Author: Jimmy Parker

Chicago Alderman Pins Blame on Victim After Homicide

An 18-year-old Loyola student was shot and killed in Chicago. A local alderwoman suggested she may have been “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Here is what happened, why that response is wrong, and what voters should ask their leaders.

Two Air Canada Pilots Die in LaGuardia Tragedy

Two young Air Canada pilots died after their CRJ-900 collided with a Port Authority firetruck on the LaGuardia tarmac. Investigators recovered an intact cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder as authorities work to piece together what went wrong.

Blumenthal: ICE Could Shoot at Airport Travelers

Senator Richard Blumenthal warned that deploying ICE agents to airports could lead to violence. President Donald Trump plans to send ICE to help troubled airports after staffing shortages left travelers stranded. Here are the facts and what this fight over security really means.

Connecticut Says You Need ID to Recycle Cans

Connecticut Democrats passed an emergency law demanding photo ID to redeem large amounts of cans, yet oppose federal voter ID proposals. The move raises questions about priorities and consistency in election integrity debates.

Texas Democrat: Immigrants Outshine Locals in Patriotism

James Talarico, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, told a podcast that undocumented students he taught were “my most patriotic students.” His comments sparked swift backlash from conservatives, who called the remark an insult to citizens and veterans. The controversy comes alongside earlier provocative remarks about God and a sharp reaction from President Donald Trump.

Marshall Demands Answers After Democrats Block DHS Funding

Senator Roger Marshall stood up for President Donald Trump’s America First plan, criticized Democrats for refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and said the Iran objectives are mostly met but the last steps will be tough.

Bodycam Reveals Dramatic DUI Arrest Involving Timberlake

Police released redacted bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake’s 2024 Hamptons DUI arrest. The video shows the singer struggling through sobriety tests after witnesses and surveillance suggested erratic driving. Timberlake had refused a breathalyzer and later sued to block the footage release. Law enforcement released a redacted clip after arraignment for DUI and running a stop sign.

Justices Allow Street Preacher to File Lawsuit

The Supreme Court unanimously said a Mississippi street preacher can challenge a city law that limited his public preaching. The ruling lets him seek an injunction against the ordinance and protects the right to ask a court to stop unconstitutional laws.

Trump Says Iran Was Only Two Weeks From a Bomb

President Donald Trump told MS NOW that Iran was only two weeks from a nuclear bomb before U.S. strikes. He says U.S. forces have crippled Iran but must remain to stop a rebuild. NATO allies were also criticized for weak support.

Costa Rica Ends Diplomatic Relations with Cuba, Closes Embassy in Havana

President Rodrigo Chaves announced Costa Rica will close its embassy in Havana and restrict relations to consular matters, citing repression and humanitarian collapse in Cuba. The move aligns with U.S. pressure under President Donald Trump and has drawn immediate rebuttal from Havana and protests at the Costa Rican capital.