A Hennepin County judge dismissed a jury’s guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, leaving jurors stunned and raising immediate questions about the handling of the prosecution. Judge Sarah West ruled Monday that jurors erred when they found Abdifatah Yusuf guilty on fraud and racketeering charges, according to KARE 11. In her decision, […]
Washington wakes up to a swirl of political escalation, federal investigations, internal power struggles, and even presidential pressure shaping Hollywood decisions. FBI Opens Investigation Into Democrat Lawmakers Over Video Address to Troops The FBI has launched an investigation into a group of Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video telling U.S. service members that they […]
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed the “Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act,” legislation that would explicitly allow public school teachers to include the positive influence of Christianity when teaching American history. House Bill 486, introduced by Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Rep. Michael Dovilla (R-Berea), passed the chamber in a 62–27 vote, with every […]
The FBI has launched an investigation into multiple Democrat lawmakers who recently filmed a video telling military members they are not obligated to follow illegal orders. The bureau began scheduling interviews with the lawmakers shortly after former President Trump called the group “traitors” and said the video amounted to “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” Several lawmakers featured […]
A violent and carefully planned jewelry store robbery rocked the city of Madera, California, when five masked suspects stormed Olivia’s Fine Jewelry around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dressed in dark clothing, gloves, and black masks, the group smashed display cases and made off with approximately $170,000 in merchandise before being met with armed resistance from […]
Paramount will move ahead with releasing Rush Hour 4 following direct prodding from President Donald Trump on behalf of director Brett Ratner. Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is securing financing for the long-delayed sequel. The news was confirmed Tuesday by journalist Matthew Belloni, who reported new movement on the project starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker […]
China and Russia, beware. The Air Force’s Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), also known as the X-37B, is a small space shuttle-looking vehicle about a quarter the size of our old shuttle. Beyond its much smaller size, its primary difference is its two canted tail fins in lieu of a single vertical stabilizer and rudder. The […]
President Donald Trump is reportedly urging billionaire ally Larry Ellison to resurrect the Rush Hour franchise starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker — which he hopes will be possible if the Ellison family prevails in its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a report from Semafor. A source familiar with the discussions told […]
A top pro-gun advocate is calling on Congress to repeal a plan by a Republican senator to push radical gun control nationwide. The National Association for Gun Rights reports it “applauded Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-TX-38) for introducing the Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025 (H.R. 6035), legislation that would fully repeal the sweeping gun control […]
West Virginia Republican Senator Jim Justice and his wife have agreed to pay more than $5 million in unpaid back taxes to settle a Justice Department (DOJ) lawsuit. The Justice Department filed suit against Justice early on Monday, saying that the West Virginia Republican has “neglected or refused to make full payment” of $5.16 million […]
How Puppy Store Bans Help NGOs, Not Dogs
Puppy store bans are sold to the public as a humane victory, yet it is clear they significantly reduce animal welfare overall. They do not meaningfully reduce abusive breeders, they shut down regulated local pet stores, and they push buyers into unregulated online markets filled with scams and sick puppies. The deeper logic points toward […]