Foreign money, much of it dark, dominates the Swamp. And the big money think tanks are prime examples of this, according to a new report. A January paper issued by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft spells out details of a dirty secret uber-connected establishment organizations – such as the Atlantic Council, Aspen Institute, and…
It seems Hamas is not willing to ignore Trump’s warning of “hell to pay.” Only the sketchiest details are emerging, but Israel and Hamas seem to have agreed at long last to a ceasefire and hostage return. As the Israel Defense Force (IDF) has decisively achieved the upper hand diplomatically and militarily in Gaza, in…
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The lame-duck administration is jockeying with crude to pump up the market. Christmas is over, but President Joe Biden has been delivering belated parting gifts to his successor. After employing various measures to reduce oil prices, the current administration admits defeat and throws the kitchen sink at Russia. With the war in Ukraine hitting its…
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How the old boys handle the new Trump administration will tell us a lot. In 1965, Barry McGuire recorded and released the iconic protest song “Eve of Destruction.” It shot up the charts and quickly became an anthem that marked the tumultuous decade. It put the issues of the day into sharp relief: The draft,…
Communicating triple-X information deserves what level of protection? Today (Jan. 15), the US Supreme Court will hear arguments about a Texas law limiting access to websites that host sexually explicit content. The ACLU has challenged the law as a violation of the First Amendment rights of Texans. The case is getting a lot of attention…
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Senators grilled but did not roast Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense. On Jan. 14, the new chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), opened the confirmation for Peter B. Hegseth to be secretary of defense and saluted the audience’s applause as a “very appropriate expression of approval and respect…
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A self-anointed coterie of journalists that has forfeited the public’s trust with repeated, egregious displays of personal bias is astounded that it can’t skate by on credentialism any longer. Where have we seen that before? The gravy train for fact-checkers appears to be grinding to a halt, and all the muttering in the world about…
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While most people focused on politics often debate the comparative merits of ideologies on the left and right, rarely have the direct consequences of on-the-ground governance come into such instantly sharp relief as in fire-ravaged California. Progressives Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who prioritized DEI, climate change, and other quixotic initiatives,…
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Paying your taxes is patriotic, or something. We pay taxes so the government can take care of us and provide the services we need. If there was no income tax, there would be no police, no firefighters, no teachers, no garbage collectors, etc., etc. This is generally the refrain from the political left. Never mind…
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By Charlton Allen Washington, DC, has long been the stage for ghoulish fiscal horror, but a recent report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows just how dire the unchecked spending situation has become. The report, titled “Expired and Expiring Authorizations of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024,” reveals a staggering $516 billion in appropriations tied…
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The pinnacle of command lies with an agency that has a lot to prove. It will be all hands on deck for those in the security business on Inauguration Day. That isn’t exactly novel, but this year, safety is especially high on the list of worries regarding the swearing-in of President Donald Trump for a…
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Plus, US to refund millions of dollars to illegal immigrants and acting ICE director criticizes the administration. Editor’s note: Join Liberty Nation News each week to stay updated on the nationwide ramifications of an open borders America. Biden Extends Deportation Relief As President Joe Biden makes his final laps around the Oval Office, he and his administration…
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