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4,847 stories Updated Feb 17, 2025 Related desks: Elections National Security

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The Associated Press Gets Exposed

The Associated Press is under fire for refusing to recognize the Gulf of America name change, leading to its exclusion from the Oval Office and Air Force One. The controversy reveals the AP’s deep-seated bias, challenging its claims of independence and neutrality in journalism.

Matt Lamb

Feb 17, 2025 23

The ESG Fraud is Coming Undone

The ESG movement, once heralded as a pathway to ethical investing, is unraveling as flawed research and political biases are exposed. Once widely promoted by powerful elites and major investment firms, ESG is now facing growing scrutiny as evidence mounts that it prioritizes ideological goals over financial success.

David Lewis Schaefer

Feb 17, 2025 69

Founders Applauding Trump

The Founding Fathers warned against unchecked government power, emphasizing that tyranny arises when authority is not kept in check. With over 2,000 federal agencies today, the question arises—who holds them accountable? Madison, Jefferson, and Patrick Henry foresaw the dangers of bureaucratic overreach. As President Trump takes action to limit government expansion, history suggests the Founders would be applauding.

Robert B. Charles

Feb 16, 2025 68

J.D. Vance Takes European Elites to School

At the 61st Munich Security Conference, Vice President J.D. Vance confronted European elites on democracy, free speech, and election integrity. He criticized censorship, questioned political suppression, and warned against silencing citizens. Vance’s speech, a strong defense of democratic values, called for open dialogue and genuine electoral integrity.

David P. Deavel

Feb 15, 2025 28

Can This Nominee Save America’s Failing Schools?

As student performance continues to decline despite massive federal spending, Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing as Secretary of Education underscores the need for urgent reform. With President Trump pushing for bold changes, including school choice and parental empowerment, will these efforts be enough to fix America’s failing schools?

Ben Solis

Feb 14, 2025 100

LAWFARE: Web of Leftist Groups Working in Tandem to Tie Up Trump Agenda in Court

Civil Service Strong and its allies are using lawsuits to challenge and obstruct key Trump administration policies.

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