Author: Brittany Mays

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.…

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he’s confident criminal cases against receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive lineman Christian Barmore won’t be a distraction for his team this week. Mike Vrabel told reporters that he expects the team to stay focused despite the legal matters involving two players. The situations involve receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive lineman Christian Barmore, and Vrabel made it clear the roster’s attention remains on football. He emphasized routine and preparation as the pillars that keep a locker room steady. Vrabel noted that in-season disruptions are handled through structure and leadership rather than headlines. Coaches and…

Poolesville residents and neighbors gathered Tuesday at the former site of White’s Ferry along the Potomac, pressing for the ferry to restart service and restore a long-used river crossing. The crowd at the former ferry landing was steady and vocal, with people of different ages showing up to make a point about access and local routine. The scene mixed frustration with determination as residents described how the absence of the ferry has changed daily life. Many said reopening would reconnect communities that once depended on that river crossing. For decades, the ferry provided a simple link across the Potomac that…

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces carried out the first-ever land strike on a smuggling facility inside Venezuelan territory, claiming a key narcotics hub was knocked out as part of his broader push against drug networks tied to Nicolás Maduro. In a surprise radio call last Friday, President Trump said American forces had neutralized a deep Venezuelan smuggling site, positioning the action as a direct attack on narco-traffickers connected to Maduro’s regime. The announcement signals a harder line on drugs moving through the hemisphere and reflects months of escalating operations. For many conservatives, this is what tough, decisive leadership…

A week after immigrant groups filed a lawsuit, California said Tuesday it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses until March to allow more time to ensure that truckers’ records and legal claims are properly reviewed. California’s announcement to pause the revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses landed amid a legal challenge from immigrant advocacy groups. The move buys time for administrative checks and court activity, but it also raises questions about enforcement consistency and the safety standards that should apply to commercial drivers. From a Republican perspective, policy must balance compassion with clear rules and accountability. Delaying…