A massive international evacuation effort is underway after passengers aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondiusbegan returning home from Spain’s Canary Islands following a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has already claimed three lives.
Ted Turner, the outspoken media mogul who founded CNN and reshaped the modern news landscape, has died at the age of 87, according to statements released by Turner Enterprises.
Turner, born Robert Edward Turner III in 1938, rose from running his father’s billboard business to building one of the most influential media empires in history. After acquiring a struggling Atlanta television station in the 1970s, he transformed it into a national “superstation,” laying the groundwork for what would become Turner Broadcasting.
Tensions in the Middle East surged this week after former President Donald Trump stated that Iranian forces attacked a South Korean-linked commercial vessel in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz—an incident that underscores the growing risks to global shipping and energy markets.
According to Trump and U.S. officials, the vessel was struck amid a broader pattern of Iranian aggression targeting international shipping lanes. Reports indicate the ship may have been hit by projectiles or a sea mine, with some accounts noting the vessel caught fire following the attack.
An unflinching analysis of how cartels, fentanyl trafficking, and precursor chemicals fuel a black market, reshaping borders, budgets, and communities. Sara A. Carter, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, outlines a strategy targeting supply chains, financial networks, and multinational facilitators behind synthetic opioids. The conversation spotlights border security, clean supply chains, and accountability for manufacturers of precursor chemicals.
Last night at LibertyHawk Ranch, a meaningful milestone was reached for one of the leading voices in economic freedom.
Kevin Freeman was awarded an honorary doctorate from Regent University in a special presentation led by Michele Bachmann and Dr. Ben Carson. The evening brought together leaders committed to faith, liberty, and the future of America’s economic system—making the recognition all the more significant.
A leaked Pentagon email reported by Reuters suggests rising internal frustration inside the alliance as Spain refuses U.S. requests for military access tied to operations in the Iran conflict.
According to the report, defense officials even floated the idea—informally and hypothetically—of suspending Spain from NATO after Madrid denied use of its bases and airspace. Spain has defended its position as consistent with international law, but Washington reportedly views cooperation as a core alliance requirement.
A new report is putting the spotlight on who’s really funding the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)—and what that influence may mean for the broader economic and cultural battlefield.
High-profile donors including George Clooney, Tim Cook, and George Soros—alongside major brands like Chick-fil-A—are reportedly helping fund an organization that has played a key role in labeling and targeting groups across the political spectrum.
A new warning is emerging about the role artificial intelligence could play in America’s legal and political battles. Gene Hamilton, president of America First Legal, says “woke AI” may become a powerful tool in advancing left-wing lawfare.
U.S. forces have boarded yet another tanker tied to Iran’s “shadow fleet,” signaling a continued escalation in the effort to cut off Tehran’s ability to evade sanctions and fund its global operations through illicit oil exports.
The vessel, identified as the M/T Tifani, was intercepted in the Indo-Pacific and boarded without incident, according to defense officials. It was suspected of moving Iranian crude through covert shipping channels—part of a growing network of reflagged and obscured vessels used to bypass Western sanctions.
In a time when truth is often drowned out by noise, returning to Scripture is more important than ever. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Kevin Freeman will be participating in America Reads the Bible, a nationwide event focused on bringing the Word of God front and center.
Kevin will be reading live on Tuesday, April 22, from 8:00–9:00 PM EST (7:00–8:00 PM CST) as part of this powerful initiative to unite Americans around Scripture.
