PRESIDENT BEN ALBRITTON

Mar 29 2026SPORTS

Bennett Stirtz: From Small‑Town Courts to College Stardom

Bennett Stirtz grew up in Liberty, Missouri, a place where basketball relies on hard work and steady practice. Born in 2003, he spent his early years learning the game under the watchful eye of his father, who coached him at Liberty High School. By senior year he was a standout, averaging over 18 po

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Grandkids Get a No‑Drive Rule After Tiger’s DUI

President Donald Trump has set a strict rule for his grandchildren: they are not allowed to ride in a car when Tiger Woods is behind the wheel. The rule came after the 50‑year‑old golfer was caught driving under the influence on March 27. Woods has been dating Vanessa Trump, who is 79‑years‑ol

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Trump Picks Tech Titans for New Science Council

President Trump announced a fresh advisory group aimed at guiding U. S. policy on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The council, initially set to include 13 members, will later grow to a maximum of 24. Its co‑chairs are David Sacks, the former White House AI and crypto chief, and Mi

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

US Talks With Iran: A New Chance for Peace

President Trump told reporters that the United States is currently speaking with key Iranian officials to try and end ongoing conflicts. He emphasized that these talks involve the right people on both sides, suggesting a high level of trust in the process. Trump added that Iranians are eager to reac

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Ghana Leader Calls Out US Moves on Black History

President John Mahama stood in New York and voiced strong criticism of the United States, saying that recent actions by the Trump administration are quietly erasing Black history. He warned that such policies could set a dangerous example for other governments and private entities. The US has been

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Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Coach with Iowa roots leads Hawkeyes to tournament upsets

Ben McCollum wasn’t born under a lucky star. He grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa—a small town where basketball isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life. At 43, he’s the same age many players are when they retire, but he’s leading a team of underdogs to victories most didn’t see coming. His Iowa Hawkeyes kn

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

Trump Criticizes NATO Allies Over Iran Conflict Support

President Trump took to social media to slam NATO partners for not backing U. S. and Israel in the fight against Iran. He called the allies “cowards” after they declined to help secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. The president argued that without U. S. leadership, NATO is ineffective. T

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Trump temporarily lifts ship rule to keep oil flowing

President Trump has announced a 60‑day pause on the Jones Act, an old law that requires U. S. ships and crews for domestic cargo moves. The waiver is aimed at speeding the flow of oil, gas, fertilizer and coal into American ports while military operations in the Middle East continue. The move comes

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Trump Lets Foreign Ships Carry Oil to Cut Prices

President Trump has temporarily lifted a 100‑year old rule that normally requires U. S. ships to move goods between American ports. The change, lasting 60 days, lets foreign‑flagged vessels haul oil, gas and other products across the country. The law that was rolled back is known as the Jones Act,

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Trump Trusts Gabbard Despite Security Shake‑Up

President Trump says he fully trusts Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt shared this on Fox News after the resignation of a top security official over Iran policy. Joe Kent, who led the National Counterterrorism Ce

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