Author: Brittany Mays

President Donald Trump announced that a U.S. military operation escorted more than 100 million barrels of oil and over 200 commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, framing the mission as a secret but decisive demonstration of American control over the waterway. President Donald Trump disclosed that a military operation he ordered last month has shepherded more than 100 million barrels of oil and over 200 commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He posted about the operation on Truth Social, calling it a “secret mission” and stressing that the United States, not Iran, controls the vital corridor. The announcement…

A Federalist inquiry found that the Federal Judicial Center used material influenced by a left-wing advocacy group in a manual that advises judges, raising questions about ideological input in judicial training and the need for transparency in judicial education. The Federal Judicial Center is the federal judiciary’s education and research agency, responsible for training judges and preparing guidance materials. A Federalist investigation discovered that a left-wing advocacy organization had a hand in shaping content within a manual the center distributes to judges. That revelation has stirred concern among conservatives who expect impartial resources in judicial education. The finding challenges assumptions…

Rep. Nancy Mace conceded the South Carolina GOP governor’s primary after a decisive loss that underscored how quickly political fortunes shift when a candidate breaks with powerful party allies. Rep. Nancy Mace conceded the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, declaring defeat less than two hours after polls closed and finishing a distant fifth. She was pulling just 11.3% of the vote when she admitted defeat, while Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette led with roughly 29% and State Attorney General Alan Wilson trailed at about 26%. Evette and Wilson advanced to a June 23 runoff, with the GOP winner heavily favored…

The United States launched strikes against Iranian targets after an American Apache helicopter was shot down, escalating tensions on Jun 11, 2026 and prompting sharp debate over the right balance between deterrence and escalation. The downing of an Apache and the U.S. strikes that followed have snapped the region into renewed instability, exposing a hard truth about modern deterrence: weakness invites risk. “The conflict has become a battle of fits.” That line captures how reactive postures and tit-for-tat responses now dominate decision making. From a Republican point of view, the strikes were a necessary demonstration of resolve to punish aggression…

Natalie Portman joined more than 350 prominent figures in the international film industry in signing an open letter condemning the cultural boycott of Israeli director Nadav Lapid, a move that has reignited debates over artistic freedom and cancel culture. The signature list, which includes actors, directors and industry veterans, opposes a targeted cultural boycott aimed at a working filmmaker rather than at institutions or policies. The letter frames the boycott as an attack on artistic exchange and warns that punishing artists for their nationality or views sets a dangerous precedent. Supporters argue this is about keeping artistic conversation open even…

A Texas teenager was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school meet. The courtroom was packed when the verdict was handed down, and the sentence arrived on a Tuesday, closing a violent chapter that began at a local athletic event. The case centered on a deadly confrontation at a high school track meet where a 17-year-old athlete lost their life after being stabbed. Community members, school officials, and families watched as the legal system moved to resolve what had been a sudden…

This article looks at a recent shift in public opinion on transgenderism, outlines the practical and political consequences, and examines how that change fits into debates over culture, policy, and institutions. In the past five years, the share of Americans who find transgenderism morally acceptable has declined by 8 points. That shift matters because public opinion shapes what voters will tolerate from lawmakers, schools, and courts. A move of this size over a relatively short period signals a real reassessment among ordinary people, not just a headline. On the ground, the change shows up in local fights that feel very…

Two congressional Republicans from Georgia have filed impeachment resolutions against a federal judge in Atlanta who was disciplined after an investigation found she had sex with a police officer, setting up a clash over judicial accountability and political boundaries. Republican lawmakers are moving quickly to force accountability where they see a failure of judicial ethics, and they argue that discipline short of impeachment does not answer the larger questions about impartiality and public trust in the courts. The actions in Congress reflect a broader Republican concern that federal judges must be held to clear standards when personal conduct crosses into…

The Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday threw out the conviction of a man who had been found guilty of a secondary role in the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a decision that raises legal and political questions about how such cases are prosecuted and reviewed. The plot in 2020 that targeted Gov. Gretchen Whitmer became a national story, involving multiple arrests and intense scrutiny of extremist groups and law enforcement responses. At the time, federal and state prosecutors pursued charges ranging from conspiracy to plotting violent acts, and juries convicted several people involved in differing capacities. This…

Israel carried out airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Tuesday while Tehran warned that more attacks could trigger a devastating reciprocal response, creating a high-stakes confrontation that risks wider regional escalation. Israel conducted airstrikes Tuesday across southern Lebanon, despite a warning from Iran that further attacks could lead to a devastating reciprocal response. The strikes targeted militant positions and infrastructure tied to groups operating along the border, escalating tensions in an already volatile area. This clash is part of a pattern of tit-for-tat strikes that each side says are meant to deter the other but that so far have failed to…