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The Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act will help ensure families have the opportunity to experience the joy that adoption brings.I was adopted as a baby, one of countless children fortunate enough to be welcomed into a loving home. I am not alone: Lifelong Adoptions estimates that 100,000 children are adopted each year in the United States, and the Adoption Network reports that there are currently 4.5 million adopted children nationwide. That’s a lot of children and a lot of joyful parents — and new congressional legislation could send those numbers even higher.Families Need Support When Cost of Living Is HighAmidst...

Venezuelan who is running for office in Utah warned that local authorities “are not ready” to deal with Tren de Aragua — as the vicious prison gang has expanded its territory to at least 18 states. Carlos Moreno, who is running for Salt Lake County Council in District 2, spoke out against Tren de Aragua gangbangers .. who have been linked to at least two separate crimes in the Beehive State capital — including a prostitution ring. “Our law enforcement people are not ready,” ... They are not ready yet to face these kinds of gangs in Utah because the...

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he had a “very good talk” with Israel‘s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, about the war in Gaza and reiterated his threat that “all hell is going to break out” if Hamas does not release its hostages by Jan. 20, the day Trump takes office. “As you know, I gave a warning that if these hostages aren’t back home by that date, all hell is going to break out,” he said during a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida. Later, Trump added that if no ceasefire deal is reached by the time he takes...

One of President-elect Donald Trump’s most popular ideas is his new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Americans agree that waste in Washington is abundant: Polls show the average American thinks about 30 cents of every dollar spent by the federal government is wasted, redundant or counterproductive — and Trump is betting they’re right. The idea of saving up to $2 trillion to reduce our $36 trillion national debt and to rein in our near $2 trillion annual deficit has great and widespread appeal. In Musk and Ramaswamy, Trump has chosen two of...

The Central Bank has warned of the risks to the economy from the Trump administration imposing tariffs and tax changes which would affect US multinationals in Ireland. In its Quarterly Bulletin, the bank said any changes could affect employment in companies here, hit future investment decisions and corporation tax. “As the US is Ireland’s largest bilateral trade partner, the direct exposure of the economy and public finances to changes in US economic policy is material,” it said. It added Ireland was “particularly susceptible to changes in US policy”. It said there has been a dependence on the “substantial corporation tax...

MADISON, Wis. — A tragic shooting occurred at approximately 11 a.m. at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, resulting in three deaths and six injuries. According to the Associated Press, the shooter, identified as a 17-year-old female student, was found dead inside the school. >>>Follow the latest updates here. Advertisement A law enforcement official, speaking anonymously, confirmed the suspect's identity to the Associated Press. Madison police Chief Shon Barnes reported that two students remain in critical co

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~National Maple Syrup Day!Get the flapjacks ready for National Maple Syrup Day. December 17th calls for orders of pancakes, french toast, or biscuits topped off with butter and delicious maple syrup.It is usually from the xylem sap of sugar maple, red maple, or black maple trees that maple syrup is made from although it is not limited to those maple species. These trees, in cold climates, store starch in their trunks and in their roots. In the spring, the starch is then converted to sugar that rises in the sap. The maple trees are then tapped...

O’Keefe Media Group released undercover footage of a former spy and White House National Security Council advisor named Henry Appel giving more inside information about Biden’s cognitive decline and revealing worries among White House and National Security officials that they will face investigations from the incoming Trump administration or Congress. “Well, here’s some tea. Joe Biden is like dead. He like can’t say a sentence,” Appel said of Biden’s obvious mental decline. “He’s like really progressed in his old age.” Appel continued, stating, “Everybody recognizes it,” and “I can’t believe it wasn’t a bigger scandal earlier.” “He’ll be dead in...

The White House declared on Monday that drones spotted over the northeastern United States are operating “legally and lawfully.” This statement comes amidst growing public concern and demands for transparency, fueled by President-elect Donald Trump’s call for answers regarding what he termed “an alarming mystery.” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby attempted to downplay the situation, attributing the sightings to “commercial, hobbyist, or law enforcement drones, all operating legally and lawfully,” while noting that some reports may have been misidentified aircraft or even stars. Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder held an off-camera, on-the-record press briefing on Monday and...

As early as today, the Senate will vote on an absurd bill to give state and local government employees a $200B+ Social Security bonus.Social Security runs out of money in 10 years and is on a course to insolvency.But instead of fixing the finances, 62 senators – including many Republicans who pretend to be fiscal conservatives – are sponsoring a bill to raise monthly benefits for public employees, even though their complaints are phony. This group of workers ALREADY receives pay and benefits that are 30% higher than comparable private sector workers. Most are already eligible for supersized state pensions....

Exit Poll: Racial DemographicsThis Navigator Research report is the fifth in a series of releases of findings from our post-election survey among 5,000 self-reported 2024 general election voters. This release focuses on how racial groups voted in the 2024 election, including what issues mattered most when deciding who to vote for, and how vote shares compared to that of the 2020 election. Trump overperformed with voters across racial demographics, particularly among men of color.Donald Trump improved his standing with voters across racial demographics, including white voters (from net +13 in 2020 to net +16; 40 percent Harris – 56 percent...

President Joe Biden responded to reports of a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, and called for Congress to “pass commonsense gun safety laws.” In a press release from the White House, Biden highlighted how his administration had “taken aggressive action to combat the gun violence epidemic” and had “passed the most significant gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years.” Biden’s statement came after at least one teacher and one student at the Abundant Life Christian School were left dead after a shooter opened fire on Monday morning.

Finally, Republicans and conservatives have gotten smart about social media. For years conservative groups whined about social media companies like Facebook discriminating against conservative voices – and they did and in some cases still do. But the Trump campaign got smart and employed social media highly effectively – and much more so than the Democrats. That decision proved crucial to his victory. He passed on a second debate with Kamala Harris. He passed on high-profile interviews with 60 Minutes, NBC, and CNN. Instead, Trump appeared on countless new media platforms, sitting down with Joe Rogan and other podcasters. Some 30...

SNIP “If you take diphenhydramine, also known as Benadryl or Elavil, or any sort of antihistamine medication or anticholinergic for a long period of time, it has been linked to dementia,” Hasan said. Benadryl is an over-the-counter antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of hay fever, allergies and the common cold. Research has shown a link between an increased risk of dementia and long-term use of Benadryl and other anticholinergic drugs that block acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter crucial for muscle contractions and important brain functions like learning and memory.

Voters believe Sir Keir Starmer is the worst prime minister in modern history after five months in the job, a damning poll for the Mail has found. A whopping six in ten (61 per cent) people said they were 'dissatisfied' with the PM's track record — including more than a third (39 per cent) of Labour supporters. Just one in four (27 per cent) of all voters said they were 'satisfied' with Sir Keir's performance since Labour stormed to power in July. And barely half (54 per cent) of Labour's own voters said they were satisfied. It gives Sir Keir...

Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media.This is the confidence we have in approaching God: That if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14)Religion Forum threads labeled *Prayer* are closed to debate of any kind.1 John 5:20 "And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true...

As I was browsing through my social media feed this morning, enjoying my homemade matcha latte, I stumbled upon a concerning headline about the very thing I was consuming: A matcha shortage is currently affecting Japan. Naturally, this sent me down the matcha “rabbit hole” to explore the underlying causes of this global shortage. Matcha is a finely ground powder made from specially cultivated green tea leaves. It has a vibrant green colour and a higher caffeine content, making it a healthy alternative to coffee. Its popularity is on the rise as the global matcha market is expected to grow...

The US Census Bureau is adding refugees to its immigrant count by The Associated Press 12/16/2024 The U.S. Census Bureau is changing how it counts immigrants in annual estimates by including more people who were admitted for humanitarian, and often temporary, reasons. The change is being made in an effort to better reflect population shifts this decade, officials said Monday. Population estimates, including immigration, are due to be released Thursday showing how the populations of the United States and the 50 states changed this year. However, the new approach to counting immigrants will only be reflected nationally. The percentage of...

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said it is time to “change the context of gun ownership” in the United States following the Madison Christian school shooting. During a CNN broadcast, McCabe said: We’re [going] nowhere because it keeps happening. We know it’s going to happen again. It’s happening today. It’s going to happen again in the near future. I can guarantee you that and every time it happens, we do just about nothing. That doesn’t mean there aren’t things we can’t do. We could do things. We could — we could support and enact legislation that changes the —...

Menu ADVERTISEMENT END OF THE ROAD? TikTok Asks Supreme Court to Intervene as Nationwide Ban Set to Take Effect Next Month by Ben Kew Dec. 16, 2024 6:40 pm34 Comments TruthTweetShareGettrGab Photo Courtesy of the House Select Committee TikTok’s presence in America may be reaching the end of the line. The popular video app, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, is currently scheduled to be banned nationwide on January 19th, 2025, just one day before Donald Trump takes office. However, it has now filed a petition to the Supreme Court in a last ditch attempt to try and...