Author: Rana McCallister

President Trump’s brief public line about the event set the tone: he insisted the federal government had no forewarning, and that claim reopened debates about intelligence, responsibility, and how America responds to surprises abroad. The quote landed fast and stirred the conversation: ‘The United States knew nothing about this particular attack,’ President Trump posted on Truth Social. That sentence became a rallying point for supporters who want clear accountability and for critics who demand more context from intelligence agencies. It also forced a fresh look at how information travels inside government and who gets briefed when risks rise overseas. Republican…

Former Trump appointee and long-time MAGA loyalist argues that the president’s war on Iran has undermined the movement, sparking public debate about where MAGA goes next. A former Trump administration appointee who has been a stalwart in the MAGA camp said something sharp and unsettling on national television. “MAGA is dead,” said Carrie Prejean Boller, speaking to Piers Morgan. That line landed hard because it came from someone inside the movement’s circle, not an outside critic. The reaction is not just theater; it’s a symptom of frustration among Republicans who feel foreign policy choices are steering the party off course.…

An unclassified 2026 threat assessment and recent testimony lay out a blunt picture: lone offenders and youth radicalization tied to foreign jihadist propaganda are driving an increasing share of attacks on U.S. soil, while border and online failures make the problem harder to stop. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment in March and it does not mince words. “The most likely terrorist attack scenario in the Homeland involves US-based lone offenders.” That line frames the rest of the report and the Senate testimony that followed. The assessment also flags a disturbing jump…

The SAVE America Act remains stalled in a Senate debate that promises to stretch on, as Republicans search for a path through procedural gridlock and political resistance. The Senate has opened debate on the SAVE America Act, and it is clear this will not be a quick process. Days of open debate are expected, and that length gives both sides space to set the narrative and press their priorities. For Republicans, the fight is about staying united while forcing the federal government to confront crime and accountability issues. Behind the chamber floor drama there is a practical problem: the Senate’s…

The Supreme Court is being handed a clear chance to put law ahead of chaos, and to shape how our elections are run going forward. Conservatives see this as a moment to restore predictable rules and make sure state and federal systems operate the way they were written. The focus is on clear legal tests, consistent standards, and preventing officials from changing rules midstream. That mix of law and practical fixes speaks straight to voters who want stability and fairness at the ballot box. From a Republican standpoint, courts must resist invitations to invent remedies that stray beyond legal text…

Colorado voters decisively cooled a push to legalize prostitution statewide, rejecting an initiative that many saw as an extension of far-left social experiments and an attempt to normalize selling sex as an industry. Voters in Colorado refused to greenlight a ballot measure that would have legalized prostitution across the state. The proposal aimed to rebrand and regulate a trade often described in polite terms as “sex workers,” but it failed to gain the traction its backers expected. The political fight around the initiative drew attention beyond state lines, with high-profile donors and progressive activists backing legalization efforts. That outside influence…

Ohio and Indiana are now among the states that have moved to block ranked-choice voting, with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signing SB 63 on Tuesday to stop elections from using ranked-choice voting, often called “instant runoff voting”. This change aligns both states with a broader trend rejecting RCV at the state level. Lawmakers and officials pushing the bans argued they are protecting straightforward ballot rules and clear outcomes for voters. Ohio and Indiana joining the list of states prohibiting ranked-choice voting reflects a push for simpler election systems that conservatives favor. The Ohio action became law when Ohio Gov. Mike…

A Chicago attorney announced she will withhold her federal income tax this year in protest of the Trump administration, pledging to still file paperwork and pay state taxes while framing her action as civil resistance. A 31-year-old lawyer in Chicago went public with an Instagram video saying she would refuse to pay federal income taxes this year to protest the Trump administration. She said she will file the paperwork, pay the state taxes, and take other steps to make her stance visible. The act is positioned as a political protest rather than a simple refusal to follow tax rules, and…

Country singer Colter Wall announced he is stepping away from live shows and canceled the remainder of his 2026 tour, saying he is “mentally unwell” and will take an indefinite break while refunds are processed through original points of purchase. Colter Wall pulled the plug on the rest of his 2026 tour this week, telling fans he is “mentally unwell” and stepping away from live music indefinitely. The 30-year-old posted a message to fans on social media Wednesday, thanking his audience and his team before delivering the news plainly. He and his team agreed to cancel the remaining shows and…

The Pentagon has announced a new task force to address ideologies infiltrating military education, aiming to sharpen officer training and reinforce the republic’s founding principles. The Department of Defense is forming a dedicated task force to identify and remove neo-Marxist ideas from U.S. war colleges, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday. The effort is framed as a return to classical military education and a commitment to preparing leaders to face real-world threats. This move signals a push to realign professional military education with traditional strategic objectives and core civic values. Hegseth made the case for officers steeped in the…