The U.S. Senate approved a $9 billion federal spending rescission package in a 51-48 vote early Thursday, delivering a significant victory for President Donald Trump’s push to downsize government. The measure includes major cuts to foreign aid and eliminates subsidies for National Public Radio and PBS. Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of…
Politics Commentary Former President Donald Trump once again clashed with Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), reigniting a long-running feud after resurfaced footage appeared to show the congresswoman expressing loyalty to her native Somalia. In a fiery post on Truth Social over the weekend, Trump blasted Omar, urging that she should “go back” — a phrase he…
At first, she only saw exhaustion in the mirror — a body carrying new life, a mind racing with fear and excitement. Every stretch, every sleepless night felt endless. Then one morning, something changed. She realized that every mark told a story. Every scar, a victory. What had once felt heavy began to look like…
News Commentary Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has firmly rejected a request from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to temporarily suspend Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across the state during the Halloween weekend. Governor Pritzker claimed the move was intended to ensure that children in Chicago could celebrate the holiday safely, suggesting that ongoing immigration…
Two years ago, my world fell apart. I’m 46 now, but I can still remember that night — the night a drunk driver took away my husband and our two children. Since then, I’ve been moving through life like a shadow, in a quiet house that once overflowed with laughter. I thought the rest of…
Approximately one in every five couples will, at some time in their lives, experience difficulties conceiving. For many, it’s an extremely difficult and stressful time – but, as others will testify, patience and determination may pay off. Desiree and Ryan Fortin waited patiently for many years before, eventually, the couple turned to in-vitro fertilization. They…
Brad Soden has experienced a lot in his life. The former United States soldier not only served in the first Iraq war, but alsosaved many lives as a fireman after he completed his service. Brad, his wife, Liz, and their three children, live in Phoenix, Arizona. And for a long time, Brad lived the dream….
What should have been the happiest week of Paige Bell’s young life ended in tragedy aboard a luxury yacht in the Bahamas. Just days shy of her 21st birthday, Paige — a vibrant South African stewardess known for her “infectious laughter” and “boundless compassion” — was found dead in the engine room of a docked…
You’ve probably seen the Wendy’s logo countless times — the friendly red-haired girl with freckles, smiling beneath her bright pigtails and blue bows. She’s one of the most recognizable symbols in fast food. But hidden within that familiar image is a subtle detail most people overlook — one that carries a touching personal meaning. If…
Sixteen-year-old Dakota Striplin stepped onto The Voice stage with his guitar and a calm smile—but what came next stunned everyone. As he played the first chords of Elvis Presley’s “Love Me Tender,” the audience went silent. His voice—smooth, soulful, and eerily familiar—filled the room, and instantly, something electric happened. The judges exchanged looks of disbelief….