August 20, 2025

US troops navigate the evolving southern border: Weapons and Warfare

This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson delves into the deployment of American troops at the southern border. Join Straight Arrow News as we explore troops’ roles, the challenges they face, and the implications of military presence in this politically charged area. With firsthand accounts, this feature sheds light on the complex intersection […]

August 20, 2025

Interactive ‘ICE Detention Map’ shows 71% of detainees have no criminal record

NEW YORK — Five years ago, Congress required U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to begin publishing detailed statistics on its detainees every two weeks. The data, contained in a downloadable spreadsheet at the bottom of the “Detention Management” page on ICE’s website, details everything from the facilities where immigrants are held to the lengths of […]

August 20, 2025

Federal prosecutors to conduct probe into recent DC crime data

The dispute over crime in the nation’s capital has intensified this week. Federal prosecutors are now looking into whether the D.C. Metropolitan Police falsified crime statistics. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, now led by former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, launched the probe this week but did not reveal which federal laws might have […]

August 20, 2025

America’s backyard chicken boom explained

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Amid ongoing high egg prices and a historic avian flu outbreak, backyard chickens and the local businesses associated with them are thriving. In Minnesota’s Twin Cities, business owners are feeling the boom. Longstanding local businesses are logging their best year ever for chickens. At the same time, new businesses are popping […]

August 20, 2025

Noem orders border wall to be painted black to make it hotter, harder to climb

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the entire southern border wall will be painted black. President Donald Trump specifically requested this change. In a press conference in New Mexico, Noem said the dark color will absorb heat, making the wall hotter and more difficult to climb and also extending the steel’s lifespan. She noted the difficulty of getting around […]

August 20, 2025

NATO scrambles jets after Russian drones strike near Romania

NATO scrambled two German fighter jets from a Romanian base overnight after Russian drones struck Ukrainian targets along the Danube River, near NATO’s border, Romania’s Defense Ministry said. Ukraine’s military said Russia launched 93 drones and two ballistic missiles overnight, striking 20 locations nationwide. The air force reported it intercepted 62 drones and one missile. […]

August 20, 2025

Hillary Clinton warns Supreme Court could overturn same-sex marriage ruling

Hillary Clinton is warning that the Supreme Court could dismantle its landmark ruling that legalized same-sex marriage, urging LGBTQ couples to get married before it happens. Clinton made the remarks to Fox News host Jessica Tarlov on “Raging Moderates,” a podcast hosted by Tarlov and Scott Galloway. Clinton’s warning “American voters, and to some extent […]

August 20, 2025

Hertz teams up with Amazon to sell used cars

Hertz is joining forces with Amazon to sell pre-owned vehicles, expanding its retail footprint and giving millions of online shoppers access to its rental fleet. The company announced Wednesday it will sell used cars through Amazon Autos, the e-commerce giant’s vehicle marketplace. How it works Customers in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Seattle will be […]

August 20, 2025

Israel mobilizes 60,000 reservists as Hamas signals ceasefire openness

The Israeli military plans to add 60,000 reservists and keep 20,000 more on duty as part of preparations for a Gaza City offensive. The Israeli military has already begun operating on the outskirts, including Jabalia and Zaytoun, and expects the main offensive to start in September, according to military officials cited by The Wall Street […]