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Communists and special interests are running the state into the ground, and normal people are too weak and disheartened to fight back. By Arthur Schaper According to recent polling, the California Voter ID initiative is in danger of losing this November, even though a supermajority of Americans across the political spectrum support Voter ID. Meanwhile, a 5% billionaire tax looks likely to win, even though the evidence against such proposals could not be clearer: higher taxes mean more rich people will flee to low-tax states, thus further depleting California’s already dwindling coffers. What’s the matter with California voters? Why are they so addicted to failure? Why do they celebrate the continued demise of their once-great state? The state of California remains the land of fruits and nuts, and all common-sense reforms are failing. This is a hard pill for many to swallow on the right in general, among Republicans in particular, and for the rest of the world watching, bu...

By Adi Nirman More than 20 stars from Marvel's cinematic film productions have signed a petition calling on the UN and world governments to work toward the release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti. Among the stars are Hollywood actors Cate Blanchett ("Thor: Ragnarok"), Benedict Cumberbatch ("Dr. Strange"), Don Cheadle ("Iron Man"), and Mark Ruffalo ("Spider-Man: Brand New Day," "The Hulk"), who have joined a list of roughly 200 artists supporting the campaign to free the convicted murderer held in an Israeli prison, an initiative founded by his family. 67-year-old Barghouti, perceived by some, including in Hollywood, as "Palestinian Mandela," was convicted by Israel of terrorist organization membership and dozens of murder counts for ordering deadly attacks, with courts convicting him of five charges in 2004 and imposing five life sentences plus 40 years for his involvement in the Fatah terrorist o...

Dear friends,  Over the years I’ve published a number of articles and videos looking at Christianity from a positive, faith-affirming angle. Engagement has been quieter than on most other topics, so I wanted to check in with you directly. Is this subject something you’re interested in exploring more of here, or would you rather I focus elsewhere? I’m genuinely open to the answer—my goal is to create content that serves those of you who are such long time, loyal friends and participants. A quick comment, a reply, or even a simple ‘yes/no + any preference’ is more than enough. Thank you for reading (and watching) over the years. Sincerely,  Tex

By Ward Clark Apparently, I'm one of the few guys in Alaska not named Dan Sullivan. I've often said (because it's true) that Alaska politics are a little weird. Case in point: Our incumbent Senator, Dan Sullivan, is contending not only against Democrat Mary Peltola in his reelection bid, but also another Dan Sullivan, who switched his voter registration to Republican about 48 seconds before filing his candidacy paperwork. Now, things just got more complex, as another Dan Sullivan has entered the chat. This one, a former mayor of Anchorage, is endorsing the incumbent Dan Sullivan over the challenger Dan Sullivan.  Yeah, Alaska politics are a little weird, and now they just got weirder . NEWS — Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan has endorsed Alaska Sen. Dan S. Sullivan for re-election this fall over teacher Dan J. Sullivan and former Rep. Mary Peltola, according to a post on his Facebook page. — VoteHub (@VoteHub) August 23, 2026 As an Alaskan, I feel it's my du...

By Landon Mion Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticizes the National Education Association (NEA) for prioritizing Donald Trump's impeachment over widespread student failures in reading and math nationwide. McMahon outlines the Trump administration's initiatives, including a nationwide crackdown on teachers accused of sexual abuse and robust efforts to prevent over $2 billion in K-12 education fraud, aiming to improve educational outcomes and protect taxpayer dollars. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Sunday said the federal government is committed to "cracking down" on sexual misconduct involving teachers, staff and other adults in positions of authority in schools across the country. In an interview, McMahon denounced what she described as school districts reassigning, rather than firing, teachers accused of misconduct involving students. "And it’s not part of their record or anything, so we have really been cracking down on that as wel...

After months of military blows, the American president returns to a policy of "maximum pressure" and identifies Tehran's weak point, the economy. With inflation at 66%, and an 86% plunge in oil exports, the Iranian regime faces a deep crisis. By LTC (Ret.) Or Horvitz The US administration is changing course against Iran. After months of military blows, President Trump has returned to the tool associated with his first term, maximum economic pressure, designed to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and agree to a resolution on the nuclear issue. Trump called it an economic "D-Day," a grandiose label for an ambitious move, but one that is fundamentally sound. The shift toward economic pressure is also an admission of the limits of military force in subduing Tehran. Iran has been hit hard, but the regime still stands, and for now, there are no signs of increased public unrest. At the same time, the war is hurting Trump's popularity and unsettl...

By Jim Hᴏft President Donald Trump on Sunday night appeared to confirm that federal immigration authorities have active or contemplated enforcement proceedings against radical “Squad” Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota over long-standing allegations of immigration fraud. Trump shared a bombshell report from Just the News revealing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement refused to release records concerning its investigation into the Minnesota Democrat. ICE claimed that disclosing the records could interfere with “enforcement proceedings.” Trump posted the report to Truth Social Sunday evening without adding further commentary. The explosive development concerns allegations that Omar entered into a fraudulent marriage with Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, who is alleged to be her biological brother, to help him remain in the United States. Omar has repeatedly denied the accusation. Just the News filed a Freedom of Information Act requ...

By AG News Staff California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Saturday expanding privacy protections for immigration service workers, despite warnings that the measure could chill investigative journalism and face First Amendment challenges. Assembly Bill 2624, dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” by Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, expands California’s Safe at Home program to certain nonprofit employees who assist people navigating the U.S. immigration system. The law will take effect Oct. 1, 2027, after Newsom leaves office because of term limits. Democratic Assemblywoman Mia Bonta, who introduced the bill in February, said the protections are necessary because immigration service providers face harassment and threats. “Our immigrant service providers are living in fear because of extremists looking to demonize the work that they do and the populations they serve,” Bonta said Saturday. The measure imposes penalties on people who distribute information or images o...

Did 2 men actually die, visit Heaven, and return with detailed, overlapping proof? In this episode of Hang Out with Sean Hannity, Heaven Is for Real author Colton Burpo , NDE survivor Randy Kay , and researcher John Burke (Imagine Heaven) sit down to reveal what the afterlife actually looks like, how prayers function in the throne room, and the overwhelming scientific and biblical consistency behind near-death experiences. In this exclusive interview, Colton Burpo breaks down sitting on Jesus’s lap, meeting the miscarried sister he never knew existed on Earth, and what God the Father actually looks like. Randy Kay recounts surviving 7 pulmonary embolisms and seeing human prayers visibly ascend to God. Plus, researcher John Burke lays out 40 commonalities found across thousands of NDE cases, including blind people seeing light for the first time. Join the Conversation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We have a wonderful, active, and engaged community. Come join us in the comments section belo...

By Cullen Linebarger An Ohio doctor specializing in examining the psychology of teenage killers has been murdered in a case that can be considered the ultimate irony and betrayal. As The Daily Mail reported , 55-year-old Tamela Dutcher was shot by two men while sitting on the couch inside her Delaware County home last week. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital. More from the Daily Mail : The horror began on August 14, when a man frantically called 911 to report that his wife had been shot in the face. He could be heard on the line asking: “What the hell did you do?” according to WCMH. Around 10 seconds later, he could be heard yelling: ‘Oh! What the hell?’ after allegedly reporting a second gunshot and seeing someone flee through the front door. Police responded to the family’s Bean-Oller Drive home and transported Tamela to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead after being shot in the back of the neck, according to the court affidavit. An initial inves...

By Sierra Marlee Vice President JD Vance switched gears to become an impromptu bartender after a campaign speech on Friday. Vance was in Ohio at the Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works steel plant, where he announced a massive $1B multi-year investment in the company. The move is being jointly funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and Cleveland-Cliffs, and is expected to provide jobs for 1,500 people and preserve an additional 2,300 jobs. Watch: VP Vance celebrates American manufacturing investments in Ohio: “Real dignity is not just about what happens in the factory. It’s not just about what happens in the office. We don’t just want you to have a good job…I want you to have peace, and I want you to have security.” pic.twitter.com/pwgPv6ubeQ — Vice President JD Vance (@VP) August 21, 2026 “If you take a look at the people who attended today’s announcement, you can begin to understand just how essential the steel industry and Cleveland-Cliffs are to Middletown and the...

By KURT ZINDULKA The Islamist Iranian regime reportedly hacked into a British power plant and shut it down for multiple days in a deeply concerning first of its kind attack that should theoretically be impossible. According to London’s Daily Telegraph broadsheet, a British power plant was shut down by hackers working on behalf of the regime in what appears to have been a coordinated series of strikes, including several hacking attacks on water infrastructure in the United States. While British officials refused to identify which plant was affected, it is believed to have been small enough not to have dramatically impacted the UK’s energy supply during the four days it remained offline. UK officials were quick to downplay the scale of the attack, with a government source telling the paper: “We have thresholds for important generators to legally notify us of cyber activity, and this site is nowhere near. It’s a very small scale site, less th...

By Nick Arama Justin Trudeau was a horrible prime minister for Canada. He was finally forced to face the fact that people had had enough of him, and he resigned in January 2025, after years of driving Canada further left and running it into the ground. He had 21.5 percent approval when he left; that's stinkier than Limburger.  X owner Elon Musk summed him up with the perfect clip that included words from his resignation speech. pic.twitter.com/Mx6LXzfeJk — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 8, 2025 Then, after Trudeau left office, he took up with singer Katy Perry in July 2025 and has seemed focused on acting like a celebrity . In the months to follow, there were sightings galore. The pair was spotted kissing on Perry’s yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif. And they jetted to Paris for her 41st birthday. They lounged on a boat in Mykonos and got scantily clad in Saint-Tropez. They go on ski trips and post cutesy selfies. They’re addicted to being seen. But Trudeau has been...

By Hannah Brennan Several Puerto Ricans interviewed by Fox News Digital in San Juan, Puerto Rico voiced opposition to becoming America’s 51st state, arguing that it would send the economy into turmoil and strip the island of its cultural identity. "I don't think it should be a state," Carly, who grew up in Puerto Rico and now lives in Connecticut, told Fox News Digital. "I don't want them to do PR how they did with Hawaii. I don't want taxes to spike. People’s wages here are really low to maintain life here." Statehood for Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory since the United States acquired it from Spain in 1898, has long been debated among both the U.S. government and Puerto Rico’s local government. The statehood debate carries significant economic implications for the island, including potential changes to how Puerto Rican residents and businesses are taxed. Puerto Rico operates under a different federal tax structure than the states — statehoo...