A longtime sheriff in Lee County was defeated in Tuesday’s primary election, ending nearly three decades of leadership in the county sheriff’s office. Jay Jones, who first took office in 1998, lost his re-election bid to former deputy Cameron Hunt, commonly known as “Cam” Hunt. Hunt secured a narrow victory with approximately 51 percent of … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice announced criminal charges Tuesday against 15 individuals in Minnesota connected to alleged Medicaid fraud impacting more than $90 million in taxpayer funds. Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division said the cases target a series of schemes involving multiple state‑managed programs. “Today, we are announcing … Read more
Conservative activist Scott Presler is headed to the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee after finishing first in Beaver County’s crowded GOP primary race on Tuesday night. Presler, known nationally for his voter registration efforts and grassroots organizing, received 7,853 votes, or 21.31 percent, in the county’s “vote for 5” contest — the highest total among all … Read more
Rep. Thomas Massie addressed supporters Tuesday night after conceding defeat in the Kentucky GOP primary, prompting chants of “2028” from the crowd. Some attendees suggested a potential presidential run for the libertarian-leaning congressman, who has previously been targeted by President Donald Trump and his allies in political campaigns. During his remarks, Massie framed the loss … Read more
Former FBI Deputy Director and conservative commentator Dan Bongino sharply criticized Representative Thomas Massie on his show, accusing the Kentucky Republican of publicly criticizing law enforcement matters on social media while avoiding opportunities to receive in‑person briefings on those issues. Bongino described Massie’s public posture as inconsistent with his actions, calling him “an absolute fraud” … Read more
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins has advanced to a runoff in Georgia’s Republican primary for the U.S. Senate following a strong showing in a crowded field of candidates. The primary featured several contenders, including U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter and former college football coach Derek Dooley. Collins, a businessman and former trucking company owner, emphasized his “America … Read more
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the defeat of her former colleague, Representative Thomas Massie, in the Republican primary on Tuesday. Massie, who represented Kentucky, lost to Ed Gallrein, a candidate supported by former President Donald Trump. Greene highlighted Massie’s efforts to release Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein as a pivotal moment in … Read more
Former Vice President Kamala Harris recently sparked debate by suggesting that Democrats should explore structural reforms to the U.S. political system when they next hold power. During a call with the nonprofit organization Emerge, Harris encouraged discussion on potential changes to the Supreme Court, the Electoral College, and statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. … Read more
The U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro, announced an expanded effort to hold parents accountable for juvenile crime in the city. The initiative targets parents whose children repeatedly participate in violent “teen takeovers,” a growing problem in entertainment districts such as Navy Yard and the U Street Corridor. Pirro emphasized that ignorance of a … Read more
San Diego authorities are now investigating Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego as a potential hate crime, following reports that one of the teen suspects left behind a note focused on “racial pride.” Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, are accused of opening fire at the center around 11:40 a.m., killing … Read more
