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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Gen. Kellogg to Newsmax: Trump Should Bring Iran to Its Knees
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg
told Newsmax on Monday that President Donald Trump should suspend negotiations with Iran and instead move aggressively to choke off Tehran's economy by seizing strategic locations, including Kharg Island. "I cannot believe how reasonable he's been in this whole process and how measured he's been," Kellogg told "Rob Schmitt Tonight." Earlier Monday, Trump said he had called off a planned strike against Iran because there was still "a good chance" a deal could be reached, despite the White House rejecting Tehran's latest nuclear proposal as inadequate. The Iranian proposal included broader language pledging not to pursue a nuclear weapon but did not contain specific commitments to halt uranium enrichment or surrender existing stockpiles of highly enriched uranium. Kellogg argued the administration should stop negotiating altogether. "What I'm saying is I think we should break negotiations off," Kellogg said. Kellogg said the United States should seize Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf. "We should seize Kharg Island for a couple of reasons," Kellogg said. "One, it controls 90% of their economy. You put the whole country at risk, especially the leadership." Kharg Island handles most of Iran's crude oil exports and is widely viewed as economically vital to the regime. Kellogg also called for U.S. forces to take Larak Island, which he described as Iran's command-and-control position near the Strait of Hormuz. "You take Larak Island, which is your command-and-control hub for the strait," he said. "You put your Marines in there." Kellogg said the U.S. Navy should then position minesweepers to keep shipping lanes open. "You line up your Avenger-class minesweepers, and you escort everybody out of the Gulf on the Omani side," he said.
The retired general warned against trusting Iranian officials during negotiations, specifically mentioning Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. "I don't trust the Iranians, the Revolutionary Guards at all," Kellogg said. "We're falling right into Araghchi … the playbook that he set out." Kellogg argued that targeting Iran's economic survival would be more effective than solely eliminating military leaders. "That's the reason I said, you go after a place like Kharg Island, you take away their economy, you put them at risk, you strangle them," he said. Asked how long such a strategy would take to weaken the regime, Kellogg said he believed the pressure could produce results relatively quickly. "I don't think it takes years. It may not even take months," he said. Kellogg also openly endorsed regime change in Tehran. "Does it mean regime change? Yeah, because you cannot deal with a theocratic government," he said. "These guys are thugs." He said the U.S. should make clear negotiations are no longer the priority. "You basically say, 'You have my phone number. Give me a call when you want to talk,'" Kellogg said. "But you put everything they own at risk right now." |
Spencer Pratt Posts Incredible Response Ad to Latest Dem Attack, Then Gets Serious About New Fire
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As we reported, TMZ thought they had a big scoop when they found out that Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt had stayed at the Hotel Bel Air, rather than only in an Airstream trailer on his burned-out lot. Democrats thought they had something and attacked him over the hotel stay. Of course, that was a bit of a self-own, because the reason that Pratt has no real place to live is because of what he alleges to be the incompetence of people like Mayor Karen Bass (D) in responding to the 2025 Palisades fire. So they really didn't help themselves. READ MORE: Spencer Pratt Lights Up TMZ for Their Attack on His Living Situation, Then Their Own Poll Does Them In Spencer Pratt Levels Both Karen Bass and Nithya Raman With Common Sense and Humor Then, too, one of the things that makes Pratt's campaign different from others is that he seems to understand how to point out his opponents' absurdity. In this case, in response, he posted a video that was a takeoff on the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" TV series to mock their attack on his hotel stay. And it was awesome. "Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down," Pratt explained. He showed again why he's inspiring people with his gift for communication. Then, news of a new serious fire broke, and that hit one of Pratt's main issues, after having lost his own house because of the Palisades fire. A fast-moving wildfire dubbed the Sandy Fire broke out on Monday in Simi Valley, a Ventura County city about 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The area burnt has now expanded to 836 acres, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. They even had to evacuate the Reagan Library, as we reported. About 550 firefighters have been deployed in response. READ MORE: Please, Not Again: Large, Fast-Moving Wildfire Breaks Out in SoCal, Evacuations Ordered Pratt's X timeline was full of concern for the people and areas affected. The fire was in Ventura County, but the Los Angeles Fire Department was providing some assistance. He also made the general point that the Los Angeles Fire Department now has about three dozen fewer firefighters than when the Palisades fire hit, "while Karen Bass is worried about meth-heads new grills [teeth]." "Folks, you need to vote like your life depends on it, because it does," Pratt declared. It's a reminder of the importance of voting for people who are competent to be able to address important issues. Because if the people in power fail, there can be some serious consequences. And we've seen that failure for a long time in Los Angeles, from fires to crime and homelessness. It's more than time for a change. |
Spanberger Signs AR-15 Ban, Then Immediately Says the Quiet Part Out Loud
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On Thursday, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law a ban on so-called "assault weapons," and beginning July 1, 2026, this new law will ban the purchase, sale, and transfer of certain firearms, including AR-15s. Anyone caught engaging in such activity will face a Class 1 misdemeanor charge. This particular piece of legislation, SB749, was written by Democrat State. Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim, a Muslim immigrant from Bangladesh
who represents parts of uber-lefty Fairfax County. After the bill was passed by both chambers of the General Assembly, it first went to Spanberger back in March, and she eventually returned it to them with suggested amendments that were even more restrictive than what Salim had proposed. The General Assembly ultimately rejected her amendments, and returned the bill for her signature. Here's the verbiage of the new law:
The lawsuits began flying before the ink was dry. The National Rifle Association (NRA) filed lawsuits in both federal and state court; the Second Amendment Foundation joined the NRA in filing a state complaint; and, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon retweeted a copy of the legislation, adding "See you in court!" SEE ALSO: After the Vote, a Judge Just Upended Virginia’s Redistricting Plan Hot Takes: VA AG Jay Jones Redefines Incompetence - and Reveals How Dems Have Lost the Plot Professor Jonathan Turley wrote that Spanberger likely just created a heap of legal and political trouble for herself based on problematic comments she made after signing the bill.
Experts like Turley expect the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to strike down this law citing its "landmark" ruling in District of Columbia v. Heller, which recognized the Second Amendment "as encompassing an individual right to bear arms." Turley added that the Court "further strengthened the right in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen." At least two commonwealth's attorneys in Virginia, Philip Blevins in Smyth County and Ryan Mehaffey in Spotsylvania County, have notified the public that they have no intention of enforcing Spanberger's law, which Blevins called both "unconstitutional" and "unenforceable." The bill's sponsor, meanwhile, is taking a victory lap on social media, saying the new law "marks a monumental victory for public safety." I did a breakdown on the lawsuits in this video, and make the argument that two SCOTUS rulings against her will kill Spanberger's presidential aspirations. |
Stephen Miller Scorches Thomas Massie Over ICE Funding Votes
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Deputy White House Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller scorched Rep. Thomas Massie
for his decision to join in with Democrats and oppose the reconciliation bill that prevented ICE from going unfunded. The bill that saw the high level of funding needed to support President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort. With Massie and one other Republican defecting, the bill would go on to pass by just a single vote. Miller’s comments come on the heels of numerous posts about the Kentucky congressman by Trump in which he has designated him as “the worst Congressman in the history of our country.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also joined in on leveling criticism at Massie as he joined Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein on the campaign trail, saying that “at some point being against everything becomes an excuse for accomplishing nothing.” “President Trump does not need more people in Washington who are trying to make a point, especially from his own party,” Hegseth added. “He needs people willing to help him win. Miller and company’s fiery statements are a preview to the primary race between Massie and Gallrein that will be decided tomorrow, May 19. |
Trump Dropped a Great Response When Asked This Question About Mark Cuban
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Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban
isn't a fan of Trump. We know this—he campaigned for Kamala Harris. Still, he attended an event at the White House focused on lowering prescription drug costs. There’s the Trump Rx initiative, and Cuban has also ventured into this field with Cost Plus Drugs. Look, the election is over, and the two men have been friends for 20 years. A reporter asked about them being on different sides of the fence at the White House event yesterday, where Trump gave an incredible response.
The president also shared the one thing the men do agree on (via NY Post):
And yes, some liberals were not pleased that Cuban was there. Too bad.
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Police Chief: Mother warned SDPD of missing son and weapons 2 hours before mosque shooting
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San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Scott Wahl announced that authorities had received a call around two hours before Monday’s shooting regarding a “runaway juvenile” from a local mother who believed her son was suicidal and on the run.
During a second press conference about Monday morning’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD),
Wahl said SDPD received a call at 9:42 a.m. local time from the suspected shooter’s mother, who has not been identified. She reported that her vehicle and several firearms were missing. The mother also told the police that her son was with a companion and were both dressed in camo, which Wahl argued was not consistent with someone who is suicidal. Wahl then outlined a timeline of Monday morning’s events, explaining that police initially gathered at Fashion Valley mall in San Diego, roughly five miles from the Islamic Center, out of concern it could also be targeted when the vehicle tied to the missing teens was spotted near the mall. Meanwhile, officers were also dispatched to Madison High School after authorities learned one of the teens had ties to the school and/or school campus. Authorities then received another call at 11:43 a.m. local time in relation to a shooting at the Islamic center. As officers searched each room inside the mosque, they received another report of a shooting a few blocks away, where a landscaper had “been shot in the head.” Fortunately, the landscaper survived as the bullet “struck the helmet he was wearing.” Wahl concluded her statement by adding that authorities received a final report involving the two young suspects being seen in a parked vehicle. They were later pronounced dead at the scene. Mark Remily, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agent in charge of the San Diego Field Office, noted at the conference that response teams are currently working to gather more evidence on the incident. |
Jeanine Pirro Calls Out D.C.'s Anarchy, Demands Accountability
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America is waking up to something that should alarm every law‑abiding citizen: what many of us call anarchy in the streets. Greg Kelly used his platform to call attention to the chaos and to applaud U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for finally using the tools of justice to push back against the culture of permissiveness that has allowed these takeovers to flourish. Conservatives should be thankful that voices on the right are amplifying a common‑sense response to lawlessness. Jeanine Pirro has been blunt: the problem isn’t just kids behaving badly, it’s grown adults and political institutions that refuse to hold anyone accountable — including parents. Pirro has publicly said prosecutors can and should look at statutes like contributing to the delinquency of a minor and use juvenile court authority to pressure parents who knowingly let their children run wild. That is the sort of no‑nonsense enforcement Americans wanted years ago instead of endless excuses. This isn’t theoretical. Washington, D.C. has seen “teen takeovers” spiral into real violence and property damage, including a brawl at a Navy Yard Chipotle that drew an FBI response and national attention. The scenes of packed streets, vandalized businesses, and terrified small business owners are the predictable outcome when officials shrug and treat public safety as optional. If prosecutors are willing to hold parents and organizers to account, it will send the deterrent signal our cities desperately need. Yet instead of decisive action, the D.C. Council punted on emergency measures while residents paid the price. Mayor Bowser and city leaders were forced into rhetoric and half‑steps, and the U.S. attorney rightly called them out for not doing their job to protect citizens from the consequences of permissive policies. When politicians choose optics over order, ordinary Americans suffer — and conservatives must never forget who benefits from the chaos of inaction. Good prosecutors like Jeanine Pirro and outspoken conservatives like Greg Kelly are doing what the rest of the system has refused to: naming the problem and demanding consequences. Holding parents legally and financially responsible when they enable or ignore their children’s criminal behavior is not cruelty; it’s accountability, and it restores the basic social contract between families and the community. If we want safe streets and thriving businesses, we support policies and prosecutors who are willing to enforce the law without bowing to political correctness. Hardworking Americans know what freedom means: the right to walk down a sidewalk without fearing a mob or watching your neighborhood turn into a headline. It’s time for patriots — voters, parents, business owners — to stand behind law‑and‑order leaders who will reclaim our streets and hold the negligent accountable. We should back prosecutors who act, media voices who call out the failure, and policies that respect victims instead of protecting excuses. |
Mayor Bass Faces Backlash as Citizens Demand Real Solutions for Homelessness
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass tried to stage a feel‑good photo op on homelessness this week, and instead a citizen journalist showed up and exposed the hollow theater behind her polished smile. The exchange — captured on camera and replayed across conservative outlets — left no doubt that ordinary Angelenos are fed up with optics over outcomes. The citizen pressed Bass about staggering sums supposedly devoted to solving the crisis — questioning why hundreds of millions have been spent while only a tiny fraction of people are reported to have been permanently housed — and highlighted cuts to basic public‑safety and maintenance services that keep neighborhoods livable. That tense confrontation underscored what many taxpayers already suspect: City Hall prefers publicity stunts to real, measurable results. Meanwhile the math for these programs does not add up. Local budget trackers show the city and county pouring huge sums into temporary shelters and expensive per‑person placements while the overall unhoused population remains stubbornly high, and watchdogs warn the per‑bed cost and appropriations are shockingly large compared with outcomes. Angelenos deserve honest accounting and fiscal discipline, not excuses that paper over failure with glossy photo ops. This pattern is not new: Mayor Bass has been criticized before for leadership choices during crises, including questions about timing and accountability when wildfires and other emergencies hit the city. When leadership is absent or defensive, neighborhoods suffer, businesses close, and hardworking families pay the price — yet the same political class asks for more money and another PR moment. Patriotic residents and civic conservatives are right to demand a mayor who protects public safety, fixes broken budgets, and restores order to our streets. With outsider challengers drawing attention and voters finally waking up to the difference between campaign theater and competent governance, Los Angeles faces a choice this year: keep the rhetoric, or elect leaders who will actually deliver common‑sense results for taxpayers. |
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