Republican Oklahoma State Senate candidate Barry Christian was found dead inside his vehicle this week, two days after being reported missing, according to state authorities. He was 54. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed in a public statement that Christian was last seen on April 28 in Sayre. He …

A longtime senior advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci is now facing federal charges in a case that could reshape public understanding of how COVID-19’s origins were handled behind the scenes. David Morens, who served as a key advisor at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for over …

A federal grand jury in North Carolina has reportedly indicted former FBI Director James Comey in connection with a social media post that prosecutors allege could be interpreted as a threat toward President Donald Trump. The case centers on a photograph Comey shared showing seashells arranged to form the numbers …

A growing political and media firestorm is unfolding after Melania Trump publicly called for the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following a controversial monologue that aired just days before a reported assassination attempt tied to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The remark at the center of the controversy came …

The man accused of trying to attack President Donald Trump and senior administration officials at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been identified in multiple reports as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California. Authorities say Allen traveled across the country, checked into the Washington Hilton, and attempted to …

A newly resurfaced thread in the long-running saga surrounding the first impeachment of Donald Trump is raising fresh questions about transparency, bias, and the inner workings of the intelligence community during one of the most politically charged moments in modern U.S. history. At the center of it all is a …

A federal grand jury indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has ignited a significant national conversation about the role of nonprofit watchdog groups, the use of informants, and the ethical boundaries of combating extremism. According to statements from federal officials, the SPLC faces 11 counts, including wire fraud, …

A recent arrest at a California airport and a dramatic U.S. naval seizure in the Middle East are beginning to paint a broader picture—one that suggests a complex, multinational network tied to Iran’s efforts to move weapons, materials, and influence across borders. Federal authorities last week arrested Shamim Mafi at …

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 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, …

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 …

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 …

“Hadley Ott joins Outspoken with Naomi Wolf to share his powerful journey from a decade of battling Crohn’s disease through conventional treatments to finding freedom through nutrition, fitness, and faith. Diagnosed at just 12 years old, Hadley spent years cycling through symptoms and standard medical care before discovering a different …

The political downfall of former California Congressman Eric Swalwell has accelerated dramatically, as federal authorities now step into what is quickly becoming one of the most consequential misconduct scandals in recent congressional history. According to multiple reports, the U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into a series of …

The White House was pressed this week on reports circulating in media and online that a number of U.S. scientists with access to sensitive research have died or gone missing in recent years, prompting questions about whether federal authorities are examining any potential connections. During Wednesday’s press briefing, Peter Doocy …

A quiet deal. A launch into orbit. And suddenly, the battlefield looks very different. New reporting from the Financial Times, backed by multiple international outlets, suggests that Iran may have gained a powerful new advantage in modern warfare—not through missiles or drones, but through space. The Satellite Deal That Stayed …

A Chinese national conducting research at Indiana University Bloomington has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to illegally smuggling biological materials into the United States—an incident now fueling broader concerns about research security, foreign influence, and vulnerabilities inside federally funded programs. A Quiet Operation Turns Criminal Youhuang Xiang, 33, …

California Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell announced Monday that he will resign from Congress, a dramatic turn in a rapidly escalating political crisis that has unfolded over the past several days. The announcement came just one day after Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims …

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that the United States will suspend military operations against Iran for two weeks, following a proposal brokered through Pakistan and contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Get deeper, uncensored analysis from Naomi Wolf—subscribe to Outspoken on Substack for exclusive essays you …

The debate over government transparency has taken a sharp and politically charged turn, as Rep. Eric Swalwell now finds himself on the opposite side of a principle he once championed. The unfolding controversy surrounding the Eric Swalwell China files raises a broader question: is transparency a consistent standard, or a …