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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to huddle with Trump at Mar-a-Lago immediately

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to huddle with Trump at Mar-a-Lago immediately

The war in Ukraine is the worst Europe has seen since World War II. It needs to end.

And now Ukraine’s Zelenskyy is set to huddle with Trump at Mar-a-Lago immediately.

Hopeful Step Toward Ending the Ukraine War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans for a high-level meeting with President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, focusing on advancing negotiations to halt the devastating four-year conflict with Russia that has claimed countless lives and displaced millions.

Zelenskyy shared the development on social media, emphasizing urgency in pursuing peace.

“We are not losing a single day. We have agreed on a meeting at the highest level — with President Trump in the near future.”

He later told reporters the Sunday talks would cover an “economic agreement,” security guarantees for Ukraine, and sensitive “territorial issues,” noting that the 20-point peace plan “is about 90% ready.”

Zelenskyy also stressed the importance of broader involvement.

“We must, without doubt, find some format in the near future in which not only Ukraine and the U.S. are present, but Europe is represented as well,” he said.

Recent Diplomatic Momentum Builds Optimism

The upcoming encounter follows what Zelenskyy described as productive discussions.

“We are truly working 24/7 to bring closer the end of this brutal Russian war against Ukraine and to ensure that all documents and steps are realistic, effective, and reliable,” Mr. Zelenskyy posted. “We discussed certain substantive details of the ongoing work. There are good ideas that can work toward a shared outcome and the lasting peace. Real security, real recovery, and real peace are what all of us need — Ukraine, the United States, Europe, and every partner who helps us.”

These exchanges included a “very good conversation” with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed ongoing contacts, stating, “It was agreed upon to continue the dialogue.”

Trump’s Cautious Approach Prioritizes Sustainable Peace

President Trump has consistently advocated for resolving the prolonged war, though progress has faced obstacles throughout the year.

In late November, he noted “tremendous progress” but set clear conditions for direct involvement.

“I look forward to hopefully meeting with President Zelenskyy and President Vladimir Putin soon, but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or, in its final stages,” he said on social media.

Congress made an incriminating move that left Americans red with rage

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Congress made an incriminating move that left Americans red with rage

Our elected officials should work for us. Instead they seem to be taking their sweet time.

And now Congress made an incriminating move that left Americans red with rage.

Congress Heads Home Leaving Taxpayers on the Hook for Looming Crises

As lawmakers pack up for Christmas break, hardworking American taxpayers are left facing the consequences of Washington’s dysfunction, with Congress failing to address critical funding deadlines and healthcare costs that could spike premiums for millions starting January 1.

A short-term continuing resolution (CR) that ended a prolonged government shutdown earlier this year is set to expire on January 30, giving Congress just 24 days—and far fewer actual legislative days—upon return to prevent another disruptive shutdown that wastes resources and disrupts essential services.

Senate leaders had hoped to advance a package of appropriations bills before recess, but partisan gridlock stalled progress, highlighting the ongoing struggle to pass a responsible full-year budget.

Stalled Appropriations Risk Wasteful Spending Battles

Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed frustration over the inability to move forward with regular order, a transparent process that allows input from both parties and protects taxpayer interests.

“When I became the majority leader, I made it very clear that I was committed to funding the government through the regular order of consideration of appropriations bills, not through an omnibus or long-term [continuing resolution], oftentimes written behind closed doors. The regular order process gives senators from both parties the fullest chance to make their voices and the voices of their constituents heard. Which is why I’m disappointed that we’ll not be moving to our second package of appropriations bills tonight. Republicans were ready to go. But, unfortunately, my Democrat colleagues are not there yet. Hopefully, they will get there,” Thune said.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer acknowledged the challenges but pushed for bipartisan compromise.

“Democrats want to get our work done to finish the bipartisan appropriations process. Our goal is a bipartisan bill that funds the government through fiscal year 2026. It will still take some time for us to work through our amendments so that we can finish the minibus in January … It’s not easy. Obstacles always remain. No side is going to get everything they want,” Schumer said.

Without timely action, taxpayers could face rushed, bloated omnibus deals loaded with unnecessary spending.

Healthcare Inaction Hits Families’ Wallets Hard

Enhanced Obamacare tax credits expire December 31, poised to drive up premiums by hundreds or thousands of dollars annually for many Americans—a direct hit to household budgets that could have been mitigated with proactive reforms.

Schumer blamed Republican resistance for the impending increases.

“Because of Republican total inaction on health care, huge damage has already been done, and nothing we do after January 1 can undo so much of that damage. As I’ve said before, the toothpaste is out of the tube. However you want to say it, the point is this — because of Republicans, it is now impossible, sadly, to prevent people from having to pay hundreds, if not thousands more, on their premiums next year. It’s going to start January 1.”

“Even if we can figure out a way to stop the bleeding next year, that’s a very big if, Republicans are still in shambles and have no plan themselves. For too many people, it’s going to be too late, because Republicans chose to let these ACA tax credits expire. They had an easy opportunity to join us in our three-year clean extension of the ACA credits, and they refused,” Schumer added.

As Congress enjoys the holidays, these unresolved issues remind taxpayers of the need for fiscal discipline and accountability to prevent unnecessary burdens on American families.

GOP Congressman cracks the case on Tim Walz’s huge fraud scandal

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GOP Congressman cracks the case on Tim Walz’s huge fraud scandal

Walz’s fall from grace couldn’t have happened faster. And now he’s finally finished.

Because this GOP Congressman cracked the case on Tim Walz’s huge fraud scandal.

Top Minnesota Republican Demands Accountability

The leading Minnesotan in Congress is calling for tough consequences for everyone involved in or aware of the escalating fraud scandal plaguing the state’s social services programs.

“I think as they start to peel this onion back, which just seems to be getting deeper and deeper and broader and broader, whoever was responsible needs to be held accountable,” House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, the No. 3 House Republican, told Fox News Digital.

His remarks follow indications from U.S. attorneys that fraud and abuse in Minnesota’s social services could amount to billions of dollars since 2018—a massive breach occurring squarely on Gov. Tim Walz’s watch.

While top officials like Walz have downplayed the federal estimates of the scandal’s massive scale, the governor has claimed efforts to address the millions in detected fraud.

Emmer refrained from directly urging Walz’s resignation when questioned by Fox News Digital, saying, “I don’t think that’s my call,” but stressed that culpable parties must face justice.

“I would put it this way — everyone is entitled to due process, and we need all the facts. But if someone knowingly and willingly allowed people to steal the taxpayers’ money and send it back to terrorists in Somalia, they should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” he said.

Expanding Probe Reveals Widespread Issues

Federal authorities in Minnesota have already charged numerous individuals with siphoning over $240 million from the Federal Child Nutrition Program via the nonprofit Feeding Our Future.

The organization’s founder, Aimee Bock, was convicted earlier this year on multiple fraud-related counts.

Yet the investigation has ballooned, now scrutinizing several state-administered programs for potential widespread fraud.

“This thing is mushrooming into a much bigger fraud issue spanning over several different programs and potentially different jurisdictions,” Emmer said. “As this thing mushrooms, number one, let’s make sure we hold the people accountable. I will tell you what I believe. My personal opinion is there is no way that a billion dollars-plus got its way out of the Walz administration without someone in the administration being aware and/or complicit.”

“That’s what we need to find out — how high does that go? According to our U.S. attorney, it goes to the highest level of Minnesota government. He didn’t use names, but I know what the highest level is. We’ll see. Let’s see the proof.”

Walz’s Response Draws Scrutiny

Amid his campaign for a third term, Walz acknowledged some responsibility in comments to reporters on Friday: “This is on my watch. I am accountable for this. And more importantly, I am the one that will fix it.”

However, he cast doubt on federal prosecutors’ suggestions that fraud could reach billions, hinting at political motivations.

“You should be equally outraged about $1 or whatever that number is, but they’re using that number without the proof behind it,” Walz said. “But to extrapolate what that number is for sensationalism, or to make statements about it, it doesn’t really help us.”

Rep. Chip Roy forms a Congressional caucus that is shaking the Capitol’s foundations

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Rep. Chip Roy forms a Congressional caucus that is shaking the Capitol’s foundations

The old alliances are dead. Now it’s time to put America First.

And Rep. Chip Roy formed a Congressional caucus that is shaking the Capitol’s foundations.

Conservative Lawmakers Launch Bold Caucus to Defend American Values

Republican Reps. Keith Self and Chip Roy of Texas are taking a strong stand by forming the “Sharia Free America Caucus” in the House, aimed at safeguarding Western civilization and the U.S. Constitution from incompatible ideologies.

Fox News Digital exclusively reported the initiative, highlighting the lawmakers’ determination to rally support against threats to American principles.

“Anytime you go to a fight, you bring as many friends with you as you can. I’m a military guy,” Self told Fox News Digital. “So what we need to do is build this caucus now so that we can start educating the American people to the dangers of Sharia in the United States.”

Self emphasized that Sharia is “fundamentally incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.”

The effort has bipartisan chamber potential with backing from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who could advance key legislation in the Senate.

Pushing Key Legislation to Protect National Security

The caucus plans to champion critical bills, including a ban on entry for foreign nationals who adhere to Sharia and designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization—measures designed to prioritize American safety and sovereignty.

“America is facing a threat that directly attacks our Constitution and our Western values: the spread of Sharia law,” Roy said in a statement.

“From Texas to every state in this constitutional republic, instances of Sharia adherents masquerading as ‘refugees’ — and in many cases, sleeper cells connected to terrorist organizations — are threatening the American way of life.”

These proactive steps address real concerns seen in nations like the U.K. and France, where unchecked migration and cultural clashes have fueled unrest.

Standing Up for Constitutional Freedoms and Western Heritage

While Sharia as a personal religious code is protected under the First Amendment, the caucus focuses on preventing any governmental imposition or extremist influences that could undermine America’s Judeo-Christian foundations and rule of law.

This new group represents a vital Republican-led effort in the ongoing culture war to preserve the freedoms, values, and security that make America exceptional—educating citizens and pushing back against radical ideologies that clash with the Constitution.

All hell broke loose after a Democrat made an utter buffoon of herself

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All hell broke loose after a Democrat made an utter buffoon of herself

The Left likes to grandstand. But deep down, they have nothing.

And now all hell broke loose after a Democrat made an utter buffoon of herself.

Hochul’s Radical Push for Assisted Suicide Draws Fierce Backlash

New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul has declared her intent to sign legislation legalizing assisted suicide, invoking the Founding Fathers while overriding concerns from faith leaders, disability advocates, and conservatives who warn it devalues human life.

In an op-ed for the Albany Times-Union, Hochul announced a deal with lawmakers to advance the Medical Aid in Dying Act after requesting minor revisions.

“Two and a half centuries ago, our founding fathers established a vision of a country based on limited government and broad individual rights that together protect rights of speech, worship, privacy and bodily autonomy,” Hochul wrote. “This is the context in which I have considered the Medical Aid in Dying Act, a bill to allow suffering terminally ill individuals with less than six months left to live the right to medical aid to speed up the inevitable.”

The Democrat-dominated legislature passed the bill over the summer, but Hochul demanded changes she claims will “protect family members, caregivers and doctors” and prevent misuse. Lawmakers agreed to incorporate these in January, paving the way for her signature.

“I have come to see this as a matter of individual choice that does not have to be about shortening life but rather about shortening dying. And I do not believe that in every instance condemning someone to excruciating pain and suffering preserves the dignity and sanctity of life,” she wrote.

Critics Slam Hochul for Abandoning the Vulnerable

Hochul’s decision has ignited outrage from a broad coalition, including Christian leaders, disability rights groups, and Republicans, who argue it sends a dangerous message amid rising mental health struggles and isolation in New York.

The New York State Republican Party condemned it as a “profound moral failure.”

“At a moment when New Yorkers are struggling with isolation and mental health crises, she is choosing to tell the most vulnerable among us that their lives are expendable,” said New York GOP Chair Ed Cox. “This is not compassion, it’s abandonment. True leadership defends life, dignity and hope, even when it’s hard.”

Cox called on voters to support Republican gubernatorial candidate Elise Stefanik, who “believes every life has value and who will fight relentlessly for families, the disabled and the voiceless.”

The Bishops of New York State issued a scathing joint rebuke.

“We are extraordinarily troubled by Governor Hochul’s announcement that she will sign the egregious bill passed by the legislature earlier this year sanctioning physician-assisted suicide in New York State,” they said. “This new law signals our government’s abandonment of its most vulnerable citizens, telling people who are sick or disabled that suicide in their case is not only acceptable, but is encouraged by our elected leaders.”

Coalition Warns of Slippery Slope and Ethical Dangers

The New York Alliance Against Assisted Suicide—a diverse group including the Center for Disability Rights, Democrats for Life of New York, and New York Families Action—denounced the move despite the revisions.

“Even with changes, this legislation would still single out disabled and terminally ill New Yorkers for radically different treatment than other individuals experiencing suicidal ideation,” they said. “It would still transform physicians into facilitators of suicide. It would still undermine medical transparency by requiring false reporting on death certificates.”

With Hochul’s signature, New York would join 12 other states and Washington, D.C., in legalizing assisted suicide—following Illinois Democrat Governor JB Pritzker’s recent approval—further normalizing what critics call a culture of death over genuine care and protection for the weak.

Putin sends a warning shot to NATO that totally upends peace negotiations

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Putin sends a warning shot to NATO that totally upends peace negotiations

The war in Ukraine has claimed far too many lives. But the end is nowhere in sight.

Because Putin sent a warning shot to NATO that totally upends peace negotiations.

Putin’s Stubborn Refusal to Alter Ukraine Objectives

Russian President Vladimir Putin defiantly reiterated on Wednesday that Moscow’s aggressive aims in Ukraine remain fixed, vowing to pursue them through talks or intensified warfare if diplomacy stalls.

Putin, speaking at an annual board meeting of the country’s Defense Ministry, touted Russia’s military progress on the battlefield and technological advancements as his war in Ukraine grinds on into a fourth year.

“The goals of the special military operation will undoubtedly be achieved,” he said, using the Kremlin’s term to refer to Moscow’s 2022 full-scale invasion.

“We would prefer to accomplish this and address the root causes of the conflict through diplomatic means. However, if the opposing side and its foreign patrons refuse to engage in substantive dialogue, Russia will achieve the liberation of its historical lands by military means,” the Russian leader told military officials, according to a transcript of the speech released by the government.

Derisive Attacks on Europe and the West

Putin lashed out at Ukraine’s allies, accusing them of manufacturing fear while dismissing NATO concerns about Russian threats.

Putin also took aim at Kyiv and its European allies for “whipping up hysteria” about Moscow as the Trump administration works to end the war.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned allies last week that Russia could be ready to use military force against the alliance within five years and urged members to boost defense spending and production, so their armed forces have the resources to protect their homelands.

Putin referred to European leaders as “piglets” during the Defense Ministry meeting, according to a translated video of the remarks posted by Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev.

The comment was part of a broader tirade against the West, with Putin accusing European governments of helping Washington try to weaken and divide Russia.

“They were hoping to profit from the collapse of our country. To get back something that was lost in previous historical periods and try to take revenge,” said Putin. “As it has now become obvious to everyone, all these attempts and all these destructive plans towards Russia completely failed.”

Ongoing Diplomatic Maneuvers Amid Escalation

As Putin’s belligerent rhetoric continues, international efforts intensify to find a resolution to the prolonged conflict.

The remarks come as U.S., European, Russian and Ukrainian officials engage in a flurry of diplomacy over potential paths to ending the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his negotiating team met in Berlin Sunday with Jared Kushner and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.

Witkoff and Kushner previously held a five-hour meeting in Moscow with Putin and top foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov in early December to hash out elements of a revised peace proposal after the original leaked 28-point draft drew criticism for being too favorable to the Kremlin.

Ushakov said the Russian side received four documents from the U.S. envoys during the meeting, including one that consisted of 27 points, but he declined to go into detail of what they contained.

Donald Trump smacks Biden with a devastating loss that could end him for good

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Donald Trump smacks Biden with a devastating loss that could end him for good

Biden is scrambling to cover his tracks. He doesn’t realize he has already lost.

And now Donald Trump smacked Biden with a devastating loss that could end him for good.

Trump Administration Rejects Biden’s Executive Privilege Claim in Autopen Probe

The Trump White House on Tuesday denied former President Joe Biden’s assertion of executive privilege over documents related to his administration’s use of an autopen, paving the way for continued congressional scrutiny of the controversial practice.

In an October 1, 2025, letter to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Biden sought to block the release of certain records.

“I am concerned that disclosure of these materials would damage important institutional interests of the Presidency, including by impairing the ability of future Presidents to receive robust, candid advice from their close advisers. For these reasons, I hereby assert executive privilege over the documents listed,” Biden wrote.

“I have raised no objections to multiple requests for Presidential records from my Administration, and hundreds of documents have already been provided to Congress pursuant to those requests, but the records now proposed for release include documents reflecting presidential decisionmaking and deliberations and other materials that are protected by executive privilege,” Biden added.

White House Counsel David Warrington rejected the claim in a Tuesday response to NARA.

“As President Trump has stated, the abuse of the autopen that took place during the Biden Presidency, and the extraordinary efforts to shield President Biden’s diminished faculties from the public, must be subject to a full accounting to ensure nothing similar ever happens again,” Warrington wrote.

“Similarly, President Biden’s repeated abuses of the rights of American citizens during the pandemic and his politically motivated efforts to investigate Members of Congress must also be subject to a full accounting to ensure nothing similar ever happens again. Congress has a compelling need in service of its legislative functions to understand the circumstances that led to all these horrific events,” the letter stated.

Warrington noted discrepancies in signatures, observing that Biden’s mark on the privilege letter differed from those on pardons issued to his son Hunter Biden and other family members.

“Remarkably, that letter demonstrates the importance of these congressional investigations. President Biden’s signature does not match the one he used to pardon his family or his son,” Warrington wrote, attaching comparative images.

Ongoing Congressional Investigations

The dispute centers on widespread autopen use during Biden’s term, which critics allege allowed aides to sign official documents amid concerns over the former president’s cognitive health.

President Trump has vowed to void documents signed via autopen without explicit presidential approval, stating on Truth Social in December that roughly 92% of Biden-era documents bore machine-generated signatures.

“The Autopen is not allowed to be used if approval is not specifically given by the President of the United States,” Trump posted. “The Radical Left Lunatics circling Biden around the beautiful Resolute Desk in the Oval Office took the Presidency away from him.”

Trump has called the matter potentially “the biggest scandal maybe of the last 100 years in this country,” warning that “whoever controlled the autopen controlled the presidency.”

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) released an October report concluding that White House staff concealed Biden’s decline and authorized actions via autopen.

“The Biden Autopen Presidency will go down as one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history. As Americans saw President Biden’s decline with their own eyes, Biden’s inner circle sought to deceive the public, cover-up his decline, and took unauthorized executive actions with the autopen that are now invalid,” Comer said.

The probe featured interviews with former aides and Biden’s physician.

House Democrats dismissed the findings, stating no evidence supported claims of wrongdoing.

Warrington: ‘Unique and Extraordinary Circumstances’

In his rejection letter, Warrington argued the situation warranted full disclosure.

“Any American, save for those paid to cover the President as ‘reporters’, could see that President Biden struggled to perform his duties,” Warrington wrote.

“These are unique and extraordinary circumstances. Congress is examining an assault on the President’s constitutional duties, the civil liberties the Constitution provides all Americans, and the democratic institution of Congress itself. The constitutional protections of executive privilege should not be used to shield, from Congress or the public, information that reflects a clear and apparent effort to subvert the Constitution itself,” he added.

Biden previously rejected suggestions of improper autopen use, stating in June: “Let me be clear: I made the decisions during my presidency. I made the decisions about the pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations. Any suggestion that I didn’t is ridiculous and false.”

The Heritage Foundation’s early 2025 analysis highlighted uniform autopen signatures on executive orders contrasting with Biden’s handwritten 2024 campaign withdrawal letter.

Concerns over Biden’s fitness peaked after his June 2024 debate performance, leading to his July withdrawal and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in November.

ICE announces brand new operation coming to these two states

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ICE announces brand new operation coming to these two states

America is filled with unwelcome immigrants. And Trump is working to get them out.

Now ICE announced a brand new operation coming to these two states.

Expanded Enforcement Efforts

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are set to launch operations in Kansas and Ohio as part of an ongoing initiative to apprehend illegal Somali immigrants, according to sources close to the matter cited by The Daily Wire.

More than 200 ICE officers from nationwide will mobilize to these states to execute arrests, a federal law enforcement insider revealed.

This move builds on the Trump administration’s determined focus on Somali nationals without legal status, prompted by disclosures of extensive welfare fraud in Minnesota—where perpetrators, largely of Somali origin, allegedly diverted billions in taxpayer funds through fraudulent nonprofits and shell entities, with some money reportedly reaching Somalia and even the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab, as detailed in a recent City Journal investigation.

Successful Outcomes in Minnesota

The administration previously surged over 100 ICE officers into Minneapolis, directing them to detain hundreds of Somali illegal immigrants facing existing deportation orders.

Despite pushback from certain local officials, including Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey—who vowed non-cooperation with federal agents and support for the Somali population—the effort resulted in over 400 arrests, per Department of Homeland Security figures.

President Donald Trump directly criticized Frey, labeling him “a fool” for prioritizing the city’s large Somali community.

“I wouldn’t be proud to have the largest Somalian [population]. Look at their nation … it’s not even a nation, it’s just people walking around killing each other,” Trump recently said.

“These Somalians have taken billions of dollars out of our country,” Trump said, adding that “the Somalians should be out of here.”

Strategic Advantages in New Targets

The Department of Homeland Security has not yet commented on the planned actions in Kansas and Ohio.

In contrast to Minneapolis, neither state operates as a sanctuary jurisdiction. Kansas passed a 2022 law prohibiting sanctuary cities statewide.

Ohio hosts the nation’s second-largest Somali community, making it a logical extension for enforcing immigration laws and protecting public resources.

This proactive approach underscores the administration’s commitment to upholding border security, combating fraud, and prioritizing American taxpayers.

Republicans uncovered an insidious persecution within the US military

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Republicans uncovered an insidious persecution within the US military

Our servicemen and women deserve respect. Victimizing them for their beliefs crosses a line.

And now Republicans uncovered an insidious persecution within the US military.

White House Religious Liberty Commission Spotlights Military Faith Suppression

The White House Religious Liberty Commission convened its fourth hearing on December 10 in Dallas, delving into alarming accounts of religious freedom erosion within the U.S. military—a sacred cornerstone of American service that demands vigorous defense to honor those who safeguard our nation.

Chaired by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and vice-chaired by Dr. Ben Carson, the commission—bolstered by luminaries like Rev. Franklin Graham, Ethics and Public Policy Center President Ryan Anderson, and Bishop Robert Barron—heard compelling testimonies from military chaplains and veterans, underscoring faith’s indispensable role in fostering resilient warriors and upholding constitutional rights.

Historical Backbone of Military Faith Under Siege Since 2009

Expert witnesses painted a vivid portrait of religious liberty’s proud legacy in the armed forces, rooted in George Washington’s 1775 plea to Congress for chaplains to nurture the spiritual fortitude of troops defending a fledgling republic.

Historian David Barton traced this thread through generations, noting how presidents from Washington onward championed faith as vital to military morale and national character—until a sharp pivot in 2009 under the Obama administration, which Barton described as the onset of “hostility” that intensified under Biden.

Barton detailed concrete erosions: In 2010, service members were ordered to “scratch off and paint over” longstanding Bible verses on weapon scopes; 2011 saw the Air Force halt chaplains’ biblical teachings on just war theory, drawing from St. Augustine; and 2012 forced the excision of “God” from an Air Force office patch.

He decried Democratic pushes to outsource chaplains—detaching them from troops—and replace faith-based education with “ardently secular” curricula intolerant of expression, breeding “fear and timidity” among spiritual leaders. Barton urged robust reforms: mandatory training on constitutional religious freedoms and the faith-forged history that has sustained America’s defenders.

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Doug Carver, a 33-year chaplain veteran, echoed these concerns, lamenting the demotion of chaplains from spiritual anchors to mere “readiness coaches” or “morale officers.”

Recalling 1970s practices like “duty days with God” for reflective prayer, he warned of a broader cultural drift: “We are losing ground in the area of religious liberty. There’s a degradation of the Supreme Being having any input into our lives.”

Carver called for repentance and renewal to reclaim chaplains’ primacy as religious guides—essential for troops navigating trauma, family strains, and moral battlefields—while affirming their vital secondary roles in crisis support.

Vaccine Mandates and Recruitment Woes: A National Security Imperative for Faith Protections

Marine veteran Mike Berry, now senior counsel at First Liberty Institute, delivered a poignant firsthand account of faith under fire, refusing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on religious grounds only to face abrupt inactive status—discovered via his family’s sudden Tricare ineligibility.

Berry framed religious liberty not as abstract theory but as “a matter of national security,” revealing how the policy drove over 19,000 resignations or separations, gutting recruitment from faith-committed youth who disproportionately enlist to serve a higher calling.

“Religious conviction is the source of America’s moral strength,” Berry asserted, warning that unchecked suppression risks a “soft and weak” force as young believers turn away. His trio of recommendations—championed for President Trump’s review—prioritized faith as strategic bedrock: overhaul training (his own Marine onboarding allotted just one hour to constitutional liberties); purge “misguided” materials branding America as “evil, racist, imperialist, or fascist” while hostile to religion; and embed religious freedom as a “first freedom” in national security doctrine.

First Liberty CEO Kelly Shackelford, a commission member, affirmed in a post-hearing release: “The testimonies at today’s meeting highlight the importance of ensuring that the religious liberty of our servicemembers, chaplains, and veterans are upheld both now and into the future. These men and women are risking their very lives for our freedoms. To stand for theirs is the very least we can do.”

The UK cut a backroom deal with Trump that is dropping jaws

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The UK cut a backroom deal with Trump that is dropping jaws

Donald Trump’s foreign policy has been a boon for America. And now even our allies are stepping up.

And the UK cut a backroom deal with Trump that is dropping jaws.

U.K. Signals Readiness to Lead Post-Ceasefire Mission in Ukraine

British Defence Secretary John Healey said Thursday that the United Kingdom, backed by a coalition of more than 30 countries, is prepared to deploy troops, aircraft and ships to enforce a ceasefire in Ukraine if President Donald Trump secures a deal with Russia.

Six Months of Planning Already Complete, Forces on Standby

Healey told reporters after meetings in Washington with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that Britain has spent the past six months quietly organising the effort.

“For the last six months we’ve had 200 military planners, over 30 nations working together. We’ve made reconnaissance visits to Ukraine,” he said.

“We have the troops ready, we have the planes available. We have the ships on standby to be able to deploy.”

He described the U.K. as willing to “do the heavy lifting in Europe” once a ceasefire agreement is reached, adding: “We are ready to step in behind the president in his push for peace.”

European Leaders Align with Trump Talks While Territorial Issues Remain Unresolved

The statement follows intense diplomacy in recent days. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Thursday that he, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron proposed finalising a joint peace plan with U.S. officials over the coming weekend.

The primary obstacle continues to be Ukraine’s refusal to cede territory, a concession President Trump has said Kyiv must consider realistically.

Current U.S.-mediated proposals reportedly keep Western forces in NATO territory rather than inside Ukraine, though officials are still debating whether monitors or peacekeepers would need to operate on Ukrainian soil.

Healey’s announcement came one day after the Trump administration released a national security strategy urging Europe to take primary responsibility for its own defence—a call the British defence secretary said the U.K. was already answering.

No deployment decisions have been made, and any mission would require approval from Kyiv, Moscow and participating governments.

Trump obliterated Joe Biden’s legacy with the stroke of a pen

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Trump obliterated Joe Biden’s legacy with the stroke of a pen

Joe Biden may be out of the public eye, but his policies have wreaked havoc. That’s all changing.

Because Trump obliterated Joe Biden’s legacy with the stroke of a pen.

Trump Voids Biden-Era Autopen Documents

In a bombshell announcement Friday, President Donald Trump declared that all executive orders, pardons, and other official documents signed with an autopen during Joe Biden’s presidency are now null and void, citing evidence they were issued without Biden’s full knowledge or consent.

Trump claimed approximately 92% of Biden’s executive actions relied on the mechanical signature device, alleging senior aides effectively wielded presidential power while concealing the former president’s cognitive decline.

“The Autopen Presidency Is Over”

Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote:

“The Autopen is not allowed to be used if approval is not specifically given by the President of the United States.”

“The Radical Left Lunatics circling Biden around the beautiful Resolute Desk in the Oval Office took the Presidency away from him. I am hereby cancelling all Executive Orders, and anything else that was not directly signed by Crooked Joe Biden, because the people who operated the Autopen did so illegally,” the president continued.

He warned that if Biden publicly denies knowledge of the autopen usage, “he will be brought up on charges of perjury.”

Congressional Probe Fuels the Fire

The move follows a scathing House Oversight Committee report released in late October, led by Chairman James Comer (R-KY), which concluded that widespread autopen use raised “constitutional and criminal concerns.”

Investigators highlighted that 32 of 51 clemency warrants bore only digital copies of Biden’s signature, with zero contemporaneous records showing Biden personally reviewed or approved them.

During closed-door testimony, former White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients admitted tailoring Biden’s schedule to avoid physical strain, confirmed the president’s “decision-making slowed” in his final months, acknowledged frequent speech stumbles and memory lapses, and revealed he urged White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor to conduct a full medical evaluation—including cognitive testing—after Biden’s disastrous June 27 debate performance.

Trump has long argued the policy reversals on immigration, transgender sports, and other issues were so extreme that Biden himself could not have authorized them.

“Look, he was never for open borders. He was never for transgender for everybody. He was never for men playing in women’s sports,” Trump said earlier this year. “He changed all of these things that changed so radically. I don’t think he had any idea what was — frankly, I said it during the [presidential] debate, and I say it now — he didn’t have much of an idea what was going on.”

“Whoever used the auto pen was the president, and that is wrong. It’s illegal, so bad, and it’s so disrespectful to our country,” Trump concluded.

With Friday’s declaration, hundreds of Biden-era rules, regulations, and acts of clemency now hang in legal limbo as agencies scramble to determine which documents retain any force.

Mexico is cowering in fear after Trump made one simple demand

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Mexico is cowering in fear after Trump made one simple demand

America could wipe its southern neighbor off the globe. It’s imperative they cooperate.

Because now Mexico is cowering in fear after Trump made one simple demand.

Mexico’s Toxic Sewage Flood Invades Southern California

Southern California’s border communities are under siege from a relentless wave of raw sewage pouring in from Mexico, turning pristine coastal air into a nauseating haze of human waste and decay.

Local officials are scrambling to distribute air purifiers as a desperate stopgap, but the root of the problem—Mexico’s chronic failure to manage its overflowing wastewater infrastructure—continues to poison American neighborhoods unchecked.

Daily Deluge: 25 Million Gallons of Filth from Across the Border

Every single day, an estimated 25 million gallons of untreated sewage from Mexico gushes into the Pacific Ocean via the Tijuana River, slamming into San Diego County’s South Bay like a toxic tidal wave.

The stench—reminiscent of overflowing porta-potties—has infiltrated homes, schools, and beaches, forcing beach closures that stretch over 1,300 consecutive days and crippling local economies reliant on tourism.

The crisis exploded last week when a ruptured Mexican sewer line unleashed an additional 120,000 gallons straight into the area, compounding the nightmare.

Longtime resident Leon Benham, who’s endured this for over 60 years and founded Citizens for Coast Conservancy, described the horror to KGTV: “When the offshore flow comes in, we can smell the stink, you know, we can smell it.” His backyard, like countless others, is now a contaminated wasteland, with plummeting home values and disrupted Navy SEAL training as collateral damage.

Baron Parlow of Stop the Poop dismissed the air purifier handouts from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District as woefully inadequate in a CBS 8 interview, demanding:

“Where [are] all the tough sanctions on the source Mexico? Where’s all the pressure to get Mexico to stop the poo?” Residents agree—it’s a band-aid on a gaping wound inflicted by Mexico’s negligence.

Trump’s Fiery Demand Echoes Nationwide Frustration

The outrage boiled over to the White House by Wednesday, with President Donald Trump blasting Mexico on Truth Social:

“Mexico must take care of its water and sewage problem, IMMEDIATELY. It is a true Threat to the People of Texas, California, and the United States of America!” He attached a local news clip exposing the full extent of the border-born disaster.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin swiftly backed the call on X:

“The Trump Admin has been taking important action to PERMANENTLY END the flow of disgusting raw sewage from Mexico into the United States. We are working very closely with our Mexican counterparts to ensure San Diego area beaches can reopen, foul odors cease, and the Tijuana River Valley gets cleaned up as quickly as humanly possible. This will also be great for our Navy SEALs who train in the area.”

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