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The Republican Party will find itself at a critical crossroads as the 2028 election approaches. Despite the doom and gloom narrative from Democrats, they are in a far stronger position than many in the GOP would care to admit. In fact, we believe Democrats are poised as favorites not only for 2028 but also for 2032. The reasons for this go beyond rhetoric — they are deeply rooted in history and strategic realities. The Democrats’ potential dream team could be Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) at the top of the ticket with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) as his running...

Millions of Texans were jolted out of bed just before 5:00 a.m. Friday when Hall County—somewhere north of Lubbock, population 2,810—issued a Blue Alert after a deputy was injured by a fleeing suspect, sending people and social media into a frenzy. A Blue Alert is a bulletin that informs the public about a search for a person suspected of harming a law enforcement officer. In this morning's case, the alert was triggered in Hall County by the Texas Department of Public Safety. We were told a deputy was injured by Seth Altman, a 33-year-old white man, 6-foot, 2 inches tall,...

A Blue Alert happens when a law enforcement officer has been hurt or killed on duty. Miedema was pulled over for a routine traffic stop around 10 p.m. Tuesday near Salem. He opened fire and shot Deputy Troy Anderson, who was airlifted to a hospital in life-threatening condition. Wednesday, deputies were called to a residence near the Taylor County-Dixie County line where a homeowner reported the shooting of an intruder. The homeowner stated he exchanged gunfire with the suspect that broke into his residence and the suspect was killed. FDLE Tallahassee Special Agent in Charge Mark Perez stated that investigators...

Late last night, my phone started screeching an incredibly loud emergency alert signal. It was a “Blue Alert,” an alert I had never heard before. A dangerous criminal was on the loose. When I clicked the link, this was the photo that popped up: A quick Google search revealed a short article by WCTV.TV saying that Miedema had shot a Taylor County deputy multiple times.

Updated at 8:10 p.m.: Revised with information regarding suspect’s possible location. Police are seeking a 21-year-old fugitive in the killing of a Houston-area police officer, the second death of an area officer in three days. A photo released by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office of Tavores Henderson, wanted in connection with the killing of Nassau Bay Police Sgt. Kaila Sullivan, that shows Henderson's distinctive tattoo. A photo released by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office of Tavores Henderson, wanted in connection with the killing of Nassau Bay Police Sgt. Kaila Sullivan, that shows Henderson's distinctive tattoo.(Fort Bend County Sheriff's...