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USAID Outrage: Dems Die on the Hill of Defending Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

As the Trump administration moves to shut down waste and fraud at USAID, Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to keep the taxpayer dollars flowing to questionable projects abroad. From funding DEI initiatives in Serbia to backing a transgender opera in Colombia, USAID’s spending raises serious questions about its purpose. The battle over the agency reveals a stark contrast in priorities between Trump and his opponents—one focused on cutting waste, the other on preserving it.

Shane Harris

Feb 4, 2025 15

Only Congress Can Slay the DEI Monster For Good

President Trump has taken bold steps to roll back the Biden administration’s DEI policies, but reports indicate that the bureaucracy is quietly rebranding positions to bypass his orders. Without congressional intervention, the DEI agenda may only go underground, waiting for a future administration to revive it. This article explores how lawmakers can take lasting action to ensure merit-based hiring and eliminate DEI mandates permanently.

Matt Lamb

Feb 3, 2025 32

AN OFFER THEY CAN’T REFUSE: Trump’s Brilliant Plan to Defang the Deep State

Federal employees can take paid leave until September if they resign by February 6 under Trump's new offer.

Outside Contributor

Feb 3, 2025 25

DNC Elections Show Democrats’ Heads Still in the Sand About 2024

The DNC elected new leadership after major losses, but their choices suggest little change in strategy or direction.

Shane Harris

Feb 3, 2025 46

America Must End “Birth Tourism” Epidemic

California man jailed for birth tourism fraud aiding Chinese women in securing U.S. citizenship for their babies.

Andrew Shirley

Feb 2, 2025 26

J.D. Vance’s War on Woke Theology

J.D. Vance’s public theology and conservative stance on immigration and woke ideology are shaping political discourse. His unapologetic approach to faith, policy, and media scrutiny highlights a deeper moral framework behind the America First movement.

David P. Deavel

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