Author: Rana McCallister

TrumpRx is now live and promising major drug-cost savings, and this article looks at the initial rollout, the numbers being touted, and what to watch next. The TrumpRx platform launched with a splash, offering steep discounts that matched the bold claims made during the campaign. At first glance the discounts look real and meaningful, giving patients immediate relief at the pharmacy counter. Supporters see a market-driven win that challenges the status quo of high list prices and opaque middleman fees. Digging into the prices, the headline savings are often tied to cash pay rates and negotiated pharmacy discounts rather than…

Two anonymous sources told the Los Angeles Times that Mayor Karen Bass directed then-interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva to water down the Los Angeles Fire Department’s after-action report on the Palisades Fire, with multiple drafts reportedly edited to remove or soften findings that could expose the city to legal liability; the final report followed several scrubbed versions, names were stripped from those drafts, and Bass’s office denies the allegations. The sequence starts with the Lachman Fire on January 1, 2025, which NewsNation documents say was allegedly set by an arsonist and later reignited by underground embers six days later. At…

President Trump announced Friday plans to impose an additional tariff on any country doing business with Iran as tensions between the two nations run high and the U.S. weighs its military options. The president’s move signals a willingness to use economic pressure alongside military readiness to address threats from Tehran. This announcement frames trade policy as a tool of national security, putting partners and adversaries on notice that commerce with Iran carries costs. The plan ties tariffs directly to geopolitical behavior, elevating economic penalties as a central lever of U.S. strategy. For Republicans and conservatives, the idea of conditioning trade…

A federal court order freed a 5-year-old and his father, drew national attention for high-flown rhetoric, and included an impossible date that undercut its drama. The order from U.S. District Judge Fred Biery, which granted release to 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from the Dilley ICE facility in Texas, went viral for its scolding tone and sweeping constitutional language. The document’s signing line was dated February 31, 2026, a date that does not exist and that quickly became the most talked-about detail online. That typo exposed a contrast between theatrical prose and sloppy execution. Observers online were quick…

The Justice Department announced charges Thursday against Kyle Wagner, accusing the self-identified Antifa agitator of encouraging the murder of federal officers, and the case raises urgent questions about public safety, accountability, and how government and tech platforms should respond to violent rhetoric. The charges against Kyle Wagner are a clear moment for law and order supporters to demand accountability. When someone openly encourages violence against federal officers, they cross a line from protest into criminal conduct. Republicans and law-abiding citizens expect the Justice Department to enforce the law consistently, regardless of the speaker’s political label. Authorities say Wagner self-identifies with…

A New Orleans Police recruit who was an illegal immigrant and accused of fraud was arrested by ICE days before graduating from the academy, exposing failures in vetting and sparking criticism about sanctuary policies. One week before his scheduled graduation from the New Orleans Police Department academy, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Larry Temah, a 46-year-old man from Cameroon who had been hired in June and issued a department firearm. NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said the department had no information during hiring to indicate he lacked legal status, but the arrest revealed a deportation order and alleged fraud in his…

The conviction of former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps was overturned by a California appeals court because jurors withheld a note about a juror’s English ability, prompting a retrial and renewed debate over fairness, institutional accountability, and the cost to victims and taxpayers. A three-justice panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal reversed the conviction of James Heaps, a 69-year-old former UCLA gynecologist who had been sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2023. The court found that the trial judge failed to disclose a jury foreman’s note raising concerns about a juror’s English proficiency, a deficiency the defense did…

The debate over election integrity has hardened as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), now rebranded as the SAVE America Act, moves into the Senate with the 2026 midterm elections just about 10 months away. The calendar is real and the stakes are higher than usual. With 2026 midterms just about 10 months away, Republicans argue that restoring confidence in voting systems is urgent. This is not a theoretical fight; it’s about clear rules, accurate rolls, and ensuring voters meet eligibility standards. The SAVE Act’s new name, SAVE America Act, signals a push to make voter eligibility a…

Neoclassical art and architecture reward close attention: their proportions, materials, and civic intent still speak plainly to people today, and their staying power invites a fresh look at how we build and decorate public life. Neoclassical buildings and artworks rely on proportion, order, and a language of forms that developed over centuries. They aim to communicate stability and human scale rather than shock or novelty. That restraint creates a kind of visual honesty that people feel even if they cannot name the rules behind it. The greatness of neoclassical art and architecture lies not merely in historical memory but in…

The Senate is poised to consider the SAVE America Act, a measure led by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) that would require proof of citizenship to vote, and Republican momentum has pushed the bill closer to a floor vote after winning 48 GOP co-sponsors. The proposal has reignited debates over election integrity, state control of voting rules, and partisan tensions in Washington. The SAVE America Act, sponsored by US Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), would require proof of citizenship to participate in US elections. That central change is aimed at creating a uniform federal requirement to verify voter eligibility at registration or…