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Commentary: Academic and Credential Fraud Has Made Its Way into American Healthcare

In December 2025, India seized over 100,000 forged diplomas from 28 universities that had been accepted by American companies for employment.

Audit Uncovers Nearly $225 Million in Alleged Fraud in U.S. Schools, From Fake Invoices to Inflated Enrollment

By Anonymous Consensus, Wikipedia Administrators Permanently Ban its Co-Founder Larry Sanger

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon

DOJ Warns State Officials They Can Be Prosecuted if They Allow Voting by Noncitizens

Jack Smith’s Team May Have Exposed Classified Info While Probing Trump for Allegedly Doing the Same

Commentary: We Must Have a Rebirth of Instinctive Patriotism

As U.S. Runs Low on Missiles, Trump Wants to License Production to Ukraine

Maryland State Lawmakers to Gather for Redistricting Special Session

Trump Vows to Hit Iran ‘Hard’ Tonight

Judge Who Helped Illegal Immigrant Evade ICE Walks Away with $5,000 Fine, No Prison Time

DOJ Warns Oregon Officials That They Could Face Criminal Charges If They Allow Noncitizens to Vote

Architect of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Doesn’t Think President Will Accept SCOTUS Decision

Commentary: Don’t Lock Young Americans into Social Security

DOJ Sues Virginia over AR-15 Ban

The Department of Justice on Wednesday sued the Commonwealth of Virginia over its recently approved assault weapons ban, asserting that the Second Amendment barred such restrictions. Virginia is one of a handful of states that have enacted such restrictions on the commonly owned semiautomatic rifles.

Ohio Governor DeWine Vetoes Absentee Voter Photo ID

Ohio Cracks Down on CDLs for Foreign-Born Drivers

‘No Tolerance:’ Florida AG Sues TikTok over Child Safety Concerns

Florida Supreme Court Allows State Republicans to Use New Congressional Map

AI Software Cuts Sepsis Deaths in Half at Florida Hospital

Anti-ICE Protesters Who Disrupted Minnesota Church Service Avoid State Charges

Ohio State University Announces $100 Million Settlement in Sexual Assault Cases

Florida Sues OpenAI over Claimed AI Harms, Including Aiding Mass Shooters, Encouraging Suicide

Georgia Congressional Candidate John Cowan Campaigns as Pro-Trump After Decrying Him as ‘Drunk Uncle’ in Past Social Media Posts

Commentary: Academic and Credential Fraud Has Made Its Way into American Healthcare

In December 2025, India seized over 100,000 forged diplomas from 28 universities that had been accepted by American companies for employment.

Commentary: We Must Have a Rebirth of Instinctive Patriotism

Jul 9, 2026

Commentary: Don’t Lock Young Americans into Social Security

Jul 8, 2026

Commentary: The New Socialists and What They Say About America

Jul 7, 2026

Commentary: Celebrating America’s Radical Revolution

Jul 4, 2026

Commentary: Who Really Are These New Democratic Socialists and Their Fellow Travelers?

Jul 3, 2026

Commentary: Rebuilding America Can Restore Hope in a Disillusioned Nation

Jul 2, 2026

Commentary: The News of Woke’s Death Is Greatly Exaggerated

Jul 1, 2026

Commentary: The Fix for ACA Losses Is Allowing Alternatives

Jun 30, 2026

Commentary: Rental Prices Plummet Across Nationwide as Immigration Laws Are Enforced

Jun 27, 2026

Nashville to Host 2030 Super Bowl in New Titans Stadium

National Football League (NFL) owners voted Tuesday at the Spring League Meeting to award Nashville as the 2030 host city for host Super Bowl LXIV, which will mark the first time Tennessee will host the NFL’s championship game

Hollywood Executive Chris Fenton Eyes Tennessee Expansion While Launching New Family Film ‘Bad Counselors’

Preventive Healthcare Goes High-Tech with Specialized Whole-Body MRI Clinics

Declining Literacy Rates Spark New Concerns About Civic Understanding Among Young Americans

French Company Vies with American Company to Acquire Iconic Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

Dr. Omar Hamada Identifies the Five Medical Tests You Must Take for Early Detection of Deadly Illnesses

Tennessee Nurses Are Logging in as Online Nurse Practitioner Programs are Booming Across the State

In-N-Out CEO Confirms Move to Tennessee, Cites Difficulty of Raising Families and Running Businesses in California

What Tennessee Residents Need to Know About Online Casinos in 2025

Academic Challenges Affecting College Students

Music Spotlight: DEK of Hearts

When I went to see one of my artists' Opry debuts in May, another group was also having their Opry debut: DEK of Hearts. The trio, who met while attending Trevecca Nazarene University, consists of Dylan John, Emily Clapp, and Kollin Bailey. They captivated the audience with their three-part harmonies and received a standing ovation. I tracked them down so I could learn their story.