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Democrats and their Fake News allies want you to believe it’s all a lie that Democrats shut down the government over free healthcare for illegal aliens.Except that’s exactly what happened. As Vice President JD Vance said, “It’s not something that we made up. It’s not a talking point. It is in the text of the bill that they initially gave to us to reopen the government.”As the White House makes clear in a new memo, Democrats’ unserious proposal takes extraordinary efforts to accommodate illegal aliens while repealing reforms that strengthen healthcare for American citizens.Here’s what you need to know:FACT: Democrats’...

The Weekly Wrap: Trump Derangement Syndrome Visits The Supreme CourtWelcome back to Friday! This week the grand poobahs of the U.S. economy gathered together in a friend-of-the-court brief to let everyone know they still really do not like what Trump is up to. The prices of goods affected by tariffs fell in August, crushing the hopes of everyone at the Cato Institute. And Americans once again made it clear that they really, really don’t like Democrat economic schemes.Here’s this week’s pain-free roundup of the economic news—no Tylenol necessary.A Supremely Unpersuasive Amicus BriefEvery living former Federal Reserve chair, former Treasury secretaries...

Mike Huckabee, U.S. ambassador to Israel, praised President Donald Trump on Newsmax on Thursday for bluntly telling French President Emmanuel Macron that recognizing a Palestinian state while Hamas, which is backed by Iran, still holds Israeli hostages is tantamount to rewarding terrorism.Huckabee told "Rob Schmitt Tonight" that Trump's public rebuke Tuesday of Macron on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly was powerful and necessary."It was one of the great moments," Huckabee said. "The president was sitting with Macron and says to his face that what you're doing … is only rewarding Hamas and forgetting Oct. 7 [2023 attack on...

Peter Navarro, senior counselor to President Donald Trump for trade and manufacturing, during a special Founders Roundtable on Breitbart Fight Club said that President Donald Trump has proven the country could use tariffs to reduce its trade deficit.“We run chronic trade deficits which exceed a trillion dollars a year. Now, we’ve exported $18 trillion of wealth so far through the chronic trade deficit, and we’ve seen a reduction in our resilience, in our supply chains, our availability. It’s hurt our defense industrial base. It’s a national emergency in every possible way that you could think,” Navarro said in response to...

There is no Charlie Kirk equivalent on the left.There is no leftist individual willing to enter the intellectual or philosophical gauntlet of debate and challenge a conservative audience to “come to the front of the line” and convince the audience of their viewpoint.There is no person of leftist ideology capable of advocating their man-made construct against the natural laws that underpin the conservative worldview of a Charlie Kirk audience. Because the only place their ideology can survive is in an arena without challenge.Consider the example of the ‘Law of the Farm’ vs. the ‘Law of the School’. Natural principles vs....

President Donald Trump revealed that he will sign an executive order to “dismantle” left-wing domestic terrorism networks after a man shot at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas with “anti-ICE” writings on his shell casings.In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that he had been “briefed on the deadly shooting at the ICE Field Office” located in Dallas, Texas. Trump highlighted how the men and women working at ICE were “just trying to do their jobs,” and noted that they are “facing an unprecedent increase in threats, violence, and attacks by Deranged Radical Leftists.”WATCH —...

Charlie Kirk was known as a staunch ally of the state of Israel and a vocal defender of the U.S.-Israel partnership.His support went far beyond political talking points.Rooted in his Christian faith, admiration for Israel's democratic resilience, and belief in shared cultural and biblical history, Kirk's devotion to Israel was a consistent theme in his public life.Alert: Charlie Kirk’s Last Words in Print – You’ll Want to Read This.For Kirk, Israel was not only a modern nation but also a living testament to biblical promises.He often framed his support in explicitly spiritual terms, saying that visiting Israel had "changed [his]...

Today, in remarks to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald J. Trump delivered a powerful rebuke to the destructive globalism that has fueled endless conflict and chaos around the world. During the address, President Trump was unapologetic in proclaiming American strength as he unveiled a bold vision for sovereign nations to unite against the true threats of terrorism, unchecked migration, biological warfare, and loss of cultural identity.Here are highlights from President Trump’s speech:“America is blessed with the strongest economy, the strongest borders, the strongest military, the strongest friendships, and the strongest spirit of any nation...

“The Trump Administration does not believe popping more pills is always the answer for better health. There is mounting evidence finding a connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism — and that’s why the Administration is courageously issuing this new health guidance. Additionally, the Trump Administration is approving a new treatment option that has been found to improve some autism symptoms. President Trump pledged to address America’s skyrocketing rates of autism, and his team is deploying Gold Standard Science to deliver on this pledge. We will not be deterred in these efforts as we know millions across America are...

In a rather remarkable moment of intercessory faith, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a tribute to Charlie Kirk filled with purpose and faith.There were some very remarkable moments in the hours-long Christian affirmation for Charlie that took place yesterday in Glendale, Arizona; however, this testimonial from Marco Rubio is among the top tier.Rubio begins with good natured humor; this cognitively breaks the psychological drag of recent memory and reorients the audience. Secretary Rubio then begins to speak eloquently about the impact of Charlie Kirk and the light he brought to a generation. Rubio bears witness.Toward the end of his...

Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. President Trump has protected religious liberty and affirmed faith in America. He has fought anti-Christian, anti-Semitic, and other forms of anti-religious bias while ending the weaponization of government against all people of faith. He has expanded school choice, protected parental rights, restored biological truth, uplifted families,...

President Donald J. Trump made finishing the border wall a central campaign promise — and he continues to deliver. Using existing funding halted by the Biden Administration and new funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Trump Administration is swiftly moving forward to build hundreds of miles of new border wall and make other technological and safety improvements that will make the southern border the most secure in modern history.From The Washington Times:“Just months into his new term, Mr. Trump already has 100 miles of border barrier in the works and Capitol Hill just approved an additional $46.5 billion...

U.S. Goods Inflation Lower than Other CountriesDownloadOverviewOverall inflation in the United States has eased. Headline CPI increased at a 1.9 percent annualized rate from January through July. Under the hood, there has been a shift in relative prices. Core goods (which exclude food and energy) inflation has risen modestly, which has been more than offset by a decline in services inflation. Some commentators have been quick to attribute the increase in goods inflation to trade policy. However, placing the increase in an international context highlights the following facts:Core goods inflation has increased globally over the past 12 months.Even with the...

As Americans across the nation mark Labor Day, President Trump stands as the champion of the American Worker. From surging native-born employment and rising blue-collar wages to innovative workforce initiatives like expanded apprenticeships and trade school funding, the Trump Administration is reversing decades of neglect and finally putting American Workers first.President Trump is overseeing a private sector boom.President Trump has created over half a million new jobs since he took office — all of them coming in the private sector.Employment for native-born Americans has grown by 2.4+ million since January, accounting for ALL net job gains in President Trump’s second...

“Thanks to President Trump fully unleashing American energy dominance, gas prices this summer are at five-year lows and families are saving significant money at the pump. President Trump ended Joe Biden’s Green New Scam policies and is making America affordable again.”— White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, reported exclusively in Fox News.“President Trump campaigned on lowering costs and this Labor Day Weekend, the American people will see the results firsthand at the gas pump — with the lowest gas prices in years. His approach is simple and commonsense: more American energy means lower costs, more jobs, and more prosperity.” —...

Today, President Donald J. Trump held the seventh Cabinet meeting of his second term — gathering members of the Trump Administration together ahead of Labor Day to celebrate the victories American workers have experienced over the past eight months.President Trump opened the meeting by lauding the rising blue-collar wages, unprecedented private sector job growth, increased domestic steel production, historic trade deals, landmark tax cuts, and many other wins achieved on behalf of the American people.Here’s what else you missed:Vice President JD Vance: “Public safety is not just something that should belong to the wealthy. It should belong to every working...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is once again rejecting any consideration for President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss terms for a ceasefire without his involvement.On a Twitter storm Saturday, Zelenskyy rejected the thought of giving any Ukranian territory to Russia in exchange for peace. “The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question already is in the Constitution of Ukraine. No one will deviate from this—and no one will be able to. Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier,” Zelenskyy said.President Trump announced that he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, in Alaska.Zelenskyy...

Across the country, arrests of criminal illegal immigrants have soared as President Donald J. Trump makes good on his promise to rid our communities of these threats to public safety — making sure illegal immigrant killers, rapists, gangbangers, and other violent criminals find no safe harbor.The Trump Administration’s landmark public safety effort is making local news from coast to coast:In South Carolina, ICE arrests have more than tripled: “Looking at arrests from this year, 47% are on people already facing one charge; 41% are people already convicted.”In Michigan, “ICE arrests have jumped 154%“ since President Trump took office.In Minnesota, ICE...

Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of displacing American workers through mass layoffs while relying heavily on the H-1B visa program to hire immigrants. Vance called Big Tech’s approach to replacing Americans “a bullshit story” at an event on Wednesday.Vice President JD Vance launched a scathing attack on Microsoft Wednesday, questioning the tech giant’s practice of laying off thousands of American workers while simultaneously applying for a significant number of H-1B visas to hire foreign employees. Speaking at a bipartisan event co-hosted by the Hill and Valley Forum, Vance expressed concern over the ethics and economic rationale behind such actions.“You...

A poll from Tea Party Patriots Action reveals huge opposition to amnesty for illegal aliens, while most Americans continue to back President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda.The poll, commissioned from McLaughlin & Associates and exclusively shared with Breitbart News, finds that about 77 percent of likely American voters believe “it is neither fair nor right” for the federal government to give amnesty to a particular subset of illegal aliens, including 55 percent who say they strongly believe amnesty is unfair.Meanwhile, less than 13 percent of likely voters disagreed that amnesty is unfair, and about 11 percent said they were unsure.A near...