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A black wooden gavel rests on its block atop a judge’s bench in an empty courtroom.
PoliticsIn the CourtsMay 26, 2026

Federal Court Blocks Alabama’s 2023 Congressional Map for 2026 Elections

By Tommy Flynn

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A three-judge federal panel has blocked Alabama from using its 2023 Republican-drawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, ruling that the map was drawn with the intent to discriminate against Black voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act. The...

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Trump-Backed Triumphal Arch at Arlington National Cemetery
PoliticsIn the CourtsMay 26, 2026

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Trump-Backed Triumphal Arch at Arlington National Cemetery

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — A federal lawsuit was filed in February 2026 seeking to block the U.S. Army’s plan to construct a large Triumphal Arch at Arlington National Cemetery, a high-profile project supported by the Trump administration as a grand ceremonial entrance and lasting tribute to...

Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida
US NewsPoliticsMay 26, 2026

Biden DOJ Official Expressed Serious Concerns Over Legality of Mar-a-Lago Raid

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — A senior official in the Biden-era Department of Justice raised significant internal concerns about the legality and justification of the FBI’s 2022 raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, according to newly uncovered records. The official...

Speaker Mike Johnson delivers remarks to the United States House of Representatives
US NewsPoliticsMay 26, 2026

Speaker Johnson Predicts Republicans Will Expand House Majority in 2026 Midterms

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans are well-positioned to grow their majority in the House during the 2026 midterm elections, citing favorable redistricting outcomes and strong voter support for President Trump’s agenda. In an interview with , Johnson...

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US NewsWorld NewsMay 26, 2026

U.S. Conducts Limited Self-Defense Strikes on Iranian Targets as Peace Talks Continue

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — The United States carried out targeted self-defense strikes on Iranian military assets along the southern Gulf coast on May 25, hitting missile launch sites and small boats attempting to lay mines near the Strait of Hormuz, even as indirect negotiations for a...

The Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C.
US NewsEconomyMay 25, 2026

Everyday Economics: History doesn't repeat, but the Fed Is hearing an echo

By Orphe Divounguy | The Center Square contributor

(The Center Square) – Read this week's Fed minutes carefully and you'll hear 1970s. The Fed has stopped debating when to cut. Now it's debating whether to hold higher for longer — or hike again. A majority of officials said firming could become appropriate if inflation keeps...

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US NewsEconomyMay 25, 2026

Oil Prices Fall to Multi-Week Low on Iran Deal Optimism

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — Oil prices dropped sharply this week, hitting their lowest levels in more than three weeks as optimism grows over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease supply concerns. As of Monday, Brent crude was trading near $98.40 per...

 A sign allowing for lawful concealed carry of firearms at a gas station in Fredonia, NY
US NewsIn the CourtsMay 25, 2026

Appeals Court Strikes Down New York’s “Vampire Rule” Gun Regulation

By Tommy Flynn

NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has struck down New York’s controversial “Vampire Rule,” ruling that the regulation requiring gun owners to obtain explicit permission from private property owners to carry firearms on premises open to the public violated the Second Amendment....

A “Vote Here” sign stands outside a polling place.
PoliticsIn the CourtsMay 24, 2026

North Carolina Court Requires Cross-Referencing of Jury Records with Voter Rolls for Election Integrity

By Tommy Flynn

RALEIGH — A North Carolina judge has approved a consent judgment requiring the State Board of Elections to systematically cross-reference jury duty exemption records — where individuals self-identify as non-citizens — against the state’s voter rolls, marking a significant...

The Capital Building
US NewsPoliticsMay 24, 2026

Women's History Museum Bill Collapses After Democrats Oppose Biological Women Definition

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — A long-planned bipartisan bill to establish a National Women’s History Museum collapsed this week after Democrats refused to support language defining “women” as biological females. The legislation, which had been advancing with support from both parties, aimed to...

DNI Tulsi Gabbard at the White House Podium
US NewsIn the CourtsMay 24, 2026

Outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard Moves to Declassify Secret FISA Court Opinion on Section 702 Surveillance

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is pushing for the declassification of a secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) opinion detailing potential abuses and compliance issues related to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence...

President Trump watches the start of Operation Epic from Mar-a-Lago.
US NewsWorld NewsMay 24, 2026

Trump Says Iran Deal Is "Largely Negotiated" and Could Be Announced Soon

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that a framework agreement to end the conflict with Iran is “largely negotiated,” with final details currently under discussion and potentially ready for announcement in the coming days. In a Truth Social post and follow-up...