Sen. Ernst to Newsmax: ICE, Border Patrol Funding Take Priority Over Weaponization Fund ^66.7%

Newsmax - By Brian Freeman - 6/2/2026, 4:12 PM

Framing Effect 33.4% - Appeal to Emotion 18.6% - Attempt to Sell a Product or Service 18.3%

Republicans must keep their attention on funding border security and immigration enforcement despite growing divisions within the GOP over a proposed fund designed to compensate Americans who claim they were wronged by the federal government, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, told Newsmax Tuesday. Appearing on "National Report," Ernst... more

Iranian Strikes Reportedly Caused More Damage to US Bases Than Disclosed ^64%

Newsmax - By Brian Freeman - 4/27/2026, 12:10 AM

Iranian military strikes have caused more widespread damage to U.S. bases and equipment across the Middle East than publicly acknowledged, according to a weekend NBC News report citing officials familiar with internal assessments. The report said attacks carried out since the start of U.S. and Israeli operations on Feb. 28 struck... more

Experts Warn US Gas Prices to Rise After Blockade ^60.1%

Newsmax - By Brian Freeman - 4/13/2026, 8:39 PM

Post Hoc (False Cause) 18% - Framing Effect 16.5% - Pessimism Bias 16.3%

Analysts warn that U.S. gas prices are expected to rise further in the coming days after failed negotiations between Washington and Tehran and President Donald Trump's announcement of a naval blockade in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, Newsweek reported. Energy experts said before the blockade took effect on Monday that the... more