Author: Darnell Thompkins

This piece argues that knowing and doing are not the same: government awareness of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s actions does not automatically excuse those actions, and we should examine the consequences, the legal and moral lines crossed, and what it means for free speech and accountability. Conservatives have watched institutions pick winners and losers for too long, and we should be blunt about the problem: private labels carry real power. Just because it was known to the DOJ and FBI doesn’t make the SPLC’s actions right. When an organization can stigmatize people and groups, the damage can outlast any…

The 7th Circuit split over the Trump administration’s bid to detain most people ICE seeks to deport left the court deadlocked, widening a patchwork of rulings that could force the Supreme Court to step in. A three-judge panel in the Chicago-based 7th Circuit ended in a tie over whether a 1996 law requires mandatory detention for people ICE seeks to remove without a bond hearing. The panel fractured in several directions: Judge John Lee rejected the administration’s broad mandatory-detention theory, Judge Thomas Kirsch dissented, and Judge Doris Pryor declined to join the key mandatory-detention portion of Lee’s opinion. That deadlock…

Liberty Nation Radio digs into the push to end the filibuster, Tennessee’s message to gun owners, and the public debate around Elon Musk’s talk of a universal basic income. This week’s show cuts straight to three big political flashpoints and what they mean for everyday Americans. Each topic throws a different question at conservatives: defend tradition, protect rights, or rethink safety nets in a high-tech economy. The conversation is blunt, practical, and aimed at voters who want clear choices, not vague promises. The filibuster debate has moved from background rulebook talk to center-stage political theater. Republicans treat the filibuster as…

Poll results are sharpening the debate over border policy, showing widespread voter concern and giving Republican messaging a clear opening to argue for stronger enforcement, changes to asylum rules, and tighter controls on who enters the country. “More than half of U.S. voters say that Democrats stand for open borders, a new poll shows.” That line landed where it matters: in voters’ perceptions of party identity and priorities. For many Americans, the word open borders signals both a policy and a promise they do not support. That perception is politically powerful because immigration and public safety rank high on voters’…

A top Iranian official accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire in the Middle East with its blockade of Iranian ports, and the dispute underscores how fragile any pause in violence can be when strategic choke points and sanctions are in play. That exact line frames the dispute plainly: “A top Iranian official accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire in the Middle East with its blockade of Iranian ports.” The charge was made publicly and aimed squarely at U.S. actions that Washington describes as pressure to curb Iran’s ability to fund and arm armed groups across the region. From…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beijing Tuesday for his first face-to-face meeting with his Chinese counterpart since the start of the war with the U.S. and Israel, a development that draws attention to Beijing’s growing role in Middle East diplomacy. The trip comes as regional tensions remain high and as Tehran looks to shore up political and economic relationships abroad. The visit sends a clear signal that Iran and China are deepening contact at a sensitive moment. This visit matters because it places China at the center of negotiations and influence while a war involving the U.S.…

A new pitch gains support in unlikely places. On May 4, 2026, voters and policymakers heard a refreshed affordability message from Democrats that promises relief but leans on policies that often make costs worse, not better. Democrats are selling affordability like a product you can buy at a discount, but the fine print matters. Their talking points promise relief while championing bigger government, higher spending, and tighter regulations that have a track record of driving prices up over time. The most obvious contradiction is energy policy: push costly green mandates and subsidies, and energy bills tend to climb for everyday…

Federal prosecutors in Virginia have reopened an inquiry into whether former FBI Director James Comey leaked classified material, focusing on his relationship with Columbia law professor Daniel Richman and raising the prospect of a third DOJ indictment. Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia have revived an investigation into whether James Comey disclosed classified information to a friend and longtime confidant, Daniel Richman. Officials say the probe centers on documents Comey shared with Richman, who previously held a security clearance and badge access at the FBI. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has been holding meetings about the matter in…

Japan and Australia have recommitted to deeper cooperation across energy security, defense and critical minerals as disruptions linked to the Iran war threaten global supply chains. Japan and Australia are sharpening their partnership to protect supply lines and keep energy flowing to allies and markets. Leaders from both countries agreed to broaden work on energy security, defense cooperation and securing critical minerals. This move responds directly to growing instability tied to the Iran conflict and its ripple effects on trade and resources. The emphasis on energy security is practical and urgent, not just diplomatic. Australia can expand reliable supplies while…

Two U.S. service members were reported missing Sunday in Morocco, during major annual American military exercises in western Africa, Pentagon officials said. The Department of Defense confirmed the report and said steps were underway to locate the missing personnel. The announcement came amid a large, routine training event that brings U.S. forces together with regional partners for interoperability and readiness drills. Officials described the exercise as a major, recurring operation focused on coordination and joint procedures in western Africa. Pentagon spokespeople said search and recovery teams were activated quickly after the missing report was filed. U.S. military leadership emphasized coordination…