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US NewsPoliticsMay 9, 2026

NRCC Internal Polling Shows Republicans Leading or Tied in Five Democrat-Held Districts Trump Carried in 2024

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — The National Republican Congressional Committee released its Thursday, revealing Republicans either leading or tied in five competitive House districts currently held by Democrats — all of which President Donald Trump won in 2024. Conducted by the GOP-aligned firm...

Federal Judge Sets July 15 Trial Date for James Comey on Charges He Threatened President Trump
US NewsIn the CourtsMay 8, 2026

Federal Judge Sets July 15 Trial Date for James Comey on Charges He Threatened President Trump

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — A federal judge has scheduled former FBI Director James Comey’s criminal trial for July 15, 2026, on two felony counts accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan in the Eastern District of North Carolina issued the...

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EconomyPoliticsMay 8, 2026

Trump Economy Remains Resilient as April Jobs Report Beats Expectations Despite Iran Conflict

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, far exceeding economists’ forecasts and demonstrating continued strength under President Donald Trump even as tensions with Iran persist in the Middle East. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that nonfarm...

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US NewsScience & TechnologyMay 8, 2026

Trump Administration Releases First Batch of Never-Before-Seen UFO Files, Fulfilling Transparency Pledge

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday began releasing the first batch of never-before-seen government files on unidentified anomalous phenomena, posting more than 160 declassified documents, videos, photos, and records to a new public website. The files, hosted at ,...

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PoliticsIn the CourtsMay 8, 2026

Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Voter-Approved Democratic Redistricting Amendment

By Tommy Flynn

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved constitutional amendment authorizing mid-decade redistricting of the state’s congressional districts, ruling 4-3 on Friday that the Democratic-led General Assembly violated procedural requirements under the...

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US NewsPoliticsMay 8, 2026

FBI Launches Investigation into Possible Classified Leaks by Senate Intelligence Committee Democrats

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — The FBI has launched a formal investigation to determine whether Democrats or their aides on the Senate Intelligence Committee improperly disclosed classified material, following a criminal referral from the National Security Agency. The inquiry stems from an NSA...

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In the CourtsEconomyMay 8, 2026

Trade Court Blocks Trump’s 10% Global Tariffs

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs on most imports are unlawful, dealing another significant legal setback to the administration’s trade agenda. In a 2-1 decision, a three-judge panel found that...

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US NewsWorld NewsMay 8, 2026

CIA Assessment: US Blockade Inflicts Major Damage on Iran but Tehran Can Endure for Months

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — A classified CIA assessment delivered to the White House concludes that the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports is inflicting significant damage on Iran’s economy, sharply reducing oil revenues and limiting funding for its nuclear program and terrorist proxies,...

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US NewsWorld NewsMay 8, 2026

Iran Breaks Ceasefire with Coordinated Attack on Three U.S. Navy Destroyers; U.S. Responds with Self-Defense Strikes

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — Iran launched a coordinated assault Thursday on three U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, violating the fragile indefinite ceasefire and prompting immediate U.S. self-defense strikes on Iranian military targets. U.S. Central Command...

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US NewsMay 7, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Welcomes Second Child

By RWTNews Staff

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and her husband Nicholas Riccio announced the birth of their second child, a healthy baby girl named Viviana, on May 1, 2026. Leavitt shared the joyful news on social media, writing: “On May 1st, Viviana aka ‘Vivi’ joined...

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Trump Links Hakeem Jeffries to WHCA Assassination Attempt, Demands Criminal Charges

President Donald Trump on Thursday linked violent rhetoric flowing from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to political violence, including the most recent assassination attempt on him.

PoliticsJack DavisMay 9, 2026

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Watch a CNN Host Lose It Over the Virginia Supreme Court Trashing the Dems' Gerrymandered Map

CNN host Abby Philip was having a rough day: the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the Democrats’ gerrymandered map. The reactions came quickly, wildly, and entertainingly, with many not reading the case or the opinion, which was written by a judge appointed by Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) to the Virginia appeals court while he was governor. This positioned him to become a justice on the Supreme Court of Virginia.

PoliticsMatt VespaMay 9, 2026

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UK Elections – Farage Breaks the Left-Right Divide

As the results of Thursday’s local UK elections begin to roll in, Brits are waking up to the possibility that the two-party system is well and truly over. Regarded as a set of midterm elections, the final tally looks set to be a condemnation of both the governing Labour Party and the Conservative Party. Hoovering up support is Mr. Brexit, Nigel Farage, leader of the new Reform UK Party.

World News Mark AngelidesMay 8, 2026

Read at www.libertynation.com

Hochul responds to Homan saying he'll flood NY with ICE agents: 'don't take well to threats'

New York is proposing bills that would prohibit state and local law enforcement from entering into 287(g) agreement with ICE, which delegates state or local law enforcement to handle some immigration authority duties.

US NewsKevin KilloughMay 8, 2026

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Supreme Court Denies Request to Recall Louisiana Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request from a civil rights plaintiff to recall its decision in Louisiana v. Callais that significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act, The Center Square reported.

In the CourtsSam Barron May 7, 2026

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Cory Booker Admits Dems Are Coming for Supreme Court if They Win Midterms

Sen. Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, said this week that Democrats are still eyeing major changes to the Supreme Court if they win the Senate in November.

PoliticsJohnathan JonesMay 6, 2026

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Virginia prosecutor declines to bring charges against woman accused of threatening Stephen Miller

A Virginia prosecutor determined Tuesday not to bring criminal charges against a resident who has been accused of threatening White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller and his family.

In the CourtsMisty SeveriMay 6, 2026

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Tehran Reviews US Proposal Even as Hormuz Tensions Linger

Iran is reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war and will respond through Pakistani mediators, according to NPR, citing Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei.

Iran ConflictNewsmax WiresMay 6, 2026

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How Trump’s SCOTUS Win Just Put Republicans Back In The Driver’s Seat

President Trump has done a lot of great things. He shut the border. He arrested Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. He crippled Iran’s nuclear and missile capacity, and so much more.

PoliticsBen ShapiroMay 3, 2026

Read at www.dailywire.com

Amid Rising Anti-Christian Hostility in Public Schools, Christian Academy Wins Court Victory

In a victory for religious freedom in public education, a federal judge in Washington state ruled last week that Everett Public Schools must treat the extracurricular Bible instruction program provided by LifeWise Academy the same as other extracurricular school activities, citing First Amendment freedoms.

In the CourtsThe Washington StandMay 2, 2026

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