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Guilty Plea Rocks High-Profile CEO Murder Case — Federal Court Moves as State Trial Looms
A major development shook one of America’s most closely watched criminal cases Friday, as Luigi Mangione, 28, entered a guilty plea in federal court tied to the 2024 assassination-style killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. According to reporting from Associated Press and other U.S. outlets, Mangione admitted in a Manhattan courtroom that he stalked and tracked Thompson before fatally shooting him outside a New York City investor conference in December 2024. I

Capitol Times
2 hours ago


Georgetown Graves Scandal: Questions Mount Over D.C. Handling of Historic Burial Grounds
A growing controversy in Georgetown is raising serious questions about how D.C. officials handled a sensitive infrastructure project near historic Black burial grounds — with local advocates accusing the city of negligence, secrecy, and a failure to respect American history. At the center of the dispute are the Mount Zion and Female Union Band Society Cemeteries, where multiple previously undocumented graves were identified just feet below the surface during surveys tied to a
U.S. & D.C Local News
2 days ago


DC Shockwave: ICE “Zap Gloves” Fast-Tracked as DHS Pushes $20M Enforcement Upgrade
Verified local reporting out of the nation’s capital confirms that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving rapidly to equip agents with controversial electric-shock gloves — a development now sending shockwaves through Washington’s political and policy circles. According to NBC Washington, ICE officers “may soon be outfitted” with the devices, known as the G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter), designed to deliver a sharp electric jolt to individuals wh
U.S. & D.C Local News
2 days ago


Tax-the-Rich Chaos Explodes in New York — D.C. Leaders Get a Front-Row Warning
The progressive slogan “tax the rich” is colliding head-on with reality—and the fallout in New York is now being closely watched in Washington, D.C. as a warning shot for policymakers flirting with similar ideas. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s flagship “pied-à-terre tax”—pitched as a clean, easy hit on wealthy second-home owners—is unraveling into legal chaos, administrative confusion, and growing political backlash, according to multiple U.S. news reports. Lawsuits, Court Halts, and
U.S. & D.C Local News
2 days ago


Trump Signs New Immigration Actions Targeting Birthright Citizenship, ‘Birth Tourism’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump signed two new executive actions Thursday aimed at tightening U.S. citizenship rules and cracking down on so-called “birth tourism,” launching another major immigration initiative after the Supreme Court rejected his previous effort to broadly limit birthright citizenship in June. Trump said he believes the latest actions are constitutional and designed to address what his administration describes as abuses of the nation's immigration

Capitol Times
7 days ago


Socialist Wisconsin Gubernatorial Frontrunner Francesca Hong’s Long Record of Trashing America’s Holidays and Traditions
Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, the self-described democratic socialist leading the Democratic primary for governor, has spent years on social media airing grievances against the very American holidays and traditions that bind communities together. With the August 11 primary days away, those posts are back under the spotlight—and they paint a clear picture of a candidate more interested in dismantling cherished customs than celebrating them. Hong, a Madison assemblywoman

Anil Anwar
Aug 6


The Business of Storytelling: Why Independent Studios Like Artise Media Entertainment Are Entering a New Era
https://www.artisemediaent.com/ The global entertainment industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. Advances in artificial intelligence, the rise of streaming platforms, changing consumer habits, and worldwide digital distribution have reshaped how films and television content are created, marketed, and monetized. For emerging media companies, these shifts have created opportunities that would have been difficult to imagine just a decad
Georgios Geo
Jul 21


Weekend Update: Nats Destroy A’s 23-4…
The Washington Nationals opened up a six-game road trip last night in Sacramento with a bang, scoring 23 runs in a rout of the A’s. This was the A’s 10th loss in a row, and, needless to say, it was a blow out. There were no runs until the top of the third when Curtis Mead’s double to left scored Nasim Nunez, who had singled, and Jacob Young, who had walked earlier in the inning. Andres Chaparro then knocked in Mead with a single to left. 3-0 Nats. The Nationals added a run in

Dave Carter
Jul 20


Liberty Vote: Dominion's Desperate Rebrand to Dodge Scrutiny and Keep Controlling America's Elections
Opinion: This article is based on publicly available records, certifications, and reported events. Capitol Times supports secure, transparent, and trustworthy elections for all Americans. WASHINGTON DC - The voting technology company formerly known as Dominion Voting Systems has rebranded as Liberty Vote following its 2025 acquisition. The company’s marketing materials, including the product suite page featuring the ImageCast X ballot marking device (BMD), highlight the same

Anil Anwar
Jul 17


Rubio Sounds the Alarm: Trump Administration Launches Global Crusade Against Resurgent Far-Left Terrorism
Washington, D.C. – In a bold and long-overdue stand against the radical left’s campaign of violence, Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened ministers and officials from more than 60 nations at the State Department today for a high-level ministerial conference on the resurgence of far-left political terrorism. The gathering, organized under President Donald J. Trump’s America First administration, marks a decisive shift in U.S. and international counterterrorism policy—one t

Capitol Times
Jul 16


Trump Reverses Biden's Welfare Policy, Tightens Green Card Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration announced Thursday that it is restoring the long-debated public charge rule, reviving a policy that allows federal immigration officials to deny green cards to applicants who rely on taxpayer-funded welfare programs such as Medicaid and other public benefits. The rule is scheduled to take effect on Sept. 18, reversing a Biden-era policy that narrowed how immigration officers evaluated public assistance use. The move marks another st

Anil Anwar
Jul 16


California, New York Continue Population Exodus as Taxpayers Flee High-Tax Blue States
California and New York continue to lose residents and billions of dollars in taxable income as Americans relocate to lower-tax, lower-cost states, reinforcing a trend that conservative economists say reflects growing dissatisfaction with policies in Democrat-controlled states. New IRS migration data show that the nation's 10 counties with the largest net losses of taxpayers to other states are all located in California and New York. According to the federal tax return data,

Capitol Times
Jul 16


DOJ Urged to Probe Mamdani Administration Over Attempted Iran Meeting as Republicans Cite National Security Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Republicans are demanding a federal investigation into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration after reports that a senior city official attempted to arrange a meeting with Iran's ambassador to the United Nations during a period of heightened U.S.-Iran tensions. The lawmakers argue the episode raises serious questions about national security and potential violations of the Logan Act, a federal law that restricts unauthorized negotiations w

Capitol Times
Jul 16


Emergency Broadcast: California Democrat Raji Rab Files for Statewide Recount Following June 2 Primary
By Scott Shields – Contributing Writer - Capitol Times Media On what the Take Your Power Back Show dubbed as an "emergency broadcast," Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Raji Rab announced that he has filed an emergency petition demanding a full statewide manual recount of California's June 2nd primary election. The broadcast, hosted by Kim Yeater — host of the Take Your Power Back Show and leader of the "Take Our California Back" movement — featured Rab alongside

Scott Shields
Jul 16


All-Star Game SemiquincentennnialFestivities Led to a Spectacular Night
From the starting line-ups walking through a replica of the Liberty Bell and signing their names on a lineup sheet made of parchment with a quill pen, to Ray Charles on the big screen singing “America the Beautiful”, the All-Star game was filled with a spectacular display of what America is all about. Kids riding bikes into the stadium and joining players on the field listening as Ray Charles sang. Stand Up to Cancer also had its moment of hope and remembrance. A fireworks di

Dave Carter
Jul 15


SPAIN DEFEATS FRANCE 2 – 0
Spain continued it’s recent Dominance over France to advance to the FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday at 3pm EST vs the winner of England vs Argentina. France (#3) and Spain( #2) in the FIFA World Cup rankings, entered this semi final contest undefeated in the tournament. France (6-0) held all 3 opponents in the knock out round scoreless, defeating Sweden 3-0, Paraguay 1-0 and Morocco 2-0, Spain (6-0) defeated Austria 3-0, Portugal 1-0 and Belgium 2-1 to advance to the semifinal

Dave Carter
Jul 15


Inflation Cools as Gas Prices Fall, Giving American Families a Break—But Iran Threat Looms Over Energy Costs
American families received welcome economic relief in June as inflation cooled more than expected, driven by a sharp drop in gasoline prices that eased pressure on household budgets. New data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed annual consumer inflation slowed to 3.5 percent, down from 4.2 percent in May, while prices fell 0.4 percent during the month—the largest monthly decline since April 2020. The report highlighted the importance of affordable e

Capitol Times
Jul 14


THAT WAS AN UNBELIEVABLE FINISH
The 2026 MLB Home Run hitting contest was so much fun and ended in dramatic fashion. I Hope you got to witness this fun event to start the Major League Baseball All Star festivities-- if not, here's what you missed. The annual MLB Home Run hitting contest had some changes this year with 8 hitters getting 20 swings in the first round and 15 in each of the final two rounds -- however a home run on your last swing each round would allow you another swing-- and after fourth year

Dave Carter
Jul 14


Federal Judge's Ruling Against Patrick Byrne Smells of Two-Tiered Justice – But the Fight Isn't Over
In a ruling that many view as a display of judicial favoritism and two-tiered "justice," a federal judge has handed Hunter Biden a $1.7 million windfall in a defamation suit against conservative patriot and former Overstock CEO Dr. Patrick Byrne. This isn't about genuine accountability – it's widely perceived as an attempt to silence one of the few voices exposing the Biden family's alleged web of international grift. Byrne, a longtime truth-seeker on election integrity, Big

Anil Anwar
Jul 13


3 Run Rally in 9th Sinks Nationals
Leading into the All-Star break, the New York Yankees, the Bronx Bombers came to Nationals Park for a 3 game series. The Yankees have been without Aaron Judge since May 31st and Giancarlo Stanton since April 24th. They’ve been through a rough stretch lately and have lost 11 of their last 14 games. But they’re still a formidable team and sit at 51-42 in the American League East, four games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. And now for game one… Ben Rice started things off for th

Dave Carter
Jul 13
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