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House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed deep concerns Sunday about an alleged major leak of US intelligence detailing Israel’s plans to retaliate against Iran and stressed that he’s following the situation “closely.” Johnson (R-La.), who is on the campaign trail in Michigan, talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said that he will receive a “classified-level” briefing on the leak later in the day. “The leak is very concerning. There’s some serious allegations being made there, an investigation underway, and I’ll get a briefing on that in a couple of hours,” Johnson told CNN’s “State of the Union. “We’re following...

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) said Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation” that the high voter turnout in Georgia’s early voting did not disprove charges of voter suppression. Partial transcript as follows: MARGARET BRENNAN: Senator, we have seen incredible turnout at the polls in Georgia so far. On Friday, though, Vice President Harris spoke about attacks on the freedom to vote, and she specifically referenced the state of Georgia. As you know, the Department of Justice and the state had been fighting going all the way back to 2021 about some state laws that the Justice Department said denied or abridged...

It used to be that you could find a book online at the internet archive, https://archive.org/details/JacksonCharlesDouglasSternJohnAllenJacksonCharlesDouglasC.D.JacksonColdWarPropag , about a joint CIA and Time-Life high official, C.D. Jackson. He bought the Zapruder film, which was monkeyed with at an intelligence lab to disguise what actually happened on Dailey Plaza on November 22, 1963. (Though they didn't manage to squelch the obvious fact that, contrary to SOP, the limousine didn't speed away, it actually slowed down to nearly a stop.) And C.D. Jackson showed up at the first, the little-known concentration camp, Ohrduff, where there were plenty of bodies of people who...

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this guest post are solely those of the guest author. Statistics reveal that fewer than 2% of women facing unplanned pregnancies choose adoption, while around 61% opt for abortion, often with mixed emotions. Many in the pro-life movement question why adoption remains a less common choice. The reasons are varied, typically rooted in myths, misconceptions, and how adoption is perceived. Abortion is sometimes seen as the “easier” option compared to placing a child for adoption. However, these views are often shaped by misunderstandings, which can be addressed through better education and awareness. Let’s explore some...

The pro-abortion Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) argues that states with laws protecting preborn children from abortion are costing the nation $68 billion a year. It also claims pro-abortion states are helping the economy by allowing unlimited killing of babies. These pro-abortion assertions are not new, but they do prove that pregnancy and parenting discrimination still exist in the American workforce. Abortion advocates have been claiming for years that babies hurt the economy. IWPR, NPR, and even businesses have complained that women need to sacrifice their babies for the good of individual businesses and the economy. Claim #1: Abortion...

A TOP Russian oligarch has been found dead by Putin's spies after falling 110ft down from a window at his home in Moscow. Mikhail Rogachev, 64, was vice-president of Russian oil giant Yukos which was forced out of business for being against the tyrant dictator. His body was found in the courtyard of his tenth-floor flat by an SVR employee linked to a former Russian spymaster. Initial reports in Moscow media outlets said that he had been suffering from “a severe form of cancer”. But these reports were denied by his close friends and relatives. His relatives insisted there were...

Daily Readings from the USCCBJames and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” He replied, “What do you wish me to do for you?” They answered him, “Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left.” Mark 10:35–37What a bold statement from James and John. But notice the gentleness in Jesus’ response. The other apostles, however, were not as gentle. We read that when they heard about this request from James and John...

Allie Beth Stuckey is a conservative Christian commentator who hosts the podcast Relatable, where she “analyzes news, culture, theology, and politics from a Christian, conservative perspective.” She is the author of two books: You’re Not Enough (& That’s Okay) and Toxic Empathy, and she speaks regularly to “organizations, churches, and students about the importance of Christian political engagement, defending the Biblical worldview, championing the pro-life cause, and combating the lies of progressivism.” She recently hosted and presented at the Share the Arrows event at Prestonwood Church, which is an “unforgettable day of teaching and encouragement from some of the wisest...

Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” three times that the difference between Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden was irrelevant. Host Kristen Welker said, “Governor, given how unpopular polls show President Biden is, has Vice President Harris done enough to distance herself from President Biden?. Shapiro said, “You know, Kristen, I think what is clear, this is a race not between Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, but between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and on that there are clear concepts. Kamala Harris wants to cut taxes for small businesses, and...

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) delivered a scathing rebuke of the Biden-Harris Administration, accusing it of failing to provide Congress with critical intelligence on the recent movement of North Korean troops into Russian territory. Turner issued a letter to Joe Biden demanding immediate action and transparency as tensions escalate over North Korea’s growing military involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war. Turner expressed deep concerns over reports that North Korea has mobilized thousands of soldiers in support of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, calling the situation a “dangerous and extreme escalation.” Chairman Turner emphasized that the Biden...

Who would have thought the Amish would ever vote for ANYONE? I heard they are voting for Donald Trump (not Kamala Harris) in the 2024 election. So I went to their world headquarters to find out why. And what an insight

Governor Chris Sununu (R-NH) said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that Vice President Kamala Harris’s message on the economy was “condescending” and “gaslighting.” Host Martha Raddatz said, “He’s proposed 60% tariffs on China and this week suggested as high as 50% across-the-board tariffs on all other countries. Economists predict that would cause inflation to spike again. How are those good for Americans?” Sununu said, “Look, the tariff issues are complex. There’s no question about it. I don’t love every tariff proposal he’s put forward, but when it comes to the voter, where this election’s going, no voter is voting on...

Last week, former president Barack Obama dressed down Black men for failing to support Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris with the numbers he thinks she deserves. “Part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that,” Obama complained. Despite his continuing popularity, the former president’s message was laden with the usual condescension and sparked an immediate backlash, earning him the title “scolder in chief.” But Obama was on to something. While Black and other minority-group Americans continue their...

Tim Walz looks 'super, super gay' and someone should just ask him whether he is homosexual, former Fox News star Tucker Carlson has claimed. The maverick broadcaster said no one should be offended by the question given the Democrats' insistence that homosexuality is 'morally superior to being heterosexual'. Carlson made the wild suggestion during an interview with DailyMail.com's Charlie Spiering about his new book, Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House. Spiering told Carlson that there is zero evidence to support questions about Walz's sexuality but the firebrand podcast insisted that the flamboyant mannerisms of Kamala's VP pick made...

Even though he was rejected for the Democrat vice-presidential nomination in favor of self-admitted "knucklehead" Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" to support the Harris/Walz ticket. Cooper opened the discussion by saying "in two venues this week the Vice-President has been asked how her administration would differ from that of President Biden. On 'The View' she said 'nothing comes to mind.' On Fox News she said 'I'm not Joe Biden.' Do you believe she is different than the Biden administration?" "I don't see any reason why she should be different," Shapiro replied....

Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that she believed former President Donald Trump was “weak” and a “charlatan.” Whitmer said, “He’s a charlatan. He’s convinced people he is strong when he’s actually very weak. He told Michiganders no plants would close. Six closed. He just came into Detroit and denigrated the city of Detroit. He shows his ignorance. He doesn’t appreciate what the renaissance actually is in the city of Detroit. He denigrated autoworkers, saying children could do their jobs. He likes to pretend he’s tough, but in the reality, he’s weak.”

A few months over 12 years ago, the Democrats denied God three times in their platform at the DNC Convention. It was a stunning moment broadcast for all the world to witness. In case you have forgotten that moment in time, you can witness it again here, 2012: DNC Platform Changes on God, Jerusalem Spur Contentious Floor Vote Honestly I was concerned even before that moment in 2004 when a young Senator spoke at a similar event. Of course you know I am referring to Barack Obama who went on to become President in 2008 & 2012. Most know Barack's...

Chinese Communist President Xi Jinping ordered the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to ramp up its preparedness for war, as reported by Chinese state media on Saturday, according to Barrons. Xi’s call for heightened military readiness comes just days after China conducted large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan. While visiting a brigade of the PLA Rocket Force on Thursday, Xi Jinping urged troops to “comprehensively strengthen training and preparation for war” and to ensure they possess “solid combat capabilities.” This latest move demonstrates the growing intensity of China’s military ambitions and its continued focus on Taiwan, which the Chinese Communist Party views...

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Vice President Kamala Harris’ policies were the same “garbage” as President Joe Biden. Host Kristen Welker said, “Four-Star General Mark Milley, someone you praised in the past, he was Donald Trump’s former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He told Bob Woodward, quote, no one has been as dangerous to this country as Donald Trump. Now I know he is a total fascist. A fascist to the core.” Graham said, “I like General Milley, but I disagree with him.”

The Navajo Nation is mourning the loss of John Kinsel Sr., a revered Navajo Code Talker who passed away peacefully at the age of 107. Kinsel’s remarkable life and contributions to both his community and the United States during World War II will forever be remembered. Born in the heart of Lukachukai, Arizona, Kinsel dedicated his life to his family and his heritage. He built a home for his loved ones in the very land where he grew up, embodying the values of resilience and commitment to family that are central to Navajo culture. Remarkably, he never left his hometown,...