James Hirsen

Los Angeles

Entertainment Editor/Writer at Newsmax

New York Times Bestselling Author, Columnist for Newsmax, Attorney, Talent Agent, Law Professor and Former Keyboard Player for the Temptations.

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Washington State Lawmakers Confirm They're Anti-Church | Newsmax.com

2 weeks ago | newsmax.com | James Hirsen

The State of Washington recently passed a law that requires religious clergy to report information to authorities, even when the information is obtained during the centuries-old rite of Confession. Although there are other legal ramifications to the new law, of particular significance is the reporting of information involving the sexual abuse of a child that is obtained during the sacramental rite.
Could Comey's Free Speech Defense Be 86'd? | Newsmax.com

1 month ago | newsmax.com | James Hirsen

In a recent post on his Instagram account, former FBI Director James Comey put up a photo of seashells on the sand that had been arranged to form the following pair of numbers: 86 47. Accompanying the photo was a not so cryptic comment from Comey, "Cool shell formation on my beach walk."Social media subsequently exploded with reactions from individuals who were outraged over the post.
New Animated Film Proves Easter Miracles Still Possible

1 month ago | newsmax.com | James Hirsen

Hollywood executives are accustomed to achieving big box-office results from family-friendly animated films. The global animation market has hauled in hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue. Additionally, animated films have become a major portion of the total movie box office, with several films securing billion-dollar grosses. Included among the top 50 highest-grossing films of all time are the following animated features: Ne Zha 2, Inside Out 2, The Lion King, Frozen 2, The Super Mario Bros.
With AI, are We 'Summoning a Demon'?

2 months ago | newsmax.com | James Hirsen

It seems as though a lot of prominent tech experts are feeling uneasy about the possibility of AI going awry. Some have even called for a pause in AI development. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, experienced what he called a "very strange extreme [AI] vertigo." Casey Newton, former senior editor of The Verge, discovered that certain individuals who are working with AI are having nightmares about it. Something dark seems to be hovering around some of those who are involved with AI's development.
Judges Usurping Presidential Authority Should Face Impeachment

Mar 21, 2025 | newsmax.com | James Hirsen

In a recent blatantly illegal ruling, an Obama-appointed federal judge interfered with the legitimate powers of the president. In his ruling, District Court Judge James Boasberg ordered the Trump administration not to deport a group of Venezuelan nationals who pose a danger to our country.
Deep, Abiding Faith at Heart of Chris Pratt's Success

Mar 11, 2025 | newsmax.com | James Hirsen

It was in the late 2000s when actor Chris Pratt secured Hollywood fame for his portrayal of Andy Dwyer in the NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation.” Although his role in the sitcom was meant to be temporary, producers liked him so much they asked him to become a series regular. After dropping out of college, working as a waiter, and living homeless in Hawaii, Pratt had clearly come a very long way. He was now a genuine TV star.
Trump Right to Scour Executive Branch, Federal Spending

Feb 19, 2025 | newsmax.com | James Hirsen

During the 2024 campaign cycle, then-GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump promised voters that when he took the Oval Office for the second time he would enlist the help of Elon Musk to assist him in ridding the federal government of waste, fraud, and abuse. Musk is the entrepreneur extraordinaire that with his forward-thinking approaches to electric vehicles and rocket technology was able to transform the automobile and aerospace industries.
Podcasts Are Impressive New Media Kids on the Block

Feb 7, 2025 | newsmax.com | James Hirsen

An interesting thing is happening in the new "Golden Age of America." The mainstream media are quietly fading away. Although former media giants have been losing their credibility, influence, and audiences for a quite a stretch of time, things really seem to have accelerated over the past couple of weeks.
Time to End Gov't Policies Not Rooted in Law

Jan 27, 2025 | newsmax.com | James Hirsen

An activist federal judge has blocked a key executive order recently implemented by President Donald Trump. The executive order that was signed by President Trump does away with birthright citizenship, i.e., the granting of full citizenship to the offspring of illegal aliens who are physically present in the United States. The order is part and parcel of the president’s overall border reform package. Several lawsuits have been initiated by states that are opposed to the order.
Leadership Failures Brought Calif. Fires

Jan 10, 2025 | newsmax.com | James Hirsen

On the morning of January 7, a brush fire in the hills above Los Angeles quickly transformed into an inferno. Tens of thousands of people were evacuated, while hundreds of thousands were on pins and needles as they awaited the impending evacuation orders. The first fire would come to be known as the Palisades Fire. A few hours later the Eaton Fire would ignite in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Later in the night the Hurst Fire would erupt in the northern San Fernando Valley.