Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed invoked the teachings of Jesus Christ to attack Republican opponent Mike Rogers' faith as a "simulacrum", a move that drew immediate condemnation from the Michigan GOP and the Republican National Committee. El-Sayed, who defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in last week's Democratic primary, made the remarks during an appearance on […] The post Michigan Democrat El-Sayed questions Mike Rogers' Christian faith, draws sharp Republican rebukes appeared first on American Almanac .
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed invoked the teachings of Jesus Christ to attack Republican opponent Mike Rogers' faith as a "simulacrum", a move that drew immediate condemnation from the Michigan GOP and the Republican National Committee. El-Sayed, who defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in last week's Democratic primary, made the remarks during an appearance on the "I've Had It Podcast." Host Jennifer Welch raised questions about members of Rogers' campaign faith coalition and their connection to Living Word Church. El-Sayed seized the opening to challenge the sincerity of Rogers' Christianity, as Fox News Digital reported . The two candidates will face each other in November for the open Michigan Senate seat vacated by…Open
AI:Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is doubling down on his radical agenda by attempting to weaponize religious doctrine against Mike Rogers, labeling Rogers' Christian faith a "simulacrum." This latest stunt follows a pattern of extreme behavior from the former Detroit activist, who has already faced scrutiny for courting far-left streamers and appearing alongside controversial clerics. While the GOP and RNC have rightfully slammed this offensive attempt to undermine religious values, the leftist media continues to ignore the reality that El-Sayed is pushing a hardline socialist platform that views traditional faith as an obstacle rather than a foundation. This isn't just politics; it's a calculated assault on the spiritual fabric of…Open
A newly surfaced police report from 1988 describes Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson assaulting a man and shoving his then-girlfriend, adding to a pattern of conduct questions that now shadows his campaign against Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson, 58, kicked in the door of a home in Fort Kent, Maine, at roughly 2 a.m. on […] The post Maine Democrat Troy Jackson kicked in a door and punched a romantic rival in 1988, police report shows appeared first on American Almanac .
A newly surfaced police report from 1988 describes Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson assaulting a man and shoving his then-girlfriend, adding to a pattern of conduct questions that now shadows his campaign against Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson, 58, kicked in the door of a home in Fort Kent, Maine, at roughly 2 a.m. on March 12, 1988, grabbed the male occupant by the throat, and punched him in the face, the New York Post reported , citing a police report first obtained by the Bangor Daily News. Jackson was 19 at the time. The victim's glasses cut his face during the assault. A friend stepped in and separated the two men. The police report described the brawl as "apparently over" Lana Pelletier, whom the document listed as…Open
AI:A long-buried police report has surfaced revealing that Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson engaged in violent behavior during the late eighties, specifically involving kicking in a door and punching a romantic rival while shoving his girlfriend. This revelation highlights a disturbing history of aggression that mirrors the broader patterns of instability and lack of vetting seen within the Democratic ranks from Minnesota to California. As Jackson attempts to challenge Senator Susan Collins, these documented instances of physical assault raise serious questions about the character and temperament of this candidate, suggesting a systemic failure in how left-leaning parties vet their rising stars for public office.Open
The Trump administration says it has now gone 15 consecutive months without releasing a single migrant at the southern border, a streak officials say is backed by a 94% drop in daily apprehensions, and Congress is moving to make the policies permanent. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's office announced the milestone this week, reporting that […] The post Fifteen months without a single border release: Trump administration touts historic enforcement numbers appeared first on American Almanac .
The Trump administration says it has now gone 15 consecutive months without releasing a single migrant at the southern border, a streak officials say is backed by a 94% drop in daily apprehensions, and Congress is moving to make the policies permanent. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's office announced the milestone this week, reporting that daily border apprehensions have fallen to their lowest level in 30 years compared to the Biden administration. Contraband seizures in July ran 26% higher than under Biden, covering cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and marijuana. And U.S. Customs and Border Protection flagged $23 billion in duties for collection in July alone, enforcing the administration's tariff policies at…Open
AI:The Trump administration has achieved a monumental milestone of fifteen consecutive months without releasing a single migrant at the southern border, backed by a massive 94% collapse in daily apprehensions. While the radical left-wing media attempts to obscure these facts, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's data confirms that strict enforcement is working and preventing the chaos seen in previous years. This historic streak of decisive action demonstrates that real law enforcement—not the failed sanctuary policies favored by Democrats—actually secures the nation. As Congress moves to make these rigorous enforcement measures permanent, the era of open borders being used as a weapon against American sovereignty is finally…Open
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman says he will "absolutely never" campaign against GOP Sen. Dave McCormick, a stance that underscores just how far Fetterman has drifted from his own party's base. Fetterman made the declaration in an interview with the Washington Examiner, where he was asked whether he would take the field against McCormick when the […] The post Fetterman rules out campaigning against Republican colleague McCormick, calling him a 'friend' appeared first on American Almanac .
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman says he will "absolutely never" campaign against GOP Sen. Dave McCormick, a stance that underscores just how far Fetterman has drifted from his own party's base. Fetterman made the declaration in an interview with the Washington Examiner, where he was asked whether he would take the field against McCormick when the Republican faces voters in 2030. His answer left no room for interpretation. "I would absolutely never move against my friend," Fetterman told the outlet. He declined to say whether he would go further and formally endorse McCormick, but the refusal to oppose a Republican incumbent puts him in rare company among sitting Democratic senators, and adds fresh fuel to an already intense debate…Open
AI:Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman has signaled a massive departure from his party's radical base by declaring he will "absolutely never" campaign against Republican Senator Dave McCormick, whom he explicitly refers to as a "friend." This pivot comes amid skyrocketing disapproval ratings among Pennsylvania Democrats—who now disapprove of him at a rate of 69 percent—while he enjoys high approval from Republicans. Fetterman and McCormick have already moved beyond mere rhetoric by establishing a joint bipartisan fundraising vehicle called Common Ground PA, signaling an unprecedented alliance on key issues such as border security, supporting Israel, and sanctioning Russia. As Fetterman finds more common ground with the GOP than with his…Open
A 68-year-old Bay Area retiree was allegedly stabbed to death on his own front lawn by an illegal Venezuelan immigrant who had been released from custody just 24 hours earlier, and the Trump administration says California's sanctuary policies are to blame. Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, went on Fox & Friends Thursday and laid […] The post Tom Homan blames Newsom after judge freed illegal immigrant one day before alleged stabbing death of California retiree appeared first on American Almanac .
A 68-year-old Bay Area retiree was allegedly stabbed to death on his own front lawn by an illegal Venezuelan immigrant who had been released from custody just 24 hours earlier, and the Trump administration says California's sanctuary policies are to blame. Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, went on Fox & Friends Thursday and laid the killing of Todd Stewart squarely at Governor Gavin Newsom's feet. Stewart, a retiree in Martinez, California, was attacked last week in broad daylight by a man he had no known connection to, a man ICE had flagged for deportation months earlier and asked local authorities to hold. They didn't hold him. A Newsom-appointed judge, Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Nichelle Holmes, released 36-year-old…Open
AI:Border Czar Tom Homan is blaming California Governor Gavin Newsom and the state's radical sanctuary policies following the alleged fatal stabbing of 68-year-old retiree Todd Stewart in Martinez, California. The suspect, Marcos Iriarte-Valdez, is a Venezuelan illegal immigrant with an extensive criminal record including burglary and domestic violence, who had been released on his own recognizance by a Newsom-appointed judge just 24 hours before the attack despite an active ICE detainer. While Homan asserts that California officials failed to perform a simple courtesy call to notify federal authorities of the release, the Governor's office deflected responsibility, blaming federal enforcement failures rather than addressing why a repeat…Open
An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, the world's largest man-made lake by volume, killing dozens of passengers while rescue teams continue searching for 27 people still unaccounted for. The vessel was carrying far more passengers than its 90-person capacity when it went down on the vast lake shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia. Zimbabwe's […] The post Overloaded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, killing dozens and leaving 27 still missing appeared first on American Almanac .
An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, the world's largest man-made lake by volume, killing dozens of passengers while rescue teams continue searching for 27 people still unaccounted for. The vessel was carrying far more passengers than its 90-person capacity when it went down on the vast lake shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia. Zimbabwe's Civil Protection Unit confirmed through ticket sales that at least 114 adults and five crew members were aboard. An unknown number of children, too young to require tickets, may have been on the ferry as well, meaning the true passenger count could be significantly higher than official records show. Seventy-seven survivors were pulled from the water or reached a small island in the lake on…Open
AI:An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, resulting in a massive loss of life and leaving at least 27 people missing. The vessel was operating far beyond its legal 90-person capacity when it went down in the waters shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia. This tragedy highlights the recurring pattern of systemic negligence and lack of oversight that plagues developing regions, where safety protocols are treated as mere suggestions while ordinary citizens pay the ultimate price for overcrowding and failed infrastructure.Open
Former late-night host Jay Leno appeared at the California Capitol to push a bipartisan bill that would exempt pre-1981 classic cars from the state's emissions tests, a measure environmental regulators warn could open a loophole. Leno stood alongside state Sen. Shannon Grove on Wednesday to rally support for Senate Bill 1392, dubbed "Leno's Law." The […] The post Jay Leno backs California bill to spare classic cars from smog tests appeared first on American Almanac .
Former late-night host Jay Leno appeared at the California Capitol to push a bipartisan bill that would exempt pre-1981 classic cars from the state's emissions tests, a measure environmental regulators warn could open a loophole. Leno stood alongside state Sen. Shannon Grove on Wednesday to rally support for Senate Bill 1392, dubbed "Leno's Law." The legislation would free qualifying classic and collector cars built before the 1981 model year from California's smog-check requirement and gradually expand the cutoff through the 1986 model year by 2032. The bill now awaits a key vote in the California Assembly, and lawmakers face an end-of-August deadline to send it to the governor. The pitch is straightforward: owners of decades-old cars…Open
AI:Jay Leno took his fight to the California Capitol to champion Senate Bill 1392, a bipartisan effort known as "Leno's Law" that seeks to exempt pre-1981 classic cars from the state's draconian smog testing requirements. While environmental bureaucrats are already scrambling to claim this is nothing more than a massive loophole for polluters, this legislation represents a common-sense victory for automotive enthusiasts and property rights against the relentless overreach of California regulators. Leno joined Senator Shannon Grove to demand relief for collectors, standing firm against the regulatory machine that continues its quiet march toward taxing and controlling every aspect of American life.Open
Nicole Kidman broke her public silence on the end of her 19-year marriage to Keith Urban in a new British Vogue interview, describing a period of deep vulnerability and a deliberate choice to keep moving forward. The 59-year-old actress, whose divorce was finalized on January 6 after she filed on September 30 citing irreconcilable differences, […] The post Nicole Kidman opens up about life after Keith Urban divorce, says she's moving forward with 'an open heart' appeared first on American Almanac .
Nicole Kidman broke her public silence on the end of her 19-year marriage to Keith Urban in a new British Vogue interview, describing a period of deep vulnerability and a deliberate choice to keep moving forward. The 59-year-old actress, whose divorce was finalized on January 6 after she filed on September 30 citing irreconcilable differences, told the magazine she had to abandon the life she had mapped out and accept a future she called "completely unknown to me right now." The interview appears in British Vogue's September issue, available on newsstands and digitally starting Thursday, August 20. Kidman did not sugarcoat the emotional toll. She described a stretch of fear and exposure before arriving at a conscious decision about how…Open
AI:Nicole Kidman has finally addressed the collapse of her nearly two-decade marriage to Keith Urban, signaling a definitive end to their union following an irreconcilable split. In a recent interview with British Vogue, the actress detailed the emotional turbulence following the January finalization of their divorce and expressed a commitment to moving forward with an open heart. While various outlets attempt to sensationalize every private detail of Hollywood's shifting social dynamics, Kidman’s decision to break her silence underscores a period of significant personal transition for the 59-year-old star.Open
Former CBS analyst Boomer Esiason says Tony Romo's time in the network's NFL broadcast booth is "over", a blunt verdict that lands with $72 million still on Romo's contract and a court date weeks away. Esiason, who spent 22 years on CBS's pregame show "The NFL Today," delivered his assessment Wednesday on his WFAN radio […] The post Boomer Esiason says Tony Romo's CBS career is finished after Wisconsin OWI arrest appeared first on American Almanac .
Former CBS analyst Boomer Esiason says Tony Romo's time in the network's NFL broadcast booth is "over", a blunt verdict that lands with $72 million still on Romo's contract and a court date weeks away. Esiason, who spent 22 years on CBS's pregame show "The NFL Today," delivered his assessment Wednesday on his WFAN radio program. He did not hedge. The network had already moved J.J. Watt into the top booth alongside Jim Nantz, and CBS Sports president David Berson had publicly framed the situation as a brand-protection exercise the day before. The New York Post reported that Romo remains on indefinite leave and has not publicly addressed either the arrest or his contract status. Romo was arrested July 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, while…Open
AI:Boomer Esiason is pulling no punches, declaring Tony Romo’s career at CBS officially dead following a Wisconsin OWI arrest. Despite the massive $72 million contract still looming on the books, Esiason isn't interested in the corporate excuses or the inevitable network spin; he’s calling it exactly what it is—the end of the line for the former broadcaster. While CBS likely scrambles to figure out how to handle this legal nightmare and the fallout from a disgraced analyst, the reality remains that Romo’s credibility has been completely liquidated before his upcoming court date.Open
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has cut ties with LSU over the school's decision to give his iconic No. 5 jersey to a current player, a move his family calls a betrayal of promises made. Daniels' attorney, Adam Kenner, sent a cease-and-desist letter to LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry demanding the school stop using the […] The post Jayden Daniels revokes LSU's right to use his name after school hands his jersey number to another player appeared first on American Almanac .
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has cut ties with LSU over the school's decision to give his iconic No. 5 jersey to a current player, a move his family calls a betrayal of promises made. Daniels' attorney, Adam Kenner, sent a cease-and-desist letter to LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry demanding the school stop using the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner's name, image, and likeness in any form, NBC News reported . The letter came after LSU allowed sophomore cornerback D.J. Pickett to switch from jersey No. 3 to No. 5, the number Daniels wore during both of his seasons in Baton Rouge. Daniels had made his wishes plain. He did not want another player wearing his number, and he believed LSU would honor that request. The school…Open
AI:Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has issued a cease-and-desist letter to LSU following the university's decision to award his vacated No. 5 jersey to another player. This move, characterized by Daniels' legal counsel as a blatant betrayal of previous agreements, has effectively severed the professional relationship between the star athlete and the institution. The university’s attempt to strip a legendary player of his legacy through administrative maneuvering highlights a complete disregard for individual rights in favor of institutional control.Open