The Global Update

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting most U.S. sanctions on Syria, in a move experts say reflects growing recognition inside the administration that Syria, long a battleground for Iranian influence and Islamist terror, may now offer the U.S. a rare opportunity to reclaim regional leverage, counter enemies, and support allies…

For years now, the far-Left has been escalating its attacks against our Founding Fathers, the 4th of July, and the American flag. They have literally called for the canceling of all three. But…as long as we continue to celebrate our most significant and cherished holiday, the far-Left is more than happy to exploit it. That said, they have…

Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist candidate for New York City mayor, has come under fire from critics who label him a “communist” – a charge he dismisses as a distraction. However, the criticisms may not be as unfounded as Mamdani claims. Videos show the NYC mayoral candidate espousing language and theories rooted in communist revolutionary…

Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding has launched a bid to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., who announced that he will not seek re-election next year. “I’m a husband, father, businessman, and Omaha City Councilman. Today, I am announcing my run for Congress in NE-02 to make America more like its Heartland and to…

Clint Eastwood is a man of many layers.  In a new biography written by filmmaker Shawn Levy, “Clint: The Man and The Movies,” the legendary actor’s life behind the camera is examined through past quotes from Eastwood and various peers who shed insight into his extensive romantic past and “addictive” affairs he had while married…

House Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to have brought President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” to a vote on Wednesday afternoon or evening.   If he was successful and “OBBB” passed and is on its way to the president’s desk, then this column has been overtaken by events —great events as passage of the OBBB…

On a sweltering day recently, I found myself in need of an indoor activity for me and my six kids. Living near the nation’s capital has its perks, chief among them, the Smithsonian museums. So, we headed into D.C. for a dose of air conditioning and culture.   As we walked in, we were greeted by…

While summer boating brings great pleasure to most, one expert shared a bevy of resources for boaters to stay safe and avoid tragedy as water accident figures climb.  Capt. Geoff Fahringer is a 50-year career law enforcement officer who worked in upstate New York where he was a SWAT officer and major crimes detective. He…

Archaeologists recently unearthed a hoard of early medieval treasures on the banks of an inlet in northern Germany, all thanks to a metal detectorist. The State Archaeology Department of Schleswig-Holstein (ALSH) announced the discovery in a press release in late May.  The hoard, dating back roughly 1,000 years, was found on the shores of the…