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Vance Lays Out Clear Endgame: Cheap Energy and Zero Nukes for Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice President JD Vance delivered one of the clearest signals yet about the Trump administration’s strategy in the ongoing Iran conflict, declaring that America’s top priority is protecting U.S. energy prices while ensuring Tehran never acquires nuclear weapons. Speaking in a recent interview, Vance stated plainly that the administration’s “goal number one” is to keep oil and gasoline affordable for American families, with the second objective focused on pe

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Trump Releases CIA Files Exposing Communist China’s Collusion to RIG and STEAL the 2020 Election
In a historic primetime address that will be remembered as a turning point in the fight to restore American sovereignty, President Donald J. Trump unleashed declassified CIA and intelligence documents proving what patriots have known for years: the 2020 presidential election was compromised by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in coordination with elements of the Democratic Party and a treacherous Deep State that prioritized globalist agendas over the will of the American peo

Anil Anwar
Jul 17


Trump Exposes Massive Chinese Communist Hack of 220 Million American Voter Files in Bombshell Primetime Address
WASHINGTON DC — In a fiery primetime address to the nation on July 16, 2026, President Donald J. Trump ripped the veil off one of the most egregious betrayals of American sovereignty in history: the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) systematic hacking and theft of voter data from tens of millions of Americans, enabled by a deep state cover-up that shielded our deadliest adversary from accountability during the stolen 2020 election cycle. President Trump announced the declassifi

Anil Anwar
Jul 17


Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Leaving Major Void in Conservative Movement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The conservative movement lost one of its most recognizable and outspoken voices Saturday night as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a "brief and sudden illness." The announcement was made early Sunday morning, with Graham's family requesting prayers and privacy during their time of mourning. A fixture on Capitol Hill for more than two decades, Graham had become one of President Donald Trump's clo

Anil Anwar
Jul 12


IMF: U.S. Economy Continues to Outperform as Global Growth Slows
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American economy is once again proving its strength while much of the developed world struggles with sluggish growth, according to the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook update released Wednesday. The IMF projects the U.S. economy will grow 2.3% in 2026 and 2.2% in 2027, maintaining one of the strongest performances among advanced economies even as global growth weakens. For supporters of President Donald Trump's economic agenda

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Jul 8


Trump Orders Immediate Halt to U.S. Trade With Spain, Blasts NATO Ally as "Terrible Partner"
ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump dramatically escalated pressure on NATO members Wednesday by announcing that he had instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to immediately halt all U.S. trade with Spain, accusing the socialist-led government in Madrid of failing its alliance obligations and refusing to support America during the recent conflict with Iran. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the NATO Summit in Ankara, President Trump condemned Sp

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Jul 8


250 YEARS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM: AMERICA FIRST LEADS THE NATION INTO ITS NEXT GREAT ERA
July 4, 2026 marks a historic milestone as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, honoring the courage, sacrifice, and enduring principles that gave birth to the world's greatest constitutional republic. From the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to today, America has remained a symbol of liberty, self-government, and opportunity. This anniversary is more than a celebration of the past—it is a reminder that the strength of the nation depends

Anil Anwar
Jul 4


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
Jul 1


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

Capitol Times
Jun 30


President Trump Reaffirms Pledge to Defend Christians Worldwide at Faith & Freedom Coalition
President Donald Trump delivered a forceful address Friday at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's 2026 Policy Conference, reaffirming what he described as his administration's unwavering commitment to protecting Christians, defending religious liberty, and preserving America's Judeo-Christian heritage. Speaking before thousands of conservative activists at the Washington Hilton, Trump declared that "religion is back" in America and pledged that his administration would continue d

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Jun 26


America 250: Trump Calls on Nation to Build the Next Great American Century
President says America’s 250th anniversary should inspire renewed ambition, stronger patriotism, and confidence in Western civilization President Donald Trump officially launched the Great American State Fair and the Freedom 250 celebration this week with a speech centered on American exceptionalism, national pride, and the future of the United States as the nation approaches its historic 250th anniversary. Speaking before supporters at the opening celebration on the National

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Jun 25


TRUMP'S "RALLY TO AMERICA" SET TO IGNITE NATIONAL MALL AS NATION PREPARES FOR AMERICA 250
President Donald Trump is preparing to lead what supporters are calling one of the largest patriotic gatherings in modern American history as the "Rally to America" arrives on the National Mall Wednesday evening. The event serves as the official kickoff to the Great American State Fair, a centerpiece of the nationwide Freedom 250 celebration honoring America's 250th birthday. Organizers say the fair will feature exhibits from all fifty states, family attractions, American his

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Jun 23


FROM CARTER TO TRUMP: 47 YEARS OF IRAN POLICY, FAILED ILLUSIONS, AND THE FIGHT FOR ISRAEL'S SECURITY
Few foreign policy disasters have shaped modern America more profoundly than the fall of the Shah of Iran in 1979 and the rise of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's Islamic regime. The consequences are still with us today: decades of terrorism, hostage crises, proxy wars, nuclear tensions, attacks on American troops, and a regime that openly chants "Death to America." The central question remains controversial: Did President Jimmy Carter help create the conditions that allowed the

Anil Anwar
Jun 20


MAGA's Next Leader? Vance, Rubio, Trump Jr., and DeSantis in New 2028 Poll
Vice President JD Vance is emerging as the clear frontrunner in the race to inherit President Trump's political movement, according to a new Pollsmax Republican primary average that places Vance at 39.3% support, a commanding 20.3-point lead over his nearest competitor. The polling average shows: JD Vance — 39.3% Marco Rubio — 19.0% Donald Trump Jr. — 15.2% Ron DeSantis — 8.1% Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — 4.2% The numbers suggest that Republican voters increasingly view Vance as t

Capitol Times
Jun 19


TRUMP'S NUCLEAR SHOWDOWN: Can the President Finally Stop Iran Once and For All?
President Donald Trump concluded meetings with world leaders at the Group of Seven (G7) summit on Wednesday while defending what could become one of the most consequential foreign policy agreements of his presidency: a tentative understanding with Iran aimed at permanently preventing the Islamic Republic from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Standing before allied leaders, Trump framed the agreement as a victory for peace through strength. After months of military pressure, econom

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Jun 17


VANCE GOES TO WAR ON 'THE VIEW': VP DEFENDS TRUMP, EXPOSES MEDIA'S EPSTEIN NARRATIVE
Vice President JD Vance took his message directly into hostile territory Tuesday, appearing on ABC's The View and forcefully defending President Donald Trump against renewed attacks surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. During a heated exchange with co-host Sunny Hostin, Vance was confronted about reports claiming he was a leading voice inside the Trump administration pushing for the release of Epstein-related records. Rather than retreat, Vance embraced the transparency arg

Capitol Times
Jun 16


TRUMP'S SHADOW OVER D.C.: Capital Votes for New Leadership as Washington Faces Historic Political Shake-Up
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Voters across the nation’s capital headed to the polls Tuesday in what could become one of the most consequential local elections in decades. For the first time in a generation, Washington residents are simultaneously choosing party nominees for both mayor and the city’s congressional delegate seat, ushering in a new political era as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to reshape the federal city. The election comes after Mayor Muriel Bowser a

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Jun 16


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


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


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
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