On Oct. 8, Israel officially declared war against Hamas, following a brutal surprise attack by the terrorist group. Since then, the conflict has escalated, with much of the fighting taking place in Gaza. So, how will the war end? Will Israel defeat Hamas? Will there be a cease-fire? Or is this conflict the start of…

The eight Republicans who led the charge to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said they are willing to be expelled from the Republican conference as punishment if that’s what it takes to get the Republicans who don’t support Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to vote for him for speaker. Here’s what they said:  Rep. Matt…

Parenting differences between liberal-leaning and conservative-leaning families abound. Religion, politics, speech, education philosophy, punishment practices, values, cultural customs, and manners all vary widely between U.S. households. These myriad differences eventually produce adult Americans with widely contrasting worldviews and identities. Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker reviews recent data to explain why conservative parenting practices are…

As the Hollywood actors’ strike nears its 100th day, another issue is being raised by the Screen Actors Guild — Halloween. The union, which represents the roughly 65,000 actors on strike since July, is asking its members to not dress up as characters from movies or TV shows produced by the studios they are striking against.…

President Biden speaks to the nation, telling Americans why it’s vital that Israel and Ukraine win their wars. And CVS announces it’s pulling popular brands of cold medicine from its store shelves. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Biden: Israel, Ukraine victory is ‘vital for America’s national security’ In…

Buying a home can be an ordeal, and the housing market is especially rough right now. Just what factors are causing the biggest headaches? Here are five reasons 2023 has been the worst year for housing in decades in this week’s Five For Friday. #5: Rent If you have to put off buying your dream…

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is vowing to go to the floor for a third speaker ballot and “win this race.” He said he first wanted to speak with the 20 Republicans who voted against him on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The GOP speaker nominee needs at least 18 of them to flip to win the election.…

Offshore wind is coming to the West Coast with an ambitious new technology: floating platforms. In December of 2022, five leases were auctioned off for offshore wind development. The lease areas are just off the California coast, about 20 miles from Morro Bay and Humboldt County. The turbines will have floating platforms to accommodate the…

Texas is facing challenges in light of new border security measures. According to Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens, in just the first 16 days of the new fiscal year, the migrant situation continues to present challenges. Owens reported that more than 18,000 “known gotaways” have made their way into the states. Texas is exploring various…

Freedom of expression is a core value of American democracy. From the founding through many wars and protests to today’s social media platforms, the First Amendment’s free speech protections have been debated and challenged in every generation. Now, a poll by the University of Virginia shows that a growing number of Americans believe the government…