Disturbing images obtained by Savanah Hernandez of Turning Point USA's Frontlines highlighted the extent of decay and disorder inside Seattle's $165 million library, which has been plagued by vagrancy and open drug use.
"I visited Seattle's $165 million dollar downtown library and it was OVERRUN with drug addicts. Not only is this library filled with adults who are high on drugs, but they also offer FREE fentanyl test strips, syringes and injectable narcan that anyone, including children, can access," Hernandez said in a new video report released on August 6.
"Visitors have complained of 'foul odors', unusable restrooms and harassment by the homeless and I experienced all of this while at this location. Seattle residents just passed a tax increase to raise $480 million dollars for libraries just like this one and this is unfortunately the state that they're in."
The accompanying video shows Hernandez outside
Ex-Democratic National Committee (DNC) vice chair David Hogg — who was ousted by party leadership after vowing to back far-left primary challengers against incumbents — said in a recent appearance on CNN that moderate Democrats should get in line with the party's leftist wing or get out of the way.
While speaking with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on "The Source," Hogg was asked about concerns from moderate Democrats on the rise of progressive/far-left candidates. At one point in the discussion, Collins asked what Hogg would tell moderates worried that progressive nominees could face difficulties against Republicans in general elections.
"The reason why the establishment of our party is being defeated over and over and over again is because they don't have the right values that are aligned with, not the Democratic base, but the American people. Where people are sick and tired of listening to Democrats and
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to players and teams on Friday addressing the league's approach to transgender athlete participation in women's basketball. The memo came as the topic drew increased attention following declarations by two former NBA players for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
"I know many of you have received questions in recent weeks regarding transgender athlete participation in women's basketball, and I expect this topic will continue to receive significant attention. I wanted to reach out to share how we are approaching these conversations at the league office and to thank those of you who have responded to questions from the media with thoughtfulness and professionalism," Engelbert wrote in the memo, which was obtained by the Associated Press.
She further stated that the league will "always approach this topic thoughtfully, respectfully, and in alignment with the longstanding values of our
Nearly 50,000 foreign students have gone missing from Canada's immigration tracking system, and a new investigative documentary alleges that an organized smuggling network is moving many of them across the northern border into the United States. The documentary, produced by Turning Point USA's Frontlines, follows correspondents Tayler Hansen and Kian Simone as they travel Canada's southern border, make contact with an alleged human smuggler advertising on social media, and test law enforcement response times at known crossing points.
The film opens with Canadian officials testifying before a parliamentary committee that roughly 47,175 student visa holders failed to demonstrate compliance with the terms of their visas. Pressed by a committee member on how many are fully non-compliant, the official responded, "I don't have that number," and said producing one would be difficult. Asked how the government could track or remove individuals it could not count, the
The fireworks display held in Washington, D.C. for last month's Fourth of July celebrations, which formed part of the nation's America 250 anniversary celebrations, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest firework display.
According to the official record, the display consisted of 840,537 fireworks and was achieved by Freedom 250 LLC and Pyrotecnico Inc. at an event organized by Event Strategies Inc. in Washington, D.C.
The event took place on the National Mall and surrounding areas. Organizers had planned a show featuring more than 850,000 pyrotechnic effects over approximately 40 minutes, roughly twice the length of traditional Independence Day displays in the capital, which typically involved 17,000 to 20,000 shells and lasted 17 to 20 minutes. Fireworks were launched from 10 sites, including both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, West Potomac Park, and multiple barges on the Potomac
Hunter Biden revealed in a recent interview with BBC Newsnight that his father, former President Joe Biden, has experienced further spread of his prostate cancer. He added that the former president, 83, is experiencing increased pain as a result of the recent setback.
"The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further," Hunter stated in the interview. "It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects," he added.
Hunter, the president's sole surviving son, described the situation as difficult for the Biden family. "The only thing that I'd say about my dad, about his health right now, is I wish he would complain more, because it's not good," he added, further describing the situation as "really ad to watch."
Despite the effects of the disease, he noted that his father remains active in public life. "He's still doing his thing," Hunter Biden
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has outlined a set of conditions that it claims must be met by the United States before the Strait of Hormuz can fully reopen, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the council's secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr. The announcement comes as efforts to advance a permanent agreement following a June memorandum of understanding remain stalled, with no direct negotiations underway between Tehran and Washington.
Zolghadr stated that the strait would remain closed until the United States "corrects its behavior" before listing six definitive requirements:"Never, and in no language, threaten Iran or insult the sanctities of this nation"; "Permanently end the war and aggression against Iran and Iran's allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq"; "Lift the naval blockade and withdraw its military forces (naval and air) from around Iran"; "Pay in full, without any reduction, the
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington ignited controversy during a WNBA clash against the Indiana Fever on Saturday night, when she was ejected from the game following a hard hit on league star Sophie Cunningham. Carrington then sparked further controversy by blaming the ejection on "white privilege" in a social media post.
Late in the first quarter, with roughly two minutes remaining, the Fever secured a loose ball following an errant pass by the Sky. Monique Billings collected the ball and advanced it ahead to Sophie Cunningham, who was streaking toward the basket on a fast break.
Cunningham then elevated for a right-handed layup attempt, while Carrington sprinted close behind her in an effort to contest the shot. Carrington's left arm made contact with the left side of Cunningham's head, face, jaw, and neck area as Cunningham was in the air, which caused her to hit the
Michael LaRosa, who previously served as press secretary to former First Lady Jill Biden, broke with party ranks by choosing to endorse Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over the Democratic Socialists of America-backed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.
"After decades of giving my all for Democratic House and Senate candidates, this fall I will support — and contribute to — Mike Rogers, Michigan’s GOP Senate nominee, instead. And I’ll do everything I can to make sure other Democrats follow."
— Michael LaRosa (@MichaelLaRosaDC) August 7, 2026
- @JulianEpstein in the @nypost…
LaRosa then posted the single word "SAME," which was widely interpreted as his endorsement of Rogers. The official Rogers campaign account then replied, "Welcome to the team, Michael! Glad to have your support as we fight to save this state!," which was later reposted by LaRosa.
He later responded to backlash
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed that its F-16 fighter aircraft intercepted two general aviation aircraft on Sunday after the planes entered temporary flight restriction (TFR) airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey. The area is home to President Donald Trump's Bedminster golf club.
According to an official news release from the Continental U.S. NORAD Region at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, the aircraft violated the TFR and were safely escorted out of the restricted area by NORAD aircraft.
"NORAD F-16s intercepted multiple general aviation aircraft today that violated temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster, NJ. All aircraft were safely escorted out of the area by NORAD aircraft. Pilots: check your Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) and FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions," the agency said in a statement.
The temporary flight restrictions had been established by
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday and outlined plans contingent on Democrats securing a Senate majority after the November elections. In the interview with Jake Tapper, El-Sayed stated that reigniting partisan investigations into the Trump Administration would be a priority if he wins his race and Democrats take control of the chamber.
"We ran this campaign to do three things: get money out of politics, put money in your pocket, past Medicare for all. When I'm elected to the U.S. Senate, the first thing we need to do is start holding the Trump administration accountable," the DSA-backed nominee told Tapper.
He continued by specifying the mechanism for such actions. "You know, when we win, God willing, I will take my seat as a member of a Senate majority. That gives us subpoena power
Hillary Clinton admitted that then-candidate Donald Trump got inside her head and intimidated her during an infamous presidential debate moment in 2016.
During a recent appearance on the "Pivot" podcast hosted by Kara Swisher, Clinton reflected on the October 9, 2016 at Washington University in St. Louis. It occurred two days after the release of the Access Hollywood recording in which Trump made some infamous comments.
In the "Pivot" interview, Clinton discussed a widely circulated image of Trump standing behind her on stage. "I've thought about that a hundred,000 times, as you might guess. And it was it I was thinking about it in real time cuz I he's looming over me and and he's tall. People don't realize he's tall and he's bulky and you know he's got a a big, you know, physical presence," she recalled.
"And so I'm thinking to myself as I'm also
