Author: Rana McCallister

Dozens of Democratic U.S. senators and the Independent senator from Maine pressed Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday for more information about how the agency vets new agents, seeking clarity about hiring standards and background checks amid concerns over oversight and public safety. Dozens of Democratic U.S. senators and the Independent senator from Maine pushed for more details Monday from Immigration and Customs Enforcement about the agency’s vetting practices for new agents. Their questions signaled growing scrutiny of hiring standards and the process used to screen applicants before they join enforcement ranks. The inquiry landed at a time when immigration…

Energy markets tightened and pump prices climbed as conflict in the Middle East pushed crude supplies and global risk premiums higher, leaving consumers and policymakers facing hard choices about production, reserves, and long-term strategy. The average U.S. price of gas rose above $4 per gallon on Monday as fighting in the oil-rich Middle East flares up. That single line captures how quickly geopolitical shocks ripple into American wallets, especially when markets are already tight. A lot of families now see their weekly budgets change overnight because of events thousands of miles away. Gas prices jump when supply fears outpace actual…

Iran’s lead negotiator slammed the U.S. on Monday for continuing to move military assets to the Middle East even as both sides talk peace, and that clash highlights the deep distrust and mixed signals that now shape any attempt at negotiation. Iran’s head negotiator in peace talks with the U.S. harshly criticized Washington on Monday for continuing to move military assets to the Middle East despite voicing a desire to end the war. That line landed hard because it cuts to the heart of a common complaint: words on their own do not create safety. In a region where credibility…

This article lays out how rising hostility from the American left toward Israel has become more explicit, why that shift matters for U.S. foreign policy, and what the political and cultural consequences are for a country that has long been an ally. Political currents that once tolerated steady support for Israel are breaking against a new tide of progressive and socialist activism, and the shift is loud and public. The change is visible in campus protests, activist campaigns, and a growing number of elected officials who couch criticism of Israeli policy as unconditional opposition to the alliance. That trend has…

President Trump has asked new South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed to temporarily fill her late brother’s seat, to run for a full term and offered his endorsement. The appointment of Darline Graham to the South Carolina Senate seat was swift and intended to keep conservative representation steady after a sudden vacancy. Her selection brings immediate attention to a contest that now has a major national player weighing in. President Trump’s public ask and endorsement changes the tone from a quiet transition to a high-stakes GOP decision. Trump’s backing means more than a headline; it signals to donors,…

The Save Act looks good on paper, but partisan politics, federal overreach concerns, and the hard math of incentives make its route through Congress unlikely. Supporters pitch the Save Act as a fix for election security that should be easy to sell to voters who care about fair outcomes. In practice, the bill collides with entrenched skepticism about Washington setting rules for states, and with the political reality that champions on both sides use security debates as leverage. That gap between promise and passage is where the law will struggle most. “Politics just isn’t aimed at success.” That blunt observation…

The country needs firm, lawful immigration enforcement that resists media-driven pressure while protecting communities and respecting due process. Enforcement of immigration laws is not a popularity contest, and policy should reflect public safety and the rule of law rather than daily outrage cycles. Republicans argue that steady application of the law deters illegal entry and protects American neighborhoods. Practical, consistent action builds credibility for legal immigration pathways and restores confidence in federal authority. That requires clear priorities and follow-through from the administration. Politics and headlines should not rewrite statutes or micromanage deportation decisions. Officials must apply existing laws and guidelines…

The declassified records open a clear window into a massive voter registration fraud operation in Muskegon, Michigan, revealing how organized manipulation of registration rolls can undermine trust in elections and demand straightforward accountability. The newly available documents give a rare look at how a coordinated scheme can target registration systems rather than ballots themselves. They don’t just hint at isolated mistakes; the records indicate a pattern that points to deliberate, repeatable work aimed at inflating or corrupting voter rolls. From a practical perspective, that distinction matters for both investigators and policymakers. The records reportedly include registration applications, correspondence, and administrative…

President Trump announced the release of classified assessments that, he says, reveal widespread foreign meddling and internal suppression of information, and he urged investigations and new election-integrity legislation. President Donald Trump used a national address to argue that American federal elections have been compromised and that the public deserves full disclosure. He said he would publish previously classified CIA and FBI assessments on the White House website and named China as the central foreign threat. The speech centered on data breaches, machine vulnerabilities, and alleged internal cover-ups inside U.S. intelligence agencies. According to the president, the records make clear why…

New DHS data and a presidential release have reignited concerns about noncitizen voter registrations and possible foreign influence in U.S. elections. Fresh Department of Homeland Security information shows more than 250,000 noncitizens are illegally registered to vote across California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada. That figure alone demands attention from voters and officials who worry about the integrity of voter rolls and the systems that manage them. The scale of these registrations is significant enough to demand clearer accountability from state and federal authorities. President Donald Trump spoke to the country Thursday night and announced the release of a tranche…