Iranian Arms Broker Busted at LAX in $70M Drone Deal Plot
Federal authorities have arrested an Iranian national living in California, accusing her of orchestrating a large-scale international weapons trafficking operation involving Iranian-made drones, explosives, and ammunition destined for Sudan. According to a newly unsealed criminal complaint, 44-year-old Shamim Mafi was taken into custody at Los Angeles International Airport while allegedly …
FBI director says arrests are coming related to 2016 Russia probe
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a televised interview Sunday that arrests may soon be made in connection with the long-running investigation into alleged ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign—remarks that are already generating significant political and legal attention. Speaking on Mornings with Maria with Maria Bartiromo, …
Marshall Wants an “Annoyance Ordinance” — Critics Say City Hall Is Building a Speech Police State
MARSHALL, MI — At the April 20, 2026 Marshall City Council meeting, officials are scheduled to hold a Public Hearing on proposed revisions to Section 132.02, the city’s harassing communications ordinance. According to city materials, the update was recommended after discussions involving the City Manager, Chief of Police, and other city …
Strait of Hormuz Reopens After Ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz—one of the most critical chokepoints in the global energy system—has been declared “completely open” by Abbas Araghchi following a U.S.-mediated ceasefire that temporarily halted Israeli military operations in Lebanon. The announcement, made via social media, signals a short-term de-escalation in a region that had been teetering …
The California Energy Crisis No One Can Ignore
California has spent years positioning itself as the global model for aggressive climate policy. Now, according to new analysis from leading academics, that experiment may be colliding with physical reality—and the consequences could ripple far beyond state lines. A recent paper from University of Southern California professor Dr. Michael Mische …