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Rep. Don Bacon announced Monday he will not seek reelection next year in his key battleground district, leaving a House Republican seat vulnerable. “After 30 years in the Air Force and 10 years in Congress, it’s time to spend my future with the love of my life, our four kids, and our wonderful grandchildren. Thank…

A 24-year-old woman recently traveled a long way to undergo double jaw surgery. The dramatic procedure and its striking results have left people online stunned. As a child, Alesia Konovalenko underwent three cleft palate surgeries, including a corrective procedure following complications from the second. These early medical challenges affected the development of her facial bones…

True Facts About Melania Trump You Might Not Know Before becoming the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump had an interesting journey. She began studying architecture at the University of Ljubljana but left after one year to focus on her modeling career in major fashion cities like Milan and Paris. During her modeling…

Texas Flood Tragedy Claims Over 80 Lives — Trump Responds to Criticism Flash floods in Texas Hill Country have killed over 80 people, with dozens still missing. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes, devastating communities. A Christian girls’ camp, Camp Mystic, confirmed the heartbreaking loss of 27 campers and staff during…

Trump Faces Declining Approval Amid Rising Challenges President Donald Trump is facing new political pressure just months into his second term, with his approval rating dropping below 50% and economic and global concerns mounting. A recent poll shows that only 45% of Americans approve of his performance, down from 49% in January, while 46% disapprove.…

Two young sisters, Blair Harber, 13, and Brooke Harber, 11, were tragically found dead with their hands locked together after devastating flash floods swept through Texas Hill Country. The family was on a summer getaway in Casa Bonita, a gated community in Hunt, when disaster struck early Friday morning. The intense floodwaters rushed in around…

Bill and Hillary Clinton’s Enduring Love Story Bill Clinton became one of the world’s most recognized figures when he became U.S. President in 1993. Despite a successful political career, his legacy was marred by the scandal involving intern Monica Lewinsky. Yet, through it all, his marriage to Hillary Clinton has endured for nearly five decades.…

During a rare public appearance on June 14 at a military parade in Washington, D.C.—celebrating both the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and Donald Trump’s 79th birthday—former President Trump and First Lady Melania shared a moment that caught public attention. As they stood together on stage, Melania touched Trump’s back, and according to lip reader Jeremy…

Texas Father Dies Protecting Family During Flood Severe flash floods struck Texas on July 4, leading to a state of emergency in several counties. The Guadalupe River quickly rose to 26 feet after hours of intense rainfall, causing widespread damage. Authorities reported that at least 50 people, including children, lost their lives. In Kerr County,…

Texas Floods Kill 51, Including Young Campers at Camp Mystic Severe flash floods struck Central Texas on July 4, causing devastation along the Guadalupe River and resulting in the deaths of at least 51 people. Among the victims were several children attending the Christian girls’ summer camp, Camp Mystic. The floods began in the early…