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The Government of Turkey has administered the Hagia Sophia as a museum – officially recognized by UNESCO as part of the Historic Areas of Istanbul World Heritage Site – in an outstanding manner for nearly a century. We urge the Government of Turkey to continue to maintain the Hagia Sophia as a museum, as an exemplar of its commitment to respect the faith traditions and diverse history that contributed to the Republic of Turkey, and to ensure it remains accessible to all. This extraordinary site is a testament to religious expression and to artistic and technical genius, reflected in its rich and...

Georgian-born American artist David Datuna has eaten a banana used in an art work by Maurizio Cattelan, which had sold for $120,000 (£91,000). The artwork, titled Comedian, was on display at Art Basel in Miami, one of the world's most high-profile art fairs.

"It's a horrible thing that took place and we're getting to the bottom of it," Trump told reporters before a roundtable discussion on small business and red tape reduction.

Looking back ……….. At the 4 minute mark the Schifft really starts spewing from his lying lips. ******From the comments below video: • “He went on the record and tried to spin Trump’s phone call even when it’s made public? Do you think we are that dumb?” • “This is a mad effort to discredit President Trump, and to frighten anyone who disagrees with them.” • “This is one of the most cowardly, reprehensible and disgusting things I have ever seen Adam Schiff do, and that's saying a lot.” • “Adam Schiff should be sued for slander. Adam Shifty ……...

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh came out swinging in his opening remarks, defending himself against the sexual assault allegations levied by Palo Alto University professor Christine Blasey Ford and launching partisan attacks against Senate Democrats, who he called an “embarrassment” and warned, “what goes around, comes around.” “You’ve tried hard, given it your all, no one can question your effort,” Kavanaugh said, referring to Democrats. “But your coordinated and well-funded effort to destroy my good name and destroy my family will not drive me out.” Kavanaugh’s defiant statement — which he read large pieces of through tears — is different...

Unfortunately, Michael thinks the statement was made under oath...it was not! Michael also thinks the statement is damaging to Kavanaugh...it is vague as to time, date, place and does not specifically provide any evidence as to Kavanaugh personally doing any specific wrongdoing. This woman was 3 years older than Kavanaugh going to a series of high school parties where she claims to have observed gang rapes...so she kept going to those parties until she could get gang raped...and she never told the police...

The Democrat party is in complete disarray. The violence, threats, calls to abolish borders and abolish ICE are causing people to leave the Democrat party in droves. The #WalkAway campaign is gaining momentum as decent Americans are fed up with the vitriol and overall lack of message from the Democrat party. The mask is completely off; Democrats are openly embracing a Communist Socialist candidate for the House of Representatives. DNC Chairman Tom Perez claimed this week that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist running for Congress, is “the future of our party.” The Democrats released a bleak message riddled with...

In the wake of news that the United States is suing California for its immigration laws, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions took aim at the state’s leaders, and one mayor in particular. He singled out Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who sparked controversy last month by warning the city’s residents of an impending federal immigration raid. That move led to backlash from officials including Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Thomas Homan. He confirmed that the agency would be launching a “review” of what he called an “irresponsible decision” that tipped off criminals living in the state. Sessions maintained that tone in...

Media was set ablaze Thursday after President Trump reportedly responded to the ‘gang of 6’ immigration proposal with some fiery language. “Never said anything derogatory about Haitians other than Haiti is, obviously, a very poor and troubled country. Never said “take them out.” Made up by Dems. I have a wonderful relationship with Haitians. Probably should record future meetings – unfortunately, no trust!” Tweeted Trump.

LIVE: President Donald Trump URGENT statement on DPRK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPLWeETlYwQ

A high-profile Vatican adviser responded to a recent Evangelical statement affirming marriage between “one man and one woman” with his own statement affirming "LGBT people."   Rev. James Martin, a Catholic priest, author, and adviser to the Vatican on communications, tweeted a seven-point list of pro-homosexual affirmations in response to the Evangelical’s “Nashville Statement” that defended marriage between a man and woman. Martin’s series of tweets were picked up by The Washington Post and published as a “counter-list” in an August 30 article titled “Seven simple ways to respond to the Nashville Statement on sexuality.” In his list affirming “LGBT people,”...

Now for the top story tonight. Donald Trump giving a big foreign policy address yesterday in Washington. He joins us now from Evansville, Indiana. First of all, you did not mention Afghanistan in the address. We have got about 10,000 troops there right now. The place is still in chaos after 13 years. What exactly will you do about Afghanistan? DONALD TRUMP (R), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: I would stay in Afghanistan. It's probably the one place we should have gone in the Middle East because it's adjacent and right next to Pakistan which has nuclear weapons. So I think you have...

The World Communion of Reformed Churches has accepted that Joint Declaration on Justification that was originally signed by the Catholic Church and the World Lutheran Federation in 1999, and later by the World Methodist Council in 2016. The World Communion of Reformed Churches will formalize its assent to the statement at an ecumenical prayer service to be held in Wittenberg, Germany, on July 5. The Pontifical Council for Christian Unity welcomed the acceptance of the statement by the Reformed Churches as an “important milestone” in ecumenical affairs. The Vatican body said: One of the crucial issues of dissent between the...

CNN has corrected a Tuesday report after the release of former FBI Director James Comey's opening statement for his Thursday testimony in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee contradicted the reports' sources. The CNN report said Comey was expected to dispute President Trump's claims that Comey said he was not under investigation on multiple occasions. The report, titled “Comey expected to refute Trump," was based on unnamed sources and said Comey's conversations with the president "were much more nuanced," and that Trump drew the wrong conclusion. 

Full pdf of his prepared remarks is here: https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/sites/default/files/documents/os-jcomey-060817.pdf

Well, it would appear Don McGahn and Don Trump have indeed played the media, left-wing moonbats and the unintelligent GOPe like a Stradivarius.  With bait firmly taken, the trap snaps shut.   Here’s the statement from the White House.  

The New England Alliance for Liberty and Free Markets on the election of Donald Trump and the take over by the GOP of the house and senate We congratulate Donald J Trump for a successful campaign and wish him the best. We also congratulate the GOP for taking hold over the congress and senate. This election didn't quite pan out as we had hope though. Many of us I am aware were not totally in support of Trump which given his demeanor and his past history of liberal thought including support for abortion, gun control and eminent domain is understandable,...

James O'Keefe ‏@JamesOKeefeIII 20m Tomorrow @PVeritas_Action and @POTUS will be in NC. One of us will be releasing hidden camera footage of a Dem racist statement. Stay tuned.

On Friday night Trump released a video response. He’s going after Hillary Clinton. “I’ve never pretended to be a perfect person, nor pretended to be someone I’m not. I’ve said and done things I regret. And the words released today on this more than decade old video are one of them. Anyone who knows me knows these words don’t reflect who I am. I said it. I was wrong. And I apologize… I pledge to be a better man tomorrow and I will never ever let you down… We are losing our jobs. We are less safe than we were...