Author: Brittany Mays

Crews cleared mud from major California highways as forecasters warned of more thunderstorms after heavy rain, high tides and flooding triggered road closures and rescue operations. Crews spent the day removing mud and debris from key highways after storms left sections slick and unsafe for travel. Local authorities reported that downpours combined with high tides worsened flooding in coastal and low-lying areas. Road closures forced detours and stretched response teams thin as they worked to reopen routes. Emergency workers responded to multiple incidents where vehicles were stranded or swept by rising water, and some residents needed assistance leaving flooded properties.…

The United States carried out a dramatic military operation early Saturday aimed at capturing Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife from their heavily guarded compound in Caracas, an action that immediately raises questions about strategy, consequences, and accountability. The operation took place in the predawn hours and focused on a secure residential compound in Caracas where Maduro and his spouse were reportedly located. Details released so far are limited, but the objective as reported was the apprehension of a foreign leader who has presided over a repressive and corrupt regime. This move came after years of sanctions, diplomatic pressure,…

New York’s incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani immediately reversed key policies protecting Jewish New Yorkers and curbing anti-Israel actions, wiped public posts tied to those policies, and triggered sharp backlash from local and international voices. On his first day in office, Mamdani voided all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams after Adams’s indictment in September 2024, including directives that barred city contractors and businesses from joining the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement and the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism. The move was abrupt and absolute, erasing months of policy work that supporters said clarified the city’s commitment…

President Trump’s admission about taking a higher aspirin dose has stirred debate about medical advice, expert pushback, and how leaders’ personal health choices shape public messaging. President Trump, now 79 years old, told the Wall Street Journal he chose a higher aspirin dose against his doctors’ advice, a revelation that drew sharp criticism from Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist who once treated former Vice President Dick Cheney. That admission has turned a private regimen into a public controversy, with medical experts rushing to correct the record. The episode puts the spotlight on how presidential health decisions can ripple through public…

Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the most severe in two decades caused flooding across parts of Northern California on Saturday, prompting road closures and rescues of residents who became trapped. The storm hammered coastal and inland communities with relentless sheets of rain and unusually high tides that pushed water into streets and low-lying neighborhoods. Local crews scrambled to clear debris while emergency teams focused on immediate life-saving work. Power companies reported outages and crews raced to restore critical service where lines were down. Road closures spread quickly as highway departments shut damaged routes to protect drivers and…

Senate Democrats plan a near-term vote on a war powers resolution that would force President Trump to end use of U.S. armed forces in hostilities against Venezuela unless Congress authorizes continued action. Senate Democrats say they will force a vote next week on a war powers measure aimed at stopping U.S. military involvement with respect to Venezuela unless Congress gives explicit approval. The resolution would, in effect, direct President Trump to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces for hostilities against Venezuela unless Congress authorizes the action. That move sets up a partisan clash over who controls military decisions and…

Minnesota faces a massive taxpayer hit after a sweeping SBA review flagged nearly 7,000 borrowers and thousands of pandemic loans worth roughly $400 million for suspected fraud, triggering suspensions, bans, and funding pauses as federal authorities move to recover money and pursue legal action. Taxpayer money in Minnesota is at the center of a crisis that demands straight talk. Officials flagged roughly 7,900 loans tied to pandemic-era relief programs, and the total under scrutiny reaches an estimated $400 million. For many conservatives, that’s not just a number—it’s an urgent accountability issue. The Small Business Administration launched a broad review and…

An appraisal of Special Counsel Smith’s response to Sen. Grassley’s information request and the transparency questions that follow. If Smith were truly committed to transparency, he would respond to Sen. Grassley’s request for information concerning the special counsel’s investigation. That single sentence captures why people are frustrated: a senior senator asked for documents and answers, and they have not been provided. Silence from the office running the probe only deepens suspicion and damages public trust. Sen. Grassley has a long record of oversight and a clear role in holding investigators accountable, which makes this request reasonable and routine. When oversight…

A Texas appeals court overturned a conviction and acquitted a former Austin Police Department detective who had been sentenced to prison for fatally shooting a knife-wielding man, and the decision raises questions about how courts review deadly force cases involving officers. The case centered on an on-duty shooting that resulted in a conviction and prison sentence, a rare outcome for a law enforcement officer involved in a fatal use of force. The appeals court’s acquittal erased that sentence and returned the matter to the public stage, prompting fresh debate about accountability and legal standards. People on all sides are parsing…

This article examines the scale and consequences of massive taxpayer spending on daycare and why that spending keeps drawing sharp skepticism from many conservatives. “Taxpayers have spent hundreds of billions more on completely ineffective daycare than even Somalis have been able to pilfer.” That blunt line captures a common frustration about government childcare programs. The claim raises questions about where the money went and what it actually bought for families and communities. Washington keeps funneling large sums into childcare initiatives with promises of broad benefits. On the ground, results are mixed and often fail to match the extravagant sums spent.…