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Darnell Thompkins is a Canadian-born American and conservative opinion writer who brings a unique perspective to political and cultural discussions. Passionate about traditional values and individual freedoms, Darnell's commentary reflects his commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue. When he's not writing, he enjoys watching hockey and celebrating the sport that connects his Canadian roots with his American journey.

Israel’s recent campaign has killed many Iranian figures, yet Tehran’s hardline leadership still stands; the situation exposes limits of strikes and the need for steady pressure and clear strategy. An intense Israeli assassination campaign has not yet been enough to bring down Iran’s hardline regime, which is still standing despite losing scores of its top officials over the past four weeks The sequence of targeted killings has been precise and relentless, aimed at degrading Tehran’s operational reach across the region. From a Republican perspective, the effort shows the value of decisive action and the willingness to hold bad actors to…

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The Trump administration reportedly presented a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, a proposal described by a person briefed on the contours of the plan who was not authorized to speak publicly about it. The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the plan but who was not authorized to speak publicly about it. That line is the core fact driving this coverage and it sets the terms for how Washington and Tehran might move forward. Republicans will focus on whether the plan protects American interests and holds Iran…

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A Venezuelan national who was deported from the U.S. last year and later detained in El Salvador has filed a $1.3 million lawsuit, claiming mistreatment tied to policies and actions he links to the prior administration. The suit says he endured months inside a Salvadoran prison after his removal from the United States. The filing even includes the contention that “he was the victim of President Trump’s hat”. The man’s complaint centers on the conditions and consequences he faced after being sent back to El Salvador, where he spent an extended period behind bars. He argues the deportation and subsequent…

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LaGuardia suffered a late-night runway collision when an Air Canada-affiliated Jazz Aviation flight struck a Port Authority fire truck, killing both pilots and sending dozens to hospitals while triggering an urgent federal probe and renewed debate about airport coordination and security. “Truck One, stop, stop, stop!” crackled over the radio as the Jazz Aviation flight approached Runway 4 at LaGuardia. The jet, operating as Jazz Aviation flight 646 on behalf of Air Canada, was arriving from Montreal with 76 passengers and crew when it struck the emergency vehicle around 11:40 p.m. The impact killed both pilots and injured many others,…

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Airstrikes hit Iran as drones struck Tel Aviv and other Mideast sites on Tuesday, even as President Trump said the United States was in talks with Israel. A heavy exchange of strikes swept the region Tuesday, with air attacks hitting inside Iran and Iranian missiles reported in the same timeframe. At the same time, drones struck Israel’s Tel Aviv and multiple locations across the broader Mideast. President Trump said the United States was in talks with Israel, signaling diplomatic channels were active amid the military moves. The sequence of events shows a volatile, fast-moving landscape where action and negotiation are…

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This piece examines how changes in federal policy are being blamed for recent avoidable tragedies and explores the practical fallout and political accountability that follow. Across the country, people are asking why preventable harms happened and who should answer for them. The conversation has turned to federal policy shifts and the choices made by the administration in charge. Those policy reversals are now being connected to real-world consequences in communities that trusted the system to keep them safe. Politicians on the right point to concrete decisions as the root of the problem. They say that reversing or discarding prior rules…

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin was confirmed by the Senate Monday to lead the Department of Homeland Security, a move that gives President Trump an opportunity to steer the agency back toward stronger border control, clearer mission focus, and accountability. The Senate voted Monday to install Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the new secretary at Homeland Security, handing President Trump a trusted ally to take on a sprawling, often partisan agency. For many Republicans, Mullin represents a practical, results-oriented choice who talks plainly about securing borders and supporting frontline officers. The confirmation closes a chapter of uncertainty at DHS and opens one focused…

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Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, officials said. The collision happened during a landing at LaGuardia late on Sunday, when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck that was on the runway. Two people died and several others suffered serious injuries, according to official counts released after the scene was secured. Emergency teams converged quickly, treating the wounded and moving victims to nearby hospitals. Airport operations were immediately disrupted as the runway…

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President Trump said the United States and Iran held “very good and productive” talks over the weekend about ending hostilities in the Middle East, a development that could shift the regional balance and open a window for de-escalation. The announcement landed quickly and carried weight because it came from the president himself. Confidence from the top matters in diplomacy, and the president framed the weekend conversations as both substantive and forward-looking. His wording signaled a rare break from constant escalation and suggested a tactical pivot toward quiet negotiation. “The U.S. and Iran had “very good and productive” talks about ending…

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CBS News Radio will end service on May 22, closing nearly a century of broadcasting and retiring the long-running World News Roundup while terminating service to 700 affiliate stations and cutting about 6% of staff, roughly 60-70 people. CBS News Radio’s shutdown on May 22 closes a chapter that lasted nearly a century in American broadcasting. The announcement includes the end of World News Roundup, often noted as the country’s longest-running newscast. For listeners and affiliates alike, this is a definitive break from a familiar national audio presence. The decision removes network newscasts and feeds that reached roughly 700 affiliate…

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