September 11, 2025

A dog cast ballots in two California elections, owner charged

A California woman is facing felony charges after prosecutors say she registered her dog to vote and cast ballots under the animal’s name in two elections. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced that Laura Lee Yourex, 62, of Costa Mesa, has been charged with five felonies, including perjury, procuring or offering a false or […]

September 11, 2025

Widespread utility bill increases spark debate over renewable energy

Many Americans are seeing their utility bills increase. Across 41 states, utility companies have asked for an increase in how much money they can charge customers, according to a recent analysis from the Center for American Progress.  Analysts at the left-leaning policy institute found that 102 gas and electric utility companies have raised rates or […]

September 11, 2025

Alleged Venezuelan drug boat blown up by US had turned around: Report

The Venezuelan boat destroyed by U.S. armed forces appeared to have turned around before the attack, according to The New York Times. The boat reportedly spotted the military aircraft before the course change. Boat turned around That boat was moving through the Caribbean last week before the U.S. military repeatedly struck it from the air, […]

September 10, 2025

New coastal combat for the Marine Corps?: Weapon of the Week

A sleek, winged vessel glided across the surface of Narragansett Bay, offering a glimpse into the future of coastal transportation and military mobility. Called the Paladin, this week’s Weapon of the Week is a passenger ferry that operates in three modes — float, foil and fly — and is being developed by Massachusetts-based startup REGENT Craft. The […]

September 10, 2025

US company expands drone production at home with Alabama facility

The unmistakable buzz of personal drones has become a familiar sound across the United States. Over the past decade, their presence surged, with nearly 1 million drones registered for commercial and recreational use. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, 822,039 drones were registered nationwide, used by hobbyists, content creators, news organizations and more. An innovation […]

September 10, 2025

Performance Drone Works’ next frontier: Weapons and Warfare

This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson sits down with Ryan Gury, the CEO and co-founder of Performance Drone Works. They dive into the grand opening of the new, cutting-edge 90,000 square foot Drone Factory 01 (DF01) facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Learn how this state-of-the-art facility will revolutionize drone production, focusing on the […]

September 10, 2025

Israeli strike in Qatar rattles US ally, undercuts Trump peace push

Israel’s latest airstrike inside Qatar has become a controversial topic. It’s sending shockwaves through the region and sparking tension with the United States. Israeli warplanes targeted what leaders called a Hamas meeting site in Doha, just blocks from embassies and schools.  The bombing killed several people, including Hamas’ chief negotiator’s son and a Qatari security […]

September 10, 2025

As crime falls, police violence rises. And America still struggles to track it.

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison in July 2025 for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman he shot and killed after officers executed a no-knock warrant at her home. Two months after Taylor was killed, George Floyd, an unarmed Black man accused of trying […]

September 10, 2025

Federal judge blocks firing of Federal Reserve governor

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. For now, she can continue to serve while contesting her dismissal. The administration attempted to fire Cook after alleging that she falsified mortgage documents. Cook and her attorneys have fought back in court, claiming […]