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The lead Feb 25, 2025 19

A Holistic and Pro-Life Approach to IVF

President Trump's executive order on expanding IVF access has sparked debate within the pro-life movement, which sees both moral challenges and an opportunity for advocacy. With the administration seeking policy recommendations, pro-life leaders are promoting alternatives like NaPro Technology to address fertility issues while respecting the sanctity of life.

David P. Deavel

Feb 25, 2025 62

DOGE Succeeds Where Democrats Have Failed

For decades, Democratic presidents from Carter to Obama have promised to streamline government and reduce waste—efforts that often fell short of their goals. Today, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk under President Trump, is delivering on those long-standing promises, igniting backlash from Democrats and reshaping the conversation on government spending.

Andrew Shirley

Feb 25, 2025 38

10 Secret Bureaucrat Cheats

Bureaucrats exploit hidden funds, favoritism, and lax oversight to waste billions. Here are their top 10 tricks—and how to stop them.

Robert B. Charles

Feb 25, 2025 44

The Sneaky Way Government Unions Rake in Taxpayer Money, and How Congress Can Fight It in Reconciliation

Lawmakers push to end or tax "official time," which lets federal employees do union work on the taxpayer’s dime.

Outside Contributor

Feb 24, 2025 18

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr: Draining the Taxpayer-Funded NPR and PBS Swamp

New FCC Chairman Carr targets NPR and PBS for alleged funding mismanagement and ideological bias, signaling a push for tighter fiscal discipline in public broadcasting.

Outside Contributor

Feb 24, 2025 60

President Trump, Thank You on Behalf of Maine!

President Trump called out Maine’s Governor Mills for undermining Title IX and endangering girls. Maine is grateful!

Robert B. Charles

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