Author: Brittany Mays

Immigration judges have issued more than 80,000 voluntary departure orders since President Trump returned to the White House, a figure that represents a more than sevenfold increase. That surge is a clear signal that the courts are using voluntary departures to speed up removals and reduce backlogs. For those who back stronger immigration enforcement, the jump shows results: fewer long detentions and more realistic paths to remove people who don’t have legal claims. It also reflects policy priorities from the administration toward enforcement over catch-and-release approaches. Voluntary departure lets someone leave the country on their own instead of facing formal…

After years of institutional decline, mass immigration from unvetted Islamist refugees eroding British culture, and a long period of completely insane nanny state speech policing, far-left Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is bleeding to death in a confrontation with voters. The institutions that once anchored public life in Britain feel weakened and out of step with everyday people. Public services, civic norms, and the sense of shared identity have frayed, leaving voters anxious about where the country is headed. That erosion sets the stage for sharp political consequences. Immigration is at the heart of that unease, and it is…

Tucson advocates built a local tracking tool to monitor immigration enforcement as arrests rise under President Donald Trump’s mass deportation initiative. Tucson has seen a spike in immigration-related arrests since President Donald Trump’s mass deportation initiative began, and local migrant advocates responded by creating a monitoring tool. The project maps enforcement activity in and around the city so people can see where actions occur. That basic fact sets the scene for a tense local conversation about security, rights, and accountability. The tool is presented as a transparency measure, giving residents and legal groups a clearer picture of enforcement patterns. It…

An 83-year-old American tourist died while snorkeling off Great Stirrup Cay, and authorities and the cruise line have released only limited details about the timeline, emergency response, and ongoing questions surrounding the incident. An elderly passenger on the Norwegian Getaway died Sunday afternoon during a snorkeling outing at Great Stirrup Cay, the island owned by Norwegian Cruise Line. The Royal Bahamas Police Force described the death as an “apparent drowning,” and local responders and the ship’s medical team attempted resuscitation but could not revive the guest. The victim’s son told police the two were in the water together before they…

Republican concerns about a candidate’s credibility and strategy have hardened into a straightforward critique: the campaign looks like a short-term performance designed to vanish at the first serious test. When party operatives talk frankly, they do not mince words. The suspicion is that some campaigns are constructed for optics and donor checks rather than a durable push for office. That kind of campaign wastes time, money, and voter trust. Critics are pointing to a pattern where attention-heavy launches give way to silence as soon as the calendar turns to the primary. The worry is not just about losing an election,…

America’s cultural roots in English tradition and Christian civilization shaped the habits, institutions, and civic expectations that underlie our public life. America is based on English culture and Christian civilization, a heritage that came before our civic creed and upon which our ideals rest. That foundation shaped language, laws, and public customs long before modern constitutional debates took center stage. Recognizing this lineage helps explain why many of our institutions look and act the way they do. English culture contributed more than a tongue; it handed down common law, property concepts, and a respect for local governance that Americans adapted…

The University of Maryland is cutting up to 150 positions and pausing all new hires as it navigates a state budget shortfall and reductions in federal research funding tied to the Trump administration. The campus community woke to a stark announcement: up to 150 jobs will be eliminated and a hiring freeze is in effect. University leaders say the move responds to a state budget deficit and declines in federal research dollars. The combination forced a quick reassessment of payroll and project commitments. This is a financial squeeze that universities around the country are learning to handle without sacrificing core…

Brazil’s president says President Trump told him in a White House meeting Thursday that the U.S. will not invade Cuba. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told reporters that during a White House meeting Thursday President Trump assured him the United States will not invade Cuba. That simple line carried weight because it speaks to intent without promising policy changes. In plain terms, it was an assurance aimed at cooling fears of military action in the region. From a Republican perspective, clear public statements about military intentions are useful. They prevent miscalculation and keep focus on real levers of…

This piece argues that withdrawing U.S. forces from Germany aligns with America-first priorities and urges decisive presidential action despite pushback. Removing U.S. forces from Germany is a move that truly puts America first. The president should ignore his critics and follow through on his promise. Framing the choice plainly, this is about where we invest American blood and treasure and whether those investments serve U.S. interests first. The case is practical, not sentimental, and it deserves clear-eyed evaluation. For years Washington has carried the heavy burden of permanent basing in Europe while asking American families to shoulder higher taxes and…

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas accused the Trump administration of greenlighting an FBI raid on her businesses because of the Democrat’s support for last month’s congressional redistricting. The claim has ignited a partisan scramble over whether federal law enforcement is being used as a political weapon. The accusation itself landed like a hand grenade in Virginia politics and set off immediate demands for answers. Supporters of the senator framed the raid as retaliation tied to last month’s congressional redistricting, while opponents pushed back hard. On the right, the first instinct is to insist on the rule of law and…