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Trump Working to Clean 'Filthy' Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Blames Biden for Maintenance Delays

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed the project, which Trump says was supposed to be completed by the Biden administration.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Culture & Society

3 Doors Down's Brad Arnold Dies at 61 After Cancer Fight

By James Callahan · Saturday, February 7, 2026

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Policy & Law

Marvel Comic Writer Faces Backlash After Weekend Tweet Following White House Correspondents' Dinner Incident

Deniz Camp, who has written for Marvel's 'The Ultimates' and DC's 'Absolute Martian Manhunter,' said his post about 'missing again' referred to darts, not politics.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 4, 2026
 Policy & Law

Alleged White House Dinner Gunman Had Respirator, Hollow-Point Bullets, Prosecutors Say

Federal prosecutors released hotel selfies and detailed the suspect's equipment in court filings as the case moves forward.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 2, 2026
 Policy & Law

Hawley Champions GUARD Act as Heartbroken Families Testify AI Chatbots Allegedly Pushed Teens to Self-Harm

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the bill 22-0, with Sen. Josh Hawley calling for an immediate floor vote amid testimony from parents who say AI chatbots manipulated and harmed their children.

By Diane Park · Friday, May 1, 2026
 Policy & Law

Turning Point USA's Final Tour Stop Draws Enthusiastic Crowd to Idaho After Earlier Lackluster Turnout

The University of Idaho event, headlined by Daily Wire commentators Matt Walsh and Michael Knowles, drew over 869 attendees while earlier tour stops at other campuses saw sparse crowds.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026
 Policy & Law

Byron York Analyzes Cole Allen Manifesto, Says Suspect Absorbed Anti-Trump Rhetoric 'Like a Sponge'

Cole Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after gunshots rang out at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner Saturday.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, April 30, 2026