Author: Brittany Mays

A troubling shooting in Washington, D.C., has raised sharp questions about how an Afghan national who served alongside U.S. forces ended up in the United States under a program from the Biden administration, and it has prompted fierce reactions from Republican leaders demanding accountability. The attack left two members of the West Virginia National Guard critically wounded and one dead, and authorities have identified the suspect as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29. Early reports say he arrived in the United States in September 2021 under a resettlement program created during the Biden administration for Afghans who worked with U.S. forces. The suspect’s…

Perseverance’s microphone picked up electrical crackles on Mars, giving scientists a new, direct way to study Martian storms and atmospheric electricity. Scientists have discovered evidence of lightning on Mars through audio recordings captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover’s microphone, marking a groundbreaking find in planetary science. The recording offers the first clear acoustic sign that high-voltage discharges happen in the Red Planet’s thin air. That kind of firsthand sound gives researchers a different kind of data than the usual images and orbital measurements. The microphone aboard Perseverance, designed to record local sounds and rover activity, proved capable of catching transient electrical…

Sen. Tommy Tuberville publicly demanded the government ban and deport Islamic immigrants after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., in an attack authorities say was carried out by an Afghan national. The shooting left people on edge and reignited debates over how the federal government screens entrants and resettles evacuees. Lawmakers from the right have pointed to gaps in vetting, oversight, and coordination between agencies as the source of the problem. That sense of urgency is driving calls for swift policy change aimed at prioritizing national security. Sen. Tommy Tuberville called for the government to ban and…

This piece argues from a Republican perspective that sustained political rhetoric has painted troops sent to assist with public safety in a negative light, explores the consequences for communities and servicemembers, and lays out practical expectations for how civil authorities should work with military and federal forces when violence spikes. Democrats have relentlessly fomented fear and hatred of troops deployed to help reduce crime and violence, and that has real consequences for public order and the people who serve. When the left frames uniformed personnel as targets or tools of repression, it erodes trust at a time when neighborhoods need…

Here’s a frank take on a recent online moment involving ex-MSNBC host Joy Reid and the I’ve Had It podcast that landed just before Thanksgiving, why it matters, and how it fits into a broader pattern of tone-deaf, performative politics from the left. Ex-MSNBC host Joy Reid showed up online this week in a conversation with the hosts of the I’ve Had It podcast, including Jennifer Welch, and the clip arrived right before Thanksgiving. The episode was posted voluntarily by all parties, so nobody was forced to watch, yet the public reaction has been loud and clear. That timing and…

President Trump’s pardon of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao sits at the center of a new civil suit that accuses the crypto giant of moving more than $1 billion to groups tied to the October 7 attacks, while families of victims press claims in federal court against Binance and several executives. President Trump has long been a vocal supporter of Israel and worked to free hostages taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, and his recent pardon of a prominent crypto founder has become a flashpoint in that larger story. The pardon cleared Zhao, who had previously admitted to…

Democratic lawmakers who told military members to ignore illegal orders from President Trump say they are facing an FBI probe. What began as a public call from those lawmakers for service members to resist unlawful commands has turned into a federal inquiry, at least according to the lawmakers involved. The claim of an FBI probe raises immediate questions about legal risk, political heat, and the line between protest and potential obstruction. That tension sits at the center of this story. The initial guidance from those Democrats was framed as a patriotic duty to refuse orders that would break the law.…

U.S. Sen. Jim Justice has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes, a development that adds to the record of financial troubles surrounding the former billionaire. Senator Justice’s settlement with tax authorities over nearly $5.2 million in unpaid personal taxes reads like another chapter in a long story of financial strain for a man who once described himself as a billionaire. The situation raises plain questions about accountability and the responsibilities public officials have when their personal finances become public headlines. Voters expect leaders to handle personal debts in a way that does not compromise their office…

Quincy Wilson, the youngest track and field gold medalist in Olympic history, is staying home and has committed Monday to run track at the University, a choice that shifts his immediate focus from global medals to local development and long-term growth. Quincy Wilson shot into the spotlight by helping Team USA win the 4×400 meter relay at the 2024 Games, and now he’s chosen a path that keeps him close to home. That decision surprised some who expected an immediate pro jump, but it underlines a different set of priorities. Staying home signals a commitment to building a sustainable career…

The Pentagon says it may recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty and subject him to court-martial over “serious allegations of misconduct,” creating a charged clash between military authority and a sitting U.S. senator. The notice that the Defense Department could reactivate an Arizona senator who once flew for the Navy has landed in an unusual legal and political space. A recall that leads to court-martial would be rare and raises questions about the boundaries between military discipline and elected office. Republicans are watching closely for how precedent, fairness, and political calculation intersect in this case. Kelly is a former…