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Protestors clash with ICE at the Portland facility
US NewsOctober 5, 2025

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment to Portland Amid Rising ICE Facility Violence

By Tommy Flynn

Although Judge Karin Immergut was a Trump nominee, that Nomination came via the "Blue Slip" process in which Democrat Senators recommended and approved the nomination. Having learned lessons from his first administration, President Trump has been bypassing the "Blue Slip" process in his second administration.

ICE agents in riot gear protecting a crime scene as crowds move closer
US NewsOctober 4, 2025

ICE Agents Fire Defensive Shots Amid Escalating Hostility in Illinois Suburbs

By Tommy Flynn

The Broadview episode, the most direct threat yet, follows a September 28 Cicero raid where protesters rammed an ICE van, injuring two; no local arrests occurred. DHS reported 15 similar "boxing" incidents nationwide since July, with Illinois at 40%.

Portland Police arresting a man in a white "freedom" t-shirt
US NewsOctober 4, 2025

Are Portland's Police and City Leadership Supporting Antifa's Violent Campaign Against Federal Authorities?

By Tommy Flynn

While Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced an investigation, could it go further than that? Is this a true insurrection being supported by Portland's Government?

Refugees walking through a destroyed city
US NewsOctober 4, 2025

Hamas Agrees to Key Portions of President Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, Eyes Hostage Release

By Tommy Flynn

While there are still details to work out, the Hostages are really Hamas' only leverage. That they are willing to give them up signals they are ready for the war to end.

 Hunter Biden introduces vice president Joe Biden to business partner Ming Xue with Jonathan Li
US NewsOctober 3, 2025

New FBI Records Reveal Multiple Sources Alleging Biden-Ukraine Corruption, No Investigation

By Tommy Flynn

These revelations build on a pattern of alleged obstruction dating to 2015, when Morgan Stanley whistleblowers flagged suspicious $3.5 million transfers from Burisma to Hunter Biden's associate Devon Archer via Rosemont Seneca Bohai Bank, leading to Archer's 2018 conviction for fraud but no Biden scrutiny.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addresses the audience during a Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony
PoliticsOctober 2, 2025

'I don't have anything to negotiate:' Johnson holds firm on GOP shutdown strategy

By Thérèse Boudreaux

“I sent them in good faith exactly what they had voted for before. We did not put any Republican provisions in that, and we tried to make this very simple, in good faith, so the appropriations process of the people can continue.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies on the Department of Justice's fiscal year 2026 budget request at a House Appropriations Committee hearing
US NewsOctober 2, 2025

Bondi: Memphis Safe Task Force makes 93 arrests

By Kim Jarrett

"Yesterday 40 arrests were made including a Tren de Aragua terrorist, a felon in possession of a firearm, a man wanted for rape of a child, and an arrest for assault on a federal officer," Bondi said on social media. "To date, there have been 93 arrests and 28 illegal guns seized. Our work is saving lives."

Wind Turbines and an old windmill at the Roscoe Wind Farm in West Texas
US NewsOctober 2, 2025

Trump Administration Cancels $7.56 Billion in Biden's "Green New Scam" Projects

By Tommy Flynn

"President Trump promised to protect taxpayer dollars and expand America’s supply of affordable, reliable, and secure energy. Today’s cancellations deliver on that commitment,"

Chuck Schumer at a rally with fists raised.
US NewsOctober 2, 2025

Holding America Hostage: The Schumer Shutdown

By Tommy Flynn

The impasse, Democrats' second block in 48 hours, bears their leadership's imprint, as the measure garnered unanimous House Republican backing and three Senate Democratic votes

Police emergency lights flash red and blue at night.
US NewsOctober 2, 2025

States sue feds over denying grants for illegal immigrants

By Dave Mason

New federal rule prohibits using money to cover legal services for certain victims of violent crimes

Wall St. street signs
EconomyOctober 2, 2025

First day of government shutdown leaves Wall Street unfazed

By Morgan Sweeney

The S&P finished the day at 6,711.20, up 0.34% from Tuesday. The broad market index also saw an intraday record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 43.21 points, or 0.09%, to close at 46,441.10. The Nasdaq composite climbed 95.15 points, or 0.42%, ending the day at 22,755.16.

Split image: NYC Skyline on left, President Trump pointing on right
US NewsOctober 1, 2025

Trump Administration Halts $18 Billion in NYC Infrastructure Funding Over DEI Concerns

By Tommy Flynn

The pause targets the $16 billion federal commitment to the Gateway Program's Hudson River rail tunnel, aimed at replacing century-old infrastructure between New Jersey and Manhattan, and over $2 billion for the Second Avenue Subway's Phase 2 extension from 96th to 125th Street in Harlem.