Author: Karen Givens

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base during a routine test mission, killing all eight people aboard according to initial statements and prompting a base lockdown and a formal investigation. The aircraft went down at 11:20 a.m. local time while on what officials described as a routine test sortie, and emergency crews were on scene immediately. By early afternoon the installation had closed the airfield, diverted inbound flights, and suspended visitor access so responders could focus on the emergency. Initial indications from base leadership pointed to a crash that was not survivable. If all eight…

Democrats once again tried to keep competition off the ballot in Wisconsin, and worked an identity scam in Alaska. What happened in Wisconsin and Alaska shows a pattern that deserves attention from voters who care about fair play. In Wisconsin, Democrats pushed to block competitive candidates from appearing on ballots, narrowing choices for voters in key races. In Alaska, the party was tied to an identity scheme that undercuts confidence in the process and shifts attention from real policy debates. Voters expect open, straightforward contests where the best ideas win on their merits, not where access is manipulated behind closed…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent endorsement streak and selective strategy are reshaping Democratic primaries, building influence inside the party while signaling where its internal balance is moving ahead of 2028. Over the past month, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backed four progressive House candidates in open Democratic primaries, and all four won. Those wins stretched across California, Pennsylvania, Montana, and New Jersey, indicating the reach of her influence beyond big-city strongholds. The moment matters because she is also weighing a possible 2028 presidential run. Conservative observers should care less about the surprise of her influence and more about what those victories reveal about the…

A look at how left-wing violence can be sidelined while attention turns to perceived right-wing threats, and why that imbalance matters for politics, law enforcement, and public trust. For too long, violent acts tied to the left have slid under the radar while a loud narrative insists the main danger comes from the right. That shift in focus shapes what stories get coverage, what cases get prioritized, and which offenders face the harshest scrutiny. The result is a mismatch between visible fear and the on-the-ground reality of political violence. Media organizations, activists, and some officials often amplify stories that fit…

Vice President JD Vance says the U.S. and Iran have digitally signed a deal to end a three-and-a-half-month war, with a formal ceremony set for Friday in Switzerland; major questions about the Strait of Hormuz, a reported $300 billion reconstruction fund, and verification mechanisms remain unresolved and hinge on the text that the administration promises to release this week. Vice President JD Vance told morning television audiences that the agreement has already been signed digitally and that a public ceremony will follow on Friday in Switzerland. He pushed back hard against party critics and Iranian statements that he said distort…

Baseball and America grew up together. This piece traces how a simple bat-and-ball game turned into Liberty Lifestyle’s most enduring pastime, touching on roots, social shifts, and the modern game as of Jun 14, 2026. Baseball and America grew up together, and that line still rings true in ballparks and backyards across the country. From informal town games to organized clubs in the 19th century, the sport stitched communities together and reflected national change. Its development followed population shifts, industrialization, and the rhythms of American life, shaping rituals that persist today. The Civil War era helped spread the game as…

A sharp clash over faith and politics has pushed two high-profile figures into the same ring, forcing voters to choose which vision of Christianity should guide public life. The moment feels less like a sermon and more like a debate stage, where tactics matter as much as theology. “Raphael Warnock and Mike Johnson go mano a mano.” That line captures the head-to-head nature of this confrontation between two very different public Christians. One side presents Christianity as a platform for progressive social policy, arguing that compassion and reform mandate an activist government. The other frames faith as a check on…

H-1B visa enforcement is rippling through Texas real estate, and the fallout is showing up in the luxury market as fewer visa holders and visa-dependent transfers translate into softer demand for high-end homes in key markets. Joe Schaeffer • Jun 13, 2026. The recent push to police H-1B misuse has cut into the pool of affluent buyers who often fuel the top end of Texas markets, especially around major tech and corporate centers. Sellers and builders who had been banking on steady demand are now seeing transactions stall and pricing pressure at the luxury tier. The H-1B program was designed…

Actor Robert Carradine, known for “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Lizzie McGuire,” died after being found hanging and unresponsive in a psychiatric hospital room; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death a suicide and listed the cause as a brain injury related to hanging. Robert Carradine was discovered hanging in a room at “a local psychiatric hospital” after an employee went to tell him his daughter had called and wanted to speak with him. Medical staff tried to resuscitate him when he went into cardiac arrest and he was taken to intensive care, where he remained…

The piece argues that Newsweek’s sudden focus on flag code looks inconsistent compared with how it has covered genuine acts of flag disrespect in the past. Newsweek’s recent attention to flag code feels like a sharp pivot, and that contrast is worth calling out. The outlet’s sudden interest in flag code presents a stark contrast to how Newsweek previously covered actual disrespect toward the flag. When a major outlet highlights technical rules only after the story favors a particular narrative, it raises questions about motives. Readers notice when enforcement of norms arrives selectively, and they start to wonder whether standards…