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4,811 stories Updated Dec 22, 2025 Related desks: Elections National Security

The lead Dec 22, 2025 22

Britain’s Democratic Backslide Continues as Jury Trials Come Under Threat

UK plans to limit jury trials, shifting power to judges and leaving free speech defendants with fewer protections.

Matt Lamb

Dec 22, 2025 6

Watchdog Report: AFR’s Anti-Wealth Rhetoric Masks Partisan Donor Network

Despite branding itself as a grassroots reformer, Americans for Financial Reform receives major funding from progressive billionaires and labor unions, raising questions about its true agenda.

Outside Contributor

Dec 22, 2025 29

Property Tax Revolt Exploding Across US

A nationwide revolt over soaring property taxes is gaining steam as homeowners push back against rising assessments—and Republicans aim to make it a defining 2026 campaign issue.

Outside Contributor

Dec 21, 2025 51

All I Want for Christmas Is Some Blue State Sanity

As California shutters key oil refineries under green mandates, gas prices are expected to skyrocket—posing economic and national security risks across the West.

David P. Deavel

Dec 19, 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order on Cannabis Research

President Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, paving the way for expanded medical research and treatment options.

Alan Jamison

Dec 19, 2025 38

Texas Reps Launch New Sharia Caucus

Texas lawmakers are leading efforts to combat Sharia law in the U.S., launching a caucus and filing legislation targeting terrorism-linked organizations.

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