Author: Rana McCallister

Escalation: Now Chicago Anti-ICE Rioters Are Carrying Guns City unrest that once meant smashed windows and loud chants is shifting into something darker and more dangerous. Federal agents are being drawn into clashes in Portland and elsewhere because local officials refuse to rein in violent mobs. The pattern is clear: permissive political leadership invites escalation, and Chicago is the latest flashpoint. On Saturday in Chicago, a so-called sanctuary jurisdiction run by a mayor who has shown himself out of his depth looked poised to get worse. The Department of Homeland Security released photos showing at least two handguns seized from…

President Trump has been clear: tariffs, not unchecked government spending, are the most effective way to rebuild American industry. Tariffs create real market incentives that subsidies alone cannot guarantee. If Washington wants factories humming and workers employed, policy must change the economics of sourcing. The Commerce Department’s Section 232 probe into semiconductor imports is rooted in national security law and gives the president real power to act. Under a Trump framework, economic security equals national security, and semiconductors sit at the heart of that argument. Expect findings soon and the political pressure to push strong measures that actually change behavior.…

Trump Plans To Build 10 Miles Of New Border Wall Near San Diego Ports Of Entry President Trump’s administration has announced a focused push to build roughly 10 miles of new border barrier in the San Diego sector, and Republicans see this as straightforward, necessary action to restore order. The move follows a formal determination by Homeland Security leadership that the sector faces high levels of illegal entry, and it uses accelerated tools to get construction moving fast. For those who want secure borders, this is exactly the kind of decisive step voters expected and demanded. Officials pointed to alarming…

An employee at a district attorney’s office in South Texas will spend up to three years in federal prison for using a government vehicle to smuggle migrants. That short sentence sums up a stark, ugly fact: someone entrusted with public resources chose to break the law and put people and the community at risk. This case is small in scope but large in consequences for trust and law enforcement credibility. On its face this is a straightforward criminal act, plain and simple. Government vehicles are supposed to serve the public, not ferry people across the border in secret. When someone…

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…