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Why we love It’s a Wonderful Life

Living in the present moment can be difficult, and our busy lives make it even more so, especially during the Christmas season. The season can weigh heavily, pulling us in a hundred directions. Our minds drift to memories of past Christmases that seem warmer, then quickly project into the future: Will Mom or Dad still be […]

Minnesota fraud factory shows Republicans did not cut Medicaid enough

When the news broke about welfare fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community, it was largely confined to abuse surrounding the Agriculture Department’s Federal Child Nutrition Program and a Medicaid-funded autism program. However, investigators now believe that over $9 billion was stolen by more than 90 people through 14 Medicaid-funded programs. It is possible that this wave […]

Judge gives ‘green light’ to controversial New York driver’s license law in blow to Trump admin

A judge ruled against the Trump administration's challenge to New York's Green Light Law, which allows people to obtain driver's licenses with proof of legal U.S. residency.

New Trump admin envoy says US won’t ‘conquer’ Greenland, emphasizes talks with locals as Denmark balks at move

President's new envoy to Greenland, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, says U.S. wants diplomatic dialogue, not conquest, as tensions rise with Denmark over Arctic territorial claims.

Trump’s new point person on Greenland says administration not ‘trying to conquer anybody’

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R), who is also now President Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, said Tuesday that the Trump administration does not aim “to conquer anybody.” “Look, the United States has always been a welcoming party. We don't go in there trying to conquer anybody and trying to — you know — take over...

Supreme Court rules on legality of Trump National Guard deployment to Chicago

Trump's federalization of the National Guard has sparked a fierce debate across party lines, as Democrats denounce the push as unlawful and beyond the scope of his authority.

Republicans consider using reconciliation again after Trump’s biggest legislative win

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., isn't taking reconciliation off the table but acknowledged how difficult the process is as Republicans eye another dance with the exercise.

Cocaine Dogs and ‘Safe Space Ambassadors’: Rand Paul Highlights Wild Government Waste in Annual ‘Festivus’ Report

The National Institutes of Health spent $5 million to give dogs cocaine, according to just one example in the report.

The Heritage Foundation Implodes

Heritage has abandoned or downgraded its conservative commitments in pursuit of populist ideological fashions.

Genocide Lie Enthusiasts Mourn the Collapse of the Genocide Lie

Anti-Israeli activists have never had much use for factual evidence — why start now?

Justice Department discredits lurid claims about Trump in latest Epstein file reveal

Justice Department officials said Tuesday the latest publicized Epstein files contain "false" accusations against President Trump.

Controversial ’60 Minutes’ segment on Trump immigration policy leaks online

A controversial news segment that was abruptly pulled from the television show "60 Minutes," appears to have been leaked online this week after the last minute decision to pull the story exploded into public debate about journalistic independence.

Ohio governor ‘reluctantly’ signs bill eliminating grace period for late ballots

The number of states that will accept late-arriving mail-in ballots during next year's critical midterm elections continues to dwindle, as Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine "reluctantly" signed new restrictions into law Friday, citing the uncertainty of pending litigation to ban the counting of such ballots in his state.

Economic surge hands Trump, GOP a holiday gift

President Trump and the Republican-led Congress got a late-inning boost Tuesday from three straight months of solid economic growth, handing them a timely talking point as they head into a midterm cycle where the economy is shaping up as voters' top concern.

Colorado immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra released from detention, advocates say

A prominent Colorado immigration and labor activist was released Monday after spending nine months in immigration detention, supporters said.

DOJ sues Illinois governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares.

Former Sen. Ben Sasse reveals Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse announced Tuesday he has terminal cancer, calling it a "death sentence."

Hunter Biden questions his political affiliation, speaks out against illegal immigration

Hunter Biden questioned his lifelong affiliation with the Democratic Party, expressed frustration with those who urged his father to abandon his reelection campaign and criticized illegal immigration for "draining us of resources" in a podcast interview.

Trump says he’s inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year’s G20 summit in Miami

President Donald Trump said he will be extending invitations to next year's U.S.-hosted Group of 20 summit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan as the Republican administration looks to deepen its relationship with the Central Asian nations.

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