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opinion
George Gascon’s Lame Debate Performance Reflects His Tenure as LA’s District Attorney
Soros-funded prosecutor George Gascon recently debated his challenger for reelection as Los Angeles County district attorney. Gascon’s onstage performance was a perfect reflection of his failure as the head of the nation’s largest DA office: It was abysmal. Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman has led Gascon in the polls by 25 percentage points since August,… -
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Trump, Tucker Carlson Talk Faith, Fortitude, and the Future at Bookend AZ Rally
There was an election spook-tacular on Halloween night in Glendale, Arizona, as former President Donald Trump sat down with Tucker Carlson in the latest Tucker Live Tour event. In what will likely be one of the final major interviews Trump does before the American people cast their votes on Nov. 5, the pair talked about… -
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Michigan Is a Road to the White House, Rep. Huizenga Says
Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., said he has seen a political shift in the swing state of Michigan. “It’s interesting to see how Michigan has just grown in importance, and as a crossroads,” Huizenga told The Daily Signal, “quite literally the road to the White House, the road to the Senate [Republican] majority, and the road… -
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Fact-Checking Kamala Harris’ Phoenix Speech
Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally Thursday in Phoenix, making a finish-line pitch to voters in a key swing state ahead of next Tuesday’s presidential election. Harris mostly focused on themes she has hit during her campaign and in recent speeches. The vice president said she is for protecting “democracy,” Trump is about punishing… -
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Voting Absentee? Return Your Ballot in Person, Don’t Mail It
However you choose to vote in Tuesday’s election, it’s critical to have a plan to cast your ballot. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who vote by mail, recent difficulties experienced by the United States Postal Service mean it’s even more important to have a plan to ensure your ballot makes it into… -
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As an Immigrant, I Ask My Fellow Christians to Vote
With the Nov. 5 presidential election fast approaching, I’m reminded of my family’s journey to American citizenship and the duties and privileges associated with it. Namely, voting. When I was 3 years old, I moved to the U.S. with my parents as legal immigrants, all our belongings packed away in suitcases and with a couple… -
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Inflation Is the New Tax on Georgia Families
As the Peach State recovers from back-to-back hurricanes, Georgians are struggling to rebuild their families’ lives. With the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s inadequate response being just another symptom of the misuse of taxpayer dollars, many are becoming cynical. Making things even harder is the ever-increasing cost of goods and services. The federal government prints a… -
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Phoenix on Fire: Rising Prices Burn Arizonans
Residents of Phoenix are feeling the heat, and it’s not just the weather. Instead, it’s the relentless rise in inflation that has tightened its grip on household budgets, forcing many to reevaluate their spending and lifestyle choices. The current financial reality has become painfully clear: The American dream has become a distant memory, seemingly out… -
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Radio and TV Station Refuse to Run Ad Featuring a Trump Impersonator
Tennessee retailer D.T. McCall & Sons told The Tennessee Star on Wednesday that Cumulus Media and Scripps Media, Inc. both refused to broadcast advertisements inspired by former President Donald Trump on Cumulus’ Nashville radio station, SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, and Scripps’ Nashville television station, NewsChannel 5. The offending ads feature an impersonator of Trump wearing a suit and a “Make America Great… -
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When in a Hole, Kamala Keeps Digging
On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” we examine the possible effects of Vice President Kamala Harris’ resolute decision to continue diving deeper into divisive politics and far-left rhetoric as the contested Nov. 5 election draws near. Speaking of Nov. 5, join us beginning at 6 p.m. EST that fateful Tuesday evening for… -
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‘ELECTION INTERFERENCE’: Trump Sues CBS Over Edited Harris ‘60 Minutes’ Interview
Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against CBS today, accusing the network of “election and voter interference.” “This action concerns CBS’s partisan and unlawful acts of election and voter interference through malicious, deceptive, and substantial news distortion calculated to (a) confuse, deceive, and mislead the public, and (b) attempt to tip the scales in… -
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Inflation Has Neutered the Underdogs
Life in the Chicagoland area has changed drastically over the past few years. Inflation has ruined Portillo’s Italian Beef Sandwiches, ketchupless hotdogs, and mom-and-pop restaurants. Maya Sanchez, a senior at Elmhurst University and Chicagoland native, is just one of many struggling with inflation. Growing up in the area, Sanchez has very fond memories of going… -
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What Kamala Harris and Henry VIII Have in Common
Vice President Kamala Harris and the 16th-century British monarch Henry VIII share at least one trait in common: The belief that the government can force an individual to act against his conscience and in violation of his faith. Henry VIII demonstrated this in his treatment of St. Thomas More. More, a brilliant lawyer, experienced a… -
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Are Businesses, Universities Starting to Crack Down on Anti-Israel Protests?
Without permission, two Microsoft employees held a vigil for “victims of the Palestinian genocide” at the company’s headquarters in Washington state last Thursday. Later that same day, both of the event’s organizers were fired. “Due to privacy and confidentiality considerations, we cannot provide specific details,” Microsoft shared in a statement the following day. It did clarify that… -
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Donald Trump’s Closing Argument Detailed In New Ad: ‘Never Quit’
When President Grover Cleveland left the presidency in 1889, the 22nd president of the United States had no designs to seek a second term. Four years later, on March 4, 1893, Cleveland stood at the East Portico of the Capitol, swearing the same oath he had recited eight years prior. Cleveland became the 24th president… -
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Biden-Harris Admin’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Cancellation Plan’s Suspicious Timing
Just days before the election, the Biden-Harris administration has rolled out yet another plan to cancel student debt—this time aiming to clear the loans of millions of borrowers across the U.S. who are experiencing “hardship.” The timing is notable: With a hefty portion of young voters carrying student debt, some might say this is a… -
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‘Final Argument’: An Open-and-Shut Case
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a cordial debate with Sam Harris, host of the “Making Sense” podcast, to discuss the question of the hour: Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris. The conversation was moderated by Bari Weiss of The Free Press. Sam Harris is, of course, an incredibly intelligent person. He’s… -
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Drug Cartels ‘Are Winning’: Border Crisis Ravaging Arizona, Montana Indian Reservations
The Biden-Harris administration’s border crisis has had negative implications for all Americans, but one group that has suffered more than most—but received less attention than others—are American Indians living on reservations along the border. As part of their efforts to smuggle drugs and traffic human beings across the southern border, Mexican cartels have specifically targeted… -
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Desperate, Elitist Kamala Harris Is Hillary Clinton 2.0
Vice President Kamala Harris’ weak response to President Joe Biden’s calling Donald Trump supporters “garbage” matches her hyperbolic, incendiary claims that Trump is a “fascist” who relies on the tactics of Adolf Hitler. Meanwhile, Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, compared Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally to a Nazi gathering. Even high school debate… -
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Promoting Panic for Cash
The world must be getting so much worse! Activists protest everywhere. Listening to them, I’d think hate, homophobia, racism, and environmental threats are at record highs. But it’s not true. Despite our ugly election politics, for most people, life is better than ever. Our air and water are cleaner. People live longer and healthier lives….