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Recent Stories
LISTEN: Saving liberty for the longterm in America's last stand
America has battled some tough enemies over the years. But now the enemy seems to be ourselves. And the question is: Can society come through this final and last stand and save liberty for the long term?
Democrats, socialists, 'godless communists' -- all are one and the same
The fact that Democrats need the media to defend them from labels of communism is evidence in itself of the Democrat Party's far-leftist communist tendencies.
Republicans aren't guilt-free on the growth of DSA
Former President Ronald Reagan used to talk about government as the enemy of freedom. He used to warn that the scariest words in the English language were, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help." Republicans seem to have forgotten that, though.
WATCH: America, 250 years strong
America's 250th year kicks off and my, what a tremendous republic we still are. Challenges abound, but American Exceptionalism is going strong.
Democrats' own lies have brought about the DSA scourge
Socialists are such a scourge. It's impossible to be a socialist without also being a liar. It's also impossible to be a socialist without being a communist-loving, Marxist-embracing, collectivist-worshipping tool of the devil.
WATCH: Israel cannot let Hezbollah strike without answer
Israel is on high alert due to Hezbollah, Iran's proxy terror group, which has been striking the Jewish nation from Lebanon. Meanwhile, the end of military operations between Israel and Hezbollah remains the main sticking point in the ceasefire and peace plan for America's war with Iran.
Trump the right man for the times as 'communists' are 'making their move'
These days, no matter how you slice it -- socialism -- communism -- Marxism -- progressivism -- democratic socialism -- Democrat -- the common denominator of all is stupidity.
Letitia James' knock of Zohran Mamdani illustrates power shift of Democrat Party
New York Attorney General Letitia James is out and about complaining that Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed candidates for public office who just don't get it -- who are too "new to the body politic" and who have not done enough time with "the struggle" to properly represent.
LISTEN: Bible morals being taught in public schools
A new survey shows parents by a vast majority would like to see morals and character as a course to be taught their children during the school day. And LifeWise Academy is responding, advancing on curriculum that was already approved by the courts years ago.
Democrat -- what Democrat? They're all Marxists now
The New York Times blasted this insightful headline in the lead to New York's primary elections on Tuesday: "Democratic Socialists Took City Hall. Now They're Aiming at Congress." The thing is, Democrats have been socialists in ideology for years. Now that the socialist label has gone mainstream, their next step is to make Marxism and communism the norm.
WATCH: Southern Poverty Law Center's dramatic fall into the leftist abyss
Southern Poverty Law Center's mission, when it began decades ago, seemed rooted in honorable intents -- to expose racism and bigotry and discrimination and all the stuff most Americans detest. But it didn't take long for the organization to become corrupted by leftist influences.
Iran is trying to turn America against Israel
Iran is certainly not victorious when it coms to withstanding America's military might. Where Iran is making inroads, though, is with its deceptive influences through the world's media.
Trump's shocking savior-of-Israel claim
President Trump, speaking to reporters at the Group of Seven summit in France, said that without him, "there would be no Israel," and "without the United States, there would be no Israel." Yikes. God may have a difference of opinion on that one.
LISTEN: The war is over -- or is it?
President Trump announced the end of the war with Iran, and said a peace deal was in the process of being signed. A day later, he announced the Strait of Hormuz would soon reopen and that the peace deal was in the process of being signed. But questions remain: Are we at war or not?
Iran deal doesn't look good for America or Israel
The text of the deal President Trump says he's struck with Iran to put a stop to all military strikes and reopen the Strait of Hormuz isn't yet released. But word of it has. And it doesn't look good for America or for Israel.
WATCH: Staying humble while reaching for greatness
One of a Christian's greatest challenges in life is to stay humble while seeking to be the best. Alison Maloni, mom of three, CEO, communications expert, public speaker and television news host says she starts the day writing ten things for which she's grateful and that helps keep her grounded.
