U.S. Coast Guard warns against boaters traveling to Cuba

Cuban-Americans and sympathizers protest against the Cuban government in the historic neighborhood of Ybor City, on July 14, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Octavio Jones/Getty Images) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 6:08 PM PT – Saturday, July 17, 2021 Tens of thousands of Cubans have continued to protest and express anger over shortages of food and medicine, … Continue reading U.S. Coast Guard warns against boaters traveling to Cuba

Rep. Van Duyne slams Texas Democrats for ‘drinking beer’ and ‘contracting COVID’ instead of doing their jobs

Texas Rep. Beth Van Duyne called out Democrats in her state for fleeing to Washington, D.C. to avoid voting on an election integrity law and accused them of failing to fulfill their duties as public servants. “While these Democrats are jetting around, drinking beer, and contracting COVID, we’ve been busy connecting thousands of North Texans … Continue reading Rep. Van Duyne slams Texas Democrats for ‘drinking beer’ and ‘contracting COVID’ instead of doing their jobs

Two asylum policies? Cubans arriving by boat turned back but those crossing southwest border face better odds

The Biden administration this week warned Cubans attempting to enter the U.S. by boat that they would be turned back or sent to a third country — all while tens of thousands of migrants arriving at the southern border are being let in. “Allow me to be clear. If you take to the sea, you … Continue reading Two asylum policies? Cubans arriving by boat turned back but those crossing southwest border face better odds

Secy. of State Blinken meets with Kenyan Diplomat

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gestures as Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Raychelle Omamo looks on at the State Department in Washington, DC, July 16, 2021. (Photo by TOM BRENNER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 5:33 PM PT – Saturday, July 17, 2021 Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed Kenyan diplomats with … Continue reading Secy. of State Blinken meets with Kenyan Diplomat

Navy christens ship for late John Lewis on the 1-year anniversary of his passing

The U.S. Navy christened a ship Saturday named for the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis in a San Diego ceremony that marked the one-year anniversary of his death.  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., led a congressional delegation to the event to honor the achievements of the late congressman and mark the celebration … Continue reading Navy christens ship for late John Lewis on the 1-year anniversary of his passing

Shooting in Washington D.C. leaves child dead, 5 injured

Police tape. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 4:30 PM PT – Saturday, July 17, 2021 A six-year-old girl was killed and five other people were injured in a shooting in downtown Washington D.C. Officers responded to the sound of gunfire late Friday night and found six victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The six-year-old … Continue reading Shooting in Washington D.C. leaves child dead, 5 injured

Progressive Dems fight to defund the police as party moves on

It’s their hill to defund on. Progressive Democrats are irked by talk from President Biden and national Democrats looking to move the party away from the anti-police rhetoric of 2020. “Since the last election the moderates have been moving away from it,” state Sen. Jabari Brisport told The Post. Brisport — a socialist — warned that … Continue reading Progressive Dems fight to defund the police as party moves on

Rep. Ronny Jackson hits Texas Democrats on mask hypocrisy, says they shouldn’t be taken seriously

Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, blasted the dozens of Democrats who fled the Lone Star State to avoid voting on an election integrity bill and accused them of hypocrisy for posing mask-less on social media before three of them contracted the coronavirus.  “Texas Democrats have made complete fools of themselves during their D.C. vacation,” the Texas … Continue reading Rep. Ronny Jackson hits Texas Democrats on mask hypocrisy, says they shouldn’t be taken seriously

NFL Recommends Teams Use ‘Color Coded Wristbands’ to Identify Vaccinated Players, Employees

The NFL has sent a memo instructing all 32 teams to develop a method for identifying players, coaches, and employees who have received the coronavirus vaccine. In a five-page memo released last week and obtained by Pro Football Talk, the league informed teams of a requirement to develop  a system for identifying fully-vaccinated “Tier 1 … Continue reading NFL Recommends Teams Use ‘Color Coded Wristbands’ to Identify Vaccinated Players, Employees

Pinkerton: What the Tech Tycoon Space Race Means for the Rest of Us

So Richard Branson beat Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk to be the first billionaire to go to space.  Much of the worldwide coverage of Branson’s space jaunt was bubbly enthusiasm. For instance, the Asia-based Wionews headlined, “Richard Branson realises his lifelong dream with Virgin Galactic spaceflight.”  Indeed, critics tweet-pounced on coverage deemed fawning: “Almost everything that … Continue reading Pinkerton: What the Tech Tycoon Space Race Means for the Rest of Us

Donald Trump Jr.: Will those who promoted lab leak theory get accounts back?

Donald Trump Jr. speaks before the arrival of President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 4:02 PM PT – Saturday, July 17, 2021 Donald Trump Jr. challenged the White House’s newest approach to work with social media on the crackdown of so-called disinformation. … Continue reading Donald Trump Jr.: Will those who promoted lab leak theory get accounts back?

Penn State to remove Fidel Castro quote from campus after campaign by student who fled communism in Venezuela

Penn State University said Saturday it would remove a quote by the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro from a campus building following a campaign led by Erik Suarez, an international student at PSU who experienced the effects of a communist regime firsthand in his native Venezuela. Suarez, a 22-year-old student who fled deteriorating conditions under … Continue reading Penn State to remove Fidel Castro quote from campus after campaign by student who fled communism in Venezuela

Nolte: LeBron James’ ‘Space Jam’ Sequel Underperforms at Box Office, Disney’s ‘Black Widow’ Sinks

Left-wing China stooge LeBron James’ Space Jam: A New Legacy underperformed big-time with a projected $32 million opening in nearly 4,000 theaters. For context, more than a quarter-century ago (26 years to be exact), Michael Jordan’s original Space Jam opened to $27.5 million in 1996 in only 2,650 theaters. In 1996, Jordan’s Space Jam went on … Continue reading Nolte: LeBron James’ ‘Space Jam’ Sequel Underperforms at Box Office, Disney’s ‘Black Widow’ Sinks

GOP lawmakers move to block CRT training in military

Sen. Tom Cotton on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool, File) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 3:30 PM PT – Saturday, July 17, 2021 Republican Sen. Tom Cotton (Ark.) announced legislation to stop military officers from teaching critical race theory. At a Republican dinner on Friday, Cotton said CRT was an anti-American idea that only focused … Continue reading GOP lawmakers move to block CRT training in military

White House doubles down on its harsh criticism of Facebook following Biden’s ‘killing’ remarks

The White House isn’t backing down from its harsh criticism of Facebook after President Biden on Friday accused the social media giant of “killing people” with misinformation about coronavirus vaccinations.  A Biden administration source revealed to Fox News on Saturday that the very public callout of Facebook followed months of frustration with the platform for … Continue reading White House doubles down on its harsh criticism of Facebook following Biden’s ‘killing’ remarks

Texas Democrats are ‘lying’ about voting rights bill, positive COVID tests a ‘gimmick,’ state rep says

FIRST ON FOX: Texas State. Rep. Briscoe Cain slammed the dozens of Democrats who fled the state capital earlier this week and argued they left purely for political reasons. “It’s disingenuous, they’re lying and they are playing games with the people of Texas,” Cain, a Republican and chair of the House Elections Committee, told Fox … Continue reading Texas Democrats are ‘lying’ about voting rights bill, positive COVID tests a ‘gimmick,’ state rep says

Police: Suspect Arrested in Attempted Kidnapping of NYC Child

Police on Friday arrested a suspect accused in the attempted kidnapping of a five-year-old who was walking alongside his family in Queens. Twenty-four-year-old James McGonagle of Pomonok was charged with attempted kidnapping, reckless endangerment, and acting in a manner injurious to a child regarding the incident in Richmond Hill on Thursday, the New York City … Continue reading Police: Suspect Arrested in Attempted Kidnapping of NYC Child

Suspect Wanted in Shooting Arrested After Commenting on Police Facebook Post

An Oklahoma woman is in jail after commenting on a police department’s Facebook page about warrants regarding her arrest. The Tulsa Police Department (TPD) makes a weekly Facebook post about its “Most Wanted” fugitives, KFOR reported Friday. Authorities wrote Wednesday that Lorraine Graves was wanted in connection with the murder of Eric Graves, who was … Continue reading Suspect Wanted in Shooting Arrested After Commenting on Police Facebook Post

Joni Ernst: Americans Want Infrastructure, Not ‘Extraneous Things Democrats’ Are Shoving Through

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) questioned Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) move to schedule an infrastructure vote this week despite the fact that lawmakers have not even seen the text of a bill. While Americans want to see issues related to infrastructures, such as roads and bridges, addressed, they are not interested in the hyperpartisan Democrat … Continue reading Joni Ernst: Americans Want Infrastructure, Not ‘Extraneous Things Democrats’ Are Shoving Through

VIDEO: Oregon Wildfire Creates ‘Fire Clouds’ Above the Blaze

Smoke and heat generated by a huge wildfire in southeastern Oregon are creating massive “fire clouds” over the blaze. The “fire clouds” are “dangerous columns of smoke and ash that can reach up to 6 miles (10 kilometers) in the sky and are visible from more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) away,” the Associated Press … Continue reading VIDEO: Oregon Wildfire Creates ‘Fire Clouds’ Above the Blaze

IOC Clears Trans Weightlifter to Compete in Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) cleared the way Saturday for New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard, a man competing as a woman, to participate in the Tokyo Olympics. Hubbard will be the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympic games. “The rules for qualification have been established by the International Weightlifting Federation before the qualifications … Continue reading IOC Clears Trans Weightlifter to Compete in Olympics

Pompeo in Iowa: ‘Time to Go Crush It,’ Go into ‘Every Nook and Cranny of America and Retake’ What Made U.S. Special

DES MOINES, Iowa — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told a gathering of about 100 conservatives in north Des Moines on Friday morning that their beliefs are under “assault,” but they can “retake” their country by getting engaged now. “There is an assault on the ideas you all got up to come work hard … Continue reading Pompeo in Iowa: ‘Time to Go Crush It,’ Go into ‘Every Nook and Cranny of America and Retake’ What Made U.S. Special

DeSantis: 70 Percent of Migrants Apprehended in Del Rio, Texas, Headed to Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed surprise at reports from the border in Del Rio, Texas, saying that 70 percent of apprehended migrants are headed to his state. The Florida governor’s comments came following a border briefing with Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday. Governor DeSantis told reporters that 70 percent of the migrants apprehended in … Continue reading DeSantis: 70 Percent of Migrants Apprehended in Del Rio, Texas, Headed to Florida

Judge: DACA Violates Americans’ Workplace Rights

President Barack Obama’s “DACA” work-permit program is illegal because it violates the immigration laws that protect working Americans from losing jobs and wages to illegal migrants, a Texas judge wrote Friday. “Even Defendants-Intervenors’ own experts could not escape the reality that DACA [Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals] congests the workforce,” wrote Judge Andrew Hanen of … Continue reading Judge: DACA Violates Americans’ Workplace Rights

L.A. County Sheriff says he will not enforce mask mandate

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva speaks during a ceremony in Monterey Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 1:23 PM PT – Saturday, July 17, 2021 Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced he would not enforce the new indoor mask mandate. In a statement on Friday, Villanueva said forcing vaccinated individuals … Continue reading L.A. County Sheriff says he will not enforce mask mandate

San Diego attributes rise in violence and random attacks to homeless

Tents line the street in Skid Row in Los Angeles, California. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 1:22 PM PT – Saturday, July 17, 2021 Recent reports have attributed violence and random attacks on San Diego residents to a spike in the homeless population in the city. “We have an uptick in violent crime … Continue reading San Diego attributes rise in violence and random attacks to homeless

Sentencing Delayed for Illegal Alien Convicted of Murdering Mollie Tibbetts with Defense Plea for New Trial

The sentencing has been delayed for the illegal alien convicted of murdering 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in late May as his defense team requests a new trial. Iowa Judge Joel Yates has delayed the sentencing hearing for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, an illegal alien from Mexico, as the defense pleads with the court to … Continue reading Sentencing Delayed for Illegal Alien Convicted of Murdering Mollie Tibbetts with Defense Plea for New Trial