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Lt. Lance Schroyer (circled) pictured in 2021.
US NewsPoliticsJune 27, 2026

President Trump Nominates Lance Schroyer as ICE Director to Lead Aggressive Deportation Efforts

By Tommy Flynn

President Donald Trump announced on June 27, 2026, his nomination of Lance Schroyer to serve as the next Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer, a former Oklahoma State Trooper and United States Marine with more than 29 years of law enforcement...

DOJ Sues Four States for Withholding SNAP Data, Citing Need to Combat Fraud and Protect Taxpayers
US NewsIn the CourtsJune 27, 2026

DOJ Sues Four States for Withholding SNAP Data, Citing Need to Combat Fraud and Protect Taxpayers

By Tommy Flynn

The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits on June 26, 2026, against the states of Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota. The suits seek court orders compelling the states to turn over five years of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicant and...

Treasury Secretary Bessent Announces Crackdown on Leftist Nonprofits Engaged in Illegal Activities
US NewsPoliticsJune 27, 2026

Treasury Secretary Bessent Announces Crackdown on Leftist Nonprofits Engaged in Illegal Activities

By Tommy Flynn

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed aggressive enforcement actions against leftist nonprofits involved in fraud, political violence, foreign influence operations, and other unlawful conduct. In remarks outlining the administration’s priorities, Bessent described...

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US NewsWorld NewsJune 27, 2026

US Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iranian Military Targets After Drone Attack on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

By Tommy Flynn

U.S. Central Command conducted airstrikes against Iranian missile and drone facilities on June 26, 2026, in direct response to an Iranian drone strike on a commercial cargo vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz the previous day. The operation targeted storage sites and coastal...

John Bolton speaking at the 2015 (CPAC)
US NewsIn the CourtsJune 26, 2026

John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Single Count of Retaining Classified Information in Deal Resolving 18-Count Indictment

By Tommy Flynn

Former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on June 26, 2026, to one count of illegal retention of classified information as part of a plea agreement that resolved an 18-count federal indictment. The deal caps any potential prison sentence at five years, includes...

 Mike Lindell
US NewsIn the CourtsJune 26, 2026

Dominion Voting Systems Drops $1.3 Billion Lawsuit Against Mike Lindell Following Confidential Settlement

By Tommy Flynn

The company formerly known as Dominion Voting Systems has dismissed its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and his company after more than five years of litigation. Court filings in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., confirmed the case was...

Marco Rubio stands with arms crossed and JD Vance also with arms crossed in the background. Black and white photo.
US NewsWorld NewsJune 26, 2026

Rubio Stresses US Seeks Iran Deal but 'Not at Any Price,' Prioritizing Gulf Security and Verifiable Terms

By Tommy Flynn

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on June 25, 2026, that Washington wants a comprehensive agreement with Iran but will not accept terms that undermine regional security or allow Tehran to impose control over key maritime routes. Speaking during a U.S.-Gulf Cooperation...

A physician in scrubs reviews patient data on a laptop while holding a stethoscope. Photo: Thirdman / Pexels
US NewsJune 26, 2026

Nevada starts six-month effort to tackle Medicaid fraud

By Robert Matteson | The Center Square

(The Center Square) - All Nevada hospice and home health providers are set to be reviewed over the next six months due to what officials call “elevated fraud risk." A temporary pause on hospice and home-health care licenses issued by the state and a six-month moratorium on new...

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US NewsPoliticsJune 26, 2026

CASA Files IRS Complaint Seeking Probe of People’s Forum Tax-Exempt Status Over Alleged Illegal Activities and Foreign Ties

By Tommy Flynn

The Center to Advance Security in America (CASA) submitted a whistleblower complaint to the Internal Revenue Service on June 25, 2026, requesting an immediate investigation into the tax-exempt status of The People’s Forum, Inc., a New York-based nonprofit. CASA alleges that the...

Gas prices start at $5.799 a gallon at a 76 station in Fresno, Calif., June 19, 2026. Photo: Madeline Shannon / The Center Square
US NewsPoliticsJune 25, 2026

Poll: Two thirds say gas prices will shape their November vote

By Brett Rowland | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Nearly half of American voters blame wars and conflicts for elevated gas prices, and two thirds say fuel costs will influence their vote in November, a new national poll finds. The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll found 49% of registered voters say wars or...

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US NewsWorld NewsJune 25, 2026

President Trump Meets NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte Amid Push for Greater Alliance Burden-Sharing

By Tommy Flynn

President Donald Trump hosted NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office on June 24, 2026, for discussions on the future of the transatlantic alliance, European defense contributions, and allied support for U.S. security priorities. The meeting occurred ahead of a NATO...

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US NewsJune 25, 2026

President Trump Launches Great American State Fair, Igniting Nationwide 250th Anniversary Celebrations

By Tommy Flynn

President Donald Trump officially opened the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the evening of June 24, 2026, marking the start of a multi-week series of events leading into America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. The kickoff featured a...