Last summer, a Black wildlands firefighter in Oregon was sentenced to nearly six years in jail for defending himself against what he claimed was a racist attack. Despite the assailant throwing the first punch, allegedly calling him the N-word and having illicit drugs in his system, Brian “Hakyim” Simpson remains locked up in Snake River...
Elon Musk has publicly criticized President Donald Trump’s signature spending legislation, creating a notable policy rift between the tech billionaire and the president he supported with more than 250 million dollars during the 2024 election campaign. The disagreement centers on Trump’s multi-trillion dollar tax and spending bill that recently passed the House of Representatives by...
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) had her hands full at a town hall meeting in Butler, Iowa, Friday, as angry constituents shouted and jeered at her as she defended President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” At one point, Ernst responded to a shout from the audience that people are “going to die” because of the...
On May 28, 2025, Camilla, Ga., Mayor Kelvin Owens, Interim City Manager Cheryl Ford, and former Election Superintendent Rhunette Williford, were all arrested on charges of election fraud and conspiracy. This unprecedented move represents more than a local political dispute — it marks the latest chapter in southwest Georgia’s 157-year struggle against systemic voter suppression...
Florida deputies say a bizarre incident ended in the fatal shooting of a man believed to be high on meth when he allegedly charged at cops with garden shears right after swimming through alligator-infested waters where he was bitten. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told news outlets that two deputies shot and killed 42-year-old Timothy...
California’s Republican establishment is pursuing an unconventional political strategy that could reshape the state’s electoral landscape, actively welcoming the prospect of former Vice President Kamala Harris entering the gubernatorial race. This surprising approach represents a dramatic departure from traditional opposition tactics, as GOP operatives believe Harris’ potential candidacy could provide the catalyst needed to revitalize...