Author: Brittany Mays

More Americans Support Price Controls — a snapshot of shifting opinion and political calculation that mixes voters’ pain with risky economic thinking. Public sentiment on price controls has moved enough to become a talking point in political conversations and campaign strategy. Polling shows a growing appetite among voters for direct action on prices, and that shift is forcing politicians to rethink how they talk about inflation and household costs. The debate now blends short-term relief appeals with long-term economic tradeoffs. Vice President JD Vance may be tapping into socialist sentiment. Using plain language about costs and fairness resonates with voters…

This article reports that Conor Kennedy, son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been placed on Russia’s international wanted list after what officials describe as a covert enlistment to fight in the war in Ukraine, and it examines the legal, political, and security angles that follow from that designation. Conor Kennedy’s placement on Russia’s international wanted list has quickly become a headline because of his family name and the high stakes involved. The public detail is simple: Russian authorities say he secretly joined the fighting in Ukraine, and they now want him identified and pursued through international channels. That designation…

This article argues for absolute moral clarity on the question of killing children, explores the social and legal stakes of that moral stance, and examines what it means for a just society to protect the vulnerable rather than tolerate those who threaten them. There are moments when language must be unambiguous, and saying that killing children is wrong is one of them. Clear moral language anchors laws, institutions, and communal norms, and it prevents the slow erosion of values that keeps people safe. Avoiding euphemism matters because vague talk lets danger slip in under a respectable-sounding banner. To make the…

A Fairfax County man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the slaying of his landlord fled the country after being granted temporary leave from a mental institution, raising questions about oversight, public safety, and how the system balances treatment with containment. The case began in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a man was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the slaying of his landlord. Authorities later granted him temporary permission to leave a mental health facility, and he did not return. That decision and the subsequent flight have prompted a fresh look at how release decisions are…

ICE is proposing a policy to shield local police who make immigration arrests from potential financial liability tied to accusations of on-duty misconduct, and the proposal raises questions about accountability, budgets, and the role of federal support for local law enforcement. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has floated a plan to protect local officers who carry out immigration arrests from some financial consequences when they face accusations tied to their duties. That idea is meant to ease the legal and budgetary burden on departments that cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The proposal lands amid a broader debate over who should…

The piece argues that Hakeem Jeffries is packaging himself as a centrist while planning to push a far-left agenda, calling for voters to look past the shadow play and judge him by actions not labels. What Jeffries is doing is an attempt to deceive voters with a ‘moderate’-sounding position, with every intention of governing hard-left once given power. That sentence captures the core charge made by many on the right watching his messaging closely. It is a compact claim that demands scrutiny of rhetoric versus record. Voters deserve to know whether a politician’s words match what he would actually do…

A federal judge in Texas recently declared that Congress lacked authority for decades of regulation under the National Firearms Act, a decision that spotlights how many firearm rules were drawn without clear evidence and leaves open major constitutional and policy questions about suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and modern semiautomatic rifles. Silencers are quieter, but not silent. Courts and regulators have long treated suppressors as a special case, even though researchers tested nine AR-15s with fourteen suppressors and found the sound at the shooter’s ear often stayed above 140 decibels. OSHA puts the line for permanent hearing loss at 140 decibels of…

The president of Iraqi Kurdistan on Monday condemned Iranian attacks on the office of the region’s prime minister and the residence of the region’s security agency chief. Iranian strikes on Kurdish regional targets represent a serious breach of sovereignty and a direct threat to civilians and local institutions. The attacks reportedly hit the prime minister’s office and the home of the security agency chief, signaling a willingness to strike high-profile political and security figures. Local leaders described the attacks as reckless, and the devastation has raised alarms across the region. Kurdish authorities say the strikes were unprovoked and aimed at…

Republicans face a mix of positives and risks as House control hangs on narrow margins, with favorable maps and strong issue terrain offset by turnout challenges and candidate quality concerns. Aug 17, 2026 places this moment in a political calendar where every seat matters and nothing happens by accident. The balance is delicate: district lines and incumbency still tilt attention toward the GOP, but momentum can flip quickly on turnout and national narratives. “Nothing is set in stone.” On the map front, decades of state-level effort have left Republicans with a structural edge in many House districts, and incumbency remains…

Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and a lead Middle East negotiator, flew in to see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the prime minister declined a 15-point, U.S.-backed road map intended to advance a truce in Gaza. Jared Kushner’s role in the current talks puts a White House confidant and trusted envoy at the center of a sensitive diplomatic moment. The meeting came after Israel’s leader rejected a 15-point proposal the United States had put forward to push a ceasefire plan forward in Gaza. That rejection framed the visit as not just a routine stop, but a test of U.S.-Israel coordination…