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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

Capitol Times
Jun 26


Today’s Nationals game was a perfect example of bad things happening in threes.
Tonight, for the third game in a row, the Washington Nationals jumped out to an early lead over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. The real test was turning that early lead into a victory. Curtis Mead’s solo home run (14) in the bottom of the 1st started things off for the Nats. Daley Lile’s rbi single later in the inning knocked in Andres Chaparro who was on first after being plunked by a pitch and then sent to 3rd on Dylan Crews’ single. Crews then scored on Jacob Young’s

Dave Carter
Jun 26


Trump Praises ‘Great’ Senate GOP Meeting as White House Pushes America First Agenda
President Donald Trump projected confidence after what he described as a "really great meeting" with Senate Republicans, signaling that despite spirited internal debate, the Republican Party remains focused on advancing an America First legislative agenda. The closed-door meeting came after reports of sharp disagreements among some Republican senators over legislative priorities, including foreign policy and election reforms. Shortly afterward, President Trump postponed the s

Capitol Times
Jun 25


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

Capitol Times
Jun 25


The Two Americas of AI: One Is Cutting Jobs, the Other Can Finally Compete
Compiled by Scott Shields, Contributing Writer for Capitol Times Media, from conversations and material presented by Greg Writer, Founder and CEO of Launch Commerce Inc. This week Oracle told Washington something it did not want to say out loud. In its annual filing, the company founded by Larry Ellison disclosed that it had cut roughly 21,000 jobs over the past year, close to 13 percent of its workforce, and it named the cause plainly: the deployment of AI across its operati

Scott Shields
Jun 25


The Tripartite Firewall: An Article on Sectoral Collusion, the Rhetorical Loop, and the Crisis of the American Republic
By Scott Shields -- From Assessment Written for Ronald Reagan Brought Current – Contributing Writer for Capitol Times Media Analyzing the convergence of Political, Economic, and Spiritual sectors as a driver of systemic corruption and the erosion of republican liberty. This article explores a specific political theory regarding the structural integrity of societies: that the health of any nation depends on the strict separation of three distinct pillars— Political Power, Econ

Scott Shields
Jun 24


Phillies rally late to take game two from the Nationals
Tonight’s home crowd of 29, 611 was in for a wild time as the Philadelphia Phillies scored 11 runs in the last two innings to defeat our Washington Nationals 14-9. The game started out slowly with the only scoring through the first three innings coming from a rbi groundout by Washington’s Jacob Young in the bottom of the 2nd. But things sped up in a hurry. In the Nats’ half of the fourth, after two walks and a single, Nazim Nunez singled to left field driving in Jorbit Vivas

Dave Carter
Jun 24


College World Series
I'm sorry to break the news to my favorite Country Western singer Luke Combs --- there IS love in Oklahoma tonight‼️ The Oklahoma Sooners (43 -23) captured the men's Baseball National Championship on Monday night in Omaha, Nebraska dominating the North Carolina Tar Heels (54-14-1) winning 13 -2 in the deciding game of the Div 1 College World Series. The Sooners were not to be denied in their 2nd opportunity to win the National Championship after winning game 1 and falling in

Dave Carter
Jun 23


Foster Griffin’s Arm and James Wood’s Bat lead the Nats to Victory.
A ninety-two-minute weather delay tested the fortitude of the casual fan as he or she waited for the first pitch in tonight’s Philadelphia vs Washington baseball contest at Nationals Park. But commence it did, and the Nats wasted little time putting on their game-faces. As well they should. With the All-Star break coming up in a little under three weeks, and the Nats fighting to stay in contention for a Wild Card spot, this four-game series against the Phillies is indeed an i

Dave Carter
Jun 23


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

Capitol Times
Jun 23


Trump Cracks Down on Vandals After Attack on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that six individuals have been arrested and seven others cited for allegedly damaging the historic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a centerpiece of America's capital and a symbol of national unity. The arrests come as the Trump administration works to complete repairs ahead of next week's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary. According to President Trump, vandals deliberately caused significant damage to the newly restored pool

Capitol Times
Jun 23


Understanding Verifiable Finance Through America’s Voting Problem
Compiled By Scott Shields & Stephanie Li – Contributing Writers for Capitol Times Media - From Conversations and Material Presented By California Crypto Commission’s Senior Advisor For a systematic discussion of verifiable finance, see the book From Double-Entry Accounting to Verifiable Finance and the related serialized articles in this magazine. When many people first hear the term “verifiable finance,” they easily understand it as a matter of cryptocurrency, stablecoins, b

Scott Shields
Jun 22


Washington Nationals Recap & Review
By Dave Carter – Contributing Writer For Capitol Times Media Nationals 4 game win streak ended -- Just like ill health forcing Curley to retire from the Three Stooges, all good things must come to an end. Yes, the Washington Nationals' four-game winning streak came to a screeching halt yesterday. Now, the Stooges were fortunate enough to have Shemp waiting in the wings, but what's next for the Nats? Only time will tell. The Kansas City Royals hit a leadoff home run in the

Dave Carter
Jun 19


New Alien Claims Raise More Questions Than Answers
A new wave of UFO disclosure headlines is sweeping across America after former CIA-funded researcher Dr. Hal Puthoff claimed that the U.S. government has recovered the remains of four different alien species from crashed unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). The claim has reignited one of the most controversial debates in modern American history: What does Washington really know about UFOs, and why has the public been kept in the dark for decades? According to recent intervie

Capitol Times
Jun 19


The Guarantee Clause as Executive Mandate: Constitutional Authority Foreign Capture in California – President Trump Must Act Now
Compiled By Scott Shields – Contributing Writer for Capitol Times Media - From Conversations and Material Presented By California Congressional Candidate Mike Cargile 06/18/2026 Introduction: The Intersection of Constitutional Theory and Contemporary Crisis A profound constitutional debate has emerged regarding the scope of federal authority over state election administration. This discussion sits at the intersection of established legal doctrine—specifically the interplay be

Scott Shields
Jun 18


"NO DEPORTATIONS FOR MURDERERS? Mamdani-Backed Democrat Doubles Down on Radical Immigration Agenda."
As America battles an unprecedented border crisis, a New York congressional candidate backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani is drawing national attention for a position many voters may find difficult to comprehend: the belief that "all deportations are wrong" — even for illegal immigrants convicted of violent crimes. Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic Socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District, reaffirmed during a podcast interview th

Capitol Times
Jun 17


THE WAR ON FAITH: JD Vance Exposes the Left's Double Standard on Christianity
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice President JD Vance has once again stepped into the center of America's cultural battlefield, delivering a powerful defense of traditional Christianity while challenging what he described as the growing influence of a "progressive atheistic culture" in American life. Speaking about faith and the state of modern society, Vance argued that many progressives ridicule Christians for holding beliefs that have been central to Western civilization for nearly t

Anil Anwar
Jun 17


THE BATTLE FOR OKLAHOMA: Trump's Endorsement Faces Its Biggest Test Yet
Oklahoma voters headed to the polls Tuesday in one of the most important Republican primary elections of the 2026 midterm cycle, setting the stage for a political showdown that could further solidify President Donald Trump's influence across conservative America. With open races for both the United States Senate and the governor's mansion, the deeply Republican state has become a major battleground for the future direction of the GOP. Political observers across the country ar

Capitol Times
Jun 16


GEORGIA'S MAGA MOMENT: TRUMP'S ENDORSEMENTS FACE THEIR BIGGEST TEST OF 2026
Georgia Republicans head to the polls today in what may be the most important GOP primary runoff of the 2026 election cycle, as voters decide whether the future of the Republican Party belongs firmly to the America First movement championed by President Donald Trump or to the remnants of the old Republican establishment. At the center of both major statewide contests stands President Donald Trump, whose endorsements have transformed the races into a referendum on the strength

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

Capitol Times
Jun 16
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