Author: Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner
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Kennedy Center still committed to recognizing Trump while adhering to order to remove his name
The Kennedy Center emphasized that it remains committed to recognizing President Donald Trump while facing a court order mandating the institution reverse a name change honoring the president. A federal court handed down a decision in late May, ruling that Trump’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center within two weeks, after his name…
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What we know about nearly a dozen scientists who went missing, died, or were murdered
The Trump administration is probing concerns surrounding nearly a dozen scientists said to be connected to highly secretive space research whose deaths and disappearances are under increasing scrutiny. President Donald Trump called the situation “pretty serious stuff” last Thursday, revealing he had just attended a meeting about the scientists and promised the government would probe…
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Trump hails ‘Easter miracle’ after second F-15 pilot rescued from Iran
President Donald Trump celebrated the United States’s rescue of the second and final fighter pilot downed over Iran as an “Easter miracle” on Sunday. “The rescue was an Easter Miracle. The enemy was large and violent. The rescuers were brilliant, strong, decisive, and as cool as anyone can be. The Iranians thought they had him,…
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Iran says its still enforcing Strait of Hormuz blockade despite reports to the contrary
Iran’s military claimed Friday it maintains full control over the Strait of Hormuz, even as ships make their way through the waterway. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said forces blocked three ships seeking to make their way through the channel, and its navy alleged the strait is “closed.” The military said President Donald Trump made…
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Trump says call on when to end Iran war to be ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would provide input on when to end the joint U.S.-Israel military attacks against Iran that began last month. When asked whether Netanyahu would have a say on the matter, Trump replied, “I think it’s mutual … a little bit.” “We’ve been talking. I’ll…
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Turkey on heightened alert after NATO shoots down second Iranian missile in its airspace
NATO forces on Monday intercepted a second Iranian missile headed into Turkey’s airspace, marking another escalation of regional turmoil sparked by the joint U.S.-Israeli war against Tehran. The missile was shot down by NATO assets in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to Turkey’s defense ministry. There were no casualties in the incident, which marks the second…
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Republicans roll out first ad pinning Democrats for not standing during State of the Union
A conservative group is launching a sweeping ad campaign on Thursday, seeking to capitalize on Democrats‘ refusal to stand during a portion of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address centered on illegal immigration. American Sovereignty created a message highlighting a segment of Trump’s Tuesday address to Congress, when he asked lawmakers to stand…
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Police chief where Iryna Zarutska was murdered sounds alarm after another stabbing
Charlotte‘s new police chief warned that her department is facing critical staffing shortages, as North Carolina‘s largest city seeks to heighten security in the aftermath of high-profile crime. “Right now, we’re down a significant number of officers, almost 200 officers,” said Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Estella Patterson, who was sworn into office earlier this month. The…
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Arrest made a week after Alabama mass shooting killed two and wounded 12
Alabama authorities announced on Friday that a suspect had been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting in the state’s capital city that left two people dead last week. The juvenile male, still unnamed, is charged with one count of capital murder, nine counts of first-degree assault, and three counts of second-degree assault, according to…
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Beshear becomes first major Democrat to question Jay Jones after violent texts revealed
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Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) became the first leading Democratic lawmaker to publicly question voting for Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones, breaking with his party’s reluctance to address the campaign. The Virginia race blew up earlier this month when violent text messages from Jones resurfaced, in which he suggested former state Republican House Speaker Todd…