Something felt different about the political and media climate in late April and early May 2026. A late-night joke, a streaming platform’s editing room, and the federal government’s broadcast regulatory arm all collided in a matter of weeks. The collision pulled Melania Trump back to the center of one of the most charged press freedom...
In the current political climate, public distrust of politicians has increased rapidly. Politicians do not hold themselves to account, especially when making campaign promises. They also manufacture statistics or massage narratives to leverage for their political gain. In an effort to restore public trust in politics and curb political dishonesty, Wales has spearheaded legislation that...
Former MSNBC host Joy Reid has recently sparked debate and supposedly ‘dulled’ the Christmas spirit by a viral video she shared to her Instagram. The video, which she shared to her 1.3 million followers, makes claims about the beloved Christmas carol ‘Jingle Bells’ and its racist history. The video, originally posted by social media creator...
When 17-year-old senior Sophia Shumaker at Rampart High School in Colorado Springs asked to decorate her paid parking space, she only wanted to express her faith. She painted a shepherd, a staff, and sheep with a verse from 1 Corinthians 13:4, which says love is patient and kind. But school officials said no, claiming her...
The U.S. Treasury has stirred up a storm after confirming early plans for a Trump Silver Dollar to mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. It is supposed to celebrate the country’s semiquincentennial, but it is already dividing people everywhere. Some call it patriotic, others think it is strange, even a little political. Either way, everyone...
Within mere hours of the Trump assassination attempt on the 13th of July, 2024, social posts were abuzz with claims that the event had been staged. There were even rumours that he had used some sort of blood capsule typically used in movies. Is there any truth to these rumours, though, or are they merely...
Many people can attest to Donald Trump being a polarizing figure. From his relationship with Epstein to policy changes which his critics have labelled as fascist, Trump has been submerged in controversy. Most recently, Trump led attacks on citizens or personalities who mocked or “celebrated” the death of Charlie Kirk, a high-profile conservative political commentator....
The Catholic world just witnessed something incredible. For the first time, an American Pope will lead the Catholic Church. Robert Prevost from Chicago stepped onto the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025, as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first U.S. citizen to wear the papal crown. He shattered centuries of tradition in a single moment. But here’s...
