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I expected after the 2020 election & the multiple disappointments since, that as the primary season leading up to 2024 lingered on, I would find myself supporting somebody other than Trump. I happily voted for him in both elections & certainly loved his America First stances that should always have been part of conservative orthodoxy. Reducing immigration, favoring the Americsn worker & only supporting trade that benefits the people of this nation. His arrival on the political stage happened at a time when the only brand of Conservatism that was allowed by elites was the big business, corporate, tax cutting...

The Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism found that hate crimes are exploding in Democrat-run cities, reports the far-left Axios. Naturally, Axios doesn’t inform its readers that every single one of these hate crime hotbeds is run exclusively by Democrats. In most cases, Democrats have ruled these hate-filled cities without any Republican opposition for decades. In Democrat-run Chicago, hate crimes are up—this is not a typo—84.6 percent over last year. Chicago has been run by Democrats since 1931.

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[Catholic Caucus] Berlin archbishop permits same-sex blessings with impunityA German archbishop has told priests they can confer blessings on same-sex couples without fear of punishment.The move by Archbishop Heiner Koch of Berlin opens the gates to church services for the blessings of couples who “cannot or do not want to marry sacramentally”.In a five-page, 2,000-word letter, the archbishop told the priest of his archdiocese that “it is no longer possible to say that all who are in any so-called irregular situation are in a state of mortal sin and have lost sanctifying grace”.“Acknowledging the goodness of a relationship is a...

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – At least 32 international electronics companies have applied to India’s incentive programme to make laptops, tablets and servers in the country, a top minister said on Wednesday, weeks after the government announced restrictions on laptop imports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is pushing to boost domestic manufacturing capacity under its “Make in India” initiative, with several global companies either setting up their own units or entering joint ventures with Indian firms. The applications by the electronics companies were made under the country’s $2 billion production-linked incentive (PLI) programme for information technology hardware, announced in May, Information...

The first Republican debate was a disappointing disaster—for the candidates and America. Not one of the questions addressed the elephant in the room. In fact, the list of questions selected by Fox News, which likely received enthusiastic approval from the Democrat Party, helped highlight the elephant. Candidates were asked about a viral blue grass song, inflation, Ukraine, China, Israel, and other foreign relations issues, crime, energy, the border, climate change, abortion, and more. But as important as these things are, they pale by comparison to the single most important issue, the one posing the greatest threat to our Republic since...

Surprise surprise surprise: The Associated Press, the country's top wire service, is now bankrolled in part by millions of dollars from left-wing foundations, including one founded by "1619 Project" author Nikole Hannah-Jones. The news organization last year announced a series of "partnerships" to subsidize reporters covering climate change, race, and democracy. A review of the donor roster shows that the vast majority fund left-wing political causes, while none are supporters of conservative initiatives. The Ida B. Wells Society, founded by "1619 Project" lightning rod Hannah-Jones, has teamed up with filmmaker Steven Spielberg's Hearthland Foundation, for example, to foster "more inclusive...

Hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled as Hurricane Idalia wreaks havoc across the Sunshine State, causing a handful of airports to shutter Wednesday ahead of the destructive storm’s impact. Several major airports were closed, including Tampa International, St. Pete-Clearwater International, Boca Raton, Gainesville Regional and Tallahassee International. They may reopen Thursday depending on damage, officials said. Over 700 flights in and out of Tampa International Airport were canceled for Tuesday and Wednesday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.

“Whether you like it, or not, history is on our side. We will bury you,” he said quoting former USSR leader Nikita Khrushchev. Russian politician Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday Russia has the right to go to war with NATO. Writing on Twitter, now X, he said: "Ukrainian criminals have announced that any strikes of theirs against whatever Russian target, “for example, in Crimea” were approved by NATO." "If it is true – and there is no reason to doubt it is – then, this is a direct legally significant proof of the West’s complicity in the war against Russia....

The time for preparations and/or evacuation decisions is past. This is pure hunker down time right now. Those in the immediate impact zone of Hurricane Idalia will see rapidly deteriorating weather conditions over the next few hours. Landfall expected at sunrise Wednesday.Idalia will remain at hurricane strength throughout Georgia and likely into South Carolina. There will be a large swath of area impacted. There will be power outages and severe disruptions in all three states throughout the day today.At 200 AM EDT (0600 UTC), the center of Hurricane Idalia was located near latitude 28.3 North, longitude 84.5 West. Idalia is...

ROME — Pope Francis has doubled down in his personal war on fossil fuels while condemning “extreme practices” such as fracking. It is time world leaders to “listen to science and institute a rapid and equitable transition to end the era of fossil fuel,” the pontiff urges in his message for the Feast of Creation, to be celebrated on September 1. It is “absurd to permit the continued exploration and expansion of fossil fuel infrastructures,” he insists. “Let us raise our voices to halt this injustice towards the poor and towards our children, who will bear the worst effects of...

VIDEO Thanks to a CLUELESS school administrator in Colorado, Gadsden flags are about to experience a YUUUUUUUGE sales boom. If the Gadsden flag triggers liberals so much that they want to remove a 12 year old school kid from class for the thought crime of wearing it as a patch, it serves as a big incentive to display more Gadsden flags because folks now know that it really really IRKS the left. The funniest part of the encounter was the administrator obviously not even knowing the NAME of the Gadsden flag since she refers to it as the "Don't Tread...

When Cornerstone Christian Academy opened its campus doors last week, hundreds of eager students and relieved parents flooded the hallways.Cornerstone Chapel Pastor Gary Hamrick announced the K-8 Christian school last February as an alternative for parents who wanted something other than a public school education for their children. Over 500 students are already enrolled at CCA, and parents and teachers explained why so many families are flocking to the new campus in Middleburg, Va., which is commonly known as the nation's "Horse and Hunt Capital" for its foxhunting and steeplechases."It’s just incredible," Head of School Dr. Sam Botta told Fox...

The five Proud Boys members who were unjustly charged with “Seditious conspiracy” for a crime they never committed and found guilty by a kangaroo court they never had a chance with.Washington DC is broken. And the courts are ruled by complete partisan monsters who use the iron fist of the law to humiliate and destroy those who do not believe in their same Marxist utopian vision for America.This week the families and friends of the five Proud Boys political prisoners flew in to Washington DC for the sentencing today.U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly oversaw an all-day hearing Tuesday in the...

Greg Kelly dropped a political bomb on his popular Newsmax show last night. Kelly told his audience that an audiotape will be released in the coming days that contains “incontrovertible evidence” of Joe Biden’s corruption. Kelly says it will be so damning that Joe Biden will be forced to withdraw from the 2024 race. It ought to be interesting. Greg Kelly: There is an audio tape, I am told, by people in the know, not necessarily in government, not necessarily out of government. I can’t say too much, but there is incontrovertible evidence of Joe Biden’s corruption that is about...

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming two election workers in Georgia, a U.S. judge in Washington said on Wednesday. Judge Beryl Howell issued the order as a sanction against Giuliani for failing to turn over electronic records sought by the two election workers, Wandrea "Shaye" Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, in the case. The judge's order means Giuliani will have to pay damages for spreading false vote-rigging claims against the pair following the 2020 U.S. presidential election. He previously admitted that his statements were false and damaged Moss and Freeman's...

Dr. McCullough: DO NOT COMPLY with the Return of Mask Mandates, Lockdowns, and More Boosters "30% of Americans think the COVID-19 vaccine has caused thousands upon thousands of deaths in the country. And they're right. That's a third of the country. You're not alone," stressed Dr. @P_McCulloughMD "Say no. Encourage others to say no. Hold strong. Help each other get through this next wave of the pandemic, and then we can bring America home."

Project Veritas board members George Skakel and John Garvey have reportedly resigned as of Tuesday. This after a massive August 17 firing by new CEO Hannah Giles who eliminated most of the investigative reporters, leaving a skeleton crew of 18 primarily comprised of fundraisers. Garvey resigned earlier this month, but the Connecticut Sentinel confirmed the resignation with management. Skakel accepted a position of Chief Financial Officer in a secret board meeting earlier this month. Garvey and Skakel were long-serving members of that body. Board member Joe Barton is still with the company. Prior to the mass firing, Skakel was at...

A new proposed rule would extend overtime pay to 3.6 million more salaried workers, ensuring they receive extra pay for long hours, the Department of Labor announced Wednesday. The rule would guarantee overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $1,059 per week, or about $55,000 per year. It will go through a notice of proposed rulemaking for public comment for 60 days and comes after the Biden administration reached out to employers, workers and unions to inform the proposal.

Politics might briefly be put on pause when it comes to federal/state cooperation in dealing with Hurricane Idalia. But the Trump-hating liberal media never sleeps! During today's Morning Joe, Willie Geist and Jonathan repeatedly emphasized that politics are being put aside in the dealings between the Biden administration and the administration of Florida Governor -- and potential Biden presidential opponent -- Ron DeSantis, as they organize the response to Hurricane Idalia. But when the show aired DeSantis's live briefing on the hurricane, the very first question out of the box from a reporter was a snarky shot at Donald Trump....