Author: Mandy Matthews

A man was tackled after he sprayed an unknown substance at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall, creating a chaotic scene and raising immediate questions about security, accountability, and public safety. Man tackled to ground after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at town hall in Minneapolis. The incident unfolded quickly and left people scrambling for answers while local law enforcement and staff moved to secure the area. Videos and eyewitness accounts painted a raw picture of a crowded civic event turning dangerous in seconds. That single line captures the core fact everyone is talking about. The…

Immigration officers put their lives on the line to defend America’s sovereignty. If immigration officers are willing to risk their lives to protect America’s sovereignty, the least Republicans can do is stand firmly behind them. They should reject the left’s dishonest information war and back the men and women enforcing our laws.

Law enforcement must be seen as neutral and competent, or it loses the public’s consent to operate. This piece examines how political hesitation corrodes policing, erodes trust, and leaves communities more vulnerable. It argues for clear standards, accountability, and a focus on public safety over political signaling. Law enforcement loses legitimacy the moment officials indicate they’re unwilling to engage in it because of political opposition — even when that opposition is fatalistic. When leaders publicly retreat, officers and citizens both see a gap between law on the books and law in practice. That gap invites disorder, breeds cynicism, and makes reasonable…

This report covers a major winter storm expected to hit the Washington region this weekend, where forecasters warn that heavy ice buildup — not just snowfall — could create the most severe impacts, potentially leaving hundreds of thousands without power and causing widespread travel and infrastructure disruptions. The storm arriving this weekend is shaping up to be complex, with temperature profiles that favor both snow and a dangerous glaze of freezing rain. Forecast models are showing a narrow transition zone where warmer air aloft will melt falling snow before refreezing on contact with cold surfaces. That setup raises the risk…

A new report finds the nation’s murder rate in 2025 is on pace to be the lowest since tracking began in 1900, signaling a notable shift in long-term crime trends. The shift in homicide numbers this year has caught attention because it reverses several decades of concern about violent crime in many communities. Analysts point to a mix of factors that may be driving the drop, rather than a single silver-bullet explanation. Still, the preliminary data suggests a meaningful change in public safety trends that warrants a closer look. One obvious factor is law enforcement strategy and technology, which have…

Iraq will begin legal proceedings against Islamic State prisoners transferred from Syria this week by the U.S. military, the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council announced Thursday, beginning a process that seeks to hold suspected terrorists to account under Iraqi law while testing Baghdad’s judicial and security systems. The move puts Iraq back at the center of a painful, ongoing chapter in the fight against Islamic State. After years of combat and shifting custody arrangements, Baghdad is now preparing to try detainees who were held in Syria and moved by U.S. forces across the border. This is a practical, hard-nosed moment for…

Bulgaria’s president, Rumen Radev, has resigned after nine years to run for prime minister, handing the presidency to Vice President Iliana Yotova and launching a new political project just weeks before a snap parliamentary vote this spring. Rumen Radev said he will formally submit his resignation and move into the parliamentary arena with the country headed toward its seventh snap election since 2021. Vice President Iliana Yotova will assume presidential duties while Radev builds a new political vehicle amid a prolonged political crisis. The timing is raw: a high-stakes switch from head of state to party leader on the eve…

Federal law stands above state whims, and when state actors try to block or hollow out national statutes they cross a dangerous line that strikes at the rule of law. This piece argues that deliberate obstruction by states should be treated as a severe betrayal of constitutional duties, and it looks at what accountability can and should mean. The tone is direct: uphold the Constitution, enforce the laws, and restore order where officials refuse to comply. States are not allowed simply to thwart or undermine federal laws they don’t like. It’s treasonous, and should be treated as such. That sentence…

President Trump’s first year of a second term has kept him front and center, unwilling to back away from confrontations and quick to use White House appearances to go after critics, shaping the political fight with a direct, unapologetic style. A year in his second term in office has done little to cool President Trump’s yen for settling scores with opponents, as he used a White House news conference Tuesday to lash his opponents left a. That moment summed up a pattern: he takes the podium, sets the agenda, and rallies his base by calling out adversaries by name, refusing…

President Trump has endorsed 19 of the 22 Senate Republicans running for reelection in 2026, while withholding support from three incumbents who have opposed him, including Sen. Susan Collins of Maine. The map for 2026 already looks different because of where endorsements landed. Backing 19 of 22 incumbents sends a clear signal about who counts in the current GOP coalition. That pattern matters for headlines and for donor checks alike. Endorsements are shorthand in politics: they guide activists, boost fundraising, and shape primary fields. From a Republican perspective, rewarding loyalty makes strategic sense when the goal is to build a…