Outgoing Portland DA pushes to free violent criminals in final days, sparking outrage Outgoing Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt is petitioning to reduce sentences for eight violent criminals, including a murderer, sparking widespread criticism. Schmidt’s progressive policies, blamed for rising crime, are seen as prioritizing offenders over victims and public safety. Victims and families express…

Honduras threatens to expel U.S. military over Trump’s deportation plans Honduran President Xiomara Castro threatens to evict U.S. forces if President-elect Trump deports illegal immigrants. Soto Cano Air Base is a critical U.S. military hub in Central America, supporting counter-narcotics, disaster relief, and regional security. Castro’s threat ignores $780.5 million in U.S. aid to Honduras…

Recent genetic and archaeological discoveries suggest that elements of the biblical story of Adam and Eve may have historical roots, with parallels found in ancient Sumerian myths and genetic ancestry studies. The biblical description of Eden near the Tigris and Euphrates rivers aligns with Mesopotamia, the Fertile Crescent, a region considered the cradle of early…

The Biden administration granted California a waiver under the Clean Air Act, allowing it to enforce an electric vehicle (EV) mandate across 18 states and territories, effectively imposing EV sales quotas on automakers starting in 2026. The mandate requires 35% of new car sales to be electric by 2026, increasing annually to 100% by 2035,…