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President Trump’s foreign policy has been coasting so far on his verbal threats and public cajoling. But he’ll soon face moments of decision on U.S. adversaries that will echo throughout his second term and could determine his legacy The first year of presidencies often sets the tone for the events that follow on foreign policy. Joe Biden’s Afghan withdrawal gutted U.S. deterrence and convinced Vladimir Putin and Iran’s mullahs they’d meet little resistance if they sought military gains. Barack Obama let China occupy islands in the South China Sea and steal U.S. secrets with little resistance. Ronald Reagan rebuilt U.S....

{From my home State of Kentucky comes, hopefully, some good news.} Now., on with the post..... CNN’s lone conservative commentator Scott Jennings is reportedly considering running for Senate in Kentucky to replace Mitch McConnell. He would be a fantastic choice for this. Not only is Jennings a conservative, he knows exactly how to deal with the liberal media. His work at CNN has been like a trial by fire. Jennings is also well known to the people of Kentucky. It’s his home state.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that effective May 7, 2025, all adult U.S. citizens must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or a valid passport to board domestic flights and access federal facilities. This enforcement marks the culmination of the REAL ID Act, originally passed in 2005 following the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations to enhance the integrity and security of state-issued identification documents. ​ On December 17, 2018, President Trump signed the REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act, Public Law 115-323. “If you plan on traveling, we need your help to prevent delays...

It is noon in Washington on Saturday, January 20, 2029. Inauguration Day. A bearded man steps forward in front of the US Capitol and raises his right hand, placing his left on the Bible.'I, James David Vance, do solemnly swear...'

2021: Filibusters are evil and a hinderance to progress.2025: Filibusters are a great way to stop the GOP agenda.Both those sentiments sums up the wildly varying attitude of New York magazine columnist Ed Kilgore. Although he hated Senate filibusters in 2021 he now loves them as a way to slow down or halt Trump's legislative program. To get an idea of just how much Kilgore hated filibusters when the Democrats held the Senate, let us look look at his February 6, 2021 article, "What the Filibuster Has Cost America."

Mel Gibson for California governor? A poll has emerged citing him as a popular Republican candidate to run for the office although he has expressed zero interest in pursing it. In a new Lost Coast Outpost poll formulated on Wednesday, Gibson emerges as a surprising third place and the top Republican candidate with 12 percent of the vote. California Globe looked at the figures and surmised former Congresswoman Katie Porter now has a slight lead amongst all candidates, but the rest of the field is mixed: According to the poll, which was a straight straw poll with no demographic data...

James Lee Williams, better known as drag star The Vivienne, died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine, their family has said. The performer's sister Chanel Williams said her family "continue to be completely devastated" by the death of the 32-year-old and will be working with a substance abuse charity to raise awareness of the dangers of the drug. The RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner was found dead at their home in Cheshire in January, with celebrities and fans around the world paying tribute. An inquest is scheduled to take place in June. Cheshire Police said...

Several provocatively dressed, dancing transgender activists broke into an informational parents' meeting at the Vermont State House on Wednesday, disrupting the event and forcing the parents to seek another space for their event. The activists played loud music and shouted as event organizers attempted to speak. The Vermont State House Sergeant of Arms refused to remove the trans activists, claiming they had a right to be there

A father and son from Brazil have shared their gender transition story online as they become mother and daughter. Raphael and Gustavo Batista, 10, from Sao Paolo, Brazil, were born with female biological characteristics but now both identify as male. Gustavo was the first to start his transition at the age of four which gave Raphael the 'strength and courage' to also face the transition. Raphael, 38, stopped identifying as female last year and asked to be referred to as male. In September, Raphael posted a clip on Instagram in which he discussed gender identity. The clip was captioned, translated...

By most accounts, the Oscar-nominated “Emilia Pérez” is a terrible movie. Mexican critics panned the film’s portrayal of cartel violence, while trans critics hated how gender transition was used as an empty plot device with a highly inaccurate depiction of the medical process of transitioning. And yet the musical has been nominated for an incredible 13 Oscars, the most of any film this awards season. With an audience score of 16% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear almost everyone hates this movie, it seems, except for Oscar voters. In the casting respect, at least, "Emilia Pérez" gets it right, having cast...

2 fundraisers, police victims fund help pay for Lisa Stroud's $28K dental work to get her working againLisa Stroud flashes a wide smile when she talks about her burgeoning acting career. The 70-year-old Hamilton woman has been in 11 film and television productions, alongside stars such as Josh Hartnett (M. Night Shyamalan's film Trap) and Kim Cattrall (TV series Glamorous), since she first responded to a casting call online in 2021. These days, the trans actor is thankful not just for her line of work, but also getting back the confidence to smile. Stroud went without many teeth — and...

Thanks to The United States’ combination of lackluster train infrastructure and miserable flying experience, there often simply aren’t great choices to get places. Is the Greyhound bus our savior? No, absolutely not. Yet, despite the Greyhound’s reputation as as a last resort option, I’ve taken it several times (not as a last resort!) over the last few years.

Menu ADVERTISEMENT Jim Hoft, Gateway Pundit Founder Is Honoree at Prestigious 2024 New York Young Republican Club Gala by Jim Hoft Dec. 7, 2024 8:15 am31 Comments TruthTweetShareGettrGab Mark your calendars! The New York Young Republican Club (NYYRC) is set to host its must-attend annual gala on December 15th in the heart of Manhattan. This year the club welcomes none other than Jim Hoft, founder and editor-in-chief of The Gateway Pundit, as a featured honoree. For over a century, the NYYRC has been the beating heart of young conservatism, fostering leaders and driving the movement forward since 1911. The annual...

While the U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether to uphold state bans on the use of puberty blockers as well as hormone treatment for minors who think they might be transgender, the Washington Post is hyping both procedures, especially puberty blockers. This hype was provided by Casey Parks whose job description describes her as a "Social issues reporter covering gender and family." Or you can enjoy her leftist-celebrated book about her "queer lineage."The Parks pitch for puberty blockers appeared in the Post on Tuesday, "Puberty blockers, hormones: What to know about gender care for minors."

You might have been waiting for this moment your entire life, or perhaps you’re just looking for a reason to embrace 50 years of life. But, friends, 50 is when you officially hit the “Senior” stage and start reaping the benefits of an AARP membership. While we don’t quite agree with being called a “Senior” at such a young age, we can’t deny the incredible perks of being an AARP member. Right now, you can get a year-long membership for just $9 per year. After that, a second membership for anyone in your household will be free. What comes with...

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Navy Seal, Author, and Historian Matt Bracken talks Putin’s speech to Russia in response to the missile war madness, their experimental ballistic missile, who is making decisions in the United States, WWIII, how Trump should respond and much more.

A trustee and public relations director of La Leche League GB (LLLGB) has resigned after Britain’s oldest breastfeeding charity introduced an “inclusivity” policy allowing men who pretend to be women to learn how to breastfeed.

Senate Republicans reacted with alarm and dismay to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s decision to nominate Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, for attorney general, and several said they were skeptical...

Have not seen any articles on this [yet] but I believe Rand now has seniority to become a chairman of either Homeland Security committee or Healthcare (HELP) with the latter obviously more closer to his heart. Quote: “When we take over in November, I will be chairman of a committee and I will have subpoena power,” Paul said. “And we will get to the bottom of where this virus came from.”