Author: Rana McCallister

Tulsi Gabbard stepped down as director of national intelligence on May 22, 2026, citing a family health emergency; her resignation is set to take effect June 30 as her husband confronts a rare form of bone cancer. Tulsi Gabbard tendered her resignation from the director of national intelligence position on Friday, May 22. Her departure comes amid a personal crisis rather than any public controversy over her performance. She was confirmed in the role in February of last year, and her resignation was framed as a family-first decision. In a formal letter submitted on Friday, Gabbard made the situation plain:…

Tulsi Gabbard, serving as Director of National Intelligence, announced she will resign at the end of June to care for her husband after he was diagnosed with “an extremely rare form of bone cancer,” and she said, “Abraham has been my rock […]” Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed on Friday that she plans to step down at the end of June. The resignation stems from a personal family crisis, with her husband facing a serious and rare medical condition. The timing means leadership changes at the top of the intelligence community are imminent. That shift will require clear,…

Pizza Hut is leaning into 1990s nostalgia with a revival that mixes vintage design, menu throwbacks, and pop culture callbacks to nudge lapsed customers back through the door. There’s a comfortable logic to bringing a decade back to life through pizza: food is memory-rich and easy to package. This revival taps into familiar sights and tastes from the ’90s, aiming for warm recognition rather than radical reinvention. The question that keeps getting tossed around is simple and evocative: “What about bringing back Blockbuster?” The practical moves are low-tech and loud: think old-school booth seating, bright red signage, and menu items…

Senate Republicans are openly questioning a Justice Department-approved $1.776 billion settlement that grew out of a dismissed $10 billion lawsuit, arguing the payout and its structure raise legal and fiscal red flags. Senate Majority Leader John Thune publicly distanced himself from the deal, calling it unexpected and troubling for a president’s own administration to engineer. He told reporters, “Yeah, not a big fan. I’m not sure exactly how they intend to use it. But my understanding is that was just announced.” Thune followed up with a blunt assessment and made clear he does not see its purpose. “But yeah, I…

The hearing featured Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche answering tough questions about DOJ priorities, including scrutiny of the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund and a sizable budget request tied to President Trump’s fiscal year 2027 plan. Todd Blanche faced sharp, pointed questioning at the Senate Appropriations subcommittee as senators pressed on how the Department of Justice plans to use new resources. Fiery Questions Abound on Anti-Weaponization Fund was the tone of the day, with members from both parties demanding clarity on oversight, purpose, and safeguards for any new initiatives. The hearing was to consider President Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget request for…

Georgia voters returned two Republican-backed winners in hotly contested state Supreme Court contests, signaling a pushback against liberal challengers and reinforcing conservative influence on the bench. Georgians handed Democrats a decisive defeat on Tuesday by reelecting two Republican-backed candidates in a pair of highly contested state Supreme Court races. In one race, incumbent Justice Charles Bethel is projected to defeat leftist Miracle Rankin. Unofficial results show the former beating the latter by 2.2 points, with more than 95 percent of votes counted. Those numbers make clear that voters preferred stability and a conservative approach to the high court. The outcome…

Barney Frank’s long-running refusal to deal with one conservative paper is a small detail that opens up bigger questions about politician-media relations, selective access and public accountability. For more than two decades, former Rep. Barney Frank refused to speak to reporters from The Washington Times. That simple fact keeps showing up because it says a lot about how some elected officials choose their audiences. When a public servant shuts a door on an entire newsroom, it matters to voters who expect openness and straightforward answers. Frank spent decades in Washington as a high-profile Democrat and as chairman of the House…

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill that would have opened the commonwealth’s adult-use cannabis retail market, a move that changes the timetable and leaves lawmakers scrambling. The veto exposes a deeper split over planning, regulation, and public safety as state leaders decide how to move forward. Gov. Spanberger’s veto landed unexpectedly and has immediate political and practical consequences across Richmond. Lawmakers who pushed the retail rollout had argued the market was ready, but the governor concluded key protections and implementation details were missing. That decision now forces a new scramble for consensus on regulations, licensing, and local control. “Virginia…

Republican primary voters want fighters who will stand with the MAGA movement and reject career establishment types who won’t follow through. Republican primary voters want candidates who will fight for the MAGA movement, not institutionalized RINOS who won’t. That line captures a deep frustration with party elites who make speeches but avoid real change. Voters are tired of hollow promises and want officials who act with conviction, not caution. The base prizes authenticity and a clear record of fighting the status quo, especially on core issues like borders, spending, and energy. When a candidate talks tough but governs like a…

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday the risk of spread of the Ebola virus in Congo and Uganda is high at national and regional levels, but low at the global level. The assessment frames the immediate public health threat while pointing to significant cross-border concerns and the need for sustained local response. This article lays out what that reality looks like on the ground, how authorities are responding, and what challenges remain. Local health teams have been racing to trace contacts, isolate cases, and offer vaccinations where possible. Clinics and treatment centers are under strain in areas with active…