AMERICANTHINKER (American Thinker Blog) - Clancy trial: Eleven to one 'not guilty'!
By Patricia McCarthy What were they thinking? And how bad has society gone off the rails?
AMERICANTHINKER (American Thinker Blog) - The crime in criminal law
By Matthew G. Andersson Reasonable doubt creates reasonable crimes, turning criminal law into criminal therapy.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘BIG EYE ROLL’: Why Republicans may be RSVPing NO to Trump’s midterm convention
President Trump might not be on the ballot, but he’s still making himself the star of the first-ever Republican midterm convention. The problem? Not a lot of Republican lawmakers, who the event is said to be for, will be in attendance. Texas Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson says if her GOP colleagues aren’t showing up – why would Texans go? It’s going to land “like a flat balloon here.”
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - How Dolly Parton continues to INSPIRE the LGBTQ+ community
When Texas drag queen Brigitte Bandit testified against the state’s anti-drag bill in 2023, she brought a children’s book about Dolly Parton with her. What followed was an unexpected gift from Parton — and a reminder of the country icon’s lasting connection to the LGBTQ+ community.
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Luke Nicastro) - Iran War Day 191: Iran Threatens ‘More Intense and More Painful’ Retaliation After U.S. Strikes
State of the Union: Israeli attacks in Gaza and Lebanon left nine dead, and the U.S. energy secretary said “there may not be a nuclear agreement” with Iran. The post Iran War Day 191: Iran Threatens ‘More Intense and More Painful’ Retaliation After U.S. Strikes appeared first on The American Conservative .
Mohammad Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, issued new threats to the United States on Sunday. Following the apparent crippling of three Iranian oil tankers in U.S. strikes on Saturday, Ghalibaf said his country would escalate its responses. “The era of proportionate responses has come to an end,” Ghalibaf asserted in a speech broadcast in Iran, adding that “any aggression against Iran’s interests and security will receive a faster, more intense and more painful response.” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also said it launched retaliatory attacks on several U.S.-affiliated ships Saturday, including what it claimed was a successful strike on a U.S. Navy drone (a Pentagon spokesman denied this). Elsewhere in…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Clemson’s humiliating loss to LSU triggers new doubts about Dabo Swinney’s future
LSU’s 51-10 thrashing of Clemson in Baton Rouge has reignited debate about whether Dabo Swinney can still deliver for the Tigers after years of declining results and costly decisions. LSU didn’t just beat Clemson on a stormy Saturday night in Baton Rouge, they steamrolled them. The 51-10 rout wasn’t close, and the box score paints […] The post Clemson’s humiliating loss to LSU triggers new doubts about Dabo Swinney’s future appeared first on American Almanac .
LSU’s 51-10 thrashing of Clemson in Baton Rouge has reignited debate about whether Dabo Swinney can still deliver for the Tigers after years of declining results and costly decisions. LSU didn’t just beat Clemson on a stormy Saturday night in Baton Rouge, they steamrolled them. The 51-10 rout wasn’t close, and the box score paints an even grimmer picture for a program that once stood atop college football. Swinney’s Tigers managed just eight first downs to LSU’s 38 and a paltry 40 rushing yards. By halftime, Clemson had already switched quarterbacks. Christopher Vizzina, who started, threw for only 83 yards on 16 attempts and gave up a pick-six. Freshman Tait Reynolds relieved him, tallying just 22 passing yards and…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Federal judge allows Pentagon to proceed with firing of Stars and Stripes journalists
A federal judge has cleared the Pentagon to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists after rejecting their request to halt the terminations, a move their attorney warns could threaten editorial independence at the military-run news outlet. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden issued the ruling Friday in Washington, D.C., denying an injunction that would have prevented […] The post Federal judge allows Pentagon to proceed with firing of Stars and Stripes journalists appeared first on American Almanac .
A federal judge has cleared the Pentagon to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists after rejecting their request to halt the terminations, a move their attorney warns could threaten editorial independence at the military-run news outlet. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden issued the ruling Friday in Washington, D.C., denying an injunction that would have prevented the Pentagon from firing publisher Max Lederer, editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, and reporter Lara Korte while their lawsuit challenging the dismissals continues. The decision means the Pentagon can move forward with terminating all three employees, who argue they are being punished for defending the paper’s independence and for speaking out about conditions aboard a U.S. Navy…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Judge questions future of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case after Trump’s call for prosecution
A federal judge raised alarms that President Trump’s public push to revisit the vandalism case against David Hearn could permanently derail new charges, putting prosecutors and the justice system on the spot. Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn returned to court Friday, hoping to end the legal saga that has surrounded his alleged role in damage […] The post Judge questions future of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case after Trump’s call for prosecution appeared first on American Almanac .
A federal judge raised alarms that President Trump’s public push to revisit the vandalism case against David Hearn could permanently derail new charges, putting prosecutors and the justice system on the spot. Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn returned to court Friday, hoping to end the legal saga that has surrounded his alleged role in damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. Hearn’s attorneys urged Judge Todd Edelman to dismiss the case “with prejudice,” a move that would prevent federal prosecutors from bringing any new charges based on the same incident. The central dispute is not just about the facts of the alleged vandalism, but about the fallout from heated public statements made by President Donald…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Michigan’s last-second win over Western Michigan raises questions about officiating and replay rules
Michigan edged out Western Michigan 13-12 on a controversial last-play Hail Mary after officials restored one second to the clock, a decision that left coaches, fans, and rules experts questioning whether the right call was made. On Saturday night, Michigan secured a dramatic victory over Western Michigan with a 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass from […] The post Michigan’s last-second win over Western Michigan raises questions about officiating and replay rules appeared first on American Almanac .
Michigan edged out Western Michigan 13-12 on a controversial last-play Hail Mary after officials restored one second to the clock, a decision that left coaches, fans, and rules experts questioning whether the right call was made. On Saturday night, Michigan secured a dramatic victory over Western Michigan with a 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan, but the outcome was immediately overshadowed by confusion and skepticism surrounding the final moments. Officials had initially declared the game over after Underwood’s first Hail Mary sailed out of the back of the end zone. But after a replay review, they determined that one second remained, giving Michigan another shot, one they converted for the win. The…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Trump and Vance headline RNC midterm convention in Dallas as party rallies for November
President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at the Republican National Committee’s Midterm Convention in Dallas, aiming to energize party members ahead of tight November contests as critics question whether the GOP can shift its fortunes. The Republican National Committee’s upcoming gathering in Dallas is shaping up as a show of party unity and […] The post Trump and Vance headline RNC midterm convention in Dallas as party rallies for November appeared first on American Almanac .
President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at the Republican National Committee’s Midterm Convention in Dallas, aiming to energize party members ahead of tight November contests as critics question whether the GOP can shift its fortunes. The Republican National Committee’s upcoming gathering in Dallas is shaping up as a show of party unity and a launchpad for the final stretch of the midterm campaign. Organizers have confirmed that President Trump will speak on the convention’s opening night, with Vice President JD Vance scheduled to headline the following evening. The event is billed as a mid-cycle rally to bring together Republican leaders, delegates, and candidates just months before voters head to the polls. Trump…Open