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The White House, Congress, the courts — what Washington did, and why it matters.
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1. Revive classical education, curb the state

A conservative case says schools should train citizens, not bureaucratic subjects.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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2. License Is Eroding Civil Society

A new survey and a string of cultural shifts point to a broader breakdown in family formation, public order and self-restraint.
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3. States Push SAVE Laws as Senate Stalls

Red-state lawmakers are moving voter ID and proof-of-citizenship bills while the Senate has not taken up the federal SAVE Act.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Wisconsin Case Fuels Immigration Crackdown Push

A new documentary ties Wisconsin deaths and accidents to illegal immigration enforcement failures.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Harris Pushes Gas Tax Relief Vote

House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris wants a vote on suspending the federal gas tax through the end of 2026.
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El-Sayed Embraces Socialist Priorities

Abdul El-Sayed says he is not a socialist.
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Trump Weighs $5,000 Checks After Election

Russ Vought says the White House will wait until the 'other side of the election' to put a plan in place for Trump's promised dividend.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump Shrinks Monument Acreage

Trump cut Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante by nearly 3 million acres total, setting up a fresh court fight over how far presidents can stretch the Antiquities Act.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Tiffany Survives Wisconsin Plane Crash

Rep. Tom Tiffany said he and the pilot escaped a private plane crash after the aircraft lost power and made an emergency landing in a Wisconsin lake.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump Rejects AI Guardrails, Backs Hands-Off Power

Trump says AI needs a 'STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT' instead of new guardrails, as Anthropic and other industry leaders push for slower development.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Judge Sends Krasner Case to DOJ

A federal judge recused Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner and his top deputy from a homicide case, then referred them to the Justice Department for possible criminal prosecution.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump Jr wedding gift raises ethics questions

Bettina Trump said part of the couple's May wedding celebrations were funded by Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch with close ties to Putin.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump backs AI push, vows new force

The president said he will create an 'AI Force' and appoint an AI czar, while rejecting calls to slow the industry.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Idaho Settlement Tests School Bathroom Laws

A school district in Idaho settled a bathroom lawsuit for $34,000 after a girl said a male student was allowed into the girls' restroom under a 'gender support plan.'
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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LIBRE Deepens GOP Push on Hispanics

The LIBRE Initiative marked its 15th anniversary in Washington as leaders said the group is expanding its efforts for the Republican Party, limited government, and anti-socialist organizing.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Debate Shifts Pro-Life Politics Online

A debate over abortion turned into a rare moment of civility on YouTube, where one pro-life group said an influencer apologized after the exchange.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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House panel subpoenas Fairfax records

The House Judiciary Committee wants Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano to hand over documents on sanctuary policies by next Friday.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Lewiston Shows Migration’s Taxpayer Cost

A new documentary argues mass migration has strained Lewiston, Maine, while remittances and asylum rules keep the pipeline open.
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Flock Faces New Questions Over Contradictions

West Virginia lawmakers are pressing Flock Safety for answers, saying the company has given inconsistent information about security features and data sharing.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Cline Wins GOP Support for RSC Chair

The Republican Study Committee executive committee backed Rep.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Valadao Faces Redrawn California Fight

Rep. David Valadao is seeking another term in California's District 22 as new legislative maps and Democrat Randy Villegas reshape the race.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Piker Triggers Democratic Distance After Terrorism Remark

Hasan Piker said the United States is 'worse than al-Qaeda' on terrorism, then doubled down on X.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Georgia Ballot Flaw Raises Privacy Risk

Researchers say a software flaw in Georgia voting equipment could let ballots be tied back to voters after voting.
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Democrats chase California money

Several Senate Democrats are fundraising far from home in California, where tickets and donor access can run into the thousands.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Oversight Project Launches Law Firm

The watchdog is creating a legal shop to defend people it says are hit by politicized probes and bar sanctions.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump bars CNN, Politico, MS NOW

Trump said he is 'immediately' banning the three outlets from the White House, calling their coverage 'fiction and lies.'
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Virginia Scrutinizes $67 Billion Dominion Deal

Virginia leaders are pressing for a harder review of NextEra Energy's proposed $67 billion buyout of Dominion Energy.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Musk Powers the American Tech Renaissance

Elon Musk’s companies still dominate EVs, rockets, satellite internet and parts of AI.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Tennessee tops election integrity ranking

Heritage’s 2026 scorecard put Tennessee first with 87 points and Florida fifth.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump expands faith access in USDA

The White House and USDA have created faith offices, changed workplace guidance, and opened more doors for faith-based groups in federal nutrition programs.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump Weighs Iran Strike Decision

Trump says he is nearing a 'big decision' on whether to resume major U.S. strikes against Iran, with Gulf leaders set to meet him in New York.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Lawmakers Tie Constitution Day to anti-socialism

Republican Study Committee members marked Constitution Day by praising limited government and warning that socialism clashes with the U.S. system.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Watchdog says law schools skew election law

A legal watchdog says left-leaning and liberal professors dominate election law teaching, feeding a pipeline of litigators into election fights.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Talarico campaign took $11.5 million from Epstein-linked donor

James Talarico’s Senate bid is being backed by a super PAC funded by Reid Hoffman, who has documented ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Texas 28 Puts Taxes Against Border Politics

Henry Cuellar faces Tano Tijerina in a South Texas race defined by border security, taxes, and a long local record.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Dartmouth should celebrate the Constitution

Federal law requires colleges to mark Constitution Day each year, but the day can turn into a referendum on the document instead.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Cruz pushes college sports bill forward

The bill would limit transfers, set five years of eligibility, and protect state laws on women’s sports.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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House Shields Ratepayers From AI Costs

The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act 417-3, aiming to keep data center power costs off American consumers.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Abbott Hits Hinojosa Over Property Taxes

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's campaign is attacking Democrat Gina Hinojosa over her property-tax record on the Austin ISD school board and in the Texas Legislature.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Iran Misread Trump’s Midterms Clock

Victor Davis Hanson says Tehran is betting the midterms will force concessions, but Trump is not likely to blink.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Jeffries Blames GOP for 'National Nightmare'

Hakeem Jeffries said Republicans will lose the House in November, blaming 'every single policy decision' by the GOP majority.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump Dismisses AI Doom at Nvidia Event

Trump called AI doomsday fears a hoax during a live phone call with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Patel Defends FBI Reset Before Senate

Kash Patel told senators the FBI held 'bad actors' accountable for political weaponization and said the bureau removed people tied to the Catholic memo and other alleged misconduct.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Left pushes government deeper into AI

Abdul El-Sayed and Zohran Mamdani are backing tougher controls on artificial intelligence, while the Trump administration is taking the opposite approach.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Americans Fear Tech Will Cost Jobs

A new Gallup poll found 27% of US workers worry technology will render their jobs obsolete, a new high.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Kemp Backs Collins in Georgia Senate Race

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed Rep.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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EPA Repeals Power Plant Rule, Saves $1.2 Billion

The EPA said scrapping its 2024 greenhouse gas standards for power plants will save about $1.2 billion a year.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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House Bill Targets Epstein Secrecy Tactics

House Oversight Chairman James Comer introduced a bill aimed at stopping nondisclosure agreements from silencing abuse survivors and forcing reports of grooming.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Russian Man Gets 6 Years in Fraud Case

Dmitry Shushlebin was sentenced to six years in prison for a voter registration conspiracy tied to identity theft and financial fraud.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Heritage scholar targets Islamic extremism

A House panel heard warnings about a 'red-green alliance' linking Islamism and Marxism.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Senate Probe Targets Mount Sinai’s Tax Breaks

A conservative watchdog is urging a Senate investigation into Mount Sinai Health System over federal grants, executive pay, and its 'rural' designation.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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U.S. Rejoins Geneva Consensus Declaration

Congress and the Institute for Women’s Health hosted 43 member countries on Capitol Hill for the sixth annual declaration on life, family, women’s health, and national sovereignty.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Congress presses China to free Jimmy Lai

A congressional panel examined Jimmy Lai's imprisonment and China's press freedom and judicial independence.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Manchin backs Collins in Maine fight

The former West Virginia senator says he plans to campaign for Susan Collins, giving the Republican a rare cross-party boost in one of the Senate's tightest races.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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House Passes Data Center Cost Shield

The House approved a bipartisan bill to make large data centers cover grid and energy upgrade costs tied to their growth.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Sheeran Tour Unravels Over Macklemore Drop

Four support acts quit Ed Sheeran's North and South America tour after Macklemore was removed for pro-Palestinian comments.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Hawley Presses Congress to Ban Mifepristone

At a Missouri Prayer Breakfast, Sen.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Parents Threaten Lawsuit Over School Religion

Parents in Wake County gave the district 15 days to provide religious accommodations or face a lawsuit.
By Marcus Hale · 2 min read
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Warsh draws line as Fed raises rates

The Fed voted unanimously to raise its target range by 0.25 points to 3.75% to 4%, and Chairman Kevin Warsh said the central bank will 'stay in our lane.'
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Medicare for All Expands Government Control

The fight over single-payer is back in the 2026 cycle.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Ohio Model Expands Christian School Network

The Center for Christian Virtue is adding eight state affiliates to its Christian Education Network.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Ukraine’s drones offer a Pentagon roadmap

Ukraine’s fight has become a live test of low-cost drones, domestic manufacturing and battlefield adaptation.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Single Men Hit a Record High

New data from the Institute for Family Studies shows 30.4 million single men ages 18 to 39 in the U.S. in 2025, up from 20.7 million in 2000.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump Rejects New AI Rules

The president said the only AI 'guardrails' needed are a 'STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT' and said the U.S. already has 'tremendous CRIMINAL and REGULATORY power' over AI companies.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Democrats blur the line with socialists

Victor Davis Hanson argues the party did not drift left by accident.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump’s coalition looks past 2024

A Dallas forum pressed the right on what comes after Trump, from immigration to AI to affordability.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump Survived A Cascade Of Attacks

Victor Davis Hanson says Trump's political comeback came after years of legal fights, media attacks and assassination attempts.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Fetterman split exposes Democrats' shrinking tent

John Fetterman's appearance in a Republican convention video set off fury on the left.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Republicans Face a Messaging Test

Republicans are heading into the 2026 midterms with a split coalition and weaker excitement among traditional GOP voters.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Senate fight pits voter ID, court power

Republicans are pressing the SAVE America Act and warning about Supreme Court power moves.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump Pushes Back on AI Regulation

Trump called AI critics 'very negative forces' and said he wants the U.S. to stay ahead of China.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump-backed power plant lands in Fayette

Fayette County is set to host the East Riverside Energy Center, a $13 billion slice of a $17 billion natural gas buildout.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Vought Moves to Tighten Grant Oversight

Nonprofits that received federal money are fighting the White House plan to give agencies more control over grant flows.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Remember 9/11, Reject Weakness

The 25th anniversary of September 11 is a reminder that America was targeted for what it is, not just where it sits.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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US Ends Record Lettuce Illness Outbreak

Federal health authorities say the largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak is over after contaminated iceberg lettuce sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Vance attacks Democrats over family, faith

Vice President JD Vance used a keynote speech to blast Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, defend the family and honor Charlie Kirk.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Caucus Eyes State-Level Anti-Sharia Push

The Sharia-Free America Caucus is looking beyond Washington and into statehouses in the 120th Congress.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Fetterman Backs McCormick, Draws Democratic Blowback

John Fetterman said he will keep caucusing with Democrats even if the Senate flips in November, while vowing to work with President Donald Trump on economic issues.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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Trump Touts Jobs, Manufacturing Rebound

Manufacturing is improving and August added 162,000 jobs across the economy, a boost Republicans hope to ride into the midterms.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read
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America Remembers 9/11's 2,977 Dead

The attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 killed 2,977 people and reshaped U.S. national security for a generation.
By Marcus Hale · 1 min read