Trump announces highest civilian honor for 9/11 hero remembered as the ‘Man in the Red Bandana’
President Trump posthumously awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther ahead of the terrorist attacks' 25th anniversary year.
Cruz says Blanche faced “full-on revolt” over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators
Washington — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said a two-hour meeting Thursday with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the Justice Department’s new “anti-weaponization fund” was “one of the roughest meetings I’ve seen in my entire time in the Senate.” “There were fireworks at an epic level,” Cruz said Friday on his podcast. “Fiery
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Sheridan Gorman’s parents say protecting children from failed immigration policies isn’t a one-party fight
The parents of slain college freshman Sheridan Gorman spoke at a Trump rally, demanding leaders fight sanctuary policies they say failed their daughter.
US Gas Prices Highest in 4 Years as Memorial Day Weekend Starts
A sign blaming Sacramento policies for high gas prices is displayed at a Chevron gas station in Alameda, Calif., on May 21, 2026. Terry Chea/AP Photo Memorial Day holiday travelers will pay prices at the pump that are the highest in four years with the prolonged fuel supply shortage caused by the closure of the
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
Washington — The Trump administration was preparing Friday for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, according to sources with direct knowledge of the planning, even as diplomacy continued. No final decision on strikes had been reached as of Friday afternoon. “Circumstances pertaining to Government” are keeping President Trump from attending his son Donald Trump
DOJ vows to appeal after judge dismisses smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as ‘vindictive’
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's human smuggling indictment was dismissed by a federal judge who cited 'vindictive' prosecution. The DOJ says it will appeal.