Author: Rana McCallister

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to meet with the “top four congressional leaders” at the White House on Monday, ahead of next week’s government shutdown, according to a report. The timing leaves no room for showy theatrics, just blunt negotiations. This is a moment to test who will stand for fiscal sanity and border security. When reporters say the “top four congressional leaders” they mean the leaders of both chambers and both parties. That usually refers to the Speaker, the House minority leader, the Senate majority leader, and the Senate minority leader. Having all four in one room compresses…

According to the national statistics agency cited by Semafor, about 32% of Argentinians lived in poverty during the first half of 2025, which represents a sharp decline from roughly 53% when Milei assumed office in late 2023. That drop is dramatic on its face and it demands a clear look at what changed. The numbers suggest policy matters, and fast, decisive reforms can reshape an economy in months. This is the kind of result conservatives point to when arguing for smaller government and freer markets. When Javier Milei took office, he promised radical reforms and he went after spending and…

Time to Fight: When the AAP Tramples Parents’ Rights The American Academy of Pediatrics expects respect and submission to its public health pronouncements, and too many parents fold. The AAP claims authority over children’s health in a way that often intimidates new moms and dads. That power makes its latest move dangerous for parental rights. The academy is openly political and leans left in its public posture. It even weighed in on gender issues this year with a firm statement by its president. “The American Academy of Pediatrics remains unwavering in our support for transgender and gender-diverse youth and their…

Newborn Found Alive in Austin Dumpster Leads to Arrest and a Community Asking Why A woman has been arrested in connection with a newborn who was discovered alive in an apartment complex dumpster in Austin, Texas, last week, police said. The short sentence from authorities confirmed the child was found alive but left many questions about timing, motive, and who else might have been involved. The arrest marks the first major development in a case that has shocked neighbors and drawn attention across the city. Officials have been tight-lipped about details while the investigation continues, releasing only that an adult…

Newsom Signs Law Letting Abortion Drugs Be Mailed into Red States California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law that openly allows healthcare workers in his state to anonymously mail abortion drugs into states that have banned them, and this is a deliberate move to undermine other states’ laws. This is not a subtle cultural nudge, it is a calculated political act that treats state borders like suggestions instead of legal limits. Conservatives should call this what it is: an attack on federalism and on the rule of law. The new statute creates legal cover for providers and pharmacies to…

How SNAP Moves $96 Billion Through America’s Stores SNAP is the safety net that lets millions put food on the table without cash transactions getting in the way, and it operates through a massive retail network. Almost 266,000 retailers across the country redeem $96 billion in SNAP benefits annually. That scale means the program touches urban supermarkets, rural corner stores, farmers markets, and everything in between. Behind the simple swipe of an EBT card is a complex flow of money, inventory, and technology that most of us never see. Retailers apply to accept benefits, install card readers, and comply with…

Two Houston area baseball shooters’ immigration applications approved under Biden The Department of Homeland Security has concluded that two of the men arrested in the Katy, Texas, youth baseball shooting never should have been admitted or granted status under the Biden administration. The story has ripped open a raw debate about border security, vetting failures, and who we let into our communities. For parents who were at the field, this is not theory; it was bullets where kids were playing and praying. Three men now face felony charges after shots were fired toward a youth baseball field during a tournament.…

A terrible story unfolded Saturday night in Southport, North Carolina, when someone aboard a boat opened fire on diners at the American Fish Company. Witnesses described chaos and confusion as people ducked for cover and emergency crews rushed in. Local authorities say multiple victims were shot and at least three people were killed. Details are still emerging and officials have cautioned the public to wait for confirmed information. Early reports paint a grim scene at the Southport Yacht Basin where a popular dockside restaurant sits. Investigators have already launched a wide-ranging response to piece together what happened and why. Information…

Bannon, Thiel and Epstein: What the New Documents Say Bannon was listed in the new documents regarding a breakfast with Epstein in 2019, and Republican donor Peter Thiel reportedly had a lunch scheduled with Epstein for Nov. 27, 2017. It is not clear if either of those meetings took place. Those two lines landed like a thunderclap in a media landscape eager for scandal. Names stick fast, even when the details are thin, and Republicans know how quickly suspicion can calcify into assumed guilt. First, a bit of context so people understand what we are dealing with. Jeffrey Epstein was…

Turning Point USA is taking politics to the tailgate, registering students and handing out 5,000 “Freedom” shirts at the Penn State versus Oregon game in State College. This move honors Charlie Kirk and leans into what conservatives have known for years: college campuses and sporting events are powerful places to meet young voters where they live. If you want to change outcomes, you have to show up where people gather and talk straight about freedom, values, and limited government. The plan is simple and smart. TPUSA will distribute shirts that became a symbol in the wake of Kirk’s tragic assassination…