
Jason Sears
Jason Sears is the founder, editor and lead reporter of The Chariton Beacon, a news site created to provide much-needed local coverage for Chariton County, Missouri. Recognizing the lack of accessible, reliable news in the area, Jason launched the site with the goal of keeping his community informed about the events and issues that matter most. With a deep understanding of small-town life, he is dedicated to ensuring that Chariton County has a trustworthy and comprehensive source for local news, strengthening connections within the community.
Army Issues Guidance and Begins Separation of Trans Soldiers
Photo courtesy of Terry Thompson Under President Trump’s new guidelines, transgender individuals are now deemed nondeployable and formally disqualified from military service. The Trump administration has initiated the separation of transgender service members, declaring that gender dysphoria is medically incompatible with military standards. The…
‘Absolute Losers’: Rock Legend Elton John Torches Labour UK Government Over AI Copyright Rules, Brands Minister ‘A Bit of a Moron’
Elton John wants tech firms to recompense musical creators whose art helped ‘train’ AI models. Famed entertainer Elton John came out today in defense of music creators and blasted the Labour government that he supported for its AI copyright rules. John accused Keir Starmer’s government…
Pardoned J6 Hostage Suffers Stroke, Remains Optimistic, Needs Help Covering Medical Expenses
I received an exciting phone call from January 6er Andrew Johnson two weeks ago. He and his fellow J6er, Mitchell “Todd” Gardner, had become roommates and had started a business together. It was great timing because I had been wanting to tell The Gateway Pundit…
Rep. Jim Clyburn Insists Biden Could Have Served as President Until 2029
Jim Clyburn / CNN State of the Union Rep. Jim Clyburn has claimed that Joe Biden could have served as president for another four years. In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Clyburn reiterated his belief that the 82-year-oldn would have been able to perform…
WATCH: AOC’s Constituent Says the Congresswoman Ditched Her Own Town Hall After She Asked About Crime in the District
A constituent of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recounted to Fox News how the congresswoman abandoned her own town hall event in the Bronx after she asked her about rising crime in the district. Guadelupe Alvarez told the network that she had asked Ocasio-Cortez what she is…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Discusses Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on CBS’s “Face the Nation” 5/18/25 Secretary of State Marco Rubio was on CBS’s “Face the Nation” with host Margaret Brennan on Sunday to discuss policy regarding Iran’s nuclear program. “Can you clarify what the US policy is here? Is…
House Speaker Mike Johnson Discusses President Trump’s America First Agenda on Fox News Sunday
House Speaker Mike Johnson on “Fox News Sunday” with host Shannon Bream 5/18/25 House Speaker Mike Johnson was on “Fox News Sunday” with host Shannon Bream to discuss President Trump’s America First agenda. The conversation included the bill that Congress was working on and the…
President Trump Releases Statement on Biden Cancer Diagnosis
President Trump on Sunday released a statement after it was revealed Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer. On Sunday, it was reported that 82-year-old Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer. According to Biden’s spox, the former president was diagnosed…
Biden Slipped Up and Said That He Had Cancer While Telling a Story in 2022
Joe Biden slipped up and blurted out that he had cancer while telling a story back in 2022. On May 18, it was revealed that Biden has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already metastasized to the bone. While it was released as…
WNBA to Investigate Allegations of Racism by Fans at Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever Game After Dust-Up Between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
The WNBA issued a statement Sunday responding to allegations of racist behavior by fans at the season opening game between the Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Saturday. The Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, soundly defeated Angel Reese and the Sky,…
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