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New Audit Reveals Shady Way Biden Increased Medicaid Spending

The Biden administration’s actions demonstrate Democrats' desire to turn Medicaid into a vehicle for an all-encompassing government.

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Christopher Jacobs

The American Left Is Resurrecting The Bloody Legacy Of John Brown

We should take the left’s invocation of John Brown seriously. It’s a call to murder anyone who opposes their agenda.

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John Daniel Davidson

Media, Dems Won’t Apologize For Comparing ICE To Gestapo After Attack Targeting Agents

Democrats declined to apologize for comparing ICE to the Gestapo in the wake of a deadly attack on an ICE facility in Texas.

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Beth Brelje

The West Needs To Rediscover Religion And Enchantment

Rod Dreher's latest book, 'Living in Wonder: Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age,' argues we address spiritual hunger by helping seekers...

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Auguste Meyrat

Can Erika Kirk’s Influence Help Women To ‘Woman Up?’

As Erika Kirk takes the helm at Turning Point, many have suggested she could do for young women what her husband has done for young men.

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Carrie Gress

Vance Slams Democrats, Media For ‘Encouraging Crazy People’ To ‘Commit Violence’

'Political violence has gotten out of control in this country. We've got to stop it. We've got to condemn it. And that starts, unfortunately, at...

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Catherine Gripp

Here’s Proof Democrats Are Lying About Protecting Jimmy Kimmel Over ‘Free Speech’

Democrats have exactly zero credibility to stand on when attacking Chairman Carr for supposedly politicizing the FCC.

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Daniel Suhr

Trump Urges U.N. To Protect ‘The Most Persecuted Religion On The Planet Today’ — Christianity

'Too many U.N. members are actively engaged in persecuting Christians,' said Ryan Brown, CEO of Open Doors US.

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M.d. Kittle

Bogus ADL Report Either Mislabels Leftist Violence As ‘Right-Wing’ Or Omits It Entirely

The ADL's latest annual report claims that right-wing extremists have been connected to all identified extremist-related killings 2022-2024.

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John R. Lott Jr.

MSNBC’s Tom Homan ‘Scandal’ Has All The Earmarks Of A Hoax

There is no evidence that Tom Homan agreed to anything improper, no evidence that he acted on behalf of anyone, and no evidence that he violated...

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Hans Mahncke

Google Admits To Choking Conservative Speech, Offers Zero Compensation For Damages

The parent company admitted to censoring conservative voices and claimed pressure from the Biden administration to silence expression online.

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Catherine Gripp

High Health Costs Ignite Efforts To Legalize Assisted Suicide

Incentives pose a limitless philosophical dilemma for physician-assisted suicide.

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Ariel Mcdowell

Smug Jimmy Kimmel Returns To Late Night More Insufferable Than Ever

Meanwhile, a new poll shows a majority of voters believe it's appropriate to fire employees who celebrate Charlie Kirk's murder online.

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M.d. Kittle

Trump Is Right: The United Nations Doesn’t Help Countries, It Destroys Them

'I saved millions of lives and realized the United Nations wasn't there for us....what is the purpose of the United Nations?' - Donald Trump

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Beth Brelje

Tom Brady Should Pick One Job And Stick To It

If Tom Brady wants to own a piece of the Raiders, more power to him. But then he should stay the heck out of the broadcast booth.

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Christopher Jacobs

Jimmy Kimmel Refuses To Condemn ‘ANTI ICE’ Shooting At Texas Immigration Facility

A day after issuing a non-apology for lying about his alleged killer’s political beliefs, late-night “comedian” Jimmy Kimmel is now refusing to...

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Shawn Fleetwood

Sen. Whitehouse Worries Trump Will Threaten Free Speech By Using His Own Playbook

If Whitehouse truly believed in free speech, he would abandon his decade-long quest to punish those whose speech he disagrees with.

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Michael A. Fragoso

If Big Tech Doesn’t Treat Leftist Terrorists Like It Did Donald Trump, Government Should Make Them

Social media titans have enabled irresponsible leftist rhetoric to proliferate and pollute civil discourse.

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Nathan Leamer And Daniel Suhr

While Media Denied Leftist Violence After Kirk Murder, Three More Left-Wing Attacks Happened

Media and left-wing politicians are not just complicit, they are active participants in the violence: They are the radicalizers of the left-wing...

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Breccan F. Thies

Report: Club Flyer Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Found At Georgetown University Campus

The posted flyer reads, 'Hey, Fascist! Catch! The only political group that celebrates when Nazis die.'

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Shawn Fleetwood

‘I Feel Strong About My Faith’: Chicago Cubs Star Stands By Attending Charlie Kirk Memorial

It’s pretty rare for major pop culture figures to take a stand against an angry left-wing mob. But Major League Baseball star Matt Shaw appears to...

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Shawn Fleetwood

Kimmel Backers Accusing FCC Of ‘Authoritarianism’ Silent On Democrats’ Threats Against Carr, Broadcasters

Private TV station owners are not obligated under federal law to publicize certain content. Democrats accused them of quid pro quo anyway.

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Jordan Boyd

Trump Named Antifa A Terror Group. In Oregon, Now’s His Chance To Treat It Like One

On Monday, President Donald Trump designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. One day later, Antifa members in Oregon assaulted a...

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Brianna Lyman

24 Hours Before Attack On ICE, NBC Ran A Hoax Accusing ICE Of Holding Child Hostage

Just 24 hours before a shooter opened fire on an ICE vehicle in Dallas, killing two and wounding a third, NBC News ran a hoax accusing ICE agents...

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Brianna Lyman

After Gavin Newsom Targeted ICE On Colbert, Shooter Tries To Murder ICE Agents In Dallas

Two people are dead after a shooter whose bullet casings reportedly had “anti-ICE messages” on them targeted an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas. Just...

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Brianna Lyman

We Can’t Let Leftist Freaks Hijack History To Smear Charlie Kirk

Leftists like Masha Gessen are more than willing to twist historical facts and events, even if those events are tragic, to suit their own political...

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Hayden Daniel

The Left Accuses The Right Of Hate To Avoid Debate And Silence Opposition

Conservatives' views on marriage, transgenderism, abortion, race, and more are based on reason, science, economics, and the Bible — not hate.

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Eleanor Bartow

66 ABC Affiliates Won’t Air Jimmy Kimmel After Nexstar Holds Firm

Nexstar, the owner of numerous local ABC affiliate stations, is holding firm on its pledge not to show Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show after the...

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Breccan F. Thies

SCOTUS Tees Up Potential Takedown Of Progressives’ ‘Independent Agencies’ Theory

Humphrey's Executor has had major negative implications for America's separation of powers and the ability of presidents to fully exercise their...

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Shawn Fleetwood

Everything Democrats Are Saying About Charlie Kirk, They Think About You

The positions underlying Charlie Kirk’s rhetoric are largely uncontroversial on the right.

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Casey Chalk

Erika Kirk Reminds Us That Devoted Wives Change The World

Nurturing the marriage relationship strengthens everything around it, including the family and life missions.

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Beth Brelje

Young Men Seek Truth And Purpose, Not ‘Compromise Christianity’

The Sunday memorial of slain conservative intellectual Charlie Kirk added a much-needed dose of Christianity into America’s broken culture. And...

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Shawn Fleetwood

Kimmel Reinstatement In Five Days Shows Media Can’t Ever Tell The Truth About Trump

Last week, the propaganda press assured us that self-described comedian Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off air because President Donald Trump was an...

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Brianna Lyman

Kamala Harris, Like The Rest Of Democrats, Remains Steeped In Anti-American Hate

If you look at the Google News alerts for Kamala Harris’ first national TV book tour interview from less than 24 hours ago, you’ll see the only...

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Eddie Scarry

Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Marks Beginning Of The End For Third Wayism, Lukewarm Christianity

Christians' focus from now on should be on living boldly for the Lord, like Charlie did -- even if it becomes the hill on which we die.

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Jordan Boyd

Kamala Harris Pushes Same Dangerous Rhetoric That Got Charlie Kirk Assassinated

Twelve days after conservative leader Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a left-wing radical, former Vice President Kamala Harris went on MSNBC to...

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Brianna Lyman

America’s Leaders Preached The Gospel Without Apology — And It Was Much Needed

National leaders proclaiming the gospel in a moment of intense tragedy and turmoil is exactly what the nation needs.

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Brianna Lyman

Jimmy Kimmel’s Defenders Are Gaslighting Americans On Free Speech

Kimmel’s nightly bacchanal of leftist politics puts Disney, ABC and its affiliates in regulatory peril under long-standing broadcast laws. 

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M.d. Kittle

Trump Blasts UN For ‘Funding An Assault On Western Countries’

The U.N. should pay back to the U.S. the money it spent on ushering unwelcome migrants across our borders illegally.

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Beth Brelje

Charlie Kirk’s Death Is Filling Churches Across The Country

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, we are witnessing a renewed hunger for timeless truths, amplified by the moral listlessness of secular...

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Kristin Tate

Charlie Kirk’s Life And Death Show Why We Must Fight To Win

The right of 2025 is significantly different from the right of previous generations — and Charlie Kirk deserves a lot of credit.

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Rich Lusk

Sinclair Holds Firm On Refusal To Air Jimmy Kimmel Until He Apologizes To Charlie Kirk’s Family

While network ABC and Disney are taking advantage of terrorist threats to force Kimmel into Americans' homes, it is unclear if affiliate owners...

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Breccan F. Thies

Transgender Violence Is A National Emergency

New details emerged about Nicholas Roske — the would-be assassin of Justice Brett Kavanaugh — who now identifies as 'Sophie.'

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Breccan F. Thies

Erika Kirk Courageously Shows The Two Roads Before America

Charlie Kirk's widow shared the true Gospel of love and salvation in contrast to the left's secular religion of political hate and division.

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M.d. Kittle

Trump Scores SCOTUS Win In Bid To Fire Federal Trade Commission Member

President Trump scored another win at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after the high court temporarily agreed he can fire a member of the Federal...

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Shawn Fleetwood

Charlie Kirk’s Martyrdom Is Bringing People To Christ, And The Church Should Be Ready

'For this really to stick, it is not emotion that's going to win the day. It's the message of the gospel, which will not change.'

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Catherine Gripp

100 Million Witness The Power Of The Gospel, Forgiveness At Charlie Kirk Memorial

The powerful event was a testament to Kirk's life and faith.

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Jordan Boyd

Charlie Kirk’s Death Exposes The Weakness Of The American Church

Shouldn’t the first prominent American to be martyred for his Christian faith on American soil have been a pastor? Or a theologian?

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Drew White

Jonathan Karl Blames Trump For Kimmel’s Suspension: All The Questions From ABC’s This Week

Remove the answers and leave just the questions, and Jonathan and Karl’s blatant anti-Trump tone is easy to spot.

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Beth Brelje

Why You Should See The Full Constitution At The National Archives This Month

The display of the full Constitution seems timely, given not just our country's impending 250th birthday but our polarized political climate.

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Christopher Jacobs