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4,813 stories Updated Jul 16, 2025 Related desks: Elections National Security

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BREAKING: Senate Clears Key Hurdle to Pass First Round of DOGE Cuts

The Senate has advanced a $9.2 billion rescissions package slashing funds from NPR, PBS, and foreign aid programs, signaling a Republican-led budget rollback.

Alan Jamison

Jul 16, 2025 20

Democrats Feed Identity Politics With Fictitious Biographies

Democrat politicians like Zohran Mamdani, AOC, and Kamala Harris have been caught fabricating their personal histories to gain favor with progressive voters.

David Catron

Jul 16, 2025 38

Stopping Political Violence

On the anniversary of an assassination attempt on Trump, it's time to face the rise in political violence, its origins, and the urgent need for civic restoration.

Robert B. Charles

Jul 15, 2025 8

Leftist Orgs’ Cure for ‘Climate Anxiety’ Is Worse Than the Disease

Parents push back as elites drive fear over climate change, urging kids into activism while ignoring real mental health concerns.

Outside Contributor

Jul 15, 2025 13

The 1619 Project Has Failed. Why Do Academics Still Take It Seriously?

The 1619 Project sparked controversy for historical inaccuracies and highlighted a troubling shift where political narratives overrode scholarly rigor.

Outside Contributor

Jul 15, 2025 50

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson – Off the Rails

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s recent dissents draw sharp criticism from both conservative and liberal justices, raising questions about her legal reasoning.

Robert B. Charles

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