Author: Rana McCallister

Saints and State Seal Superdome Future with Lease Through 2035 In a move that clears the horizon for professional football in New Orleans, the Saints and Louisiana’s governor have agreed to extend the lease on the state-owned Superdome through at least 2035. The deal keeps the team in the city and ties the iconic building’s fate to local fans, workers, and the tourism economy for another decade. That certainty matters in a place where the stadium is more than a building; it is part of the city’s identity. The Superdome has long been an anchor for New Orleans, hosting championships,…

Fmr Pelosi, Harris Comms Director Says Some Black Voters One Cause Of Dems’ ‘Bleeding Support’ Ashley Etienne, who once ran communications for Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi, told CNN that Democrats are “bleeding support” and that part of the problem is black voters drifting to “an openly racist individual.” Her blunt assessment landed like a hand grenade inside a party that prides itself on talking about racial justice while losing parts of its base. For Republicans, her comments confirm what many have been saying: Democrats are losing trust with voters they used to count on. Etienne didn’t tiptoe around the…

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Tuesday published a “position paper” that twisted a United Nations resolution from 1971 into a legal justification for seizing Taiwan by force, and suggested nations attempting to defend Taiwan from such an invasion would be violating the same U.N. resolution. That move was predictable from Beijing, but dangerous in tone and intent. The paper is less about law and more about power projection and messaging to intimidate partners of Taiwan. This is a battle over interpretation and credibility, not a debate among neutral scholars. The PRC is trying to weaponize a decades-old vote…

Students near the University of California, Berkeley reported being shot at with what appeared to be a BB gun while assailants yelled racial slurs, sparking alarm on campus and beyond. University police confirmed the incident and asked the public for information, but they did not reveal the specific slurs used, descriptions of suspects, or the victims’ racial identities. The department is treating the episode as an aggravated assault and a potential hate crime, and investigators say they are following leads and seeking tips from anyone with relevant information. There was a delay between the reported event and the campus alert;…

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was released Wednesday night from a Tennessee jail after serving just over two days of a four-day sentence for misdemeanor DUI. Cutler walked out of the Williamson County facility less than 60 hours after reporting Monday morning, according to TMZ. He struck a plea deal with prosecutors on Aug. 26, admitting guilt to misdemeanor DUI. His sentence included four days in jail, one year of supervised probation, a $350 fine, and a one-year suspension of his Tennessee driver’s license, the outlet reported. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 05: Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks on…

Federal Court Rules Bans on Carrying Firearms in Post Offices Unconstitutional; Democrats Take the Heat This federal court decision is a clear win for the Second Amendment and millions of Americans who lawfully carry. A judge found that bans on carrying firearms inside ordinary U.S. post offices and on surrounding postal property run afoul of constitutional protections. Expect the left to howl and the right to celebrate a restoration of a core individual liberty. At the center of the case were public-interest groups defending citizens’ right to carry where they go about daily life. The challenge targeted a federal statute…

Trump administration sends universities compacts to sign to receive federal funding The White House has sent a set of ten-page compacts to several leading universities asking them to accept clear terms in order to get federal money. The proposal ties taxpayer support to a bundle of reforms that push back on campus excesses and enforce basic academic norms. It is a direct attempt to realign federal research and student aid with national priorities instead of elite preferences. The institutions contacted include flagship public and private schools that shape the national conversation and receive a lot of federal research dollars. The…

Elon Musk becomes first person in history to be worth over $500 billion Elon Musk has crossed a staggering milestone, becoming the first person in history with a net worth that tops $500 billion, according to real‑time billionaire estimates. The jump followed a strong day for Tesla shares that lifted his paper fortune by roughly nine billion dollars in a single session. Markets moved quickly, and so did his ranking at the very top of global wealth lists. This new peak arrives less than a year after Musk first cleared the $400 billion mark, showing how founder-led companies can create…

Conor McGregor Says UFC White House Fight Is ‘Done Deal’ Conor McGregor has confirmed he will take part in a UFC event tied to the White House’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026. The announcement came during an interview with Sean Hannity and landed like a fireworks salvo. It changes the idea of a July 4 celebration from backyard barbecue to prime-time spectacle. “It ain’t a negotiation,” said McGregor while speaking with Fox News’ Sean Hannity. “It’s a done deal, signed, delivered. McGregor will compete in the White House for America’s 250th birthday.” The claim is bold and unmistakable, and it…

Trump administration halts $18B in NYC transit work and nixes $8B in green projects The White House this week moved to pause roughly $18 billion in New York City transportation work and to cancel about $8 billion in energy grants, actions aimed squarely at Democratic-led agendas during the shutdown. The decisions are being framed in Washington as a fiscal and constitutional check on what the administration calls politically driven spending. Expect loud back-and-forth from governors and congressional Democrats who see jobs at stake and politics in motion. The Office of Management and Budget highlighted the green energy cuts with a…