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Britain’s New Liberal Government Faces Big Problems

Keir Starmer's Labour Party wins a decisive UK election victory but quickly faces declining approval and internal challenges, spotlighting the complexities of governance.

Walter Samuel

Oct 6, 2024 53

Helene Makes Clear the Need for America First

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Americans are questioning their government's priorities as aid is directed overseas and to immigrants while citizens suffer. David P. Deavel calls for a renewed focus on 'America First' to protect and prioritize our own.

David P. Deavel

Oct 4, 2024 24

Hurricane Helene Aftermath: FEMA's Funding Shortage Exposed by DHS Chief Mayorkas

FEMA faces funding shortages as Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc, with DHS Secretary Mayorkas highlighting budget concerns amidst criticisms of misallocated resources to non-citizen programs.

Tammy Bruce

Oct 4, 2024 67

CBO: Medicaid Spending on Illegal Aliens Has Cost Taxpayers over $16.2 Billion Under Open Border Czar Harris

CBO report shows Biden-Harris open border policy increased Medicaid costs by $16.2 billion due to emergency services for illegal aliens.

Outside Contributor

Oct 4, 2024 24

Harris on the Border – Shameless

Kamala Harris's border visit reveals her failure to tackle illegal immigration and rising crime, seeming more like a photo-op than genuine concern.

Robert B. Charles

Oct 3, 2024 17

Jack Smith’s 165-Page Memo Is Textbook Election Interference: A Very Brief Legal Recap

Jack Smith’s redacted presidential immunity motion is a complete nothing burger. He cites basically no law. To the extent he cites any law, such as recent precedent from the Supreme Court’s Trump decision, he deliberately misinterprets it to accommodate his equally contrived facts.

Paul Ingrassia

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