U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, plans to introduce legislation to enhance protections for customers against government censorship, as reported by The Wall Street Journal Wednesday. The announcement comes after Cruz criticized the White House’s attempt to have late-night host Jimmy Kimmel removed from the air. Cruz told The Journal he will introduce a bill in... The post Ted Cruz aims to make it easier to sue government over censorship: Report appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois on Wednesday, intensifying the conflict between President Donald Trump and state and local officials over the necessity of a military presence in Chicago. Hours later, Trump called for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, both Democrats, to be jailed for “failing to protect” immigration officers.... The post Troops in Illinois: Trump wants Pritzker jailed, Pritzker questions Trump’s health appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

The U.S. Senate confirmed a group of President Donald Trump’s nominees Tuesday, including his pick to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Senators voted 51-47 on the confirmation of more than 100 nominations, including Neil Jacobs as the under secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. The Sharpie scandal Jacobs became widely known... The post Senate confirms Jacobs as NOAA, despite ‘Sharpiegate’ controversy appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

A Paris court sentenced French influencer Ilan M., known as “Amine Mojito,” to 6 months in prison for staging viral videos that showed him faking syringe attacks on strangers. The ruling followed a surge of reported needle “spiking” incidents that had already stoked public fear. The Paris Criminal Court handed down a 12-month sentence, with... The post Fake syringe ‘prank’ earns French influencer prison time appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, R, has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, calling the popular gaming platform the “website of choice for child predators.” In the complaint, Coleman accuses Roblox of knowingly creating a hunting ground for exploitation, alleging that the company’s actions have led to widespread victimization of children across Kentucky. “Our children are... The post ‘Get your kids off Roblox’: Kentucky AG sues platform over child safety concerns appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

In this Media Miss Minute, more than half of Jewish Americans say facing antisemitism has become the norm for them. And President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Democrat-led cities across the U.S. Media Miss by the left: 1 in 3 US Jews take action against antisemitism now seen as normal:... The post More than half of U.S. Jews say antisemitism is routine; Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Outspoken Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ga., dug in on recent criticisms she leveled against her party for not finding a fix for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies that will result in millions of rate hikes for Americans. In a pair of interviews on Tuesday, the Georgia lawmaker argued that the GOP does not have... The post Challenging rising health care costs, Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with GOP appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Rescuers have guided nearly all remaining trekkers to safety from the eastern slopes of Mount Everest in Tibet after a powerful blizzard stranded hundreds over the weekend. In what officials called one of the region’s largest coordinated rescues, more than 580 hikers and 300 guides and support staff were evacuated by air and ground teams.... The post Hundreds rescued after blizzard traps trekkers near Mount Everest in Tibet appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Amazon is increasing its presence in the prescription drug business, with plans to open prescription drug kiosks at certain One Medical offices in the Los Angeles area. The new service launches in December. The vending machine-like kiosks will stock a range of medications, including antibiotics and blood pressure drugs, as well as small medical devices... The post Amazon launching prescription drug kiosks amid pharmacy expansion appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Former FBI Director James Comey will appear in federal court Wednesday for his arraignment on charges filed last month. The former director was indicted on two charges: making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. The hearing, scheduled for 10 a.m. ET in Alexandria, Virginia, marks the first time Comey will formally respond... The post Former FBI Director James Comey to be arraigned on federal charges appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Canada’s Marineland theme park says it could be forced to euthanize 30 beluga whales after the federal government denied its request to export them to China, raising alarm among animal welfare advocates and officials, according to reports. Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson defended the decision under Canada’s 2019 “Free Willy” law, which bans the breeding or... The post Canada’s last captive belugas at risk of euthanasia after export denial appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Original artwork by painter Bob Ross will soon head to auction in an effort to raise money for public television stations. The fundraising mission comes after the Trump administration cut funding. The well-known oil landscape painter is known for features like happy little trees and mountains. Now, Bonhams auction house will auction off 30 of... The post Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to help fund public broadcasters appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

With recent National Guard deployments across the country, some may be wondering what exactly the National Guard is, and why its role is now at the center of a political fight. Here's an overview of the force, its history and details on recent deployments. What is the National Guard? The National Guard is a state-based... The post The National Guard: What it does and why it’s in the spotlight appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

The Texas National Guard has arrived in Illinois despite strong opposition from state and city leaders who call the deployment illegal and dangerous. Aerial video shows troops at the U.S. Army reserve center in Elwood, about fifty miles southwest of Chicago. The troops are part of a federal immigration enforcement mission that President Donald Trump... The post Texas National Guard troops arrive in Illinois appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

The government shutdown is now significantly affecting travelers. Delays are starting to spread nationwide as understaffed air traffic control towers struggle to keep pace. Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Chicago amid a bitter standoff over immigration enforcement between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. And on Capitol Hill, Attorney General Pam... The post Air travel snarled by shutdown; Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport operated on a partial staff of air traffic controllers Tuesday night, according to several reports. The shortage of controllers appears to be a combination of sick calls and staffing issues as the government shutdown continues. Chicago airport issues The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground delay at O’Hare International Airport... The post Air traffic controller shortage leaves Chicago O’Hare most-delayed US airport appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson is in National Harbor, Maryland, for the Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber 2025 event. Straight Arrow News checks in with Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy Meink, to discuss his vision for modernization and readiness. We also hear from outgoing Chief... The post US Air Force leader wants to ‘maintain dominance’ appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office is launching undercover investigations into groups he refers to as “leftist terror cells.” Paxton claims there are organized groups on the political left in Texas that he believes are engaging in and planning acts of violence, without providing any further details of those plans. In a... The post TX AG Paxton announces undercover ‘leftist terror cells’ investigations appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

A new report from OpenAI found foreign adversaries are increasingly using artificial intelligence to power hacking and influencing operations. The report found they were using OpenAI’s popular tool ChatGPT. The report showed those adversaries include Russia, China and North Korea. “AI-enabled attacks are becoming more capable and harder to detect," Daryl Lim, affiliate at the... The post Russia, China and North Korea are using ChatGPT to influence you — here’s how appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Under the Trump administration, illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border decreased sharply in fiscal year 2025 to a level not seen since 1970, a new report finds. The numbers are attributed to stricter immigration policies and increased enforcement efforts, drawing both praise and legal challenges. The information is based on internal federal data obtained... The post US southern border apprehensions drop to level not seen since 1970: Report appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Commissioner Gary Bettman is a happy man as the NHL drops the puck on its 109th season Tuesday night. The league is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth with record attendance, record revenue and league-wide parity. Why is the NHL in a good place? The league has never been stronger from a financial standpoint. The... The post NHL contracts rise along with salary cap as league drops puck on 2025 season appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

President Donald Trump recently sent a memo to Congress outlining military actions his administration has taken against suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean. Trump said he determined the U.S. is in a non-international armed conflict with certain narco-terrorist organizations, and their members were considered “unlawful combatants.” The change in designation and its potential impact have... The post GOP Rep. Bacon talks Trump’s ‘unlawful combatants’ designation appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Ohio lawmakers passed a law requiring age verification to view pornographic websites. However, that law exempts most major pornography websites. Ohio’s anti-porn law The new age-verification law went into effect on Sept. 30. It requires online platforms offering “material harmful to juveniles” — meaning porn — to check photo IDs or use “transactional data” like... The post Ohio passed an anti-porn law, but it doesn’t ban porn appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

The winner for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize is to be announced in a few days, just as speculation grows if President Donald Trump’s name will be on the list after his repeated claims he ended “seven unendable” wars this year. The committee’s secretary is unfazed by Trump’s push and said award campaigns aren’t out... The post Trump’s Nobel Peace chase clashes with past prize traditions appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

This week’s episode of Bias Breakdown examines how media coverage of the government shutdown has centered on health care for immigrants — including immigrants in the country illegally — and how partisan outlets have transformed that issue into two competing narratives. Both left and right-aligned media narratives rely on partial truths and selective facts, leaving... The post Media’s partial truths on immigrant health care at heart of shutdown appeared first on Straight Arrow News.