Author: Kevin Parker

Jakob Butturff, an eight-time PBA Tour champion known for his distinctive left-handed corkscrew release, died unexpectedly Friday at age 32, the Professional Bowlers Association announced on its website. News of Jakob Butturff’s unexpected death landed like a punch to the stomach across the bowling world. He was 32 and had built a reputation that stretched well beyond scores and trophies. The PBA confirmed the news on its website, and the shock was immediate among fans and colleagues. Butturff was celebrated for a rare technique in the sport, a distinctive left-handed corkscrew release that set him apart on the lanes. That…

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s early romantic life has a small, human detail that keeps getting retold, and that detail — about a first encounter she later called a date — offers a snapshot of how personal stories can color public views of high court figures. The story is simple and striking: her first date was with the man who would become her husband, and at first she did not even recognize it as a date. That line has circulated because it reveals a relaxed, everyday side of someone now sitting on the Supreme Court. For many observers the anecdote is…

The state is weighing whether a former Milwaukee County judge should lose her law license after she deliberately misdirected ICE and helped a violent illegal alien slip out of a courthouse, was later convicted of a felony, and is now the subject of a formal disciplinary complaint from a national security group. The Center to Advance Security in America filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation seeking disbarment for former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan. CASA argues the conduct was directly tied to her duties as a judge and lawyer and that the seriousness of…

President Trump blamed Gov. Tim Walz for a string of cyber intrusions that targeted Minnesota water systems while federal authorities reportedly probe a possible Iranian connection. The president publicly placed responsibility on Gov. Tim Walz after reports of unauthorized access to parts of Minnesota’s water infrastructure. Federal investigators are said to be examining whether Iran played a role in the breaches, adding a national security dimension to what began as a state technical incident. This is more than a blame game. Attacks on water systems strike at basic public safety and must be treated as a serious security failure at…

A rapid escalation in the Middle East after Iranian missiles struck American positions in Jordan led to swift U.S. and Saudi counterstrikes across Iraq, casualties among Iran-aligned forces, and renewed questions about Baghdad’s ability to control armed proxies, while both Tehran and Washington mixed military moves with diplomatic signaling. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched multiple ballistic missiles at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and the U.S. Central Command headquarters in Jordan, and CENTCOM said the incoming missiles were intercepted. Jordan’s military reported it shot down five missiles with no casualties or material damage on the ground. The barrage ended a…

A hard look at accountability after the pandemic: subpoenas, pardons, diaries, missing data, and the case for a formal, bipartisan review. “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution.” That line echoed through a Senate hearing more than a hundred times when Dr. Anthony Fauci sat under subpoena and under oath. The Fifth Amendment allows a witness to refuse answers that could be used in criminal prosecution, and he used it repeatedly in that setting. President Joe Biden issued a broad pardon that covers federal acts tied…

A snapshot of events, dates, and artifacts tied to the American story, delivered with context and a few visual nods to the past. “A look back at what happened on this day.” That line frames a daily habit of checking history for perspective, surprises, and reminders. History shows up as small decisions, big discoveries, and public moments that ripple over decades. This piece collects that feeling and points to threads worth following without getting lost in trivia. Every date carries patterns: political moves, cultural shifts, and technological firsts that alter how Americans live. Some days are dominated by a single…

New polling shows a clear gap between Washington and everyday Americans, and Republicans are calling it out loud and clear. If the new Gallup poll shows anything, it’s that Senate Democrats (and a few RINOs) aren’t listening to what the people actually want. That line nails the basic problem: the people are signaling priorities and the leadership in both parties is tuning them out. Voters are frustrated, and that frustration is showing up in the numbers and in conversations across the country. Washington continues to push big-government solutions while many voters want practical fixes for real problems like rising costs,…

Democrats are reshuffling the primary calendar to hand South Carolina an early, outsized role in 2028, a move that prioritizes racial blocs and party control over traditional primary customs and broader voter representation. The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to keep South Carolina first in the 2028 primary lineup, and that decision carries clear political intentions. The Palmetto State is being treated like a lever to shape the trajectory of the race from the outset, with party operatives betting the state’s history will produce a preferred outcome. The search for magic runs deep. The proposed order would give candidates…

Texas has joined other states in accepting the CLT for public university admissions, expanding options for students and institutions. The decision adds the Classic Learning Test, commonly known as the CLT, to the menu of admissions tools Texas public universities will accept. That change means applicants can now submit CLT results in place of, or alongside, more established exams when applying to state schools. Institutions will use the CLT as part of holistic reviews, giving admissions teams another data point when assessing readiness. Universities adopting the CLT say it provides an alternative measure that some students prefer and some colleges…