A North Carolina high school student has reached a $95,000 settlement with her school district after she was publicly accused of vandalism and told she was under police investigation. The controversy revolved around painting a campus “spirit rock” with a Bible verse and patriotic message in tribute to the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Read More >
Vance says Trump administration’s key objectives have been reached in US-Iran deal
Vice President JD Vance touted a newly reached agreement with Iran on Sunday, saying the Trump administration had achieved its key objectives and predicting the deal could “fundamentally transform the Middle East” for decades to come. “I think it’s a big moment for the United States of America, thanks of course to the president’s leadership Read More >
Haitian fraudster’s eye-popping taxpayer-backed drug scam puts Congress on the hunt
Members of Congress are calling for increased oversight and reform after a Haitian national in Florida was convicted in a healthcare fraud conspiracy that prosecutors said involved more than $58 million in false claims targeting Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers using a federal drug discount program. Prosecutors accused Jean Jethro Alexandre and his co-conspirators in Read More >
Coalition warns 80% of kids have been exposed to porn, backs age-verification bill
FIRST ON FOX — Nearly 80% of children ages 12 to 17 have been exposed to sexually explicit material, according to a coalition of two dozen conservative and pro-family organizations urging Congress to pass legislation requiring age verification on pornography websites. The groups are backing Republican Indiana Sen. Jim Banks’ SAFE for Kids Act, arguing Read More >
Stanford University graduates protest Google CEO speech, triggering mass walkout and waving Palestine flags
Hundreds of Stanford University students were seen walking out of their commencement ceremony on Sunday in protest of their speaker, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. According to local reports, around 200 students walked out as soon as Pichai took the stage, before he even began to speak. During the walkout, some students were seen Read More >
Calif. police K-9 catches suspect who hit fire hydrant during pursuit
The suspect evaded a traffic stop and fled at around 70mph before crashing into the fire hydrant; Yuba City K-9 Rook nabbed the suspect after he fled on foot
Brothers follow three-generation legacy into Mo. police department
Nicholas and Michael Menendez will join the St. Louis PD after serving in the Army and graduating from the academy, following the footsteps of their mother, father and grandfather
Cop severely wounded by gunman who menaced bus rider awarded NYPD Medal of Honor
Det. Brett Boller had three months on the job when he confronted a man who had been arguing with another passenger over a bus seat and subsequently shot Boller in the midsection
Taylor Hicks credits faith and blue-collar Birmingham roots for keeping him grounded after ‘American Idol’ win
NASHVILLE- Since being crowned winner on “American Idol” in 2006, Taylor Hicks has cemented his status as a beloved entertainer. From sold-out shows and a successful Las Vegas residency to television hosting and Broadway appearances, the Birmingham, Alabama-native has remained steadfastly grounded. He credits his humbleness to two things: his blue-collar roots and faith. In Read More >
From Wasserman Schultz to Goldman, Democratic incumbents are fighting for survival
As Democrats seek to reclaim power in November’s midterm elections, some of the party’s long-standing progressives are in danger of losing their seats. The warning signs are flashing red in hotly contested primaries across the country, from a longtime ally of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who is facing a challenger four decades younger, Read More >