August 19, 2025

DC deployment Day 8: Crime down, alleged wrongful arrest, friendly Guard

Since President Donald Trump federalized Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and deployed the National Guard one week ago, overall crime has decreased by 8%, according to the D.C. Police Union. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal agents and MPD officers have made nearly 400 arrests since the operation began and seized dozens of firearms.  […]

August 19, 2025

Trump administration revokes more than 6,000 student visas: Report

The Trump administration has revoked more than 6,000 student visas, according to several reports. The U.S. State Department said those students had either overstayed their visa or had otherwise broken the law. Visas revoked The reports said the majority of the legal violations were for cases of assault, driving under the influence, burglary and allegations […]

August 19, 2025

School districts address food insecurity and foster resilience

More than 1 in 8 U.S. households are “food insecure,” meaning they do not have access to enough quality food to meet their basic needs, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The 7 million-plus children in these homes are more likely to experience poor health and absenteeism, and typically score lower in math and reading. […]

August 19, 2025

US Air Force captures Hurricane Erin’s massive eye in new video

Hurricane Erin, still a dangerous Category 3, is now giving us a dramatic new look at its power as it continues to move through the ocean. The storm is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., but East Coast states could still experience significant swells and rainfall. Fresh video from the U.S. Air Force […]

August 19, 2025

Texans want to form a new town. A $5 billion Bitcoin company wants to stop it

HOOD COUNTY, Texas — Throwing a barbecue at Danny Lakey’s house in Hood County, Texas, isn’t any fun. The problem isn’t his grill master skills. Lakey told Straight Arrow News he’s a three-time finalist for the Texas Steak Cookoff, and he used to enjoy inviting people over for ribeye steaks, grilled chicken, corn and vegetables. […]

August 19, 2025

Texas Democrat refuses GOP escort rule; spends night on House floor

A Texas Democrat is making a stand at the state Capitol on Tuesday morning by camping out on the House floor overnight. State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to sign a Republican order that would have put her under police escort, so she stayed through the night in protest. Collier said she wouldn’t “sign her dignity” […]

August 19, 2025

Russia conducts major drone, missile strike overnight

Ukraine claims Russia launched its largest strike this month, sending 270 drones and 10 missiles overnight. Air defenses intercepted 230 drones and six missiles, but 40 drones and four missiles struck 16 locations, with debris falling at three more, according to military officials. The Energy Ministry said oil and gas facilities in Poltava were struck, […]

August 19, 2025

Air Canada flight attendant strike ends after tentative deal reached

Air Canada says flights will begin resuming Tuesday evening after reaching a tentative agreement with a union representing 10,000 flight attendants. The announcement marks an end to a strike that interrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers.  Strike disrupts peak travel  The work stoppage, which began Saturday, hit at the height of the summer […]