Valerie Richardson

J.D. Vance dogged by calls to denounce Tucker Carlson

The same Tucker Carlson conundrum that devastated The Heritage Foundation is looming over the presidential prospects of Vice President J.D. Vance.

February 4, 2026

Washington Post lays off one-third of workforce, closes sports and books departments

The embattled Washington Post began slashing newsroom staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports department and shrinking its local and international desks amid a sharp loss of subscribers under billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.

February 4, 2026

Jury awards $2 million to detransitioner in first malpractice trial over ‘gender-affirming care’

A woman who underwent a double mastectomy at age 16 as part of a gender transition has won $2 million in damages against her medical providers, a groundbreaking verdict that bodes ill for the billion-dollar "gender-affirming care" business.

February 2, 2026

‘Melania’ documentary delights audiences, foils naysayers with successful opening weekend

"Melania" blew past expectations in its debut, opening to the strongest ticket sales for a documentary in a decade and reaping rave reviews from moviegoers despite scathing takes from critics.

February 1, 2026

Babylon Bee scores free-speech win as judge rejects Hawaii’s ban on election deepfakes

A federal judge has struck down a Hawaii law banning "materially deceptive" media and advertising in state elections, handing another First Amendment victory to the Babylon Bee.

January 31, 2026

Gay marriage back on the table as conservatives launch campaign to nix Obergefell

A decade after the Supreme Court made gay marriage the law of the land, momentum is building on the right to reestablish the traditional definition of matrimony in the name of prioritizing children over adults.

January 30, 2026

San Jose State found in violation of Title IX for biological male on women’s volleyball team

San Jose State University came under pressure to apologize to female athletes after the Trump administration concluded that the school ran afoul of Title IX by allowing a biological male to play on the women's volleyball team.

January 28, 2026

First lady Melania Trump bets on herself with release of groundbreaking documentary

Melania Trump has worn many hats in her career, from fashion model to jewelry designer to children's advocate, and with her eponymous documentary, she's adding another: gambler.

January 28, 2026

Transgender-skeptical liberals fight Illinois law blocking ‘Democrat’ in group name

A group of Democrats opposed to gender ideology has filed a First Amendment challenge to an Illinois law that prohibits the organization from using "Democrat" in its incorporated title without the party's permission.

January 27, 2026

J.D. Vance wins pro-life 2028 GOP presidential straw poll

Vice President J.D. Vance was the top choice for the Republican presidential nomination in a straw poll conducted at the National Pro-Life Summit, the latest in a series of polls putting him at the front of the 2028 pack.

January 26, 2026

Wisconsin chancellor Jennifer Mnookin named Columbia U. president after two years of turmoil

Columbia University has tapped University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as its fourth president in the last five years, announcing her selection as the Ivy League institution seeks to regain its footing after two years of campus turbulence.

January 26, 2026

Feds find New York school district violated federal law by scrapping Indian nickname

A Long Island school district that dropped its "Thunderbirds" nickname to comply with New York's Indian mascot ban is facing pressure to reverse its decision from the Trump administration.

January 23, 2026

‘Wild, Wild West’: Pro-lifers press FDA to restore safeguards on abortion pill

Pro-life advocates have amplified their pleas to restore federal safety measures on the abortion pill, arguing the risks to women have soared under lax rules that allow them to obtain the powerful drugs with virtually no medical oversight.

January 23, 2026

Americans overwhelmingly support pro-life pregnancy centers: Poll

Years of Democratic attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers have failed to put a dent in their popularity, as evidenced by a newly released survey.

January 22, 2026

Three arrested in anti-ICE mob takeover of Minnesota church

Federal agents arrested and charged three activists on Thursday who were accused of leading a mob into a Minnesota church and disrupting a religious service, doing so in protest against immigration enforcement.

January 22, 2026

Oddsmakers rate ‘Charlie’ as the most likely name for Vance family’s fourth child

The betting has begun on what Vice President J.D. Vance and second lady Usha Vance will name their fourth child, and the leading contender should come as no surprise.

January 21, 2026

Democratic state Rep. Leigh Finke blasted for applauding anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church

Minnesota's first openly transgender legislator is facing blowback for applauding anti-ICE activists who stormed a church service in St. Paul, calling for more "essential" protests until federal immigration authorities have left the state.

January 21, 2026

Minnesota AG Ellison defends anti-ICE church protest, says federal charges would be ‘stretching’ it

Those hoping Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will prosecute the protesters who caused chaos last weekend at a church service probably shouldn't hold their breath.

January 20, 2026

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro says Harris camp quizzed him on whether he had been Israeli double-agent

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said the Harris campaign asked whether he had ever served as a "double agent for Israel" during the vice-presidential vetting process, offering an inside look at the challenges facing Jewish Democrats amid the rise of the pro-Palestinian left.

January 19, 2026

Justice Department investigates ‘shameful’ anti-ICE protest that upended Minnesota church service

The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into anti-ICE activists who stormed a Baptist church in St. Paul, Minnesota, unleashing chaos during a Sunday service to protest a pastor who allegedly works as a federal immigration agent.

January 19, 2026