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Federal ruling delivers nationwide warning to Democrats offering college benefits to illegal aliens
Socialists, communist-sympathizers and Democrats across the country are seething and ready to take to the streets today after a federal judge ruled that blue states cannot give illegal aliens college benefits that are denied to American citizens.
Ernst backs crushing sanctions to cut off Russian oil money funding Putin’s war
WASHINGTON — Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is backing a sweeping bipartisan sanctions package designed to choke off the oil and gas money financing Russia’s war against Ukraine — and potentially punish major Russian energy customers with tariffs of up to 100 percent on everything they sell to the United States.
White House claims massive Chinese election operation compromised data on 220 million U.S. voters
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and the White House are accusing China of carrying out what the administration describes as one of the largest compromises of American election data in history, claiming Beijing acquired information tied to approximately 220 million U.S. voters while intelligence officials failed to fully expose the operation.
Trump laid out the explosive allegations during a nationally delivered address from the White House on Thursday, July 16, 2026, as his administration released a large collection of newly declassified intelligence and election-security documents.
Two American warriors killed defending U.S. forces from Iranian attack in Jordan; another missing
WASHINGTON — Two American service members have been killed in action and another remains missing after U.S. forces came under Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan, adding another painful chapter to America’s ongoing military confrontation with Iran.
U.S. Central Command announced that the two service members were killed July 17, 2026, as American and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
Cyclospora infections making people sick nationwide; Iowans urged to watch for symptoms
DES MOINES — Federal health officials are warning Americans, including Iowans, to be alert for a parasitic intestinal illness that has sickened people across the country.
The illness, known as cyclosporiasis, is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. It is typically spread when someone eats food or drinks water contaminated with the parasite.
Gallup: More people worldwide say their communities are good places for minorities
ANYTOWN, USA – A new Gallup survey finds that more people around the world believe their communities are good places for racial, ethnic and other minority groups than at any point in the past two decades, signaling a gradual improvement in how people view inclusion where they live, and further enlightening that DEI is pointless and racism is nearly eradicated.
Iowa leaders mourn death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, longtime South Carolina Republican
DES MOINES — Iowa leaders are mourning the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, the longtime South Carolina Republican who spent more than three decades in Congress and became one of the most recognizable foreign-policy voices in Washington.
Trump Administration boots predator protected by Tim Walz and Minnesota Democrats
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security reported today that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested and deported an illegal alien from Laos who had been pardoned by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his fellow sanctuary politicians despite a prior conviction for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.
Trump begins process to remove Syria from U.S. terrorism list, opening door to rebuilding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has informed Congress that his administration intends to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, a major foreign-policy shift that could clear the way for expanded trade, investment and rebuilding in the war-battered country.
Supporters of the move argue that Syria cannot be rebuilt while locked out of global commerce and investment. They say economic recovery and diplomatic engagement may help stabilize the country, reduce extremism and give ordinary Syrians a better future.
Homeland Security slams Democrat policies after Haitian illegal crash kills state trooper
A Haitian national living in the United States illegally has been charged in a deadly semi-truck crash that killed Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., prompting federal immigration officials to lodge a detainer and sharply criticize
Americans report more use of weight-loss drugs as obesity rate falls, Gallup poll says
More Americans say they are using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, and the country’s adult obesity rate continues to move downward, according to new Gallup polling released July 7, 2026.
Gallup found that 11% of U.S. adults say they are currently taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, up from 3% in 2024. The share who say they have ever used the drugs for weight loss has risen to 15%, Gallup reported.
How Communities Are Winning the Fight Against Drunk Driving
Drunk driving remains one of the most preventable causes of traffic fatalities in the United States, yet the needle has moved significantly in recent decades. Through a combination of stronger laws, smarter
Supreme court hands Trump birthright citizenship setback, but Vance says ruling shows fight may be far from over
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major setback Monday by upholding birthright citizenship, but Vice President JD Vance and other conservatives are already pointing to the close ruling as a sign the constitutional fight may only be temporarily delayed.
U.S., Israel and Lebanon sign framework aimed at disarming Hizballah and easing border war
WASHINGTON — The United States, Israel and Lebanon have signed a new trilateral framework that American officials say could open a path toward ending the latest war on Israel’s northern border, restoring Lebanese sovereignty and dismantling Hizballah’s military infrastructure.
For Lebanon, the framework offers a possible route out of years of conflict, economic crisis and militia domination. For Israel, it offers a possible way to remove a persistent threat along its northern border. For the Trump administration, it represents another attempt to reorder the Middle East around deals that isolate Iran and its proxies.
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty in Espionage Act case
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. National Security Advisor John R. Bolton II pleaded guilty Friday to violating the Espionage Act, admitting in federal court that he willfully retained national defense information after serving in one of the most sensitive posts in the federal government.
Bolton, 77, of Bethesda, Maryland, served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump from April 2018 to September 2019. The Justice Department said Bolton used personal accounts to send classified information to family members who were not authorized to receive it, including through a personal email account later hacked by a cyber actor allegedly linked to Iran.
The case marked a dramatic fall for Bolton, a longtime Republican foreign-policy hawk who held senior national security roles across multiple administrations and later became a sharp critic of Trump after leaving the White House.
Bolton faces a maximum penalty of 60 months in prison. As part of the plea agreement, he also agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine. DOJ said federal law also bars Bolton or his survivors from collecting an annuity or federal retirement pay because of the conviction.
U.S. intelligence chief releases documents alleging Fauci hid Wuhan lab ties, misled Congress
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released newly declassified documents Thursday alleging that Dr. Anthony Fauci helped steer U.S. taxpayer money to risky coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, then worked with elements of the intelligence community to shape the public narrative around COVID-19’s origins.
The controversy centers on the Wuhan Institute of Virology, U.S.-funded coronavirus research, and whether SARS-CoV-2 emerged naturally from animals or escaped from a lab.
Supreme Court hands major win to marijuana users in gun-rights case
WASHINGTON — Marijuana users scored a major U.S. Supreme Court victory Thursday as the justices ruled unanimously that the federal government cannot automatically make it a crime for someone to own a gun simply because they use marijuana.
The 9-0 decision in United States v. Hemani is a major ruling at the intersection of marijuana law, gun rights and criminal justice. It could also offer new legal ammunition for some defendants and inmates facing firearm charges tied to marijuana use.
Iowa native Maj. Brad Hovey killed in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
DES MOINES — An Iowa native serving as a U.S. Air Force pilot was among eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Maj. Brad Hovey, 35, was killed in the crash on Monday, June 15, 2026. He was a pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base.
Heroic ICE officer saves life of drowning child
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) commends the bravery of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who saved a child from drowning in a pool in Florida.
On May 16, ICE law enforcement officer Gregory Simmonds (pictured at top) saw a 6-year-old child floating unconscious in a pool in Pasco County, Florida and immediately jumped into the pool to rescue the child.
U.S. intelligence chief releases documents on taxpayer-funded overseas biolabs, including Ukraine facilities
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified intelligence that she says shows longstanding U.S. government funding for more than 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries, including Ukraine.
The release marks a major escalation in the federal government’s scrutiny of overseas biological research, pathogen storage and gain-of-function research, especially at facilities located in conflict zones or countries where oversight may be limited.
U.S. and Japan reaffirm nuclear-backed military alliance as threats rise from China, Russia and North Korea
TOKYO — The United States and Japan, two of the world’s most important military allies, reaffirmed this week that America’s commitment to defend Japan includes the possible use of nuclear weapons if necessary.
The pledge came during the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue, held June 8-9 at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. According to a joint statement released by the two governments, the United States “reaffirmed its commitment to the defense of Japan, using the full range of U.S. defense capabilities, including nuclear.”
U.S. pours millions into Ebola response as deadly outbreak spreads in Africa
WASHINGTON — The United States is ramping up its response to a dangerous Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with federal officials warning that the best way to protect Americans is to stop the virus at its source.