Author: Jimmy Parker

Alan Armstrong, a longtime oil and gas executive, was sworn in as Oklahoma’s new U.S. Senator after Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed him to replace Markwayne Mullin. Armstrong is a conservative business leader expected to support energy and permitting reforms. Under state law he will serve temporarily and is barred from running in the 2026 election after signing a pledge. Questions remain about a past donation to Adam Kinzinger as conservatives watch for his votes in the Senate.

An 18-year-old Loyola student was shot and killed in Chicago. A local alderwoman suggested she may have been “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Here is what happened, why that response is wrong, and what voters should ask their leaders.

Two young Air Canada pilots died after their CRJ-900 collided with a Port Authority firetruck on the LaGuardia tarmac. Investigators recovered an intact cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder as authorities work to piece together what went wrong.

Multiple suspected pipe bombs were discovered in Fort Washington Park in Maryland. Bomb squads and the ATF are on scene and taking devices to a lab for analysis. The park remains closed while officials investigate.

Emmanuel Grégoire, backed by the Socialist coalition, won Paris mayor. The result keeps the city in left-wing hands for more than 25 years and raises questions about France’s political map ahead of 2027.

Senator Richard Blumenthal warned that deploying ICE agents to airports could lead to violence. President Donald Trump plans to send ICE to help troubled airports after staffing shortages left travelers stranded. Here are the facts and what this fight over security really means.

Jeff Webb, 76, built a cheerleading empire, owned conservative outlets, and supported young activists. He died after a fall while playing pickleball. Here is a clear look at his life and impact.

Connecticut Democrats passed an emergency law demanding photo ID to redeem large amounts of cans, yet oppose federal voter ID proposals. The move raises questions about priorities and consistency in election integrity debates.

James Talarico, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, told a podcast that undocumented students he taught were “my most patriotic students.” His comments sparked swift backlash from conservatives, who called the remark an insult to citizens and veterans. The controversy comes alongside earlier provocative remarks about God and a sharp reaction from President Donald Trump.

Senator Roger Marshall stood up for President Donald Trump’s America First plan, criticized Democrats for refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and said the Iran objectives are mostly met but the last steps will be tough.