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How July 4 Threatened the Confederacy
The Declaration of Independence, not the ratification of the Constitution, marks the nation’s birth. That truth helped save the Union and free the slaves.
Is It Possible to Reorient the Presidency?
Politically, it would be difficult to return the job’s focus to foreign affairs, as the Constitution intended. But it would do the nation a lot of good.
What Is the Great American Rock Anthem?
John Mellencamp’s ‘Pink Houses’ is beloved by patriotic Americans, despite its anti-American origins.
Why the Confederacy Failed to Recreate the American Revolution
The South invoked the Founders’ struggle for freedom — and ignored crucial differences in doing so.
Biden defends Sha’Carri Richardson suspension as progressives, some in GOP balk: ‘Rules are the rules’
President Biden gave a muted response Saturday to sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension due to a positive marijuana test that will cut her from the Tokyo Olympics later this month.
Exclusive — J.D. Vance on July 4: Leftists ‘Are Trying to Make Us Hate our History’
Ahead of July 4, Democrats and leftists “are trying to make us hate our history,” J.D. Vance, author of Hillbillly Elegy, told Breitbart News.
Trump: Democrats Spreading ‘Disinformation’ that GOP Defunded Police
Former President Donald Trump said Saturday night in Florida Democrats are spreading “disinformation” that Republicans have defunded police.
Iowa Supreme Court Allows State to Block Planned Parenthood Sex Ed Funds
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the state may bar Planned Parenthood from providing sex education programs funded by federal grants.
Former White House physician says Democrats should follow through on cognitive demands and test Biden
Texas Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson, the former White House physician for Donald Trump, called on Democrats to follow through with their prior demands regarding a president’s cognitive ability and have President Biden be assessed.
Biden’s Fourth of July: DHS Promises to Bring Back to U.S. Deported Illegal Aliens
President Joe Biden’s administration has announced a federal initiative to bring back to the United States illegal aliens who were deported for committing crimes but who are the relatives of American service members, as well as Veterans and service members who were deported after committing crimes.
Poll: Nearly One-Third of Americans Think Health Officials Are Lying About Vaccine Safety
Nearly a third of Americans think health officials are lying about vaccine safety, according to a Rasmussen poll released Friday.
Netflix Is Releasing A New Series About UFOs
Will you watch?
Arrests of criminal migrants, including convictions for sex, drug and homicide crimes, up in FY 2021
The number of arrests of illegal immigrants with criminal convictions — including sex and drug offenses and even homicide — have increased in fiscal year (FY) 2021 compared to recent years, amid a surge more generally of migrant encounters at the border.
DeSantis’ office denies report of ‘plea’ to cancel Trump rally amid Surfside search
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against a media report that he asked former President Donald Trump to cancel a planned Florida rally while search and rescue efforts continue at Surfside.
Police Hope Novelty Key Ring Of Semi-Naked Man Will Crack 25 Year Cold Case Murder In Scotland
Figure of a plump, semi-naked man
Vanessa Williams to Sing ‘Black National Anthem’ at Capitol Fourth Celebration
Williams said she would perform the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in celebration of Juneteenth.
Vatican Indicts Cardinal And 9 Other Suspects On Embezzlement, Fraud
Vatican Indicts Cardinal And 9 Other Suspects On Embezzlement, Fraud
Democratic Socialists of America Meet with Venezuelan President Maduro
The DSA, the largest socialist political organization in the United States, has previously called for an end to U.S. sanctions on the dictatorial regime.
NYC Mayoral Race Front-Runners File Lawsuits Demanding Potential Recount
Brooklyn Borough president and former police captain Eric Adams still leads the Democratic-primary contest.
Biden says teachers deserve ‘a raise, not just praise’
Speaking to the nation’s largest teachers union, President Joe Biden said Friday that the pandemic has given America’s parents the “ultimate education” on the challenges of the teaching profession. But even more, he said, the last year has proved that teachers across the U.S. deserve higher pay.
Canada PM Condemns Rash of Church Burnings, Vandalism
‘It is unacceptable and wrong that acts of vandalism and arson are being seen across the country, including against Catholic churches,’ Trudeau said.
A Pictorial Tour of America’s State Capitols
Eclectic architecture, often overlooked, depicted in new portfolio of photographs.
Texas Democrats mull another walkout over election reform: ‘Everything is on the table’
Texas Democrats may consider another walkout during the state’s special legislative session this month after the outnumbered lawmakers’ walkout in May derailed the Republicans’ controversial voting bill by a midnight deadline in the GOP-led legislature.
Minneapolis mayor says he’s committed to recruiting new police officers after judge’s ruling
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey admitted the city has a shortage of police officers Friday, a day after a judge ruled the city needs to hire more by June of next year.
San Francisco Crime Wave: Rampant Shoplifting, Theft Forces Stores to Cut Hours or Close
The crime wave in San Francisco, California, continues as police presence dwindles and thieves brazenly loot stores, causing Target properties in the Bay Area to announce they are cutting hours to reduce losses.
Texas sheriffs sue Biden administration over immigration policy barring deportations
Four Texas sheriffs, their counties, and ICE representatives have sued President Biden and officials as the Department of Homeland Security for preventing federal officers from deporting illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds.
DNC Chair Harrison: ‘Our Democracy Is on Fire’ and We Have to ‘Put Out the Flames’
On Friday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Rachel Maddow Show,” DNC Chair Jaime Harrison discussed Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and their reluctance to do away with the filibuster to pass voting legislation and stated that “Rome is on fire.