Author: Karen Givens

President Donald Trump approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe late Wednesday, while denying requests from Vermont, Illinois and Maryland and leaving other states still waiting for answers. This move sends federal help to places that met the threshold for assistance and denies requests that, at least for now, did not. The decisions show the administration moving fast on clear-cut cases while sticking to criteria where evidence or need was less convincing. A major disaster declaration unlocks federal resources, allowing FEMA to coordinate funds, supplies and technical support for recovery. That…

Austin Farm Fiasco Shows Why Rhetoric Matters The incident at the Austin farm forced a clear lesson into the open: words matter and they have consequences. When political leaders and cultural influencers normalize contempt, it makes it easier for people to justify harmful actions against their neighbors. Language that strips people of dignity does not stay abstract; it steers social norms and lowers the bar for violence. The left’s rhetoric too often treats opponents as less than human, and that pattern shows up in threats, harassment, and property attacks. Our laws rely on shared respect for private property and for…

Republican Senators Push Back on Paul Ingrassia’s OSC Nomination This past summer, President Donald Trump nominated attorney and commentator Paul Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel. The pick drew immediate attention because the role demands trust and impartiality in enforcing federal ethics and whistleblower protections. Now several Senate Republicans have signaled they will oppose the nomination, saying the messages attributed to Ingrassia disqualify him from the post. That opposition has turned confirmation into a live, contentious process. Senate Majority Leader John Thune was blunt about the outlook, telling reporters the nominee is “not gonna pass.” The comment has…

Hunting Stand Found in Sight Line of Air Force One at Palm Beach Patriots should be alarmed by a fresh security scare at Palm Beach International Airport involving President Donald Trump. The Secret Service discovered an elevated hunting stand with a clear view of the President’s disembarkation area before he stepped off Air Force One, and the finding is now under FBI review. The discovery was made during routine advance preparations and immediately raised red flags for agents on the scene. This was not a minor detail; it was a vantage point aimed at the arrival zone where the President…

Pennsylvania Legislation and Patient Safety Lawmakers in Harrisburg are wrestling with bills that would shift how abortion care is regulated across the state, and those changes deserve a hard look. The debate is framed as a matter of rights, but it has clear implications for medical standards and legal accountability. The bills would return Pennsylvania to the Kermit Gosnell era, with legal protections for abortionists and late-term abortions. That sentence captures the core worry many Republicans express about weakening oversight and widening legal shields for providers. Mentioning Kermit Gosnell is not about name calling, it is about what happens when…

The Trump administration and Health and Human Services took heat this week for raising alarms about studies that tie prenatal acetaminophen use to neurodevelopmental problems. Critics rushed to accuse the administration of claiming causation when it was clearly pointing to concerning correlations. The debate is now more about transparency and trust than about a single sentence in a press release. Medical groups and international health bodies were quick to soothe the public, insisting the evidence does not prove causation and that there is no need for alarm. That stance is familiar when corporate interests and public health collide. Still, internal…

The recent revelations about the handling of migrant children by the Biden-Harris administration have sparked widespread concern. According to data released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and brought to light by Senator Chuck Grassley, over 11,000 migrant children were placed with unvetted sponsors. These placements were made without conducting necessary background checks, including fingerprinting, which is a clear violation of federal law. Senator Grassley, a prominent figure in the Senate Judiciary Committee, has been vocal about these alarming findings. He emphasized that “NUMBERS DON’T LIE,” pointing out that the previous administration’s management of the migrant child…

The recent decision by former President Donald Trump to revoke President Joe Biden’s antitrust executive order has sparked a wave of praise from conservatives and business leaders. They argue that this move will foster a more competitive market and encourage innovation by reducing unnecessary government intervention. Many conservatives believe that this action aligns with the fundamental principles of a free market economy, where businesses can thrive without excessive regulatory constraints. Trump’s decision is seen as a bold step towards promoting economic growth by dismantling what many perceive to be restrictive policies imposed by the previous administration. The executive order from…

President Donald J. Trump has confirmed that he reached out to Russian President Vladimir Putin amid crucial discussions with European leaders. The goal of this call was to facilitate a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, aiming to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. Trump’s efforts underscore his commitment to achieving peace through direct diplomacy. During the day, President Trump was engaged in important peace talks with leaders from the United Kingdom, the European Union, NATO, and Ukraine. These discussions were part of a broader strategy to address escalating tensions in Eastern Europe. Despite the busy schedule,…

Krystena Murray’s heartbreaking story reveals the complexities of assisted reproductive technologies. After five months of caring for a child she birthed, she discovered the baby wasn’t biologically hers due to a clinic’s mistake. This shocking error, according to her lawsuit, has spotlighted the troubling lapses within the IVF industry. In vitro fertilization (IVF) has become a focal point of legal battles, with Murray’s case being one of many. Despite growing concerns, the Trump administration’s stance on IVF policies remains unclear. In the political realm, a 2024 Alabama Supreme Court decision recognizing frozen embryos as children has stirred mixed reactions among…