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4,840 stories Updated Dec 16, 2025 Related desks: Elections National Security

The lead Dec 16, 2025 101

More Tax on Tips: Blue States Undercutting New Federal Tax Cuts

Blue states move to “decouple” from Trump tax cuts, taxing tips, overtime, and Social Security breaks at the state level.

Outside Contributor

Dec 16, 2025 32

Deport Illegal Aliens – Laws Require It

Federal immigration law is supreme, yet some states refuse to cooperate. This breakdown undermines public safety, legal authority, and national sovereignty.

Robert B. Charles

Dec 16, 2025 41

Global Rightward Shift Continues as Chile Chooses “Trumpian” President

José Antonio Kast wins Chile’s presidency 58–42, promising tougher crime and border enforcement in a sweeping national mandate.

Ben Solis

Dec 16, 2025 2

Donor Privacy: Supreme Court and Governments Must Protect Americans’ First Amendment Freedoms

SCOTUS weighs donor privacy: forced disclosure can chill giving and speech as doxxing rises, testing First Choice v. Platkin.

Outside Contributor

Dec 15, 2025 29

Meet 5 Radicals (Among Many More) in Mamdani’s Transition Team

Mamdani’s transition team sparks backlash, stocking key committees with de Blasio veterans and activists critics call radical.

Outside Contributor

Dec 15, 2025 57

Another MAHA Victory for Trump – 18 States Ban Junk Food from SNAP

18 states are working with USDA to ban SNAP purchases of junk food starting in 2026, expanding the Trump-backed MAHA effort.

Alan Jamison

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