The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riots has subpoenaed former President Donald Trump; European and world leaders sounded off on Russia’s threat of World War III; and Elon Musk is under investigation over his acquisition of Twitter. Those stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump…

With Election Day less than a month away and fraud claims stemming from the 2020 vote still very raw, officials are enhancing security and safety measures. Election administrators do not want to give prospective voters any reason to neglect their civic duty, even as these officials face their own threats and harassment. Straight Arrow News…

Ray Reed, 25, is one of many voices that make up Generation Z (born between 1997-2012). He is a part of a new movement that is making a bid to take on the establishment in Washington, D.C.  The oldest members of Gen Z became eligible to run for congressional office this year. Reed, a progressive…

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has changed his public perception from an infomercial staple into one of the leading figures in the election denial movement. Following a meeting in August 2016 with then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Lindell was inspired to become a staunch supporter of the future commander-in-chief. “When I met with Donald Trump, it felt…

Time to shake hands The midterms are just weeks away, and polling indicates it’s likely that the GOP will take the U.S. House of Representatives. However, for those running in swing districts, like Nebraska’s 2nd, nothing can be taken for granted.  Congressman Don Bacon is the Republican incumbent in the district. He took office after…

A Republican has not occupied Oregon’s governor’s mansion since 1987. Fast forward to 2022 and former state representative Christine Drazan is in a three-way race that could flip the Beaver State red.  “Oregon deserves better. I’m Christine Drazan. If you’re looking for a third term of Kate Brown, you got two great choices: Tina Kotek…

What’s usually seen as a social issue has been a top political issue for the November midterms, the first election cycle after the Supreme Court overturned of Roe v. Wade. Abortion has generally been a top five concern for voters in polls leading up to the election.  A new study from abortion advocacy group Guttmacher…

After jury selection last week, opening statements in the trial of five members of the Oath Keepers extremist group got underway Monday. The five, which includes founder, Stewart Rhodes are charged with seditious conspiracy. They are the most serious of the charges to come out of the Jan. 6 capitol riots to date. During opening…

Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appeared for a voluntary interview with the House Jan. 6 Investigative Committee. It lasted more than four hours. Thomas did not answer reporters’ questions when she arrived, but her attorney previously said she was “eager to answer the committee’s questions to clear up any misconceptions…

Immigration has become a major headache for President Biden as he continues to manage a large influx of migrants along the southern border. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, have sent buses and planes full of migrants up north as part of their effort to protest what they call President…