Author: Karen Givens

House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling the effort to force the release of Jeffrey Epstein files a partisan maneuver aimed at damaging former President Trump, framing the move as political theater rather than a search for justice. House Speaker Mike Johnson argues the push to unseal the Epstein files is driven by politics, not a neutral desire for transparency. He sees the timing and the actors involved as part of a coordinated effort to target President Trump. Johnson’s comments reflect a broader Republican concern about selective disclosure and politically motivated investigations. On the House floor and in media interviews, Johnson…

Federal officials confirmed that a surge of immigration enforcement in North Carolina’s largest city had begun as agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations Saturday. Federal agents carried out a coordinated enforcement action in North Carolina’s largest city over the weekend, and the operation was visible across several neighborhoods. Witnesses reported arrests at multiple locations Saturday, and agency confirmation made clear the activity was intentional and organized. The enforcement drive reflects a federal decision to act where it sees noncompliance with immigration laws. This operation underscores the basic principle that borders and immigration laws matter for public safety and…

President Trump said he will ask Attorney General Pam Bondi to open an inquiry into alleged ties between Jeffrey Epstein and prominent Democrats after additional Epstein-related emails surfaced this week that mentioned the president. President Trump announced his intention to ask Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Democratic figures, citing newly surfaced emails as the catalyst for action. The claim centers on messages that this week reportedly referenced the president, and Trump framed the request as a matter of accountability. His statement pushed the story back into the spotlight and forced a fresh look at…

A longtime prosecutor announced he will take over the Georgia election interference case against President Trump and others after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was removed from the case. The news that a longtime prosecutor has stepped in to take over the Georgia election interference case comes at a tense moment for a case already loaded with political heat. With Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis removed, this handoff is more than routine — it reshuffles who will make charging and tactical decisions going forward. The move will be watched closely by both supporters of the former president and…

A man armed with a handgun was shot and killed by police in New York City after he allegedly aimed the weapon at a passenger in an apartment building elevator, threatened a deli worker, and warned he would “shoot up a hospital.” The incident unfolded inside a residential building where witnesses say the suspect pointed a gun at another man while riding an elevator. After that encounter, the same individual confronted a deli employee and made a threat to attack a nearby hospital, creating alarm in the neighborhood. Those actions prompted a rapid police response that ended in a fatal…

This piece argues that the current political shorthand around “affordability” misses the deeper problem of persistent inflation, traces how both parties are using the term, and pushes for a clear Republican focus on defeating rising prices rather than rebranding the pain. It notes President Trump’s recent use of the phrase in private talks with CEOs and highlights a CEO’s account of that conversation, while contrasting Democratic pitches like “affordability proposals” with the need to confront inflation directly. The article also cites J.D. Vance’s commentary and critiques the idea that tariffs or messaging alone will solve the core economic challenge. Finally,…

Dana Williamson and others are accused of scheming to take roughly $225,000 from a dormant political campaign account tied to Xavier Becerra, raising hard questions about oversight, accountability, and how campaign funds are handled when campaigns go inactive. Dana Williamson and others allegedly conspired to steal around $225,000 from Xavier Becerra’s dormant political campaign funds. That claim, whether true or not, lands squarely in the middle of how campaign money is tracked and who watches the books. The allegation alone demands clear answers about bookkeeping, authorizations, and who signed off on any transfers. Campaign accounts that go dormant do not…

Sen. John Fetterman broke with most Senate Democrats to end a 42-day federal shutdown, sparking sharp criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom and a public defense from Fetterman that he acted to protect Pennsylvanians and federal workers. Sen. John Fetterman was one of eight Senate Democrats who voted to reopen the federal government after a 42-day shutdown. The move split his party and drew fierce public comment from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Conservatives and many Republicans framed Fetterman’s vote as the sensible choice to end needless harm to Americans. Democrats who wanted to keep the shutdown going saw it as political…

The Department of Transportation says flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will stay at 6 percent instead of increasing to 10 percent by the end of the week because more air traffic controllers are coming to work. Airlines and travelers can breathe a little easier after a last-minute change in staffing patterns at key airports. The planned jump from 6 percent to 10 percent in flight reductions has been paused, and the Department of Transportation confirmed the shift came as additional air traffic controllers reported for duty. That doesn’t erase disruption, but it does lower the immediate risk of…

This piece argues that a true America first policy must prioritize everyday Americans across jobs, security, and community, and challenges policies that trade citizens’ well being for abstract goals. You cannot put America first by putting Americans last. The phrase cuts straight to the point Republicans hear in towns across the country: policy should serve people, not paper promises. Voting decisions, budget fights, and trade deals must be measured by whether they make life better for families, workers, and small businesses. That means asking honest questions about who benefits from every law and regulation. Economic policy should be built around…