Author: Rana McCallister

NHS figures, home abortions and the case for transparency Official NHS figures show 1 in 17 women suffer serious complications after home abortions, yet the government continues withholding annual safety reports. That gap between data and disclosure matters for safety and accountability. If ministers are serious about women’s health they should stop hiding the facts. When we talk about home abortions we mean medical abortion pills taken outside a clinic. That approach was promoted as convenient, but convenience does not erase risk. Women deserve to know how often those risks lead to emergency care. A 1-in-17 complication rate is not…

U.S. Forces Recover Survivors After Strike on Suspected Smuggling Vessel in Caribbean U.S. forces seized survivors after striking a vessel suspected of smuggling drugs in Caribbean waters, multiple sources say. A defense official and other people briefed on the situation told The Associated Press the operation was the sixth in the region and the first since August in which the military reportedly recovered people from the scene. The administration has not publicly confirmed the strike. The action took place Thursday and, with this operation, officials say the tally of related missions since August now stands at six. The death toll…

Trump Administration Says Supreme Court Likely to Overrule Lower Court Judge Officials in the Trump White House say they expect the Supreme Court to step in and reverse a lower court judge’s decision. That prediction frames the dispute as a temporary hurdle rather than a lasting loss for the administration. The claim puts pressure on the high court to act quickly and decisively. The legal clash grew out of a judicial ruling that the administration contests. Details differ by case, but the central issue is the same: the White House contends the trial judge went beyond the law. That disagreement…

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon, appearing on The Left Hook podcast with Wajahat Ali, told listeners minority communities should prepare for Immigration and Customs Enforcement showing up at their doors. His remarks landed in a heated moment that mixes immigration politics and public safety. Republicans called the comments reckless. Those comments came as protests at ICE facilities in cities like Chicago and Portland have escalated into clashes with federal agents in recent weeks. Demonstrations that once stayed on sidewalks have sometimes turned into physical confrontations, raising alarms among law enforcement and residents. The backdrop matters when influential voices stoke the…

Bolivia’s Runoff: Quiroga vs Paz After Two Decades of Socialism Bolivia heads to a decisive presidential runoff this Sunday, a vote many see as a chance to move beyond almost twenty years of socialist-led governance. Voters will choose between conservative former president Jorge Quiroga and Senator Rodrigo Paz, who offer starkly different roadmaps for recovery. The immediate questions are simple: who can restore growth, security, and trust in institutions. Two decades of state-first policies left real gains but also persistent problems that frustrate everyday people. Nationalized sectors and heavy-handed regulation discouraged outside capital, public services often missed the mark, and…

Security Trump Pulls Tomahawks from the Table Before Zelensky Visit President Donald Trump removed American Tomahawk missiles from consideration for transfer to Ukraine ahead of a White House meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The move was announced publicly and framed as a matter of national readiness and prudence. The missiles had loomed large in weeks of reporting about whether Washington would hand them over, an option that could have enabled Kyiv to extend strikes into the Russian interior and target infrastructure. That possibility raised hard questions about escalation and U.S. liability for outcomes beyond defensive support. “We need Tomahawks for…

Severe Monkeypox (mpox) Strain Confirmed in Los Angeles Los Angeles health officials confirmed on Thursday that a severe strain of the Monkeypox (mpox) virus has been identified in the county. Authorities say they are investigating cases and working to contain spread while monitoring any rise in hospitalizations. Neighbors and clinics have been notified as part of expanded testing and tracing efforts. Monkeypox is a viral illness related to smallpox, typically causing fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a distinctive rash that progresses to blister-like lesions. It usually runs its course in a few weeks, but complications can occur, especially in people…

Trump Follows Up With a Visit After a Long Putin Call The visit comes a day after Trump said he had a ’very productive’ call with Putin that lasted over two hours. That timing wasn’t an accident; it was a statement that business would follow talk. Republicans see it as a leader moving quickly from conversation to concrete presence. A day-to-day cadence like this plays to Trump’s strengths: quick decisions and visible follow-through. He prefers phone calls and face time over drawn-out diplomatic committees. Voters who want results respond to that kind of motion. A call that stretched past two…

Trump and Patel: Program Drives Arrests and Cuts Crime City streets felt different when federal agents and local police leaned in. Neighbors reported calmer nights, merchants noticed fewer break-ins, and leadership said tougher tactics were working. That shift started conversations about restoring law and order. President Trump and FBI Director Patel say the program led to more than 8,700 arrests and a 20 percent drop in crime. Those numbers, if accurate, represent a clear return on prioritizing public safety and backing officers in the field. For conservatives who have argued that policing matters, the results are a vindication of aggressive,…

Remember the government is still shut down. That fact has quietly faded from front pages and cable chatter while major foreign policy wins command attention, and Democrats are watching their political momentum evaporate as everyday pains tick higher. We have hard numbers backing that up. “25% of voters don’t know there’s a shutdown… up 7 points from a week ago. Only 5% impacted a lot, down from 9% a week ago.” During the Obama shutdown, leaders ensured the pain was visible, from closed services to travel snarls. Open-air war memorials were fenced off and veterans were kept from seeing monuments…