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1,380 stories Updated May 5, 2025 Related desks: Politics

The lead May 5, 2025 25

Trump “Skinny Budget” Boosts Border Security, Armed Forces

Framing his 2026 budget as correction, Trump reshapes priorities—trimming bureaucracy, doubling down on defense and border security.

Alan Jamison

May 4, 2025 8

Safeguarding Students: Stopping China’s Infiltration of US Universities

Foreign funding from adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party threatens our universities and students. It’s time to protect education and American sovereignty.

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May 1, 2025 88

The Military’s Back, Baby: Why America’s Youth Are Signing Up Again

With woke politics on the way out and bold leadership back in, America’s youth are enlisting in record numbers—reviving the military’s fighting spirit.

Rob Maness

May 1, 2025 42

BREAKING: Trump Inks Minerals Deal With Ukraine

President Trump secured a minerals deal with Ukraine, giving the U.S. first access to key natural resources while advancing peace negotiations with Russia.

Alan Jamison

May 1, 2025 18

Trump Tries to Save Europe from Itself

President Trump’s firm stance on defense spending is reshaping NATO and pushing Europe toward self-reliance—potentially saving it from economic and cultural decline.

Rev. Ben Johnson

Apr 30, 2025 76

Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Milwaukee Judge Accused of Helping Illegal Migrant Evade Ice

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Judge Hannah Dugan after she’s charged with obstructing a federal immigration arrest in Milwaukee.

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