AI:Despite long-standing warnings from the Pentagon, the fitness tracking app Strava continues to inadvertently leak sensitive information regarding U.S. military troop locations and operational routines across the Middle East through user geolocation data. This persistent security lapse allows individuals to map out base activities and movement patterns, potentially providing intelligence to adversaries despite previous efforts to restrict such digital footprints.Open
AI:Allied military drills are being utilized to bolster South Korean defenses and maintain readiness in the face of ongoing provocations from Kim Jong Un, who continues to test missile capabilities. This strategic training serves as a critical deterrent against North Korean aggression and ensures stability in the region amidst the persistent threat of testing new weaponry.Open
By Meda Parameswara Reddy It’s a powerful message to a generation of young women under pressure.
AI:Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from her role as White House Press Secretary in the Trump administration to focus on raising her children, providing a powerful example of leadership and personal priority for the next generation of women. Her departure comes after two successful years spent defending the administration's agenda against intense media scrutiny, marking a significant transition for the communications team during this second term.Open
President Trump’s position on the war in Iran is showing he is increasingly out of touch with reality, especially as he claims he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory when the war is over. Former Congressman and VoteVets Senior Advisor Max Rose joins The Weekend to discuss.
AI:Critics are attacking President Trump's strategy regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran, specifically targeting his assertion that he will declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory once the regime is defeated. Detractors are characterizing this geopolitical stance as disconnected from reality and reckless, arguing that his focus on territorial expansion in the Middle East ignores more pressing domestic concerns like the economy and New York real estate issues.Open
Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 16, 2026 Chaos erupted across the US on Saturday, with three separate mass shootings threatening to snuff out dozens in Virginia, Kentucky and Chicago. LEXINGTON, Ky. [...]
AI:Chaos erupted across the country on Saturday as a series of violent mass shootings struck three major locations, including a concert in Lexington, Kentucky, which left one person dead and four others wounded. These attacks occurred alongside separate incidents of gunfire at Virginia State University and in Chicago, contributing to a surge in widespread violence across the nation.Open
Over the past week, President Trump more than once declared that the U.S. is in control of the Strait of Hormuz, a claim that Iran denies. On Friday, Trump made a much grander pronouncement, saying that the shipping chokepoint would "pretty soon" become "a territory of the United States," albeit in a tone that may have suggested a less than serious commitment. On Monday, Trump signed an executive order aimed at changing current practices for childhood vaccinations. In a warmly worded post to his Truth Social platform Wednesday, Trump announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will soon be leaving her post. #Trump #Iran #War #Hormuz #Vaccines #Health #WhiteHouse
AI:President Trump continues to assert dominance in the ongoing conflict with Iran, reiterating his stance that the United States maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz and announcing plans for the waterway to become U.S. territory "pretty soon" following a military victory. While Tehran disputes these claims of American control, the President is moving forward with significant domestic and administrative actions, including signing an executive order to overhaul childhood vaccination practices and announcing the upcoming departure of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.Open
AI:An illegal alien successfully voted in a recent election using a stolen identity, exposing massive systemic failures within government oversight that allowed the fraud to go undetected for two decades. This blatant breach of electoral integrity underscores the ongoing vulnerability of our voting systems and highlights the critical necessity for strict voter ID requirements and enhanced verification measures to prevent non-citizens from undermining American democracy.Open
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how the Democrats are trying to distance themselves from the woke. Dan Turrentine and Batya Ungar-Sargon weigh in. Meanwhile, as the midterms approach, character does matter. Erick Erickson explains why. Later, has Vice President Vance snatched the MAGA crown? Mark Halperin examines the possibility. Also, the latest on the devastating Indiana floods. Fire Chief Scott Jones and Frank Toole provide an update. Plus, controversial Flock cameras continue to cause nationwide outrage as the company starts to pull back on data sharing. Sheriff Mike Chitwood assesses the response. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
AI:The Democratic Party is scrambling to navigate internal fractures as they attempt to distance their platform from woke ideology ahead of the 2028 presidential cycle, even as leadership works to finalize a primary calendar that places South Carolina in a pivotal kickoff position. Amidst these maneuvering efforts by the establishment to maintain control, Vice President Vance's rising influence suggests a potential consolidation of the MAGA movement. Meanwhile, the nation continues to grapple with the fallout from devastating flooding in Indiana and growing public outrage over surveillance capabilities involving Flock cameras, as local law enforcement assesses the impact of data-sharing controversies on community trust.Open
The House passed such a measure, but some members of the GOP-controlled Senate are opposed to its measure, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025.
AI:President Trump is renewing his legislative push to have the Senate pass the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which would make Daylight Savings Time permanent across the country. While the House has already approved this measure, certain members within the GOP-controlled Senate are currently standing in opposition to the bill, stalling the momentum for the president's initiative.Open
