Vance Calls Birthright Citizenship Ruling a “Major Mistake”

America’s vice president is telling Fox News viewers that a Supreme Court loss on birthright citizenship is really a roadmap for how to undo 160 years of settled constitutional law.Story SnapshotVice President JD Vance...
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Supreme Court Smacks: DOJ Shifts to Birth Tourism Raids

After the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s bid to narrow birthright citizenship, the Justice Department pivoted to a new crackdown aimed at so‑called...
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From Cancer Patient to Three Peaks Finisher

A royal climbs three brutal mountains in a day to talk about cancer care that goes far beyond the hospital, while millions in America wonder why their own leaders stay safely on flat ground.Story SnapshotKate Middleton completed the National Three Peaks Challenge and tied it to a message of life after cancer.The climb raised money and attention for holistic cancer care at the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.Her quiet, no‑fanfare effort contrasts sharply with how many political elites use charity for publicity.The story highlights growing public distrust of big charities and “elite” fundraising, even when the cause is worthy.Kate’s gruelling...
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Iran Boasts, CENTCOM Calls BS

Iran’s new strikes on U.S. sites in Kuwait and Bahrain expose a dangerous truth: we cannot even agree on what just happened.Story SnapshotIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says missiles and drones hit U.S. sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning talks could end .U.S. Central Command says defenses stopped the attacks with no U.S. casualties or base damage, calling Iran’s claims false .Kuwait and Bahrain report intercepts and limited damage away from U.S. headquarters, deepening the facts gap .Conflicting numbers from Iran and sparse hard proof keep the public in the dark as risks rise .What Each Side Claims HappenedIran’s...
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Goes Rogue: The Mass Deportation Fight Is About More Than the Border

As Washington races to launch the largest deportation drive in modern history, both parties are arguing past each other while the same unaccountable machine...
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U.S. Sends Warships to Venezuela After Deadly Quakes

The United States is sending warships, planes, and a Marine general to Venezuela, and the move is already fueling questions about trust, power, and real limits on military missions.Quick TakeU.S. Southern Command says it is supporting State Department-led relief after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela.Marine Corps Major General Kevin J. Jarrard arrived in Caracas to oversee the U.S. military role.The deployment includes the USS Fort Lauderdale, the USS Billings, C-17 and C-130 aircraft, and search and rescue teams.President Trump approved $150 million in aid and emergency support for the response.What Washington Says the Mission IsU.S. Southern Command says the mission...
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Legal Immigrants: Citizenship Costs Could Price Out

A new Department of Homeland Security plan would almost double the price of becoming an American citizen, raising sharp questions about cost, fairness, and security under the Trump administration.Story SnapshotCitizenship application fees for Form N-400 would jump 75–80%, from about $700–$760 to over $1,300.The plan ends most fee waivers and the special reduced $380 fee for lower-income legal immigrants.DHS says higher fees are needed to pay for tougher vetting and to close a huge funding gap.Critics warn the change could price out working families and slow legal immigration and naturalization.What DHS Is Proposing To Do To Citizenship FeesThe Department...
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Judge Guts ICE Power Nationwide

A Biden-appointed California judge has moved to strip Immigration and Customs Enforcement of a key enforcement tool, blocking its ability to arrest illegal immigrants...
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DOJ Slams MLB Over Pride Night Push

Federal civil rights lawyers are now questioning whether Major League Baseball tried to force Christian pitchers to be billboards for Pride politics. Story Snapshot The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a civil rights inquiry into Major League Baseball (MLB) over warnings issued to San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on Pride Night caps, and has referred the case to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for investigation. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon says federal law bars employers from “unreasonably burdening” workers with religious objections to being used as vehicles for pro-Pride messages,...
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Endless Wars: London’s 500km Strike Weapons for Ukraine

Britain is racing to field new 500km strike weapons for Ukraine, raising fresh questions about endless foreign wars and who really benefits.Story SnapshotThe United Kingdom is testing new long-range “Brakestop” strike weapons that can hit targets at least 500km away and may send them to Ukraine within about a year.These weapons are designed to be cheaper and faster to build than older cruise missiles like Storm Shadow, with trials already underway in the Hebrides test range.Project Brakestop is part of a wider British and European push for long-range ground-launched missiles and drones, officially to counter Russian threats across Europe.The...
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