Jim McFarland will live on in laughter and admiration - WV MetroNews wvmetronews.com/2025/08/26/j…

Ilderton to remain with Herd as Assistant Director of Basketball Operations: wvmetronews.com/2026/06/15/i…

From player ➡️ to coach! We are excited to announce Peyton will be joining the Women’s Basketball Staff! Read More about it ⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/MUWBBIlderton

Phil Steele Preseason All-SBC

The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The SAVE America Act And FISA Renewal There was a thought late Thursday and Friday that the Congressional lapse of FISA Section 702 - the nation’s most important counter terrorism program - may be short-lived. President Trump had just nominated Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence. His confirmation hearing would be Wednesday. A quick confirmation on the floor a few days after would limit the time Bill Pulte spends as acting DNI following the departure of Tulsi Gabbard. Democrats yanked their support for a fragile, bipartisan compromise on FISA after the President announced he intended to install Pulte. But the Clayton nomination - while not optimal for some Democrats - could mitigate their protest over FISA. Then the President changed the calculus again by demanding that Congressional Republican attach the SAVE America Act - requiring proof of citizenship before voting - to the FISA extension. This is a major headache for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD). Republicans have talked a good game about the SAVE America Act. But the bill not only can’t clear a filibuster. It can’t even command a simple majority of votes in the Senate. Two test votes related to the SAVE America Act this spring have failed to garner a simple majority. The President’s insistence on linking the SAVE America Act to FISA is a poion pill for Democrats - whose votes are essential in this matter. Moreover, some Republicans will balk as well. So just as quickly as there appeared to he a way out of the FISA cul-de-sac, that exit may have quickly closed up again. FISA investigations can continue for a while without Congressional authorization which lapsed over the weekend. But this latest demand on the SAVE America Act could lengthen that lapse.

Good Monday morning from the sports desk: - Errors cost WVU in CWS loss to UNC. - West Virginia high school sports season closes with baseball championships. - McBride contributes to history-making Knicks championship.

Backs against the wall: Missed opportunities, defensive miscues costly in West Virginia’s 5-2 loss to UNC: wvmetronews.com/2026/06/14/b…

On the call for the final game of the season. @morgantownbaseball vs. George Washington for the AAAA Championship. Listen to the radio call with Fred Persinger and me at wvmetronews.com

The view from the radio booth for the call of the AAAA Semis between @MohiganBaseball vs. Hurricane. Radio pxp coverage at wvmetronews.com. AND… our coverage is FREE! No subscription or fees required!

🔥⚾️ IT’S GAME DAY! ⚾️🔥 The Mohigans face Hurricane in the WV State Baseball Tournament Semi Final! First pitch is set for 50 minutes after the conclusion of the 5:00 game (approximately 8:00 PM). Let’s go Morgantown ! ❤️💙⚾️

West Virginia’s Steve Sabins is the recipient of the 2026 Mike Martin National Coach of the Year Award by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers’ Association.

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Flanigan takes oath of office, joins High Court - WV MetroNews wvmetronews.com/2026/06/12/f…

Tagliente's 2-hitter sends Sherman to the Class A final with a 3-0 win over Pendleton: wvmetronews.com/2026/06/11/t… #wvprepbase

You know, when there's beef on the radio debating who the best journalism School in the state is we've got a good rivalry 😂@DaveWilsonMN #FriendsOfCoalBowl #CompeteInEverything

West Virginia coach Steve Sabins makes his way into the dugout ahead of the start of practice.

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Spoke with President Trump tonight as he oversaw the U.S. military strikes against Iran from the Situation Room. The President told me he spoke directly with Iranian officials tonight who asked him to stop bombing. 49 Tomahawk missiles had been fired by the United States at the time we spoke, along with bombing from fighter jets. Closest target to Tehran was approximately 40 miles outside of the city. Trump added that the bombing will stop shortly, but that if they don't sign the agreement, "we'll bomb the shit out of them." President Trump called this "the most violated ceasefire in the history of the world." Vice President JD Vance told me the United States is dealing with both moderate and more extreme voices in Iran as part of the negotiation process. More updates to follow on @FoxNews.