Author: Brittany Mays

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently released a list highlighting “sanctuary jurisdictions” across the country. These jurisdictions, found in 35 states and the District of Columbia, are known for their non-cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Illinois tops the list with 96 out of its 102 counties identified as sanctuary areas, a significant portion of the state. Massachusetts also stands out, with 13 of its 14 counties making the list. Washington follows closely behind with 36 out of 39 counties designated as sanctuary jurisdictions. Interestingly, 15 states have managed to steer clear of this list, with most being Republican-led states…

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan is in the spotlight after being accused of helping an illegal immigrant dodge arrest by ICE agents. The federal indictment accuses Dugan of obstructing justice by preventing the arrest of Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, who was facing misdemeanor battery charges. The charges against her, serious as they are, could lead to significant penalties if she is found guilty. Dugan has entered a plea of not guilty and is gearing up for a trial set for July. The stakes are high, with a potential prison sentence of up to six years and fines totaling $350,000 looming…

Texas is standing strong for its vital oil and natural gas industry, thanks to efforts by its U.S. senators and a Houston congressman. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, both Republicans, have teamed up with Representative Wesley Hunt to introduce the Protect LNG Act. Cruz is passionate about this, highlighting Texas’s leadership in exporting U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), which he believes is under attack by extreme environmental groups enabled by biased courts. This bill is designed to safeguard LNG permits, ensuring that frivolous lawsuits can’t halt the progress of energy facilities. It mandates that any legal challenges to LNG…

Pam Bondi is clearly fed up with what she describes as the American Bar Association’s liberal leanings. On Thursday, she made her stance clear by sending them a letter with a straightforward message: “We’re done with relying on you for our judicial picks.” Bondi’s letter effectively cuts ties with the ABA regarding the administration’s judicial nominees. Critics point out that the ABA has labeled several of Trump’s judicial nominees as “unqualified,” showing an apparent bias towards Democrats. Bondi argued in her letter that the ABA no longer serves as an impartial judge of nominees’ qualifications. Instead, she claims their ratings…

A former sheriff from Culpeper County, Virginia, found himself entangled in legal troubles earlier this year, facing a decade-long prison sentence after being convicted on federal bribery charges. However, in a surprising twist, President Donald Trump intervened, granting him a pardon and criticizing what he described as an unjust treatment by the Biden administration. According to Trump, “This Sheriff is a victim of an overzealous Biden Department of Justice.” As reported by Fox News, Trump’s decision to pardon former Sheriff Scott Jenkins was shared in a Truth Social post. In this post, Trump accused Judge Robert Ballou, overseeing Jenkins’ trial,…

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Rand Paul are clashing over President Trump’s legislative package, known as the “big, beautiful bill.” This package includes spending cuts and a debt ceiling increase. Johnson, speaking on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream, emphasized the necessity of extending the debt ceiling to avoid a default. Johnson was firm in his stance, stating that the debt ceiling extension is crucial. “It sounds like [Paul’s] biggest objection is the fact that we are extending the debt ceiling. That’s a critically important thing to do. We have to do it,” he asserted. He noted the lack…

A Georgia woman, missing for weeks, has been found alive in California’s Sierra Nevada. Tiffany Slaton, aged 27 and from Jefferson, was discovered by the owner of the Vermilion Valley Resort near Lake Edison. He noticed one of his cabins was occupied and found Slaton inside, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. “She pops out, didn’t say a word, just ran up and all she wanted was a hug,” said Christopher Gutierrez, the property owner. It was a surreal moment for him as he realized who she was. Slaton had been reported missing by her family on April 29…

There’s been quite a buzz online and in the news about the Trump administration’s push to bring an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Recently, after some persuasion from President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Turkey. This meeting is set to take place on Thursday, and many are hopeful it might lead to some real progress. Zelensky had been firm about needing a ceasefire starting Monday before he’d agree to these talks. It’s still uncertain whether Putin will agree to pause the fighting temporarily. Initially, Putin suggested this Thursday meeting…

President Donald Trump recently announced some positive developments in the ongoing trade discussions between the United States and China. He shared that there had been “great progress made” and that further talks were scheduled with Chinese officials. This comes amid efforts to resolve the tensions caused by the tariffs both nations have imposed on each other’s imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a meeting in Switzerland with Chinese officials, a move that underscores the seriousness of the discussions. Trump highlighted this on his TruthSocial platform, noting, “A very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland. Many things discussed, much agreed…

A group of 16 states, along with the District of Columbia, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They claim it is unlawfully withholding billions in funding meant for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This lawsuit, announced on April 7, has been spearheaded by attorneys general from California, Colorado, and Washington, and was brought to the District Court for the Western District of Washington. The funds in question amount to $5 billion, originally set aside under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program in 2022. This program was created through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known…