Author: Rana McCallister

What in the World Has Happened to Kamala Harris? She’s Off Dropping F-Bombs and Spreading Misinformation Kamala Harris has been on something of a public meltdown tour, and it is getting louder by the week. Once a rising Democrat star, she now seems determined to alienate allies and hand Republicans talking points. The trajectory is hard to miss and easy to critique from a conservative view. She has publicly attacked people who used to be allies, and she’s peddling lines that don’t hold up under basic scrutiny. That kind of chaos is a political crime against your own party and…

The Senate Stalls Again: Why Republicans Must Hold the Line on Continuing Resolutions The Senate failed to advance competing continuing resolutions for the sixth time, with the House-passed resolution failing in a 54-45 split that was primarily along party lines. That simple vote count hides a much bigger problem: a broken process and a culture of last-minute, untenable compromises. Voters deserve better than repeating the same chaos and expecting a different result. This recurring failure isn’t just procedural. It reflects a larger disagreement about priorities, spending, and the proper role of Congress in protecting the American taxpayer. From a Republican…

Authorities say the man accused in the Manchester synagogue attack had a secret life that looks like a pattern of deception and control. The suspect, named Jihad al-Shamie, is accused of using faith and dating apps to draw vulnerable women into hidden marriages. The story raises hard questions about ideology, law enforcement, and how we protect communities. The accused reportedly married several women while hiding other relationships and children he said existed back home. One woman, a 38-year-old woman from Lancashire who converted to Islam, described meeting him on an Islamic dating app and later discovering she was not the…

Lauren Boebert has turned a punchy curiosity into a campaign theme, promising to drag the UFO question out of shadowy corners and into daylight. This isn’t a gimmick to scare suburban voters; it’s a clear play for transparency and accountability that appeals to conservatives tired of Washington secrecy. Her message lands with the base because it taps into a simple, stubborn demand: tell the truth and stop hiding things from the American people. She’s framing the debate as one about government competence and respect for citizens, not just about weird lights in the sky. That framing plays naturally to a…

Seven females — five teenagers and two adults — now face criminal charges after a chaotic fight outside the Maryland State Fair that was captured on video and shared online. Baltimore County police have identified the defendants and confirmed charges tied to assault and public disturbance. The footage sparked an immediate probe and a wave of public concern about safety at a family event. Authorities say the charged group includes four 14-year-olds, a 15-year-old, and two adults named Melika Gamble-Thomas, 33, and Tiera Gamble, 37. Police reports list a mix of assault and disorderly conduct counts tied to the melee.…

Democratic Gov Katie Hobbs formally launched a bid for reelection in Arizona, a state that voted for Donald Trump and remains competitive for Republicans. Her announcement sets up a high-stakes rematch atmosphere where border policy, the cost of living, and election integrity will dominate. Conservatives see the race as a clear pickup opportunity if the GOP unifies behind a single strong candidate. “I think winning this race in Arizona is going to send a strong message of we know how to win in tough states like Arizona,” Gov. Katie Hobbs said Hobbs says she is focused on putting Arizonans first…

Americans Overwhelmingly Support Trump Admin Blowing Drug Boats Out Of Water: POLL More than seven in ten Americans back the Trump administration’s decision to destroy cartel drug boats, according to a Harvard CAPS/Harris poll that underlines a hunger for decisive action. This isn’t a fringe feeling; it’s a broad voter impulse for results over dithering when the cartels keep sending poison toward our communities. From a Republican perspective, the choice is simple: defend the border and stop the traffickers by any lawful means necessary. The Harvard CAPS/Harris survey, taken online among 2,413 registered voters between Oct. 1 and Oct. 2,…

Trump’s Second Act on Healthcare: Bold Moves, Real Results President Donald Trump returned to the White House and wasted no time tackling healthcare with a clear, unapologetic agenda. He has pushed for big-picture changes that aim to lower costs, protect rural access, and shift power away from entrenched interests. The results are a mix of immediate wins and long fights coming down the road. One of the headline moves was pushing most-favored nation pricing for key pharmaceuticals. That policy forces certain drug prices to align with the lowest prices paid by comparable countries, which conservatives argue forces competition and brings…

California District Moves to Protect Girls’ Sports — A Clear Stand on Fairness California’s largest high school district has adopted a resolution that would ban transgender athletes from playing in girl’s sports. The move is a direct response to growing concerns about fairness, safety, and what equality means on the field and court. For Republicans and many parents, this is about preserving opportunities that belong to female athletes. The conversation isn’t new, but the stakes are rising as schools nationwide wrestle with competing rights and protections. Supporters say biological differences matter in competitive sports and that policies should reflect that…

Military, Biden-Era Doubts, and the Realities of AI on the Battlefield A short, clear take: a former Biden official warns about AI risks, a defense contractor says the military is moving forward, and the debate reveals who actually understands this tech. I will explain the claims, show how industry is responding, and point out the political context. Expect blunt assessment and clear lines drawn between caution and capability. Mieke Eoyang, who served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy in the Biden administration, warned that current AI models are a poor fit for military use and could be…