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Trump threatens 'unprecedented' economic consequences for any nation aiding Iran

Trump declared "economic warfare" against Iran, warning that any nation or business providing a financial lifeline to the regime will face severe, unprecedented sanctions.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 7:23 pm

El-Sayed reveals he would go ‘step further’ than Sanders on socialist plan for major US industry

Abdul El-Sayed says he wants to go beyond Bernie Sanders' public ownership model for a major American industry, calling for "some system of public control."

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 6:00 pm

Trump's approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: 'More work to do'

President Donald Trump's approval rating hits 33% in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, and 80% of respondents expect the Iran war to go on indefinitely.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 4:13 pm

Clarence Thomas chokes up as he reveals promise he made after grandparents’ sudden deaths

Clarence Thomas choked up recalling a promise he made after his grandparents' deaths and Thomas Sowell's influence on his thinking about self-reliance.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 3:38 pm

Ex-counterterrorism chief advocates for Trump to 'walk away from' Iran war, yank troops out of Middle East

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is advocating for President Donald Trump to get the U.S. out of the Iran war and remove U.S. troops from the Middle East.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 3:16 pm

DeSantis suggests ally appointed to Palm Beach post could face death penalty over child sex abuse charges

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says former ally Michael Caruso faces a "world of hurt" after child sex abuse charges, noting the state's death penalty law.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 3:13 pm

Soros-linked prosecutor blasted after accused killer got passport, fled US

The Democratic prosecutor in Fairfax County, Virginia, did not oppose an embassy trip that let an accused killer get a passport before fleeing the U.S.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 2:48 pm

Tim Walz accused of risking national security to defy Trump

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's executive order blocking mining permits near the Boundary Waters drew sharp criticism from Tom Emmer, who called it "stupid."

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 2:39 pm

Karen Bass ripped after viral video lays out taxpayer-funded match of campaign donations

Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces scrutiny over a re-election ad urging donations matched 6-to-1 by taxpayers through the super match program.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 2:24 pm

Scandals, socialists and Trump roil primaries, send incumbents packing at near-record pace

Republican Rep. Cory Mills joined 13 other incumbents ousted in 2026 primaries, one of the highest totals in decades, according to election analysts.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 2:13 pm

DSA’s growing grip on Dem Party hits new territory as establishment falls in line

Democratic Socialists of America opened a hub in Jon Ossoff's Atlanta backyard as socialist candidates defeat establishment Democrats across the country.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 2:02 pm

Former Fauci advisor pleads guilty to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records

David Morens pleaded guilty to conspiring to evade FOIA requests tied to COVID-19 research grants, using his personal Gmail to hide NIH communications.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 2:01 pm

Socialist bigwig blasts the wealthy while living in $1.4M Brooklyn brownstone with eyebrow-raising backstory

New York City Democratic Socialists of America co-Chair Gustavo Gordillo rails against the rich from a $1.4M Bed-Stuy home his dad bought him.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 1:38 pm

‘Stripper’ Venmo ‘scandal’ makes Dems the punchline as Trump candidate flips script on viral DNC post

Michael Alfonso turned a viral Venmo caption attack into a campaign fundraising blitz after conservatives rallied behind Sean Duffy's son-in-law.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 1:10 pm

Trump to nominate Dr Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner

Dr. Heidi Overton is President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration after Marty Makary resigned from the role in May following criticism from various White House officials.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 12:45 pm

House Democrat accused of sexual assault after admitting to 'consensual' encounter

House Democrat Jimmy Gomez faces a sexual assault accusation from a woman interviewed by the House Ethics Committee, disputing his consensual claim.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 12:42 pm

Who is Angie Nixon? Bullhorn-wielding socialist upsets establishment favorite in Sunshine State stunner

Democratic Socialists of America member Angie Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman in Florida despite his massive $16.3 million campaign war chest.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 12:33 pm

Trump teases potential Kim Jong Un meeting later this year

President Donald Trump says he expects to meet Kim Jong Un later this year, but North Korea rejected the idea of talks while praising the leaders' relationship.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 12:17 pm

US ally on Putin’s doorstep braces for war as Russia tensions take ominous turn

Russia's embassy in Britain threatened "consequences" over reported British drone use in Ukraine as Moscow escalates rhetoric against NATO allies.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 12:09 pm

Ted Cruz takes victory lap as iconic American brand's stock plunges to 12-year low

Ted Cruz revived his Nike boycott on social media, saying the Betsy Ross shoe cancellation proved the brand's "marketing plan was America-hate."

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 11:26 am

Fauci scandal grows as top House committee accuses Biden Cabinet official of hiding COVID diary

James Comer demands answers from Xavier Becerra on why Anthony Fauci's COVID-19 diary and cellphone were not turned over to Congress in 2023.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 11:00 am

Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists

The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic in the region.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 10:55 am

Lindsey Graham’s sister admits she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ while seeking full Senate term

Darline Graham admitted national security is "not my thing" at a South Carolina GOP Senate runoff debate when asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 9:54 am

5 takeaways from Florida Senate primary: GOP Sen Ashley Moody will face DSA's Nixon

Angie Nixon's stunning upset over Alexander Vindman in Florida's Senate primary sparked a Trump celebration and exposed Democrats' fundraising crisis.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 9:48 am

Massive piece of 9/11 history makes stunning 10,500-mile journey across America

A 16,000-pound steel beam from the South Tower is traveling 10,500 miles across America, stopping at museums, the White House and Ground Zero.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 9:23 am