Author: Rana McCallister

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…

An inmate has sued Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and the sheriff’s department for $1.35 million, alleging jail staff ignored quarantine protocols, while the agency remains under public pressure over the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Christopher Michael Marx filed a civil rights lawsuit on March 5 in U.S. District Court in Arizona seeking $1.35 million, a formal apology from Sheriff Chris Nanos, and changes to sanitation practices at the jail. The complaint claims a deputy moved between quarantined and non-quarantined units after an inmate tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing others. Marx frames the claim as a basic failure…

The SAVE America Act is headed for a Senate vote, and the debate over the filibuster has resurfaced with renewed intensity as Republicans decide whether to change long-standing Senate rules to move it forward. The SAVE America Act is poised to reach the Senate floor, and Republicans face a strategic choice about old Senate traditions versus political urgency. For years the filibuster has shaped Senate behavior, but momentum is building to revisit its role in blocking legislation. That choice will define how effectively the GOP advances its priorities on the big items in the months ahead. Republicans have historically been…

President Trump said Friday the U.S. is winning the war against Iran with “unlimited firepower.” This piece examines what that claim means, how it fits into a Republican view of deterrence, and the practical risks and calculations behind such rhetoric. It looks at military posture, political signaling, and the balance between strength and escalation without repeating the central claim. President Trump said Friday the U.S. is winning the war against Iran with “unlimited firepower.” Those words are blunt and deliberate, meant to signal resolve to friends and foes alike. From a Republican perspective, clear, forceful language reinforces deterrence and communicates…