Author: Rana McCallister

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…

Social platforms and AI are now able to repurpose public photos and even create video likenesses of people without clear notice, raising fresh privacy and ethical questions about consent, data use, and the emotional impact of simulated interactions with the deceased. Picture scrolling and spotting an image of yourself at a place you never visited or hearing a voice you never recorded; that’s the risk when AI models pull from public social media content. Meta’s short-lived Muse Image program let its AI reference public Instagram posts to generate visuals tied to usernames, and users were not proactively notified about the…

Illinois has extended athletic director Josh Whitman’s contract through 2036, committing more than $31 million over the next 10 years on the heels of a series of standout seasons for the department. The University of Illinois has officially renewed athletic director Josh Whitman’s contract through 2036, signaling long-term confidence in his leadership. The agreement includes a significant financial commitment, committing more than $31 million over the next 10 years, reflecting the school’s desire to lock in stability at the top of its athletics operation. This move comes after what the university described as a period of strong results across multiple…

The Pentagon says it has struck new agreements with three defense firms to mass-produce less costly air-to-ground cruise missiles, including variants designed to be launched from cargo aircraft. The Pentagon announced agreements with three defense contractors to ramp up production of lower-cost air-to-ground cruise missiles, aiming to expand supply and lower per-unit costs. Officials emphasized these would include a design that can be launched from the rear of cargo planes, giving commanders more options. The move reflects a push to combine affordability with new operational flexibility. Making these weapons more affordable is central to the Pentagon’s strategy when facing sustained…