Conspiracies about the recent shooting run rampant. This is a bad thingOn April 25, 2026, gunshots were fired near the security area at the annual White House correspondents dinner. Following the gunshots, President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J.D.Vance, and some members of the cabinet were evacuated by the Secret Service. Trump attended the dinner for the first time as president. Journalists and news anchors present at the scene, including CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, described the shooter to be firing a “very serious weapon,” at least six May 18 26May 18, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
The Protection of Libraries is the Protection of HistoryOn April 9th, 2026, The American Library Association (ALA), the largest library association in the world, and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the largest union of cultural workers in the U.S., reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to continue the work of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is the only federal agency dedicated to providing funding for the nation’s libraries. Additionally, the IMLS provi Apr 14 26April 14, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
Artemis II Is a Nice Reminder of Human Achievement“One small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.” Neil Armstrong said these iconic words as he became the first human to walk on the moon, followed closely by Buzz Aldrin and watched from orbit by Michael Collins. This was the Apollo 11 mission, a culmination of humankind’s exploration of the stars. In 1969, an estimated 600 million people watched as humanity left its eternal mark on the moon. Upon landing, these three men were honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and an irreplacea Apr 07 26April 07, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
A Signature on the Dollar Bill is a Step Too Much for TrumpOn Thursday, March 26, the U.S. The Treasury Department announced plans to put President Donald Trump’s signature on new U.S. paper currency. This follows the many instances of Trump putting his name and face on cultural institutions, including the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Kennedy Center performing arts venue and a new class of battleships. Additionally, earlier in March, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved a final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing Trump’s likeness Mar 27 26March 27, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
Other Presidents Have Declared War. What Makes Trump so Different?Ever since the United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks against Iran on February 28th, 2026, President Trump has given conflicting explanations. According to PBS, Trump initially said on March 3rdthat the U.S. has “the capability to go far longer” than the projected four to five week time frame. However, on March 9th, Trump stated in a phone interview to CBS that the war could be almost over: “I think the war is very complete, pretty much. [Iran has] no navy, no communications, they Mar 12 26March 12, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
The Problem With “I Told You So”“Umm… I know we all thought the last guy had dementia, but…” Feb 22 26February 22, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
The Democrats have lost their soul. They can get it back.A complaint that I have about the Democratic Party is that there isn’t a rallying cry. Republicans united under the Make America Great Again slogan, a simple phrase that resonates with others. They all have different definitions of great, but they are all striving to achieve “great.” Meanwhile, Kamala Harris, in her 2024 election run, ran under the slogans of “Let’s win this!” and “When we fight, we win!” There’s spirit in those slogans, sure, and on the surface, it doesn’t seem like a bad appro Feb 20 26February 20, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
Truth Without Justice?We have received many recent updates regarding the Epstein files, and the information was just as we expected. Notably, President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Prince Andrew, and several other millionaires have been named in these files. This confirms what many Americans have been suspecting. However, we must ask: What does this accomplish? Will these individuals ever face prosecution for their alleged crimes? Is real justice even a possibility? Feb 15 26February 15, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
Trump to end immigration reinforcement in MinnesotaOn Thursday, Feb. 12th, Border czar Tom Homan said that President Trump has agreed to conclude the federal immigration reinforcement surge in Minnesota. He also added that the number of enforcement targets in the region has been greatly reduced. Feb 13 26February 13, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
Democrat Swing in Texas is a wakeup call for the Mid-termsOn Saturday January 14th, Democratic candidate Taylor Rehmet defeated Trump-backed candidate Leigh Wambsganns in a special election for the 9th District in the Fort Worth area. The victory was determined in a 14 point lead, which was a 31 point swing towards the Democrats in comparison to the 2024 election results swinging hard towards President Trump. Trump himself had made a push for Wambsganns, posting support on social media in the last two days of the race. However, when reporters from Flor Feb 07 26February 07, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
Trump Renames Kennedy Center; Here is the AftermathOn December 18th, 2025, The Board of Trustees voted to rename the facility Kennedy Center to The Trump Kennedy Center. The decision was unanimous and spokeswoman Roma Daravi added in a statement that the re-name “Honors Trump’s work at the center Feb 04 26February 04, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
Tim Walz drops out of Minnesota RaceOn Monday, January 5th, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the Minnesota governor’s race. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is considering joining the race to replace him. Walz’s decision to not seek a third term has shocked the Minnesota political world. Feb 04 26February 04, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
College Student Deported While Flying Home for ThanksgivingAny Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was detained by immigration agents on November 20th at the Boston Logan International Airport when she tried to board a flight to Texas to surprise her family. She was sent back to Honduras two days later. Feb 04 26February 04, 2026Article at ournationalconversation.org
National Guard Troops Shot, Suspect IdentifiedAt 2:15p.m. on November 27th, an unidentified gunman opened fire near the White House, ambushing two National Guard troops who were on patrol. Both soldiers were struck, the suspect was wounded in the crossfire and hospitalized. On Thursday, Dec 01 25December 01, 2025Article at ournationalconversation.org
Confederate Statues Reinstated in North CarolinaConfederate statues and the arguments for an against them. Nov 21 25November 21, 2025Article at ournationalconversation.org
Prop 50 Passed by CaliforniaAn update on Prop 50 in California Nov 21 25November 21, 2025Article at ournationalconversation.org
Dallas ISD shares summer safety tips for students and families | The HubWith summer break in full swing, Dallas ISD safety officials are sharing helpful reminders to keep students safe and healthy throughout the season. “Summer is a time to celebrate accomplishments, like finishing the school year or graduating, and to Jun 10 25June 10, 2025Article at The Hub
Leaving a legacy: the journey of an artist and leader | The HubDax P., a senior at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, is a standout example of how talent, leadership, and dedication intersect to create a future leader. May 27 25May 27, 2025Article at The Hub
Pasantías de aviación ayudan a estudiantes a volarEscrito por Chandler Flowers, junior associate del departamento de Servicios de Comunicación. Siempre que despega un vuelo, suceden muchas cosas desapercibidas que ayudan a que el viaje transcurra sin contratiempos. Este verano, Dallas ISD se asoció… Aug 01 24August 01, 2024Article at The Hub
La pasantía de Servicios de Construcción de Dallas ISD prepara a los estudiantes para el futuroTodos los edificios que conforman Dallas ISD comenzaron con un plan de diseño, y este verano los estudiantes aprendieron todo sobre este proceso trabajando con el Departamento de Servicios de Construcción. “Este es el segundo año que tenemos pasantes… Jul 31 24July 31, 2024Article at The Hub