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The lead Jul 28, 2026 53

Fauci Set to Face Senate Following Release of COVID-Era Journals

Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 29, subpoenaed by Senator Rand Paul. The hearing follows the release of newly declassified intelligence documents and thousands of pages from Fauci's personal journals. Lawmakers are expected to question whether his public statements on the virus's origins and mortality contradicted private information he possessed during the pandemic's earliest months.

Lillian Ferrell

Jul 28, 2026 5

The Coming K-12 Education Bonanza for Students

A new federal scholarship tax credit law takes effect in 2027, offering families billions in potential K-12 scholarship opportunities across public, charter, private, and religious schools. Taxpayers who donate to eligible scholarship organizations can receive a 100 percent federal tax credit, up to $1,700 yearly. However, benefits depend on your state opting in—30 states have joined, while 20 await decisions from their governors.

Peter Murphy

Jul 28, 2026 65

Mamdani & Champagne Socialist Allies Masquerade as Working-Class Heroes

The Democratic Socialists of America presents itself as a diverse, working-class movement, but its own membership surveys tell a different story. According to internal data, 85 percent of DSA members are white, and 58 percent hold professional or managerial jobs—while just four percent are blue-collar workers.

David Catron

Jul 28, 2026 5

Mercury from Midwest Coal Plants Is Poisoning New England Lakes

For decades, mercury from Ohio River Valley coal plants has drifted east on prevailing winds, settling into New England's 10,000 lakes. Though EPA standards cut emissions significantly since 2012, four tons of mercury are still released yearly, contaminating fish across the region. This article examines the ongoing threat to Maine's waters and calls for stronger action to protect the lakes many grew up fishing safely.

Robert B. Charles

Jul 28, 2026 8

Fed Study Proves Biden Immigration Policies Raised the Rent

A new Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas working paper links the 2021-2024 surge of illegal immigration to rising housing costs. Researchers found that new arrivals accounted for roughly 30 percent of home-price increases and 20 percent of rent increases in the average market. The report examines how these trends affected affordability nationwide, including in communities like Springfield, Ohio, where home prices and rents climbed sharply.

W. J. Lee

Jul 27, 2026 51

The Left’s Imaginary Food Stamps “Crisis”

SNAP enrollment has dropped by about 4.5 million people over the past year—an 11 percent decline. While critics call this a "crisis" and blame the Trump administration for stripping benefits from needy families, the reduction largely reflects new work requirements and stronger anti-fraud measures under the One Big Beautiful Bill. This article examines the data behind the debate and explains what's really driving the change in food stamp participation.

Matt Lamb

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