Leah Barkoukis

New Jersey

Features Editor at Townhall

Features Editor @townhallcom

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Articles

Iran Reached Out for Peace Talks. Here's What Trump Told Them.

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday he’s heard from the Iranians who are “getting the hell beaten out of them,” and that they’re asking for peace talks, even offering to come to the White House. “Did the Iranians reach out,” the reporter wondered. “Yes,” Trump replied. “I said it's very late, you know. I said it’s very late to be talking. I don’t know. There's a big difference between now and a week ago, right? Big difference.” NEW: Pres.
Rollins Issues Another Blow to 'DEI Propaganda' at USDA

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday the department will save nearly $15 million by cutting more than 145 diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused awards.
Iran Warns US About Direct Involvement

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

As the United States shifts fighter jets and an aircraft carrier to the Middle East, “postured defensively in the region to be strong, in pursuit of a peace deal,” according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Iran is sending a warning about direct U.S. involvement in its conflict with Israel.
The MAHA Movement Just Scored Some Major Wins

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

“These poisonous compounds offer no nutritional benefit and pose real, measurable dangers to our children’s health and development, Kennedy said at the time. “That era is coming to an end. We’re restoring gold-standard science, applying common sense, and beginning to earn back the public’s trust.
The White House Will Look a Bit Different Today Thanks to a 'Gift' From Trump

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

President Donald Trump announced that new flag poles will be installed on the North and South Lawns of the White House on Wednesday, a gift from the 47th president. “It is my Great Honor to announce that I will be putting up two beautiful Flag Poles on both sides of the White House, North and South Lawns,” the president wrote on Truth Social.
Trump Issues Warning to Iran's Supreme Leader

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, that the U.S. knows exactly where he’s located. “He is an easy target,” the commander in chief said, “but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thing.
FBI Hands Congress Documents With 'Alarming Allegations' Related to the 2020 Election

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI has turned over an intelligence report to Congress concerning allegations China attempted to interfere in the 2020 election. “The FBI has located documents which detail alarming allegations related to the 2020 U.S. election, including allegations of interference by the CCP,” Patel posted Monday on X.
Take a Look at Some of the 'Worst of the Worst' Criminal Aliens ICE Recently Nabbed

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

The Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement is continuing its work of removing the “worst of the worst” illegal aliens from communities across America.
Israeli Ambassador Says Some of Its Actions in Iran Will Make the Beeper Operation Seem 'Simple'

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

Back in September, Israel pulled off what some called the “most astonishing intelligence operations in history” in Lebanon and Syria after thousands of Hezbollah operatives’ pagers exploded simultaneously. Israel accomplished the same with walkie-talkies days later. As impressive as those operations were, Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said it will seem “simple” compared to what took place in the nation's conflict with Iran.
'The Course of History Was Forever Changed' 10 Years Ago Today

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

Our country is in serious trouble. We are not respected by anyone. We are a laughing stock all over the world. ISIS, China, Mexico are all beating us. Everybody is beating us. Our enemies are getting stronger and we are getting weaker. Politicians are all talk and no action. They will never be able to fix our country. They will never bring us to the Promised Land, and I cannot sit back and watch this incompetence any longer.