Author: Rana McCallister

The House Judiciary Committee considered a constitutional amendment proposal that would cap the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices on Wednesday. Not a single House Democrat on the committee supported it. The moment came during a committee markup for HJR 1, which would require SCOTUS to “be composed of nine justices.” The measure’s passage along […]

Recent Fox News polling indicates President Trump’s standing in Ohio has dropped since 2024, and that decline is spilling over into the Republican candidate he backed in the state’s upcoming Senate contest. The numbers landed like a wake up call inside GOP circles. For conservatives who count Ohio as a bellwether, the shift signals more than a temporary wobble; it underlines how presidential approval and local races remain tightly linked in this state. Republicans should accept the blunt fact that national dynamics can complicate local campaigns. Holding a Senate seat in Ohio will require both defending core conservative principles and…

The IRS notice in my mail represents another piece of evidence suggesting the Trump administration is taking the fight against fraud seriously. Receiving that letter felt like more than routine bureaucracy; it read like proof of a broader push to protect taxpayer dollars. The timing matters because conservative voters expect government to stop waste and theft without turning over every file to intrusive audits. This message lands differently when taxpayers see enforcement matched with restraint and clarity about what the agency is doing. On a basic level, a clear enforcement posture is about fairness. Honest Americans who pay taxes want…

Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, won the New Jersey Democratic primary in the battleground 7th Congressional District and will challenge Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in the general election. Rebecca Bennett’s primary victory was straightforward: she’s a former Navy helicopter pilot who secured the Democratic nomination in a district that national strategists call competitive. Her military background gives her a compelling résumé, and Democrats will make her veteran status a centerpiece of their pitch. Still, winning a primary and winning over swing voters in a battleground district are very different fights. Tom Kean Jr. currently holds the seat…

South Korea’s local elections have become a clear political test, with voters casting ballots in mayoral and other races that can shift power at the city and provincial level. The contest will be watched closely by leaders and voters alike, because results could shape policy choices and signal how much support the central government keeps after a turbulent first year. South Koreans began voting Wednesday in mayoral and other local elections that are seen as a gauge of support for President Lee Jae Myung’s year-old liberal government. Local offices carry real authority over budgets, housing, schools and policing, so these…

A man barricaded himself inside a bank building in Bakersfield on Tuesday, triggering a large police response and uncertainty about how many people were inside. A man barricaded himself inside a bank building in the Southern California city of Bakersfield with an unknown number of people, police said Tuesday. The scene drew multiple law enforcement units to the area and prompted nearby businesses to lock their doors. Neighbors described a tense atmosphere as officers worked to establish control and gather information. Police set up a perimeter around the bank to keep bystanders clear and prevent the situation from spreading beyond…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the Israel Day on Fifth parade, drawing sharp criticism from Jewish leaders and former Israeli officials and raising questions about how his administration will handle civic traditions tied to the city’s Jewish community. Zohran Mamdani confirmed at a Thursday news conference that he will skip Sunday’s Israel Day on Fifth parade, breaking a decades-long pattern of mayors showing up for the march that runs down Fifth Avenue. That tradition has been a staple for leaders of both parties in a city that hosts the largest Jewish population in the United States.…

This article argues why Graham Platner’s actions raise real concerns for voters who want steady, principled leadership. It examines temperament, priorities, and the practical consequences of swapping a harmless centrist for someone who appears volatile. The tone is direct and unapologetic, aimed at voters weighing the risks before the next election. Graham Platner’s behavior reveals him to be an immature, self-centered person who shouldn’t get to replace a harmless centrist. That blunt assessment comes from watching public conduct and weighing what voters deserve in a representative. Voters who prize stability have reason to pause before handing him more influence. Temperament…

“If accurate, this … is a direct admission that a Catholic player may have been excluded from official team promotion because he publicly defended his faith.” This piece looks at why that claim matters and what it means for religious freedom, team culture, and institutional accountability, all in plain, direct terms. The allegation at the center of this story is straightforward and sharp: a player who defended his Catholic faith might have been sidelined from team promotion because of it. That raises immediate questions about fairness, roster messaging, and the role of public relations in modern sports. For many fans…

The administration can’t rely on occasional prosecutions while a wider network of anti-ICE extremists keeps disrupting law enforcement and border security. The pattern is clear: selective enforcement sends the wrong message to people who target immigration agents and federal facilities. When authorities prosecute only a handful of incidents, it leaves room for a broader culture of lawlessness to grow around anti-ICE activity. That environment undermines both officer safety and the rule of law we expect from a functioning government. Republicans have long argued that law and order must be consistent and visible to deter criminal behavior, and attacks on ICE…