Author: Mandy Matthews

A federal grand jury has charged the far-left Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) with allegedly making fraudulent payments to racist organizations, including the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), and the case has sparked immediate questions about accountability and donor trust. The indictment handed down Tuesday accuses the SPLC of routing money to extremist groups while presenting itself as a civil rights watchdog. Those allegations go to the heart of how nonprofit groups raise and spend donor cash, and they demand a clear legal response. The case will unfold in court, where claims must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. “The SPLC…

U.S. forces boarded a previously sanctioned oil tanker linked to Iranian crude smuggling in Asia, an action that underscores growing attention to maritime enforcement and sanctions compliance. U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the Department of Defense said Tuesday. That single sentence from the official statement anchors what followed: a targeted intervention at sea meant to interrupt a pattern of illicit activity. The move drew quick attention because it mixes law enforcement, naval power, and sanctions policy into one operation. The Pentagon framed the boarding as an enforcement step against…

Obama met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a South Bronx preschool, a staged public moment that mixes mentorship, media optics, and a brewing policy fight over a pied-à-terre tax that has drawn sharp criticism from President Trump. The two men sat down privately at the Learning Through Play Pre-K Center before joining families to read books and sing “Wheels on the Bus” with children. The scene was gentle and camera-ready, but it arrived at a tense political moment: Mamdani is barely past his first 100 days and already sparring with the White House over tax policy. The visit looks…

Sen. Tim Kaine acknowledged that the Democrats’ redistricting push was never truly about “fairness,” and critics say the strategy is plainly aimed at weakening President Donald Trump’s political standing while sidelining millions of voters. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., admitted Sunday that the Democrats’ extreme gerrymandering effort was never about “fairness,” and his words have left opponents scrambling to explain a strategy that looks more like raw political engineering than a push for equal representation. That admission cuts through the usual rhetoric about impartial maps and exposes a simpler motive: winning power by reshaping who gets to vote for whom. For…

The House Ethics Committee urged people to step forward with reports of sexual misconduct by lawmakers, a plea that comes amid growing criticism over the panel’s effectiveness and handling of sensitive allegations. The committee’s public request for reports landed in a political storm, with critics calling past actions weak and inconsistent. Republicans in particular have used that language to argue the committee needs sharper rules and firmer consequences to restore credibility. The core problem is not just that allegations exist, it’s how the committee has responded. When process looks slow or secretive, it gives the impression of protecting insiders instead…

The Supreme Court will hear St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a dispute over whether Colorado excluded Catholic families and preschools from its “universal” preschool program and whether that exclusion violates the First Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to take up St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a case that raises fundamental questions about religious liberty and equal treatment under state programs. The dispute centers on whether Colorado improperly excluded Catholic parents and a Catholic preschool from benefits tied to a “universal” preschool initiative. At stake is how far a state can go in drawing lines that…

The Israel Defense Forces recently introduced a new, fully automatic artillery howitzer into active service during combat operations in Lebanon, putting its automated loading, higher cadence of fire, and digital targeting to a real-world test under combat conditions. The system arrived with the stated goal of improving accuracy and responsiveness for ground forces operating near the border. Its automatic loading mechanism reduces manual handling, letting the gun sustain a faster, more consistent rate of fire when called upon. Units on the ground reported the howitzer was used to suppress hostile positions and respond to incoming fire during the engagement window…

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the United States is close to a deal that would permanently end Iran’s nuclear program, dismissing Tehran’s threats to the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Secretary Chris Wright delivered a blunt message Sunday about Iran and its nuclear ambitions, saying the United States is close to a deal that would permanently end Iran’s nuclear program. He also dismissed Tehran’s threats to the Strait of Hormuz, signaling that Washington is treating those warnings as background noise rather than a strategic deterrent. The statement reflects a confident tone from a senior official with responsibility over energy…

Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola’s leaders to break the “cycle of interests” that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries as he arrived in the southern African country on Saturd

North Korea again launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, an action its neighbors reported as the latest in a steady drumbeat of weapons testing this year, and the move raises fresh questions about deterrence, alliances, and American resolve. This latest launch — described by neighbors as multiple ballistic missiles aimed at the sea on Sunday — is not an isolated incident but part of an accelerating pattern of provocative behavior from Pyongyang. For Republicans, the core concern is clear: Congress and the administration must treat these tests as evidence that deterrence needs reinforcing, not as routine diplomatic…