Salem News Channel

RSS Feed

The Impact Of Conservative Influencers

The Impact Of Conservative Influencers With James Owen, Founder & President of Reawaken USA.

Melania Cleans Up At The Box Office This Weekend

Remembering The Consistent, Greatness Of Catherine O'Hara

Remembering The Consistent, Greatness Of Catherine O'Hara With Christian Toto, host of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, SHORT ON HOLLYWOOD on YouTube.

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks Of Winter

Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog of Pennsylvania, has forecast six more weeks of winter. On Monday, Phil emerged from his tree stump at Gobbler’s Knob in rural Pennsylvania and saw his shadow, signaling that winter weather will continue before spring arrives. The tradition dates back more than a century and has roots in European farming customs. It has grown in popularity over the years, especially following the 1993 movie Groundhog Day. Every year, crowds gather to watch the groundhog’s prediction, making it one of the most highly anticipated weather events of the season.

Portland mayor calls for ICE to leave city after tear gas deployed

The mayor of Portland, Oregon, has demanded that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pull its agents out of the city after federal officers used tear gas and other crowd-control munitions against demonstrators at a protest outside an ICE facility. Mayor Keith Wilson characterized Saturday’s protest as largely peaceful and said the majority of those present posed no threat to federal agents. He criticized the use of chemical agents, calling it a “trampling of the Constitution” and urging ICE employees to resign and federal officials to leave Portland. Witnesses reported that tear gas, pepper balls and rubber bullets were deployed as thousands of marchers gathered on the South Waterfront. Local police monitored the demonstration but did not make arrests, and paramedics treated protesters on scene. The protest was part of nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions. President Donald Trump has instructed federal agents to be vigilant in protecting government property during protests, even as local leaders push back against their presence.

Ice Releases Father And Son After Judge's Order

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, have returned to Minnesota after being released from a Texas detention facility following a federal judge’s order. The pair were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20 as part of a broader enforcement operation and transported more than 1,300 miles to the Dilley family detention center. Their release came after a judge ruled they should be freed, and Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro personally escorted them back to Minnesota over the weekend. The detention drew widespread attention after images of Liam wearing a bunny hat and a Spider-Man backpack circulated online, sparking public outrage. The U.S. government says the father entered the country illegally, while the family’s attorney maintains they legally sought asylum and have a pending claim

Trump: Federal authorities will only act in protests if cities request help

President Donald Trump says he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democrat-led cities unless local authorities specifically request federal assistance. Trump emphasized that federal forces will focus on protecting government property, amid ongoing debates over federal operations in cities such as Minneapolis, where protests have followed controversial enforcement actions and confrontations involving federal agents. The announcement clarifies the administration’s approach to managing demonstrations while maintaining federal oversight of critical infrastructure.

Trump announces Kennedy Center closure for renovations

President Donald Trump announced that Washington’s Kennedy Center will close for up to two years starting in July for major renovations. The announcement comes after several performers canceled appearances following changes in leadership and the addition of Trump’s name to the building. Trump says the planned upgrades are designed to preserve the center and strengthen its future, and the proposal is subject to approval by the Kennedy Center board, which now includes his appointees.

Iran warns of regional strike as Trump pushes nuclear talks

Iran’s leadership has warned the United States of a potential regional conflict if attacked, as tensions rise over Tehran’s nuclear program and domestic crackdown on protests. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iranians “will not be intimidated” but do not seek to attack other countries, while pledging a strong response if provoked. Despite the standoff, both sides signaled willingness to resume negotiations. Tehran’s top security official said talks were underway, and President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran is “seriously talking” with the U.S. about a deal that would prevent nuclear weapons. Iran’s parliamentary speaker also announced plans to label EU armies as terrorist organizations and potentially expel EU military attaches, following the European Union’s recent designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terrorists. Protests over economic hardships continue to challenge the Islamic Republic, with rights groups reporting thousands of deaths, though the figures could not be independently verified.

That Kevin Show: 1/31/26 - Donalds, Sands, Homan, Smith, Steiner

Special Guests: Erika Donalds, Amb Carla Sands, Jill Homan, Zach Smith Esq, Dan Steiner. Sketch Comedy: Diapers Diplomacy, Babylon Bee, Holderness Family. And Mercy Me in the #NewMusicSpotlight.

Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash

The Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September after President Donald Trump made a deal with Democrats to carve out Homeland Security funding and allow Congress to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country. With a weekend shutdown looming, Trump made the rare deal with Senate Democrats on Thursday in the wake of the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. It will now head to the House, which is not due back until Monday. That means the government could be in a partial shutdown temporarily over the weekend.

Protesters strike nationwide against Trump's immigration policies

Protesters across the U.S. are calling for “no work, no school, no shopping” as part of a nationwide strike on Friday to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The demonstrations are taking place amid widespread outrage over the killing Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was shot multiple times after he used his cellphone to record Border Patrol officers conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. The death heightened scrutiny over the administration’s tactics after the Jan. 7 death of Renee Good, who was fatally shot behind the wheel of her vehicle by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. “The people of the Twin Cities have shown the way for the whole country — to stop ICE’s reign of terror, we need to SHUT IT DOWN,” said one of the many websites and social media pages promoting actions in communities around the United States. Some schools in Arizona, Colorado and other states preemptively canceled classes in anticipation of mass absences. Many other demonstrations were planned for students and others to gather at city centers, statehouses and churches across the country. Just outside Minneapolis, hundreds gathered in the frigid cold early Friday at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, the site of regular protests in recent weeks. After speeches from clergy members, demonstrators marched toward the facility’s restricted area, jeering at a line of DHS agents to “quit your jobs” and “get out of Minnesota.” Much of the group later dispersed after they were threatened with arrest by local law enforcement for blocking the road. Michelle Pasko, a retired communications worker, said she joined the demonstration after witnessing federal agents stopping immigrants at a bus stop near her home in Minnetonka, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. “They’re roaming our streets, they’re staying in hotels near our schools,” she said. “Everyone in this country has rights, and the federal government seems to have forgotten that. We’re here to remind them.” In Michigan, dozens of students walked out of Friday morning classes at Groves High School in Birmingham, north of Detroit. The students braved the zero-degree temperatures and walked about a mile to the closest business district where a number of morning commuters honked horns in support. “We’re here to protest ICE and what they’re doing all over the country, especially in Minnesota,” said Logan Albritton, a 17-year-old senior at Groves. “It’s not right to treat our neighbors and our fellow Americans this way.” Numerous businesses announced they would be closed during Friday’s “blackout." Others said they would be staying open, but donating a portion of their proceeds to organizations that support immigrants and provide legal aid to those facing deportation. Otway Restaurant and its sister Otway Bakery in New York posted on social media that its bakery would stay open and 50% of proceeds would go to the New York Immigration Coalition. The restaurant remained open as well. “As a small business who already took a huge financial hit this week due to the winter storm closures, we will remain open on Friday,” they posted. In Maine, where Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced that ICE is ending its surge, people gathered outside a Portland church on Friday morning, holding signs that said “No ICE for ME,” a play on the state’s postal code. Grace Valenzuela, an administrator with Portland Public Schools, decried an “enforcement system that treats our presence as suspect.” She said ICE’s actions brought “daily trauma” to the school system. “Schools are meant to be places of learning, safety and belonging. ICE undermines that mission every time it destabilizes a family,” Valenzuela said. Portland Mayor Mark Dion, a Democrat, spoke about the importance of speaking out in the wake of ICE’s actions in the city. “Dissent is Democratic. Dissent is American. It’s the cornerstone of our democracy,” Dion said

Brief U.S. Gov't Shutdown Looks Inevitable Despite Deal

A short-lived U.S. government shutdown looked inevitable beginning after midnight on Friday despite plans in the Senate to vote on a deal that would keep a wide swath of the government running. The deal would fund government operations from the military to health programs. But it would also need to be approved by the House of Representatives, which is not expected to take up the measure until Monday at the earliest. That means a brief shutdown is likely. Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump reached a deal on Thursday that would allow Congress to ensure government operations are not interrupted while they negotiate new limits on Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration . House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday it would be difficult to get lawmakers back to Washington to vote before the midnight deadline. Any shutdown that results might be brief. Lawmakers from both parties have been working to ensure the debate over immigration enforcement does not disrupt other government operations. This is a marked contrast from last fall, when Republicans and Democrats dug into their positions in a dispute over healthcare, prompting a shutdown that lasted a record 43 days and cost the U.S. economy an estimated $11 billion. The deal would separate funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from the broader funding package, allowing lawmakers to approve spending for agencies like the Pentagon and the Department of Labor while they consider new restrictions on federal immigration agents. Senate Democrats, angered by the shooting of a second U.S. citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis last weekend, had threatened to hold up the funding package in an effort to force Trump to rein in DHS, which oversees federal immigration enforcement. Democrats want to end roving patrols, require agents to wear body cameras and prohibit them from wearing face masks. They also want to require immigration agents to get a search warrant from a judge, rather than from their own officials. Republicans say they are open to some of those ideas. DHS funding would be extended for two weeks, giving negotiators time to reach an agreement on immigration tactics. The shooting death of nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents on Saturday spurred widespread public outrage, prompting the Trump administration to de-escalate operations in the region. Pretti's death was the second this month of a U.S. citizen with no criminal record involving immigration law enforcement agents.

Disgraced Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon Was Arrested

DOJ opens civil rights investigation into death of Alex Pretti

The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Pretti was gunned down by Border Patrol officers and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the FBI would be leading the investigation. Blanche did not explain why DOJ decided to open an investigation into Pretti’s killing, but has said a similar probe is not warranted in the death of Renee Good, who was shot by an ICE officer.

How Will the World Respond if the US Strikes Iran?

Trump signs order for IndyCar race in D.C. to celebrate America's 250th birthday

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday calling for an IndyCar race to roar through the streets of Washington in August as part of celebrations to mark the 250th birthday of the United States. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. would mark the first-ever IndyCar street race in the nation's capital. The event will be held near or on the National Mall, bringing open-wheel racing within sight of iconic Washington monuments and museums, and allowing free access for many. "We're celebrating greatness with American motor racing. It's going to take place on August 21st to the 23rd, and it's going to be so exciting," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office before signing the order. "And I love the race." The executive order represents an unusual presidential directive, mixing motorsports with patriotic celebration as the United States approaches its semiquincentennial in 2026. Trump, an avid golfer, also plans to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship at the White House in July, and has been promoting the soccer World Cup being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. Trump was joined at the Oval Office signing by Roger Penske, founder and CEO of Penske Corp, which owns the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as well as officials from Fox Sports, which will be the media partner for the event. "It's going to be an economic benefit to the area, to the city," Penske said, without providing details. U.S. officials said the city last hosted a street race - involving horses - in 1801, when Thomas Jefferson was president. "This is going to be wild," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, adding that Trump had challenged his Cabinet to "think outside the box" to make the 250th anniversary celebration "historic and cool." Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said planning for the event had been under discussion for months, but was finalized this past week. No details were provided about funding or logistical arrangements for threading race cars through the typically traffic-clogged streets of downtown Washington. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, supported the initiative, officials said, but was not present for the announcement. The IndyCar series currently features street races in cities including Long Beach, California, and St. Petersburg, Florida, but has never attempted to navigate the complex security and traffic considerations of the federal district.

First ... 18 19 20 21 22 ... Last

Salem News Channel Today

Sponsored Links

September 26 - Phoenix, AZ
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

November 2 - Detroit, MI
Zion Christian Church in Troy

October 6 - Los Angeles, CA
Pasadena Convention Center

November 5 - San Antonio, TX
Norris Centers – The Grand Red Oak Ballroom

October 8 - Sacramento, CA
William Jessup University

November 7 - Tampa, FL
The Palladium at St. Pete College

October 22 - Minneapolis, MN
Crowne Plaza AiRE

November 15 - San Francisco, CA
Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley

October 23 - Philadelphia, PA
Green Valley Country Club

November 16 - Denver, CO
CU South Denver - Formerly Wildlife Experience

November 2 - Chicago, IL
Chicago Westin Northwest in Itasca

November 21 - Cleveland, OH
Holiday Inn Rockside in Independence

Salem Radio Network Speakers

Larry Elder is an American lawyer, writer, and radio and television personality who calls himself the "Sage of South Central" a district of Los Angeles, Larry says his philosophy is to entertain, inform, provoke and to hopefully uplift. His calling card is "we have a country to save" and to him this means returning to the bedrock Constitutional principles of limited government and maximum personal responsibility. Elder's iconoclastic wit and intellectual agility makes him a particularly attractive voice in a nation that seems weary of traditional racial dialogue.” – Los Angeles Times.

Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher began his broadcasting career in 1978 in Dayton, Ohio. Today, he is one of the most listened-to talk radio show hosts in America, recently having been ranked in the Talkers Magazine “Heavy Hundred” list – the 100 most important talk radio hosts in America. Prior to being launched into national syndication in 1998, Mike hosted the morning show on WABC-AM in New York City. Today, Talkers Magazine reports that his show is heard by over 3.75 million weekly listeners. Besides his radio work, Mike is seen on Fox News Channel as an on-air contributor, frequently appearing on the cable news giant.

Hugh Hewitt is one of the nation’s leading bloggers and a genuine media revolutionary. He brings that expertise, his wit and what The New Yorker magazine calls his “amiable but relentless manner” to his nationally syndicated show each day.

When Dr. Sebastian Gorka was growing up, he listened to talk radio under his pillow with a transistor radio, dreaming that one day he would be behind the microphone. Beginning New Year’s Day 2019, he got his wish. Gorka now hosts America First every weekday afternoon 3 to 6pm ET. Gorka’s unique story works well on the radio. He is national security analyst for the Fox News Channel and author of two books: "Why We Fight" and "Defeating Jihad." His latest book releasing this fall is “War For America’s Soul.” He is uniquely qualified to fight the culture war and stand up for what is great about America, his adopted home country.

Broadcasting from his home station of KRLA in Los Angeles, the Dennis Prager Show is heard across the country. Everything in life – from politics to religion to relationships – is grist for Dennis’ mill. If it’s interesting, if it affects your life, then Dennis will be talking about it – with passion, humor, insight and wisdom.

Sean Hannity is a conservative radio and television host, and one of the original primetime hosts on the Fox News Channel, where he has appeared since 1996. Sean Hannity began his radio career at a college station in California, before moving on to markets in the Southeast and New York. Today, he’s one of the most listened to on-air voices. Hannity’s radio program went into national syndication on September 10, 2001, and airs on more than 500 stations. Talkers Magazine estimates Hannity’s weekly radio audience at 13.5 million. In 1996 he was hired as one of the original hosts on Fox News Channel. As host of several popular Fox programs, Hannity has become the highest-paid news anchor on television.

Michelle Malkin is a mother, wife, blogger, conservative syndicated columnist, longtime cable TV news commentator, and best-selling author of six books. She started her newspaper journalism career at the Los Angeles Daily News in 1992, moved to the Seattle Times in 1995, and has been penning nationally syndicated newspaper columns for Creators Syndicate since 1999. She is founder of conservative Internet start-ups Hot Air and Twitchy.com. Malkin has received numerous awards for her investigative journalism, including the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) national award for outstanding service for the cause of governmental ethics and leadership (1998), the Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award for Investigative Journalism (2006), the Heritage Foundation and Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity's Breitbart Award for Excellence in Journalism (2013), the Center for Immigration Studies' Eugene Katz Award for Excellence in the Coverage of Immigration Award (2016), and the Manhattan Film Festival's Film Heals Award (2018). Married for 26 years and the mother of two teenage children, she lives with her family in Colorado. Follow her at michellemalkin.com. (Photo reprinted with kind permission from Peter Duke Photography.)

Sponsored by: