Author: Rana McCallister

Senate panel voted to hold former White House Covid czar Anthony Fauci in contempt after he refused to answer questions about his pandemic-era conduct, setting up a partisan fight over accountability, oversight, and public trust. A Senate committee voted to hold former White House Covid czar Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress on Thursday following his refusal to answer for his Covid lies and conduct throughout the lockdown period. The motion reflects growing impatience among Republican senators who argue that decades of authority and steady media cover created a culture where accountability was sidelined. That vote is about more than…

Brittany Boltinhouse was stripped of her Miss North Carolina USA 2026 crown just over a month after winning, after old social media posts surfaced and sparked public backlash. Brittany Boltinhouse’s removal from the Miss North Carolina USA 2026 title came quickly, and the timing has prompted intense discussion online and in pageant circles. The dethronement followed the resurfacing of old social media posts that drew public backlash, and organizers moved to revoke the title soon after the controversy gained attention. Supporters and critics both weighed in as the situation unfolded. The pageant world has long grappled with how to handle…

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly captured the Michigan Democratic Senate nomination, edging out Haley Stevens 48.5% to 47.5%, and now faces GOP nominee Mike Rogers while igniting serious tensions inside his own party. El-Sayed’s win in one of the cycle’s tightest contests changes the map in Michigan and hands Democrats a candidate who energizes the left while alarming moderates. The margin was razor-thin, and the result immediately exposed factional fault lines that could shape the midterms. Expect both national parties to treat this race as a test of broader narratives about electability and ideology. Beyond the raw numbers, El-Sayed’s candidacy brings a…

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility Wednesday for a missile strike on a Saudi-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea. The attack landed squarely in a vital shipping lane and renewed questions about regional stability and the security of maritime trade routes. The incident is another example of how proxy actors can disrupt global commerce and raise the risk for ships, crews, and energy markets. For Americans concerned about economic stability and national security, the sight of missiles near major shipping lanes is a clear reminder that deterrence matters. The Red Sea has long been a strategic choke point, and attacks…

The Democratic Senate primary between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed remained razor tight as returns trickled in, creating uncertainty about a nominee and drawing national attention to late ballots, absentee counts, and the political stakes for Michigan and beyond. The race between Rep. Haley Stevens and the progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed unfolded as a high-energy contest with competing bases and contrasting styles. Stevens leaned on her congressional record and moderate appeal while El-Sayed brought grassroots enthusiasm and progressive policy commitments. Both campaigns poured resources into digital outreach and get-out-the-vote efforts as election night stretched on without a clear winner.…

Tom Selleck’s long career in entertainment and his public stance on politics highlight a wider conversation about celebrity responsibility, audience expectations, and the boundaries performers set between their work and their personal beliefs. Tom Selleck has been a steady presence on screen for decades, known for clear delivery and a composed public face. He built a career around roles that resonate with broad audiences, and he has chosen a particular approach to how he handles politics in public life. That approach reflects a trade-off between personal expression and professional reach. TOM SELLECK: “I stay out of the current political world.…

Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly demanded Rep. Max Miller resign and seek professional help, accusing his former son-in-law of a pattern of abuse toward Moreno’s daughter Emily; Miller denies the allegations, mounted a public defense, and the dispute has legal, personal, and political consequences for Ohio Republicans as election deadlines approach. Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno ended months of public silence to call on Rep. Max Miller to step down and get professional help, saying his conduct endangered Moreno’s family. Moreno tied the request to a pattern of behavior he says has harmed his daughter Emily and frightened his granddaughter. The…

A Spokane man was arrested Monday and is facing charges accusing him of starting one of the three wildfires currently burning through the region. Law enforcement officials arrested a resident of Spokane in connection with a suspected arson that investigators say fueled one of three active wildfires sweeping through nearby areas. Authorities labeled the fires as devastating, and the new criminal case adds a law-enforcement angle to the race against flames. The arrest came after an inquiry that officials described as active and ongoing. Police and fire investigators typically work together in cases like this, combining on-the-ground evidence with satellite…

Senate Republicans are weighing whether to pursue contempt charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci, but doing so raises legal hurdles, political costs, and questions about what enforcement would actually achieve. Republicans in the Senate have been vocal about the need for accountability over pandemic decisions, and holding officials to account is a legitimate oversight role for Congress. That said, moving from rhetoric to a formal contempt citation is a complicated legal and political maneuver with uncertain payoff. The question is not whether frustration exists, but whether contempt is the right tool. There are clear procedural hurdles that make contempt a challenge…

Nicholas Roske has been assigned to a detention center the Biden administration retooled into a “transgender” intervention facility, and the placement raises questions about priorities, safety, and accountability. The assignment of Nicholas Roske to a detention center redesigned under the Biden administration’s guidance is drawing sharp attention. Officials converted the facility into what they describe as a “transgender” intervention center, and that label is now part of the public conversation. That single fact has produced a mix of policy concerns and public reaction. From a conservative viewpoint, this move looks like a policy choice that puts ideology ahead of core…