Former President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to host an “America Is Back” rally in place of several high-profile musicians who have withdrawn from performances at the Great American State Fair. In a recent post on his social media platform, Trump stated that artists were suffering from “the yips” following Wednesday’s events and that […]
U.S. Coast Guard Ends Race-Based Admissions for Officer Commissioning Program
The Department of Homeland Security has eliminated race-based admissions requirements for the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI), the scholarship program that trains college students to become U.S. Coast Guard officers. This change targets racial preferences embedded in CSPI, which previously prioritized applicants from schools meeting specific diversity quotas. The move is part of an ongoing […]
Former Iowa Superintendent Sentenced to Prison After Citizenship Fraud and Firearm Possession
On May 29, 2026, U.S. District Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger sentenced former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts to 24 months in federal prison. Roberts pleaded guilty to False Statement for Employment and Illegal Alien in Possession of a Firearm. After serving his sentence, he will be handed over to U.S. Immigration and […]
Trump Takes Center Stage at America’s 250th Birthday Event After Artists Withdraw
President Trump has personally announced he will open America’s 250th birthday celebration at the Great American State Fair on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, following a series of musicians pulling out of the event lineup. Freedom 250, which organizes the state fair, confirmed that the President will kick off the historic celebration with an opening ceremony. […]
Ukraine’s Military Leadership Condemned for Deadly Border Incidents Near Romania
Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded an independent investigation into a drone incident in Romania that injured two individuals, asserting Moscow is ready to share its findings if provided with the debris or data from the unmanned aerial vehicle. A drone struck an apartment complex near the Ukrainian border in Galati, eastern Romania, early Friday. […]
White House Unveils ‘Aliens’ Page Alleging Decades-Long Illegal Immigration Presence
On May 28, 2026, the White House launched a webpage titled “Aliens” at whitehouse.gov/aliens. The page features live data on illegal alien arrests, an encounter counter, and a direct link to ICE. The site includes a mock narrative claiming aliens have been living among Americans for six decades. It states: “For 60 years, the U.S. […]
Trump’s Iowa Governor Endorsement Sparks Debate as Feenstra Faces Polling Challenge
President Trump has endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) in the Iowa gubernatorial race ahead of the GOP primary, declaring him a “Highly Respected American First Congressman” who “WON BIG” in the state’s elections of 2016, 2020, and 2024 with the highest vote count in Iowa history. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote: “Randy Feenstra […]
Bret Michaels and Martina McBride Withdraw From Freedom250 Event
By now you’ve almost certainly heard that Bret Michaels and Martina McBride have withdrawn from performing at the Freedom250 concert celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Michaels stated he was initially presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event meant to celebrate all 50 states. However, after learning the event had evolved into something more […]
FDA Panel Urges Fall Update of COVID-19 Shots to Target Emerging XFG Variant
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel on Thursday recommended updating this fall’s COVID-19 vaccines to target the XFG variant, a fast-growing strain also known as “stratus.” Eight out of nine members of the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) voted in favor of the recommendation, with one member abstaining. The […]
Trump Administration Drops Hammer on $90 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme in Minnesota
On May 21, the Justice Department announced criminal charges against 15 defendants for alleged health care fraud schemes involving more than $90 million in intended loss. The cases include what the DOJ describes as the two largest Medicaid fraud cases ever charged in Minnesota and the largest autism fraud scheme ever prosecuted by federal authorities. […]