stability and transparency. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz made the announcement Wednesday, signaling that Israel is not backing down in its campaign against Iran’s leadership. According to Katz, Israel


Fear in Tehran: Iranian Commander Begs Israel for Help as Regime Weakens
According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal, a senior Iranian police commander was caught in a leaked phone call pleading directly with an Israeli intelligence agent, reportedly saying, “please come help us,” while insisting he was not an enemy and swearing on the Quran. The call is not an isolated incident. It is part of a broader psychological and intelligence campaign by Israel, where operatives have directly contacted Iranian officials, warning them—and even naming


Ukraine Steps Up: Zelenskyy Offers Battle-Tested Drone Warfare to Help America Confront Iran
In a striking development that underscores the rapidly shifting global battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear: Ukraine is ready to stand with the United States against the growing Iranian threat. Drawing from years of brutal, real-world combat experience against Russian forces armed with Iranian-designed Shahed drones, Kyiv is now offering its expertise to help defend American interests and allies. Ukraine’s war with Russia has become the provi


Trump Draws Red Line: Vows to Never Endorse Lawmakers Opposing SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a firm political warning to lawmakers as the Senate prepares to debate the SAVE America Act, a key election integrity bill backed by his administration. In a public statement, Trump vowed he would “never (ever!)” endorse any lawmaker who votes against the legislation, escalating pressure on both Republicans and Democrats ahead of a critical test vote. The SAVE America Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship and voter identification

Capitol Times
Mar 17


Allies in Name Only: America Must Never Forget Who Stood Aside
There was a time when the word “ally” meant something. It meant loyalty. It meant shared sacrifice. It meant standing shoulder to shoulder when evil threatened the free world. Today, that word has been hollowed out. For decades, the United States has carried the weight of global security on its back. American taxpayers have funded the backbone of NATO, ensuring Europe could rebuild, prosper, and sleep peacefully under the shield of American power. The United States has poured

Capitol Times
Mar 17


Senate Showdown: Mike Lee Says SAVE America Act Vote Will Expose Who Supports Secure Elections
A major battle over election integrity is heading to the U.S. Senate floor, and according to Senator Mike Lee, the upcoming vote on the SAVE America Act will reveal exactly where Washington politicians stand on protecting American elections. In an interview with Breitbart News, Lee warned that the coming Senate debate will separate lawmakers who genuinely support secure elections from those who fear transparency and accountability. “The battle for the SAVE America Act comes t

Capitol Times
Mar 16


Kim Jong-un Threatens U.S. and South Korea With “Destructive Power” of Tactical Nuclear Weapons
North Korea’s communist dictator Kim Jong-un has once again escalated tensions on the Korean Peninsula, warning that America and its allies will soon understand the “destructive power of tactical nuclear weapons.” According to North Korea’s state propaganda outlet, the Korean Central News Agency, Kim personally oversaw a major live-fire drill involving twelve 600mm ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers, weapons believed capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The rockets we

Capitol Times
Mar 16


Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to End Somali TPS — Another Immigration Showdown
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals—igniting yet another clash between President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda and activist courts. On March 13, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs issued an order halting the planned March 17 termination of TPS for roughly 1,100 Somali migrants currently living and working in the United States while a legal challenge moves f

Capitol Times
Mar 14


Dana White Announces 85,000 Free Tickets for Historic “Freedom 250” Fight Event at the White House
In what may become one of the most patriotic sporting spectacles in American history, UFC President Dana White has announced that 85,000 Americans will receive free tickets to attend the upcoming “Freedom 250” UFC fight event in Washington, D.C. — a celebration of American strength, freedom, and the nation’s 250th anniversary. The historic fight night is scheduled for June 14, 2026, and will take place on the South Lawn of the White House, with thousands of fans gathering nea

Capitol Times
Mar 13


Washington’s Next Witch Hunt:Democrats Planning Investigations Into Businesses and Colleges That Worked With Trump
In what critics are calling the next phase of the political war against President Donald Trump, Democrats in Congress are quietly preparing a sweeping campaign of investigations targeting businesses, universities, and even law firms that worked with the Trump administration. According to a report, Democratic lawmakers are already discussing how they could use subpoena power to launch aggressive probes if they regain control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections. The di

Capitol Times
Mar 13


Sen.Cornyn Backtracks After Op-Ed on Filibuster as Trump Pushes republicans to Pass SAVE America Act
A political firestorm erupted on Capitol Hill Wednesday after Senator John Cornyn appeared to reverse himself just hours after publicly supporting aggressive action to pass President Donald Trump’s election security legislation. In an op-ed published in the New York Post, Cornyn declared he would support changes to Senate rules—potentially even reforms to the filibuster—if necessary to push the SAVE America Act through the Senate and onto the president’s desk. The bill would

Capitol Times
Mar 11


Trump Demands Congress Pass “SAVE America Act” to Protect U.S. Elections
The White House is urging Congress to immediately pass the SAVE America Act, a sweeping election integrity bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and strengthen voter identification laws across the nation. During a recent White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the legislation “one of the most critical pieces of legislation in our nation’s history,” emphasizing that President Donald Trump wants Congress to act without

David Colbert
Mar 11


United States Strength Keeps the World Safe
In recent years, a new ideology has emerged on the American left: the belief that the United States should avoid sending troops anywhere in the world, no matter the threat. But this raises a serious question—what happens when America or its allies are attacked? What happens when hostile regimes openly plan aggression? History teaches that weakness invites danger. President Donald Trump has never embraced reckless war, but he has also refused to surrender America’s ability to

Anil Anwar
Mar 10


Majority of Voters Back Trump’s Iran Strike, Rasmussen Poll Shows
A new national survey suggests that a majority of American voters support President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, reinforcing the long-standing conservative argument that American strength deters global threats. According to a survey released by Rasmussen Reports, 52% of likely U.S. voters approve of the military strike against Iran, including 35% who say they strongly approve of the decisio

Capitol Times
Mar 10


Trump Warns Cuba: “Make a Deal” or Face a New American Future
In a dramatic escalation of U.S. pressure on communist Cuba, President Donald Trump declared Monday that the island nation may face a “friendly takeover” as it collapses under economic and humanitarian crisis. Speaking at a news conference at Trump National Doral Miami, the president said Cuba is “down to fumes,” with no energy, no money, and a failing communist system that can no longer sustain itself. According to Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading negoti


Hollywood Elites Attack Trump While American Troops Defend Freedom
Once again, daytime television celebrities are attacking American leadership while U.S. troops face real threats overseas. During a recent broadcast of ABC’s The View, host Whoopi Goldberg claimed that President Donald Trump was “sending people in to lose their lives” as the United States confronts the Iranian regime. Goldberg made the comments while discussing the escalating Iran conflict with co-host Ana Navarro, who also criticized Trump’s strategy and compared the situati

Capitol Times
Mar 9
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