Author: Brittany Mays

The Justice Department has approved firing squads for federal executions, a move that affects 40 inmates on federal death row and revives a rarely used method “used only four times since the 1970s.” This change signals a practical shift in how the federal government intends to carry out capital sentences when other means are unavailable. It responds to supply and legal hurdles that have disrupted execution protocols in recent years. For conservatives who prioritize law and order, it is a step toward ensuring sentences are enforced consistently. Historically, execution methods have varied with time and technology, and this decision resurrects…

Members of the screenwriters union overwhelmingly ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios and streamers on Friday, ending a surprisingly smooth and quick negotiating process and returning a sense of normalcy to a shaken production landscape. The vote came after negotiations that, by many accounts, moved faster and with less friction than expected. That speed surprised industry watchers who have seen prolonged labor disputes before, and it gave both sides a clean break from the uncertainty that had stalled projects. For writers, ratification means a new contract framework they supported was put into place. Studios and streamers now have a…

Officials in Memphis are responding to a disturbing discovery that has shaken neighborhoods and drawn multiple agencies into an active inquiry. Three sets of human remains believed to be children ages 3 to 7 have been found, the Memphis Police Department said. The initial announcement came from law enforcement and set off a coordinated investigative effort that includes homicide detectives and forensic specialists. Authorities are treating the scene with caution while collecting evidence and documenting everything methodically. That process can take days or weeks as samples are analyzed and timelines reconstructed. Forensic teams will focus on identification and determining time…

Israel and Lebanon Extend Ceasefire – But What of the US and Iran? The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has paused open fighting, but it raises hard questions about Iran’s role and what the United States should do next. This piece looks at the military, diplomatic, and strategic angles and why American policy matters for regional stability. The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has bought a fragile calm along the northern border, but it did not erase the underlying threats. Hezbollah remains armed and tied to Tehran, meaning a ceasefire is a pause, not a solution. For…

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the release from immigration custody of the family of a man charged in a fatal 2025 firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, against demonstrators supporting Israeli h The judge’s order returned the family to the community after weeks in immigration custody, touching off a new round of legal and public debate in Boulder. The case centers on a deadly 2025 firebomb attack, and the newly released family members are tied by kinship to the person charged in that incident. Local authorities and federal immigration officials now face intersecting proceedings that will play out separately in…

Europe must stop treating defense like an afterthought. This article lays out why boosting local arms production and reducing dependency on the U.S.-led security setup is realistic, beneficial to NATO burden-sharing, and aligned with U.S. interests in a world where partners should carry more of the load. Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Europe needs to purchase locally made weapons and free itself from the current U.S.-backed security framework. That blunt observation cuts to a recurring problem: allies lean on American power while underinvesting in their own defense industries. For Republicans who believe in strong alliances backed by capable…

Republicans must stop pouring all our money into consultants and media buys and start rebuilding real ground game muscle through sustained get-out-the-vote work and canvassing. We need to be blunt about a simple truth: campaigns that outsource voter contact to polished media packages often lose the argument at the doors. A campaign that leans on consultants for branding but neglects boots on the ground is building a house without a foundation. If conservatives want wins, we have to shift resources and energy back to people meeting voters face to face. Field operations are the backbone of durable political success, not…

A mental-health advocate is hospitalized after a brutal early-morning stabbing in Burbank that killed her mother, leaving the neighborhood stunned and raising hard questions about safety and accountability. A high-profile mental-health activist, Meera Varma, was found with stab wounds in her Burbank home early Monday, while her mother, Arti Varma, did not survive the attack. Police arrested 30-year-old Sergio Fraire later that day on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after officers responded to the 2800 block of North Brighton Street. The arrested suspect was taken into custody on the 500 block of East Palm Avenue, roughly two and a…

The Houston City Council altered an ordinance that had limited local police cooperation with federal immigration agents after the Texas governor threatened to strip the city of millions in funding. The move came under clear financial and political pressure and shows how state leverage can force local policy changes. The episode highlights the tensions between local autonomy and state authority over public safety and funding. The original ordinance had restricted the extent to which Houston police could assist federal immigration authorities, reflecting local leaders’ priorities around community policing and immigrant trust. City officials argued the limits were intended to keep…

Tesla’s profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025. The company posted a clearer turn in demand that helped lift margins and calm some investor nerves, driven by a mix of pricing moves, production adjustments and regional recoveries. The rebound in vehicle sales that showed up in the first quarter came after a difficult stretch in 2025, when deliveries and orders cooled sharply. Management leaned on pricing and packaging changes to rekindle buyer interest, while plants adjusted output to better match real-world demand. Operational tweaks and tighter inventory control reduced pressure…