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Rubio Cites National Interest as Central to Foreign Policy Focus
When Sen. Marco Rubio was asked Wednesday how he would define success as secretary of state, for which he has been nominated, he told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: “The alignment of our foreign policy to our…
Woke Left on Notice With Trump Inauguration Coming
California lawmakers appear almost as afraid of President-elect Donald Trump as they do of the wildfires that have raved 40,000 of their state. With fires still burning across Los Angeles County, California Democrats met to…
Russ Vought Faces Intense Scrutiny During Confirmation Hearing
Russell Vought, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to direct the Office of Management and Budget, faced tense questioning from both Democrat and Republican senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday. When Vought…
Virginia Considers Act Imposing Gender Identity on Constitution
Alliance Defending Freedom is urging Republicans in the state legislature to vote against a Democrat-introduced resolution that would inject “gender” into the state Constitution, deeming it distinct from sex. The Marriage…
Energy Dept. Nominee Touts Benefits of ‘Highly Energized Society’
Chris Wright, nominated to lead the Department of Energy, received a generally warm welcome from senators of both parties at his Senate committee confirmation hearing Wednesday—despite raucous protests from climate…
Bondi Vows to Rid Justice Department of Politicization
Attorney General-designate Pam Bondi vowed Wednesday that her focus, if confirmed, would be on restoring integrity to a politicized Justice Department and to “make America safe again,” as she fended off criticism from…
Three Crucial Ways to Avoid Poverty Should be Taught in Schools
Americans have forgotten how to form families. The Congressional Budget Office predicts that the U.S. population will begin to shrink in eight years, which The Wall Street Journal noted is seven years earlier than the CBO…
Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Agreement
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. The Israeli Cabinet still needs to formally ratify the agreement, and multiple details still need to be resolved, according to Israeli…
House Speaker Wants a New Chaplain for the Chamber
House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for a new chaplain for the House of Representatives. Johnson, R-La., the leader of the House Republicans, initiated the personnel change last week when the incumbent chaplain, Margaret…
For Republicans, Lots of Work, Little Time to Waste
Luck, the saying goes, is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. That’s good luck. What about bad luck? It’s the opposite. Bad luck is what happens when lack of preparation meets an ongoing threat. We’re watching…