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Republican senators hit border, touting tougher security and tax cuts, in 2026 kickoff

Senate Republicans visit southern border Friday to showcase border security wins and economic policies ahead of November midterm elections campaign.

Higher Ed Reforms Are Possible in Purple States

The Martin Center has been running a series of articles on higher ed reforms...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—January 9

1979—In Colautti v. Franklin, the Supreme Court rules unconstitutional, by a vote of 6 to 3,...

Newsom Has His Own Massive State Fraud Problem

California’s scandal dwarfs Minnesota’s.

Heed the Unforgettable Words of Henry Hyde

Plus: Michael Reagan opened up on adoption — his.

Trump orders US withdrawal from 66 ‘wasteful’ global organizations in sweeping ‘America First’ crackdown

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations, ending funding for entities deemed wasteful or contrary to American interests.

Dem Senate candidate mocked after claim about dismantling ICE goes viral: ‘Unmask these thugs’

Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, a Democrat, said "dismantling ICE" was a "moderate" position after an ICE agent shot and killed a Minneapolis woman.

To Hell with Minnesota

Minneapolis has become, despite all expectation, even more of an open sore upon the Midwest than even my own hometown of Illinois.

Trump invites Colombian president to White House days after threatening nation with military strike

President Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone Wednesday about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, saying the two had exchanged a friendly phone call and that he'd invited the leader of the South American country to the White House.

Senate to vote on Russia sanctions bill after Trump gives them a green light

The Senate could vote as soon as next week on a bipartisan Russian sanctions bill to give President Trump more tools to use against the Kremlin as he seeks to broker a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Trump proposes massive increase in defense spending to $1.5 trillion

President Trump on Wednesday proposed a massive increase in U.S. military spending, calling for $1.5 trillion in fiscal 2027 because the U.S is facing "troubled and dangerous times."

House to vote Thursday on Democrat-led bill to renew expired Obamacare subsidies

The House on Wednesday advanced a Democrat-led discharge petition on a bill for a three-year renewal of enhanced Obamacare subsidies that expired last week.

Trump pulls U.S. out of dozens of U.N., global agencies

President Trump on Wednesday pulled the United States out of dozens of international agencies, including more than 30 United Nations organizations, as the president underscores his "America First" agenda.

California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

California will lose an additional $160 million for delaying the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants, federal transportation officials announced Wednesday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit China next week as Canada pivots away from the U.S.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that he will visit China next week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as Canada looks to reduce its reliance on the United States, which has threatened its economy and sovereignty.

Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24

Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give the first State of the Union address of his second term on Feb. 24.

Nebraska senator faces historic expulsion vote over sexual misconduct allegations

On the first day of the 2026 legislative session, Nebraska lawmakers were asked Wednesday to consider a motion to expel a fellow senator accused of making a sexually-charged comment to a legislative staffer and touching her inappropriately during a session-end party last year.

Raise a glass: House panel finds anti-drinking bias in Biden-era study warning of alcohol risks

Anti-alcohol advocates were behind a Biden administration study aimed at drastically changing the federal government's dietary guidelines on drinking, a House panel concluded.

Trump and Colombian president arrange White House meeting after threats of military action

President Trump says the U.S. and Colombia are planning White House talks after he warned President Gustavo Petro following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

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