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Well, it was bound to happen. Caitlin Clark is Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year. I was unaware that Time Magazine was still around; I'm usually only reminded in December because they have a Person of the Year Award. That hasn't been announced yet, although the shortlist includes Donald Trump,...

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was trolled on social media for covering his ears like a toddler throwing a tantrum after being criticized for mismanaging the U.S. Postal Service. The cringeworthy incident occurred Tuesday while Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia torched DeJoy during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing...

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If Pope Francis hasn't given you enough reasons to believe that the Roman Catholic Church, under his guidance, has become a deeply politicized institution, he's certainly trying to pile on a few more this Christmas. Yes, the birth of Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior, should be one of those things...

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A day after being acquitted in a nationally watched trial where he declined to take the stand, Daniel Penny was speaking out. The Marine veteran, who faced up to 15 years in prison after being charged in the death of a mentally disturbed man during a New York subway confrontation...

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A document that outlines the thinking of Luigi Mangione, suspected of gunning down UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, has been released. The manifesto was published by Ken Klippenstein on his website. A three-page hand-written document was in Mangione’s possession when he was arrested Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania,...

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This writer regrets to inform you that leftists and Democrats were actually right. Rampant racism and deeply embedded bigotry are alive and thriving in this country. The left has been tragically correct on this matter. They just haven't been particularly forthcoming about where all that racism and bigotry is coming from. Spoiler...

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A Florida state lawmaker who was re-elected as a Democrat last month announced Monday that she is changing her registration to serve her next term as a Republican. Susan Valdes of West Tampa made the announcement in a post on X. In her statement, she said she grew up in...

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Every once in a while, Americans need a reminder of what really matters to leftists and why. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors for San Diego County, California, voted 3-1 to adopt what dissenting Supervisor Jim Desmond called a "super" sanctuary policy. As Desmond noted in a clip posted Tuesday...

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With the end President Joe Biden's term fast approaching, the 46th president seems determined to enshrine his legacy as one of the worst executives ever. A recent foreign policy mistake involves Iran -- specifically empowering Iran to further fund terrorism, the Washington Free Beacon reported Tuesday. According to the Beacon,...

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One can identify individuals whom the establishment fears simply by paying attention to those whom the establishment media attacks. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, seems to have learned how to handle the lying media. Wednesday morning on the social media platform X, Hegseth posted his...

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For the many criticisms we could make about Rosie O'Donnell, her handling of her daughter's arrests is commendable. The comedian and actress, known in recent years for her outspoken criticism of President-elect Donald Trump, made a decision last month as a parent that many conservatives might find themselves agreeing with....

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Normally, when multiple shows go on to have record-setting viewership numbers in the span of a week, it would be cause for celebration. For MSNBC, it's actually cause for -- some rather grave -- concern. Three of the network's flagship personalities all saw catastrophic ratings, despite the news cycle being...

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To invoke noted American icon Elmer Fudd, it truly does appear that "it ain't no fun when the rabbit's got the gun." After being vilified, accosted, and otherwise threatened, Marine veteran Daniel Penny was ultimately acquitted on all charges related to the death of Jordan Neely in 2023. For those...

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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was accosted by a crowd of pro-Palestinian supporters in London recently while he was shopping for jewelry in a high-end London neighborhood. The incident was linked to Mayweather’s very public support of Israel, according to The U.K. Sun. The Sun quoted a witness it did not...

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Midway between the November election and January's inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump is already signaling that, under his watch, the country is going to be open for business -- and in a big way. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump announced that any entity...

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To say the least, President-elect Donald Trump has earned the benefit of all doubts. On the other hand, millions of MAGA supporters broke from Trump on nearly all things COVID-related, and they should not hesitate to do so again when their beloved president-elect, whom they rightly respect and adore, makes...

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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, wore a suit coat lined with the American flag while on Capitol Hill to meet with senators on Wednesday. As he was walking through a Senate office building hallway, a reporter called out to Hegseth, "What do you hope to...

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Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey said Wednesday the drones sighted over his state are a "clear and present danger" to the country and specifically to President-elect Donald Trump. There have been numerous sightings over the past month, including over 50 drones moving overland from the ocean this...

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We have seen it many times: the mindless, reflexive recitation of a woke catechism that has no basis in reality. Still, the performance feels different now. In fact, it almost seems as if the oblivious performer has somehow traveled to our time from the recent past. Tuesday on social media...

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At a time when the Biden administration is being roundly condemned for the flow of illegal immigrants and other forms of smuggling across the border, the Environmental Protection Agency is trumpeting its action in making one arrest. In its annual report, the EPA said that its enforcement efforts over the...

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