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Trump Admin. Embraces Trans Procedure Ban

Dec 23, 2025

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Trump Admin. Embraces Trans Procedure Ban

Republicans in the White House and Congress are reasserting efforts to crack down on dangerous medical procedures for minors.

Epstein Files Produce Little New Insight

Dec 22, 2025

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Epstein Files Produce Little New Insight

The Trump Justice Department released the Epstein Files, but the extent of Jeffrey Epstein’s operation still remains hazy.

Trump Cabinet Defends Susie Wiles' Fiery Comments

Dec 19, 2025

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Trump Cabinet Defends Susie Wiles' Fiery Comments

Negative comments made by the White House chief of staff about her co-workers don’t seem to have hurt her standing.

Congress Surrenders on the Muslim Brotherhood Bill

Dec 12, 2025

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Congress Surrenders on the Muslim Brotherhood Bill

The watered-down bill looks crafted to avoid angering Qatar.

Why Republicans Orchestrated a Jasmine Crockett Senate Run

Dec 11, 2025

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Why Republicans Orchestrated a Jasmine Crockett Senate Run

The GOP believes she is a “gift” that will guarantee a Republican victory.

Uncertainty Remains Around the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber

Dec 8, 2025

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Uncertainty Remains Around the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber

Even with a suspect in custody, unanswered questions continue to fuel public skepticism.

No, Pete Hegseth Didn’t Commit a War Crime

Dec 5, 2025

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No, Pete Hegseth Didn’t Commit a War Crime

The United States repeatedly struck a drug boat to make sure the survivors could not continue to traffic narcotics.

Dec 4, 2025

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Trump Escalates Against Somalis

The president declared he does not "want them in our country."

Dec 2, 2025

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Democrats Urge Troops to Defy Trump

The calls to defy orders come as the president escalates with Venezuela.

National Guard Shooting Radicalizes Trump

Dec 1, 2025

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National Guard Shooting Radicalizes Trump

Following an Afghan national’s ambush of US troops, the president is preparing a sweeping crackdown.

Trump Denounces Marjorie “Traitor” Greene

Nov 21, 2025

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Trump Denounces Marjorie “Traitor” Greene

For months, Greene has been attacking the president and her fellow Republicans.

New Docs Expose Democrats’ Tight Relationship with Epstein

Nov 18, 2025

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New Docs Expose Democrats’ Tight Relationship with Epstein

A House Democrat was texting the sex offender in real-time during a hearing.

Nov 14, 2025

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The Rising Fury Over Legal Immigration

Many conservatives are frustrated with President Trump softening on the issue.

Democrats Melt Down Over the Shutdown-Ending Deal

Nov 11, 2025

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Democrats Melt Down Over the Shutdown-Ending Deal

Many on the Left are calling for heads to roll over compromising with Republicans.

Republicans Shift Gears After Election Blowouts

Nov 10, 2025

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Republicans Shift Gears After Election Blowouts

The GOP will focus primarily on the economy and cost of living.

Democrats Hold Government Hostage Over “Wasteful” Obamacare

Nov 7, 2025

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Democrats Hold Government Hostage Over “Wasteful” Obamacare

The enhanced Obamacare subsidies have artificially lowered healthcare costs since its inception.

Government Shutdown Puts the US on the Brink

Nov 3, 2025

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Government Shutdown Puts the US on the Brink

Welfare programs and airports are shutting down due to a lack of funds.

Biden’s “Arctic Frost” Secretly Targeted Hundreds of Republicans

Oct 31, 2025

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Biden’s “Arctic Frost” Secretly Targeted Hundreds of Republicans

The FBI collected data from nearly every major GOP organization.

Oct 29, 2025

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Trump IRS Takes On Left-Wing Extremists

This follows years of the Obama IRS harassing conservative groups.

Trump Ballroom Triggers Democrat Meltdown

Oct 27, 2025

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Trump Ballroom Triggers Democrat Meltdown

White House renovations have been extremely common throughout American history.

Oct 24, 2025

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Vance vs. Rubio: The Battle for 2028

The two hardest hitters in the Trump administration offer diverging visions for the GOP.

Why the Pentagon is Tightening Press Access

Oct 17, 2025

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Why the Pentagon is Tightening Press Access

The press — on both the Left and Right — are unhappy with the changes.

White House Targets Soros Dark Money Network

Oct 11, 2025

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White House Targets Soros Dark Money Network

The left-wing billionaire is accused of running a vast criminal enterprise.

Oct 10, 2025

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Trump Goes After Foreign Workers

After initially supporting them, the president is scaling back H-1B visas.

Oct 8, 2025

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Trump Forces Harvard’s Surrender

To receive frozen funds, the university must establish trade schools.