Author: Mandy Matthews

Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse has been open about a terminal cancer diagnosis, telling a New York Times podcast that his tumors have shrunk dramatically even as he readies himself for death. He spoke with blunt honesty about his treatment, his family, and the way he is approaching the end of life, offering a mix of medical update and steady resolve. His candor has drawn public attention and private respect from people across the political spectrum. What stands out is the plainness of his message: he is facing a terminal illness but reports significant tumor shrinkage, and he is preparing…

President Trump warned Iran late Wednesday that the U.S. military is positioned with extra ammunition and weapons, ready to act if needed, and he insisted this posture will remain in place until an authentic agreement is secured. President Trump made a clear, no-nonsense warning to Tehran late Wednesday, saying U.S. forces are standing by with additional ammunition and weapons to respond if Iran crosses red lines. The message was blunt and aimed at deterring any escalatory moves by Iran or its proxies. From a Republican perspective, this kind of posture is how you keep adversaries guessing and avoid miscalculation. Keeping…

Jennifer Siebel Newsom told a San Francisco audience she and Governor Gavin Newsom are pursuing legislation aimed at tech companies after observing boys, including their own son, shift politically after time online; her remarks, paired with another clip about parenting choices, sparked a debate over using state power to shape values and what that means for free expression and family autonomy. At a recent summit on kids and families, the governor’s wife described a trend she sees among boys who spend time online and suggested legal fixes as a response. She framed the issue as a problem of online influence…

This article argues that firm borders, clear laws, and accountable enforcement are essential to national sovereignty, public safety, and economic stability from a direct, conservative perspective. “America is either a nation with defined borders and laws, or it’s not. There is no in-between.” That clarity matters because consistency in law is the backbone of a functioning republic. When rules mean something, citizens and immigrants alike know what to expect and what is expected of them. Border enforcement is not a partisan talking point, it is a practical necessity for public safety and orderly immigration. Open or porous borders invite criminal…

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators and agonized families while raising broader questions about how cold cases are handled and resolved. The announcement that the defendant is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday marks a dramatic turn in a case that has haunted the region for years. For investigators, it represents the culmination of lengthy efforts to stitch together evidence from scenes, tips, and forensic work. For families, the plea offers a complicated mix of relief,…

New Hampshire has changed the rules for what counts as acceptable voter identification, with Governor Kelly Ayotte signing House Bill 323 to limit Election Day IDs and remove student cards from the list of valid documents. Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 323, and the new law takes effect in June ahead of the September primaries and the November general election. Under the updated rules, accepted IDs are restricted to driver’s licenses and non-driver state IDs, U.S. armed services identification, and U.S. passports or passport cards. The law eliminates the prior practice of accepting college, university, and high school identification…

Virginia election officials face a legal challenge alleging constitutional violations for allowing people who never lived in the state to cast ballots, according to a lawsuit filed by the RNC, RITE PAC, and a Virginia voter. The complaint filed Monday claims Virginia’s voter rolls include individuals who have never established residency in the commonwealth, and that allowing those registrations to stand breaks the state constitution. Plaintiffs named the Virginia State Board of Elections as a defendant and say the problem threatens the integrity of elections across the state. The suit asks the court to address how registration and residency are…

A short, sharp summary: a once-prominent niche identity is shrinking back to its niche, and the California legislature seems to admit that it cannot survive there without steady taxpayer support. A niche identity is returning to its niche, and the California legislature is tacitly acknowledging that even the niche dies without regular infusions of free government money. That simple line captures a larger truth about how incentives shape culture and who gets to decide what is sustained. When public dollars become the lifeline for particular identities or industries, outcomes follow the money instead of common sense. Lawmakers in Sacramento have…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was recently kidnapped by members of the foreign terrorist organization Kata’ib Hizballah near Ba Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was recently kidnapped by members of the foreign terrorist organization Kata’ib Hizballah near Ba The announcement updates a tense situation and makes clear the American government was directly involved in securing her freedom. For Republicans, a swift recovery underscores the need for clear policy and firm responses to groups that target U.S. citizens abroad. The return of a…

Joseph Figueira Martin, an aid worker held in the Central African Republic for nearly two years, was released Tuesday, his family told The Associated Press, ending a long period of fear and uncertainty for those close to him. Joseph Figueira Martin had been detained in the Central African Republic for nearly two years before his release on Tuesday, his family told The Associated Press. The news came as a sudden relief to relatives and colleagues who had been waiting for any sign of movement. Details about the exact circumstances of his release are still emerging. The Central African Republic has…