Author: Rana McCallister

Denver’s Health and Safety Committee advanced a 7-0 proposal to ban law enforcement — including federal immigration agents — from wearing masks during operations and to require visible badges or identification, with penalties for violators. The committee vote moves the proposal to the full Denver City Council, where it must secure two more votes before it could become law. The measure would force all officers to display a badge or other identification and would attach fines and potential jail time for violations. Supporters say it protects communities; critics say it endangers officers and conflicts with federal authority. The Department of…

Ed Crane’s career shows how steady conviction and a clear defense of individual liberty can shape policy debates and institutions for decades to come. Ed Crane had a gift for identifying moments when liberty required an unpopular defense — and history has a way of catching up to him. He built institutions and arguments that refused fashionable compromises, and those efforts altered how policymakers and voters think about limits on government. His approach was pragmatic but principled, favoring free markets, personal freedom, and restrained government action. Crane was never content with partisan posturing; he pursued arguments that would survive scrutiny…

This piece examines a high-profile misstep by a member of Congress, the constitutional immunity that enabled it, and the political context around the episode. On February 10, Congressman Ro Khanna used the House floor to name six men he said appeared in newly unredacted Epstein files. Three days later the Justice Department confirmed that four of those men were actually FBI lineup fillers—stock photos, control images, the investigative equivalent of typing “generic businessman” into a search engine. The correction was released on February 13, and Khanna subsequently walked back the four names. Those four were private citizens, not public figures,…

Debate over whether ICE truly targets the “worst of the worst” reignited after a Department of Homeland Security document obtained by CBS News showed just 14% fitting that label, forcing questions about priorities, data interpretation, and political motives. Leftists claim that figure proves President Donald Trump exaggerated when he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement focuses on the “worst of the worst.” That attack rests on a narrow read of a single internal document, and it treats complex enforcement choices as if they were simple sound bites. The result is a political narrative that sidelines operational realities. Critics point to percentages…

Senator Susan Collins’s support moved the SAVE America Act into new territory, changing the Senate math and putting a sharper spotlight on the filibuster, GOP strategy, and competing views on federal election rules. Susan Collins, the Maine Republican, announced backing for the House-passed SAVE America Act, which requires documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections and a photo ID for in-person voting. Her support raises the Senate tally to at least 50 supporters, enough to advance the bill with Vice President JD Vance breaking a tie. That shift forces Senate leaders to decide timing and tactics for the…

The U.S. military reportedly used Anthropic’s AI tool Claude in its operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The report that Anthropic’s AI tool Claude played a role in the operation that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro raises immediate questions about how we use cutting-edge tech in national security missions. Republicans should welcome tools that help keep Americans and allies safe, but we must demand clear rules and accountability. This development forces a national conversation about oversight, partnerships with private firms, and the limits of automation in life-and-death decisions. The basics are straightforward: an advanced language model developed…

The Navy removed the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason on Friday, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to command during a critical phase of the ship’s pre-deploy preparations. The move came suddenly on Friday and was announced as an action taken because leaders said they no longer trusted the commanding officer to lead during an important stage of getting the ship ready to leave port. Those words carry a lot of weight in naval service, and the phrase “loss of confidence” is the formal language the Navy uses when commanders are relieved for cause. The…

Analilia Mejia, a progressive activist and former Bernie Sanders national political director, edged out a crowded field to win the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 11th congressional district, beating former Rep. Tom Malinowski and claiming 29.3% of the vote in a race that revealed deep divisions inside the Democratic Party. Analilia Mejia’s victory over Tom Malinowski and a dozen other contenders makes one thing clear: the Democratic base in NJ-11 favored a hard-left organizer over a moderate with establishment backing. The Associated Press projected the result Thursday, one week after the Feb. 5 special election, and Mejia finished with 29.3%.…

Northern California is staring down a strong winter storm during the holiday weekend, with mountain communities expecting several feet of snow and travel conditions set to deteriorate. The holiday weekend has a twist this year as a robust winter system moves into Northern California, pushing cold air and heavy precipitation into mountain zones. Local officials have issued a winter storm watch for much of the region and communities are preparing for significant snowfall totals. Travelers should be aware that timing and intensity could change, but models consistently point to heavy accumulations at higher elevations. Mountain passes and resort towns are…

The Virginia Supreme Court’s recent action handed Democrats a partisan advantage by greenlighting a rushed congressional map that could flip four traditionally red U.S. House seats to blue, setting up a high-stakes battle over representation and fairness in the midterms. The state court’s timing and ruling created a fast lane for a new map that critics say benefits one party more than the voters. Lawmakers moved quickly to approve the plan, and Democrats are forecast to gain ground in what had been competitive or Republican-held districts. That sudden shift has national implications for control of the U.S. House. Republicans view…