Author: Rana McCallister

A man convicted of fatally stabbing a woman during a home invasion robbery has been scheduled for execution in December after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant on Friday, setting the legal process in motion. The move by Gov. DeSantis puts a firm date on a case that has already gone through trial and conviction. Supporters of strict law and order see the warrant as the state following through on a lawful sentence handed down by a jury. For many, the focus is on accountability for a violent crime that took a life in a home invasion robbery.…

A new ad criticizes Democratic Reps. Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen of New York for a lapse in national flood insurance due to the government shutdown. The ad hits the theme hard: people in flood-prone areas suddenly face uncertainty because federal coverage lapsed amid a shutdown. Constituents who rely on predictable federal support for rebuilding are now left wondering who will answer for the gap. This message frames the lapse as a tangible consequence of political gridlock, not abstract disagreement in Washington. On the ground, a lapse in the national flood insurance program creates immediate headaches for homeowners and small…

The U.S. military struck another alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean Thursday, killing three people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. This incident fits a pattern of aggressive maritime enforcement against trafficking networks that exploit loose maritime boundaries and weak regional enforcement. The brief report from the Pentagon, quoted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, makes clear the operation was deadly and decisive. For those who watch drug routes and migration pressures, the stakes are plain: criminal networks at sea are lethal and persistent. The U.S. response this week signals continued willingness to use military assets when those threats intersect with…

Kazakhstan’s move into the Abraham Accords marks a significant diplomatic shift with immediate geopolitical and economic implications, and it signals a broader openness to Israeli ties across Central Asia. President Trump said Thursday that Kazakhstan is joining the Abraham Accords, marking the first country during his second term to join his first-term prized foreign policy achievement. That announcement landed quickly and cleanly, and it’s being framed as both a diplomatic win and a practical step toward deeper cooperation. The news changes the map of regional relationships without fanfare or complex bargaining spelled out publicly yet. The Abraham Accords began as…

As Hurricane Melissa intensified to a Category 5 storm pointing right at Jamaica, Shaggy knew he had to help, he just wasn’t sure how. So he asked ChatGPT. The storm’s rapid escalation left little time for second-guessing, and the usual celebrity playbook of appeals and concerts felt too slow. Shaggy moved from instinct to action, looking for fast, practical ways to funnel resources and attention where they would matter most. That urgency shaped a different kind of response, one built around planning and coordination instead of publicity. Using ChatGPT as a sounding board, he sketched out an immediate needs list:…

The British army has announced Initial Operating Capability for the Ajax, its first new armored fighting vehicle in nearly 30 years, marking the start of limited operational use while further trials and integration continue. The Ajax marks a major step forward in armored reconnaissance and troop protection for the British army. Built around modern sensors, protection suites and digital systems, the vehicle is aimed at giving commanders clearer battlefield awareness and crews better protection than older platforms. The Defense Ministry on Thursday formally declared Initial Operating Capability for the Ajax, a milestone that enables the army to begin using the…

A young mother and her child were lost to the consequences of a culture that treats abortion as routine, and this piece traces how that outcome unfolded and what it reveals. The repercussions of radical abortion culture ultimately ripped a teen mom and her baby away from the world. That stark line is where this story begins, but it does not end there. What follows is a look at the social patterns and choices that led to a preventable tragedy. Communities used to rally around young parents with practical support and moral clarity. Today, too many institutions either shrug or…

A federal judge on Tuesday spanked the White House for its decision to cancel sign language interpretation of presidential events, saying the law appears to require it. The ruling highlights government obligations to ensure access for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The judge’s blunt language raised fresh questions about the administration’s respect for equal treatment under the law. The judge’s criticism came after the White House stopped providing sign language interpreters at certain presidential events, a move that left the deaf community and advocates alarmed. The action did not go unnoticed, and the court signaled that accessibility…

The District of Columbia Council has voted to reinstate a citywide juvenile curfew after a period without one coincided with youths looting stores and sparking a broad, violent disturbance. The vote to bring back a curfew reflects a swift political reaction to real-world consequences that residents and business owners experienced when the curfew was lifted. From a law and order perspective, the decision reads as a return to basic public safety tools that were removed too quickly. People saw stores ransacked and a chaotic melee unfold, and elected officials responded by restoring restrictions on late-night presence for minors. This is…

This article explains why independent and unaffiliated voters are being routed to provisional ballots, what that means for the vote-counting process, and why clear rules and accountability matter. It means independent and unaffiliated voters must cast provisional ballots for now. That single line changes how ballots are collected and tallied on Election Day, since provisional ballots sit outside the normal immediate-count stream until local officials confirm eligibility. The practical impact is that those votes may not be included in initial totals and will depend on later verification steps. Provisional ballots exist to protect the right to vote while ensuring records…