August 20, 2025

Phones out, learning in: New Alabama law changes school culture

The buzz of cell phones is absent from Alabama classrooms this fall. A new statewide ban on devices during class is shifting the focus back to teachers and lessons, and educators say the difference is already showing. “Taking phones out of schools is really transforming the environment. It’s transforming the culture, because now kids are […]

August 20, 2025

Feds to investigate fatal Florida crash involving non-English speaking trucker

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a new investigation into the semitruck crash in Florida that killed three people. Harjinder Singh faces numerous charges, including vehicular homicide and immigration violations. New investigation Duffy said the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched an investigation into Singh as well as White Hawk Carriers Inc., the […]

August 20, 2025

Trump administration revokes security clearances for 37 intelligence officials

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that President Trump has revoked security clearances for 37 intelligence officials. In a memo posted to her X account, Gabbard said the intelligence officials are accused of “politicizing or weaponizing intelligence” to advance partisan agendas rather than serving national security interests. “Being entrusted with a security clearance is […]

August 20, 2025

Exploring the strategic edge of airburst munitions: Weapon of the Week

As warfare evolves, so does the need for precision and adaptability in weapons systems. American Rheinmetall is developing advanced airburst munitions designed to meet the demands of modern combat, offering solutions for both the U.S. Army and Navy. Joe Chan, senior vice president of business development and sales at American Rheinmetall Munitions, recently discussed the […]

August 20, 2025

Beyond the headlines: On the border with the US Army

The U.S. military has expanded its presence along the southern border, deploying thousands of troops to support border enforcement efforts in what officials have described as a critical national defense mission. Approximately 8,500 personnel from every branch of the armed forces were assigned to Joint Task Force–Southern Border under an emergency declaration issued by former President Donald […]

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 […]