June 7, 2025

Escaped killer and former police chief captured 1.5 miles from Arkansas prison

Authorities have captured convicted killer and former police chief Grant Hardin after he escaped a jail in Arkansas nearly two weeks ago, according to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. State law enforcement officers and U.S. Border Patrol agents located Hardin and took him back into custody Friday afternoon, June 6. Authorities found Hardin near Moccasin […]

June 6, 2025

Trump administration ends TSA’s ‘Quiet Skies’ program used to surveil Americans

The Trump administration confirmed a report on Thursday, June 5, that it is shuttering the Quiet Skies program, which was used to secretly surveil Americans who were deemed potential national security threats. The administration’s intent to end the program was first reported by CBS News on Wednesday, June 4, just a day before Department of […]

June 6, 2025

Videos, witnesses, experts strongly suggest Israel fired on Gaza aid site

New analysis in a report from CNN strongly suggests Israel’s military opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians seeking food and other supplies, killing as many as 31 people. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had contended the incident “simply didn’t happen.” Israeli officials and the White House strongly criticized American and British news organizations for […]

June 6, 2025

How will Trump’s new travel ban impact 2026 World Cup?

A sweeping travel ban announced by the Trump administration on Wednesday, June 4, may put a dent in the idea expressed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino that “the world is welcome in America” for the 2026 World Cup. The ban, which goes into effect on Monday, June 9, will restrict access to the U.S. for […]

June 6, 2025

California Supreme Court to decide fate of cuts to rooftop solar payments

A lawsuit before the California Supreme Court is pitting homeowners with rooftop solar against the state public utility commission and major private utility companies. The case centers on a 2023 rule that significantly reduced how much utilities pay for power generated by homes and small businesses. The Center for Biological Diversity, along with two other […]

June 6, 2025

Michelle Obama reacts to daughter Malia dropping her last name

Former first daughter Malia Obama is stepping into the spotlight — but not with the name that made her famous. Instead, she’s using her middle name, “Ann,” as she carves out a creative identity in the entertainment industry. Michelle Obama responds to the name change Former first lady Michelle Obama said she supports her daughter’s […]

June 6, 2025

Legal settlements boost Trump plans for Florida presidential library

Amid an active second term filled with executive orders and policy battles, President Donald Trump has begun laying the groundwork for his presidential library, with signs pointing to Florida as his top choice. Trump’s got a substantial nest egg supplemented by legal settlements from media companies and a family-run nonprofit which will allow him to […]

June 6, 2025

Ukraine is making low-cost disposable weaponry the future of warfare

Ukrainian officials briefed United States senators Wednesday on the details of Operation Spiderweb. During the mission, the Ukrainian military destroyed approximately 41 Russian bombers worth $7 billion using drones costing $2,000 a piece when accounting for explosives and other added features.  Straight Arrow News spoke with Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. and Andy Kim, D-N.J., who […]

June 6, 2025

Judges deny government access to Columbia protesters’ Instagram data

The Trump administration attempted to obtain a search warrant related to a social media account run by student protesters at Columbia University, and failed, according to newly unsealed court documents obtained by The Intercept. Officials targeted an Instagram account run by students from Columbia University Apartheid Divest, or CUAD, in the warrant. The warrant was […]

June 6, 2025

Celebrities owning thoroughbreds is part of horse racing history

Celebrities and professional athletes have been diversifying their revenue streams with real estate, businesses start ups or a robust investment portfolio. But in recent years they’ve been populating the owner’s boxes at major horse tracks, and have even made it to the winner’s circle.  The world of horse racing is about to wrap up its […]