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Charleston Leads South Carolina in Hands-Free Citations as Full Enforcement Meets Summer Traffic

Charleston Leads South Carolina in Hands-Free Citations as Full Enforcement Meets Summer Traffic

Charleston County issued the most hands-free citations in South Carolina in the first month of full enforcement, which changes how fault is proven in ...

July 25, 2026Read the full article →
Russia Moves Closer to Comprehensive Crypto Regulation as State Duma Reviews Bill

Russia Moves Closer to Comprehensive Crypto Regulation as State Duma Reviews Bill

Russia's State Duma held readings of a flagship crypto asset bill on July 21, signaling progress toward a comprehensive legal framework for cryptocurr...

July 24, 2026Read the full article →
New Federal Rule Caps International Student Visas at Four Years, Reshaping Study in the U.S.

New Federal Rule Caps International Student Visas at Four Years, Reshaping Study in the U.S.

A Department of Homeland Security rule ending the 'duration of status' policy for international students takes effect September 15, 2026, limiting F-1...

July 24, 2026Read the full article →
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Ending Uncertainty for Immigrant Families

Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Ending Uncertainty for Immigrant Families

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment reaffirms that children born on U.S. soil are guaranteed citize...

July 24, 2026Read the full article →
Former State Rep. Jarvis Johnson Named Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits

Former State Rep. Jarvis Johnson Named Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits

Former Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson joins U.S. Term Limits as Texas State Co-Chair, bringing decades of public service to advance congres...

July 24, 2026Read the full article →
Greenland's Melting Ice Signals Fragility of Global Stability, New Book Argues

Greenland's Melting Ice Signals Fragility of Global Stability, New Book Argues

Harper Law's latest book, The Ice Beneath: Greenland and the New Arctic Order, examines how climate change in the Arctic is reshaping geopolitics, rev...

July 24, 2026Read the full article →
Baltimore's 'Charm'tastic Mile' Seeks Historic $1.25 Billion 100-Year Agreement with City

Baltimore's 'Charm'tastic Mile' Seeks Historic $1.25 Billion 100-Year Agreement with City

The 'Charm'tastic Mile,' a trademarked 1.3-mile corridor in Baltimore, is proposing a 100-year agreement valued at $1.25 billion with the city, which ...

July 23, 2026Read the full article →
Faith Leaders Unite in 'Faith in Freedom' Prayer Event to Stand Against Religious Persecution

Faith Leaders Unite in 'Faith in Freedom' Prayer Event to Stand Against Religious Persecution

An interfaith prayer night in Atlanta brought together leaders from multiple religious traditions to address religious persecution globally and domest...

July 23, 2026Read the full article →
CCHR Seattle Opens Educational Exhibit on Mental Health History and Patient Rights

CCHR Seattle Opens Educational Exhibit on Mental Health History and Patient Rights

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights Seattle chapter launched a limited-engagement educational exhibit on July 17, drawing a packed crowd and highl...

July 22, 2026Read the full article →
European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Leader, Warn of Damage to South Korea's Reputation

European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Leader, Warn of Damage to South Korea's Reputation

European scholars of religion and human rights experts call for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing his detention violates...

July 22, 2026Read the full article →
International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Church Members Abroad

International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Church Members Abroad

CAP LC, an international NGO with UN consultative status, submitted a statement to the UN Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma against ...

July 22, 2026Read the full article →
U.S. Freezes $131 Million in Crypto Linked to Iran, Heightening Scrutiny on Exchanges

U.S. Freezes $131 Million in Crypto Linked to Iran, Heightening Scrutiny on Exchanges

The U.S. government has frozen over $130 million worth of cryptocurrency connected to Iran, intensifying efforts to disrupt illicit financial networks...

July 21, 2026Read the full article →
No Agenda Podcast Episode 1887 Deconstructs Trump Speech, CIA Documents, and Media Blackout

No Agenda Podcast Episode 1887 Deconstructs Trump Speech, CIA Documents, and Media Blackout

The episode breaks down President Trump's allegations of Chinese election interference, the media's refusal to air the speech, and Curry's line-by-lin...

July 20, 2026Read the full article →
Trump’s Energy Policies Cause Delay, Cancellation of Renewables Projects Worth $83B

Trump’s Energy Policies Cause Delay, Cancellation of Renewables Projects Worth $83B

The Trump administration's reversal of green energy policies has led to the cancellation or delay of $83 billion in renewable energy projects, raising...

July 20, 2026Read the full article →
FRM² Urges Missouri Lawmakers to Reform Crisis-Care Laws, Citing Family Exclusion in Psychiatric Emergencies

FRM² Urges Missouri Lawmakers to Reform Crisis-Care Laws, Citing Family Exclusion in Psychiatric Emergencies

Families Rights Matter² calls on Missouri legislators to adopt statewide protocols for family notification during psychiatric crises, building on HB 2...

July 20, 2026Read the full article →
Rochford: Trump's Declassification of Election Intelligence Underscores Need for Proven Leadership in FL-14

Rochford: Trump's Declassification of Election Intelligence Underscores Need for Proven Leadership in FL-14

Retired Navy Capt. Rocky Rochford argues that delivering President Trump's agenda, including the SAVE Act for election integrity, requires experienced...

July 20, 2026Read the full article →
Recapture Isn't Robin Hood: Missy Bender Unpacks Texas' $3B School Finance Myth

Recapture Isn't Robin Hood: Missy Bender Unpacks Texas' $3B School Finance Myth

Missy Bender explains that Texas' school recapture program is a state savings mechanism, not a redistribution from wealthy to poor districts, as nearl...

July 18, 2026Read the full article →
No Agenda Episode 1886: Cyclospora Outbreak, Lindsey Graham Autopsy, and Media Deconstruction

No Agenda Episode 1886: Cyclospora Outbreak, Lindsey Graham Autopsy, and Media Deconstruction

The No Agenda podcast dissects a multi-state Cyclospora outbreak, the Lindsey Graham autopsy, and media narratives, urging a return to Occam's razor a...

July 17, 2026Read the full article →
Trump Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act in Memory of Late Senator Lindsey Graham

Trump Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act in Memory of Late Senator Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump calls on Congress to pass the CLARITY Act as a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, aiming to provide regulatory clarity...

July 17, 2026Read the full article →
Trump Administration Accused of Stifling Clean Energy and Raising Electricity Costs

Trump Administration Accused of Stifling Clean Energy and Raising Electricity Costs

Critics claim the Trump administration has used taxpayer funds to block wind energy projects, potentially increasing electricity bills, while the data...

July 17, 2026Read the full article →
SPARC AI Gains AUKUS Market Access, Strengthening Position in AI-Powered Defense Technology

SPARC AI Gains AUKUS Market Access, Strengthening Position in AI-Powered Defense Technology

SPARC AI Inc. has been registered as an authorized user under the AUKUS license-free environment, enabling streamlined technology transfers to approve...

July 16, 2026Read the full article →
Finalist in ProWritingAid Contest Releases 'Blood Wing,' Second Jack Morrison Noir Thriller

Finalist in ProWritingAid Contest Releases 'Blood Wing,' Second Jack Morrison Noir Thriller

Daniel P. Douglas's 'Blood Wing,' a finalist in the inaugural ProWritingAid Novel Beginnings Contest, is now available, continuing the Jack Morrison s...

July 16, 2026Read the full article →
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association to Honor U.S. District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro and Luis Céspedes at 17th Annual Judiciary Reception

San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association to Honor U.S. District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro and Luis Céspedes at 17th Annual Judiciary Reception

The San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association will recognize Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro and Judicial Appointments Secretary Luis Céspedes for their co...

July 15, 2026Read the full article →
Trump’s Inconsistent AI Policies Trigger Lukewarm Response to AI Promotion Initiative

Trump’s Inconsistent AI Policies Trigger Lukewarm Response to AI Promotion Initiative

The Trump administration's new AI export program designed to boost American AI sales globally has received a weaker-than-expected response due to inco...

July 15, 2026Read the full article →
Thomas Redick Discusses Reparations and Federal Policy at LA Times Festival of Books

Thomas Redick Discusses Reparations and Federal Policy at LA Times Festival of Books

At the 2026 LA Times Festival of Books, author Thomas Redick presented his book 'Time for Trump's Patriotic Reparations,' sparking discussion on how f...

July 15, 2026Read the full article →
Thailand's THAI SELECT Festival 2026 to Boost U.S. Market Presence for Thai Food Industry

Thailand's THAI SELECT Festival 2026 to Boost U.S. Market Presence for Thai Food Industry

The DITP's THAI SELECT Festival 2026 in New York aims to strengthen U.S. market opportunities for Thai cuisine, expand recognition of the THAI SELECT ...

July 14, 2026Read the full article →
New Book 'Syriana: One Conflict, 10 Wars' Reframes Syrian Conflict as Ten Overlapping Wars

New Book 'Syriana: One Conflict, 10 Wars' Reframes Syrian Conflict as Ten Overlapping Wars

A new book argues that the Syrian theater was a layered collision of ten separate conflicts, each with its own combatants, objectives, and outcomes, p...

July 14, 2026Read the full article →
Baltimore's 'Charm'tastic Mile' Seeks Historic 100-Year Agreement with City Officials

Baltimore's 'Charm'tastic Mile' Seeks Historic 100-Year Agreement with City Officials

The USPTO-trademarked 'Charm'tastic Mile' corridor is pursuing a 100-year agreement with Baltimore's Mayor and City Council to secure its iconic statu...

July 14, 2026Read the full article →
No Agenda Show Episode 1885: Curry and Dvorak Dissect Senator Graham's Death and Trump's Iran Threat

No Agenda Show Episode 1885: Curry and Dvorak Dissect Senator Graham's Death and Trump's Iran Threat

In Episode 1885 of the No Agenda Show, hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, President Trump's missi...

July 13, 2026Read the full article →
CCHR's 'Psychiatry: An Industry of Death' Exhibit Opens in Portland Amid Mental Health System Scrutiny

CCHR's 'Psychiatry: An Industry of Death' Exhibit Opens in Portland Amid Mental Health System Scrutiny

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights opened its traveling exhibit in Portland, drawing a large crowd and highlighting patient rights issues as Oreg...

July 13, 2026Read the full article →
European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Elderly Religious Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Elderly Religious Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations

European scholars of religion and human rights experts are calling for the release of 95-year-old Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing his...

July 12, 2026Read the full article →
Baco Enterprises to Supply American-Made Fasteners for White House Ballroom Renovation

Baco Enterprises to Supply American-Made Fasteners for White House Ballroom Renovation

Baco Enterprises, a family-owned U.S. manufacturer, has been selected as a fastener supplier for the White House Ballroom project, highlighting its co...

July 11, 2026Read the full article →
Baco Enterprises to Supply American-Made Fasteners for White House Ballroom Renovation

Baco Enterprises to Supply American-Made Fasteners for White House Ballroom Renovation

Baco Enterprises, a family-owned U.S. manufacturer, has been selected as a fastener supplier for the White House Ballroom project, highlighting its co...

July 11, 2026Read the full article →
European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Chairman, Citing Human Rights Violations

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Chairman, Citing Human Rights Violations

European religious scholars and human rights experts condemn the detention of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing it violates internation...

July 11, 2026Read the full article →
UN Submission Highlights Global Discrimination Concerns Against Shincheonji Church Members

UN Submission Highlights Global Discrimination Concerns Against Shincheonji Church Members

An international human rights NGO's submission to the UN Human Rights Council warns that stigma against Shincheonji Church members, fueled by unverifi...

July 11, 2026Read the full article →
No Agenda Show Dissects Trump's Iran Reversal, NATO Feud, and Patriot Front March in Episode 1884

No Agenda Show Dissects Trump's Iran Reversal, NATO Feud, and Patriot Front March in Episode 1884

The episode exposes media manipulation and unspoken narratives behind Trump's Iran ceasefire reversal, a contentious NATO summit, and a suspicious Pat...

July 10, 2026Read the full article →
Unionized Workers Decry Job Losses Due to Trump’s Hostility to Wind Energy

Unionized Workers Decry Job Losses Due to Trump’s Hostility to Wind Energy

The Trump administration's opposition to wind energy has caused project cancellations, leading to job losses for unionized workers in the sector.

July 10, 2026Read the full article →
EU Could Ban Kids From Social Media After Next Week's Report

EU Could Ban Kids From Social Media After Next Week's Report

The European Union is set to receive a report next week that could lead to legislation restricting minors from using social media platforms, following...

July 10, 2026Read the full article →
AI Emerges as Key Political Issue in Upcoming U.S. Elections

AI Emerges as Key Political Issue in Upcoming U.S. Elections

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a central campaign issue for the upcoming U.S. congressional elections, with debates over regulation,...

July 10, 2026Read the full article →
Safe Pro Group Secures $1.3M Government Contract for AI-Powered Landmine Detection in UGVs

Safe Pro Group Secures $1.3M Government Contract for AI-Powered Landmine Detection in UGVs

Safe Pro Group Inc. has been awarded a $1.3 million U.S. government subcontract to integrate its AI-powered threat detection technology into unmanned ...

July 10, 2026Read the full article →
UN Human Rights Body Addresses Discrimination Concerns Over Shincheonji Church Members Abroad

UN Human Rights Body Addresses Discrimination Concerns Over Shincheonji Church Members Abroad

An international NGO has submitted a statement to the UN Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma against Shincheonji Church members in Sou...

July 10, 2026Read the full article →
DATAGROUP Wins Dataport Service Desk Contract, Bolstering Public Sector Presence

DATAGROUP Wins Dataport Service Desk Contract, Bolstering Public Sector Presence

DATAGROUP has been awarded a five-year contract worth double-digit millions to operate Dataport's User Help Desk, strengthening its role as a digitali...

July 9, 2026Read the full article →
Political Ideology and Shifting Demand Put US EV Industry at Crossroads

Political Ideology and Shifting Demand Put US EV Industry at Crossroads

The US electric vehicle industry struggles with high costs and consumer preference for larger vehicles, as Slate Auto's affordable $24,950 electric pi...

July 9, 2026Read the full article →
CCHR Exhibit During Independence Day Weekend Highlights Human Rights in Mental Health

CCHR Exhibit During Independence Day Weekend Highlights Human Rights in Mental Health

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights hosted a traveling exhibit in Old Sacramento over Independence Day weekend to educate the public on protecting...

July 9, 2026Read the full article →
Art Walk Dupont Showcases Bondumani and Patrick Smith in Dual Exhibition of Human Rights Advocacy

Art Walk Dupont Showcases Bondumani and Patrick Smith in Dual Exhibition of Human Rights Advocacy

The article reports on the Dupont Circle Art Walk featuring Sierra Leonean hyperrealist Bondumani and award-winning realist Patrick Smith, highlightin...

July 9, 2026Read the full article →
ATF Ruling Classifies BolaWrap as Restraint Device, Not Firearm, Reshaping Law Enforcement Procurement

ATF Ruling Classifies BolaWrap as Restraint Device, Not Firearm, Reshaping Law Enforcement Procurement

The ATF's formal classification of the BolaWrap 150 as an instrument of restraint, not a firearm, under federal law creates significant procurement ad...

July 8, 2026Read the full article →
ATF Ruling Boosts BolaWrap's Legal Status as Nonlethal Restraint Device

ATF Ruling Boosts BolaWrap's Legal Status as Nonlethal Restraint Device

A new ATF ruling classifies Wrap Technologies' BolaWrap as an instrument of restraint, not a firearm, enhancing its appeal to law enforcement amid leg...

July 8, 2026Read the full article →
SCSP Report Highlights U.S. Quantum Strengths and Risks of Falling Behind China

SCSP Report Highlights U.S. Quantum Strengths and Risks of Falling Behind China

A new report from the Special Competitive Studies Project warns that without sustained government investment, the United States risks losing its quant...

July 8, 2026Read the full article →