1. James MadisonThe Father of the Constitution. Shows the payoff for taking copious notes. The ugly side: He owned more than 100 enslaved people.2. Thomas JeffersonAnd at number two, the author of the American theory of law-based, anti-divine rule. A second hit: the Virginia statute on religious freedom. Slave ownership: more than 600.“I am not much of a fan of the Founding Fathers terminology (I use Founding Generation), as in a democratic republic it seems to me that the government depended on more than the men inside the various legislative chambers.”—Mary Sarah Bilder, Boston College Law SchoolT-3. Alexander HamiltonThe anti-Jefferson, the leader of the high-born Federalists, co-author of the vital Federalist Papers, and architect of our financial system. Good life’s work.T-3. George WashingtonHis decision in 1783 to stop off in Annapolis and resign his military commission stands as maybe the most important act in early American history. It made the United States a republic. Slave ownership: more than 300.5. Benjamin FranklinStunning polymath, skilled (and randy) diplomat, committed abolitionist in his later years after benefiting from the slave trade earlier in his life; also the only person to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Treaty of Paris.6. John AdamsHe first rose to prominence opposing the hated Stamp Act. In convincing Jefferson to be the lead author of the declaration, he said: “I am obnoxious, suspected, and unpopular. You are very much otherwise.”7. Thomas PaineThe English-born Founder whose early pamphlets like “Common Sense” made the popular case for revolution. Also a vigorous foe of slavery and advocate for an early version of the welfare state.8. James WilsonWho? This Pennsylvanian was a vital and active delegate to the Constitutional Convention and an important proponent of ratification. He was also one of Washington’s original six appointees to the Supreme Court.
Two more dead ducks were found near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after a separate bird carcass was found floating in the recently renovated site. The Washington Post reported Monday the two dead ducks were found in a pond at Constitution Gardens on the National Mall, located roughly 200 feet from the Reflecting Pool. City…
Onlookers found a dead duckling in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, sparking concerns about the water conditions inside the newly renovated landmark. Photos of the dead duckling floating in the pool next to green algae surfaced online days after the Trump administration completed more than $13 million worth of repairs to the site…
The 32-fight veteran, who retired from the UFC in July 2025 and joined the broadcast team as an analyst, was arrested in Georgia on Father's Day.
During Father’s Day weekend, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested numerous illegal aliens with prior convictions for violent crimes, including attempted murder and child sexual abuse, according to a Department of Homeland Security press release obtained exclusively by Blaze News.“While Americans enjoyed Father’s Day weekend, ICE was working around the clock to remove attempted murderers, pedophiles, rapists, arsonists, and other public safety threats from our communities,” DHS acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis stated. 'While families across the nation celebrated Father’s Day, DHS honored the fathers, children, and spouses forever changed by violent crimes committed by criminal illegal aliens.'“We are removing criminals so another family does not have a preventable tragedy,” Bis continued. “Every day, ICE is committed to fighting for the victims of illegal alien crime and their families. They are our why.”Bis noted that President Donald Trump and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin “stand with Angel families.”The DHS press release highlighted ICE’s capture of 15 illegal immigrants with criminal histories in the United States.The DHS noted ICE’s arrest of Jose Francisco-Amaya, an illegal alien from Honduras who was previously convicted of attempted homicide in Rutherford County, Tennessee.RELATED: Illegal alien terrorist crashes car during ICE arrest after taking his wife hostage, feds claim Jose Francisco-Amaya. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityICE agents nabbed Daniel Ornelas-Garcia, an illegal alien from Mexico. His criminal history includes convictions for four counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years old and annoy/molesting children in Santa Clara, California. Daniel Ornelas-Garcia. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityCarlos Leonardo Ruiz, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was also arrested by federal agents over the Father’s Day weekend. He was previously convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child in Auburn, California. Carlos Leonardo Ruiz. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityICE captured Felipe Roque-Monje, an illegal alien from Mexico who was convicted of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years old in Pomona, California. Felipe Roque-Monje. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityImmigration officers caught Osman Lopez-Manzilla, an illegal immigrant from Honduras. He was previously convicted in Bradenton, Florida, for child fondling/lewd or lascivious battery. Osman Lopez-Manzilla. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityAbulay Nian, an illegal alien from Sierra Leone, was arrested by ICE agents. His criminal history includes a conviction in Delaware, Ohio, for rape, assault, and possession of forged instruments. Abulay Nian. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityICE officers captured Eduardo Arce-Aguilar over the weekend. The illegal alien from El Salvador was convicted of forcible sexual abuse in David County, Utah. Eduardo Arce-Aguilar. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityFederal agents apprehended Alberto Garrido-Maurin, an illegal alien from Cuba. His rap sheet includes convictions for first-degree criminal sexual conduct, fraud, larceny, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and marijuana possession in Detroit, Michigan. Alberto Garrido-Maurin. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityKiet Trung Tran, an illegal alien from Vietnam, was detained by ICE. He was previously convicted of aggravated sexual assault in Dallas County, Texas. Kiet Trung Tran. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityICE officers captured Khaek Sisavath, an illegal alien from Laos with a prior conviction in St. Louis, Missouri, for robbery, armed criminal action, assault, and arson. Khaek Sisavath. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityFederal agents arrested Khanh Loc Ngoc Pham, an illegal alien from Vietnam who has numerous convictions in Beverly Hills, California. He was convicted of four counts of forgery, four counts of credit fraud, three counts of possessing counterfeit items with intent to defraud, three counts of burglary, hit-and-run, grand theft, and fake checks. Khanh Loc Ngoc Pham. Image source: Department of Homeland SecurityDethamongsalk Nouthavykoun, an illegal alien from Laos, was also captured by ICE officers over the weekend. He was previously convicted in Tarrant County, Texas, for aggravated robbery, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful restraint, carrying a loaded firearm in a public place, and vehicle theft. Dethamongsalk Nouthavykoun.
For American leftists, Father's Day — like Columbus Day — constitutes an annual opportunity to publicly unload their baggage, air petty resentments, and express their depravities in creative ways. This Sunday was no different over at the New York Times.Days after a liberal rag north of the border ran an article calling for the abolition of Father's Day, America's supposed newspaper of record endeavored to make Father's Day about a reality-averse woman.'The cultural elite['s] contempt for dads runs so deep.'In an essay published on Sunday titled "To My Daughter, My Gender Was Never Complicated," trans-identifying woman Zach Ellams discussed both her imagined fatherhood and her daughter's absorption of the corresponding lunacy.Ellams notes at the outset that while she has been "living as a trans man" since she was 18, she had to "learn how to be a trans dad" after she and her lesbian "wife" had a child.This learning process apparently consisted of Ellams simultaneously developing confidence in the lie while indoctrinating her daughter — a little girl whom Ellams calls Elliot and who has apparently wondered about her mother's new facial hair; stated she too wanted to grow a beard and tried to convince other children it was possible; told teachers about her mother's breast-removal surgery; and asked her mother about her phantom breasts — "How long did you have breasts for, Dad?"Whether Ellams or her lesbian partner gave birth to the girl is unclear.RELATED: Actress Elliot Page mocked ruthlessly after trying to define 'healthy masculinity' Erik McGregor/LightRocket/Getty ImagesThe essay concludes with Ellams noting, "I thought I was teaching Elliot how to be happy and secure. Yet all along she had being doing that for me."Critics blasted the Times over its decision to mark Father's Day with an essay about a dysphoric mother.Investigative reporter Matt Taibbi called the essay an "all-timer," noting he didn't "know where to put it on the funny-vs-horrifying axis."Alex Berenson, a former reporter for the Times, congratulated his former paper for "perfectly catching how the cultural elite view men and fatherhood this Father’s Day — yes, to the Times, being a dad is something you do to feel better about having your tits cut off. Cannot make it up.""The cultural elite['s] contempt for dads runs so deep we don't even get to speak for ourselves," Berenson also said."The New York Times celebrated Father’s Day by saluting the real heroes: left-wing gender goblins who think mentally ill women mutilating themselves, mainlining hormone injections, and playing daddy dress-up are the true embodiment of fatherhood," wrote Sean Davis, CEO of the Federalist."'Liberal women let men have even one single thing challenge': impossible," quipped conservative commentator Michael Knowles.The X account for Prager University simply asked, "What are we doing here?"Ellams' essay was published just days after the surgically mutilated lesbian actress formerly known as Ellen Page attempted to define "healthy masculinity," suggesting what's ultimately needed is more weeping and banana consumption.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
The Texas Rangers are pushing toward becoming the most family-oriented team in baseball.Not only have the Rangers remained the sole annual holdout for Pride Night celebrations in the major leagues, this year they went above and beyond to celebrate fathers.'I think there was a sense of love and respect that I got from him.'The Rangers played to a 4-3 Father's Day win against the San Diego Padres on Sunday but put extra focus on the fathers on the team.Rangers players and their many children lined up outside the dugout for the national anthem before the game, and the family-oriented promotions continued throughout the day.Aside from bringing their kids onto the field, players participated in a video that talked about how their fathers motivated them and contributed to their lives and careers.First to make remarks was pitcher Jacob deGrom, who said his father still plays catch with him in the offseason, continuing his dedication to his son's baseball path since he was a boy."My dad was willing to hit me as many grounders as I want, throw me as much batting practice as I want, and play catch as long as I wanted," deGrom recalled. "Once he got off work, pretty much it was we were going to play something till it was time to go inside and eat and go to bed."RELATED: 'Left-wing gender goblins': Critics torch New York Times for running 'trans dad' essay on Father's Day Relief pitcher Jacob Latz said he idolizes his father for his drive and motivation."He's my idol," Latz plainly stated. "I don't think he's ever taken a nap in his life."The 30-year-old continued: "Looking back on how far we've come and then, you know, just to have those moments, still being able to play catch with him at his age is pretty cool."First baseman and slugger Jake Burger revealed his dad grew up working on a turkey farm in Southern Indiana, filling up buckets of feed for the turkeys."Every single morning at 5:00 a.m.," Burger explained. Burger was born in Missouri but said his father carried over that work ethic and instilled it in him growing up."I think there was a sense of love and respect that I got from him, and that's how I want to exhibit it to my kids too."RELATED: Before she knows God, she knows Dad The Rangers also posted some dad jokes to round out the day, asking questions like, "How does the moon style his hair?""Eclipse it," outfielder Brandon Nimmo read.Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi asked, "What did the scarecrow win an award for?""He was out standing in the field."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
News broke in September 2025 that Kidman and Urban had called it quits. The duo welcomed two children during their nearly two decades of marriage.
The Poosh creator and her ex welcomed three children -- son Mason, 16, daughter Penelope, 13, and son Reign, 11 -- during their time together.