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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.
U.S. tightens economic pressure on Iran as threat of new military strikes hangs over war
WASHINGTON – The United States is escalating its economic campaign against Iran even as the threat of new military attacks continues to hang over the widening U.S.-Iran war.
On May 19, 2026, the U.S. State Department announced new sanctions against Iranian currency exchange houses, associated personnel, front companies and 19 vessels accused of helping Tehran evade international sanctions and move money from oil and petrochemical sales.
Rubio says China is top U.S. geopolitical challenge as officials head to Beijing
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said China remains the United States’ top geopolitical challenge as President Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials headed to Beijing for high-level talks.
In a May 14, 2026, interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News Channel aboard Air Force One, Rubio described China as both America’s biggest geopolitical challenge and one of the most important relationships for Washington to manage. He said the two countries will continue to have conflicting interests, but also said diplomacy is needed to avoid war and maintain global stability.
U.S. and Gulf Partners push UN resolution as Iran crisis threatens global trade and oil stability
NEW YORK – The United States and several Gulf nations have officially circulated a draft United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, as escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran push global commerce toward a potential breaking point. The move comes as maritime traffic through the world’s most vital oil artery has reportedly plummeted by over 90 percent since late February 2026.
The resolution, spearheaded by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bahrain, demands that the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately cease attacks on merchant vessels, stop the laying of sea mines, and abandon its newly announced “Persian Gulf Straits Authority,” which seeks to charge tolls for passage through the waterway. Joining the U.S. and Bahrain in sponsoring the text are Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Rubio says U.S. awaiting Iran response, warns against control of Strait of Hormuz
ROME — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the United States is awaiting a response from Iran that could determine whether a more serious diplomatic process can move forward, while warning that Washington will not accept Iranian efforts to control an international waterway.
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Democrat-approved, inept illegal alien truck driver tragically takes lives of American newlyweds
This inept illegal alien snuck across the U.S. border, only to be released by Joe Biden and given a license to drive a truck by Gavin Newsom, and thanks to all this ridiculous stupidity, carelessness, and ignorance of law, two innocent American citizens who just got married had to die.
“Gavin Newsom’s California issued this illegal alien a commercial driver’s license, and the Biden administration issued him work authorization,” Homeland Security says.
U.S. escalates “Economic Fury” against Iran-China oil trade as Iowa leaders back chokehold strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States government has intensified its financial pressure on the Iranian regime, announcing a dual-strike on Friday that targets a major Chinese petroleum terminal and the shadow banking networks that convert oil sales into usable currency. The move, part of the administration’s Economic Fury initiative, aims to cut off the primary revenue streams used to fund regional destabilization and global terrorism. As these federal measures tighten, prominent Iowa politicians have expressed strong support for the escalation, though the move has highlighted a growing divide with Iowa Democrats over the long-term costs of the conflict.
Do You Need Police Clearance for Traveling Abroad? Here’s What to Know
Traveling abroad is an exciting step—whether you’re pursuing a new job, higher education, or simply exploring the world. But alongside the excitement comes paperwork, and one document that often raises questions is
Feds nab Somali pirate who is repeatedly attempting to enter U.S.
The suspect has a long record of United States military and law enforcement encounters. On March 10, 2012, the U.S.S. Halsey responded to a distress call from an Indian-flagged ship reporting that pirates had hijacked it in the Gulf of Aden. A Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team conducted boarding operations and encountered the suspect and nine other armed pirates who had taken the Indian ship hostage by force, where the Navy then logged his fingerprint. He has made numerous attempts to gain entry to the U.S. since then.
Homeland Security reports a record 11th month in a row with zero border crossing
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a major milestone in border enforcement this week, reporting an 11th consecutive month of zero releases at the southern border. According to the latest figures, border encounters for the first half of the 2026 fiscal year have reached their lowest levels in recorded history. Officials credit the sustained decline to the implementation of robust enforcement measures and “America First” policies that have fundamentally altered the landscape of the southwest border.
American military successfully blockades entire Persian Gulf
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on the morning of April 13, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s proclamation, essentially grinding Iran’s economy to a standstill.