Author: Brittany Mays

A sharp leftward push in Democratic primaries has flipped safe seats and put House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on notice, as insurgent democratic socialists refuse to guarantee support and press demands that clash with party centrists. A 29-year-old democratic socialist, Melat Kiros, just defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in a Denver-area primary, and that upset is not an isolated event. New York saw at least three similar upsets, with Darializa Avila Chevalier knocking off Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Claire Valdez winning a key open seat, and Brad Lander toppling Rep. Dan Goldman. These wins are sharpening a fault line between the…

An Idaho woman now faces murder charges after authorities said her toddler twins died last year following vaccination, a case that has prompted both a criminal investigation and intense public attention. Authorities say the twins died last year after being vaccinated, and the mother has been charged with murder in connection to their deaths, the official statement said. The filing of criminal charges signals that investigators believe evidence exists to allege wrongdoing beyond a tragic medical outcome. At this point the case will unfold through the courts, where procedures, hearings, and discovery will shape what facts are publicly confirmed. Medical…

Canada has chosen ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to build 12 submarines as part of a major fleet renewal and defense spending push tied to NATO commitments. Canada announced on Monday that it selected Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to construct a dozen new submarines, marking one of the country’s biggest defense purchases in years. The move comes as Ottawa increases military spending to align with NATO targets and modernize its naval capabilities. The procurement is designed to replace aging vessels and restore undersea capacity that has eroded over recent decades. Officials framed the contract as a long-term investment in deterrence, patrol reach…

A clear-eyed look at the growing talk that Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could end up on a Democratic 2028 ticket and why Republicans should not treat that as a joke. Talk of a Harris–AOC ticket used to be a punchline, but the political wind has shifted enough that it’s now a strategic question, not just comedy. Progressives have been organizing, winning primaries, and staking out positions that attract young voters in a way traditional Democrats have not. That changes the math going into 2028 and means the GOP needs a plan beyond laughter. The left’s momentum is real: grassroots…

We lay out a clear, plainspoken case for defending our country against collectivist threats while keeping liberty, prosperity, and national strength front and center. The argument starts with a simple premise: America lasts when free institutions and personal responsibility do. That means rejecting systems that replace individual choice with centralized control and setting policies that reward work, thrift, and innovation. This is not about slogans, it is about preserving a way of life that has delivered prosperity for generations. History shows the cost of tolerating ideologies that undermine freedom, and the American response should be firm. “If we are to…

President Trump’s blunt approach to NATO, the upcoming summit in Turkey, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s maneuvering are colliding at a delicate moment for U.S. interests and alliance cohesion. President Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with th Trump’s style is loud and direct, and that’s part of the story here. From a Republican perspective, his blunt reminders about burden-sharing have forced an honest conversation about who carries the cost of collective defense. European leaders bristle at…

A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. The spacecraft’s launch marks a clear shift in how agencies plan to protect and extend the life of vital space assets. Engineers built the vehicle with three robotic arms so it can reach, grasp, and stabilize a failing observatory without relying on fragile manual procedures. The mission is designed to buy time and capability for a telescope that otherwise faces an uncontrolled return to Earth. Once on station, the robotic arms will perform delicate maneuvers to secure the telescope and…

America’s quarter-millennium experiment still hums with promise even as political tempers flare, and that living experiment depends on citizens who choose to preserve liberty, local institutions, and the rule of law rather than surrendering to anger or apathy. The country that began in 1776 was meant to be self-correcting and resilient, built on checks and balances and the expectation that ordinary people would steward their communities. Those structures have survived wars, depressions, and bitter political fights, proving the design durable when citizens care enough to show up. Today, the question is whether we will act like the stewards our ancestors…

A concise look at the 250-year American experiment in liberty, the Constitution that made it possible, and the ideas that kept it resilient. Two hundred and fifty years in, America still fascinates because it didn’t just survive chaos and conflict — it grew through them. The founders set up a framework that prized limited government, individual rights, and a system of checks and balances that forced compromise and accountability. That mix has produced stability and prosperity most rivals envy. We should be blunt: this experiment depends on civic virtue as much as institutions, and those virtues aren’t automatic. Citizens who…

America’s 250th birthday is shaping up as a big mix of pageantry, private celebration, and sober reminders of the founding principles that built this country, with communities and leaders preparing parades, concerts, and civic events around July 2026. Festivities are already being planned in towns and cities across the nation, and the mood is a blend of pride and careful organization. Communities are leaning on volunteer networks, local nonprofits, and private sponsorships to stage events that celebrate heritage without bloated federal interference. The focus in many places is on music, historical reenactments, and family-friendly public gatherings that highlight local traditions.…