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The lead Aug 11, 2025 38

BREAKING: Trump Declares Crime Emergency in Washington, D.C., Federalizes DCPD

Trump takes control of D.C. police, deploys 800 National Guard troops to curb crime amid controversy over city crime statistics.

Alan Jamison

Aug 11, 2025 11

Is Film About Pro-Life Black Women Being Muzzled?

New film ‘Pardon Me’ spotlights pro-life Black women like Bevelyn B. Williams, facing censorship for challenging abortion’s legacy.

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Aug 11, 2025 11

Maine Democrats: Split Loyalties, Conflicts of Interest, and Public Corruption

Maine’s Democrat leaders face mounting allegations of public corruption, conflicts of interest, and misuse of taxpayer funds — and voters are catching on.

Robert B. Charles

Aug 11, 2025 27

Restoring the Reconciliation Monument: Respecting History, Not Erasing It

Restoring Arlington’s Reconciliation Monument honors unity and history, not the Confederacy, despite liberal outrage.

Rob Maness

Aug 10, 2025 8

Universities Are About to Get the Best Disinfectant

President Trump’s new memorandum forces colleges to disclose detailed admissions data, exposing possible ongoing racial discrimination despite the Supreme Court’s SFFA ruling.

David P. Deavel

Aug 8, 2025 18

5 Years After ‘Defund the Police,’ Democrat-Run Cities Still Face Police Shortages

Major U.S. cities face crippling police shortages years after the “defund the police” movement, with rising crime and slower response times threatening public safety.

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