Author: Rana McCallister

Tom Tiffany Tops Wisconsin Governor Polls: A Republican Momentum Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) is leading among Republican and Democrat candidates running to be the next governor of Wisconsin in 2026, according to a recent poll. This early advantage is a clear signal that conservative voters are rallying behind a candidate who talks about results, not slogans. Tiffany’s message lands because it is focused on jobs, security, and common sense leadership. Voters are tired of promises that don’t change anything and they notice when someone shows up with concrete plans and a record to back it up. Tiffany combines federal experience…

Alaska Man Monday: Fat Bears, and Bears Opening Truck Doors – Also, Auroras The week brought our first hard frost and one of those aurora shows that stops you in your tracks. I walked out into the dark to head to the office and the sky was painted in ridiculous greens and blues that made the cold feel worth it. There are few places on earth where everyday life collides with wonder like the Great Land. All that beauty comes with blunt reminders: when you live among apex predators, forget careless habits. Case in point: bears that have learned how…

The Gall of It All: CAIR Demands Hate Charges Be Dropped Against Muslims Who Vandalized Texas Church Three individuals recently admitted to vandalizing a Texas church, scrawling anti-Israel messages and profanity across sacred walls in early March 2024. They told police their actions were motivated by the church’s support for Israel and its military, which moved prosecutors to treat the case as a hate crime and upgrade misdemeanor counts to felonies. That decision has sparked a predictable cultural and political firestorm over protest, speech, and the limits of criminal law. The response from some corners of the left has been…

Vandalism in Rome: Statue of Pope John Paul II Defaced News broke that a statue of the late Pope John Paul II in Rome was defaced during a pro-Palestine protest, and the word “fascist” was painted on it. The image of graffiti on a religious figure hits differently for many Americans who value faith and tradition. That single act turned a political protest into a cultural affront that can’t be ignored. Let’s be clear: peaceful protest is a constitutional right and a cornerstone of a free society. But spray painting a statue crosses a line from speech into criminal damage…

Rubio Breaks Down Which Part Of Hamas Deal Will Be ‘A Tough Piece’ Senator Marco Rubio laid out a clear, unapologetic view of what will determine the success of the proposed ceasefire and peace arrangement: the demobilization of Hamas. He told ABC’s “This Week” that the core challenge is not paper promises but ensuring Hamas or any successor cannot again threaten Israel’s security. This is a Republican take that centers safety first, then diplomacy. The tentative deal announced by Hamas drew attention because it reportedly agrees to release remaining hostages and to step back from power under terms pushed by…

Judge Blocks Trump From Sending Troops To Portland A federal judge put a pause on President Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to Portland, saying the move would cross constitutional lines on military involvement in domestic policing. That decision is a flashpoint for questions about executive authority and how far a president can go to protect federal property. From a Republican point of view, this feels like the courts tying the president’s hands against real threats on the ground. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the administration from deploying hundreds of troops to…

China’s Trade Talk and U.S. Farm Exports: Time for Real, Verifiable Results In China, state media outlets have reaffirmed the country’s desire for a “balanced and mutually beneficial” trade relationship, but have not publicly committed to specific actions on U.S. farm imports in response to the proposal. That line sounds reassuring until you remember words are cheap and purchases are what matter. Americans should demand clear steps, not soothing slogans. Across the heartland, farmers are tired of headlines that promise access without deliveries. For years we have watched big diplomatic gestures produce little market movement, leaving producers exposed and taxpayers…

Nearly one thousand climbers and visitors found themselves cut off on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest after a fierce blizzard slammed the high slopes and choked key routes, according to local reports. The storm rolled in Friday evening and held through Saturday, dumping heavy snow at elevations above 4,900 metres and turning approach roads into impassable swaths of white. Rescue crews and villagers scrambled immediately, but the scale of the blockage made every step slow and dangerous. Teams now face the twin problems of depth of snow and the altitude at which it fell, which complicate even basic movement…

Comey Perp Walk? Now One Agent Reportedly Suspended Over Refusal The FBI, under Director Kash Patel, is reportedly weighing a high-profile perp-walk for former Director James Comey after his recent indictment, according to anonymous sources. That possibility has delighted a lot of conservatives who believe the agency needs to be held to account, but it’s also stirred resistance inside the bureau. One agent has been publicly flagged in this account for refusing to take part and was reportedly suspended. The FBI is considering carrying out a “showy” arrest and perp walk of the agency’s now-indicted ex-Director James Comey, and has…

Venezuelan El Presidente and de facto dictator Nicolás Maduro has had his hands full with all the Venezuelan drug-carrying speedboats suddenly being converted to flying spare parts and their crews being turned into low-grade fish food, courtesy of the United States War Department. But now he is having a bad case of the smuggler’s blues, as the American FBI has taken down a huge money-laundering operation tied to the dictator through his kids. El Presidente is no doubt feeling maladjusted over all this.  The FBI says two men have been indicted in connection with an alleged money-laundering scheme tied to…