Trump Says New Tariffs Will Target Semiconductors, Steel, and Pharma
Speaking at the House Republican retreat, Trump urged GOP members to stick together.
US Freezes Most Foreign Aid, Ends Mass Migration Agreement | Live With Josh
On Friday, the Trump administration froze nearly all foreign aid. The only exceptions are military assistance to Israel and Egypt and emergency food aid.
Survival Expert: ‘The biggest tool that you have is your own mind’
When disaster strikes, top survivalist EJ ‘Skullcrusher’ Snyder is the man you want on your team.
Renaissance Florence in the Heart of London
Meet the Madonna and Child artworks that Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael made in Florence, circa 1504.
Americans, Hungarians, and the Sacred Crown of St. Stephen
In ‘This Week in History,’ a 1,000-year-old crown kept safe in America from the communists finally makes its way home.
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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
Bessent, a billionaire investor, was confirmed in a 68–29 vote.
DOJ Fires Officials Who Worked on Jack Smith’s Team
The acting attorney general does not trust the officials to ’to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda,' a spokesperson said.
Nations Push Back on Trump’s Suggestions for Resettling Palestinians
The president suggested resettling 1.5 million Gazans in Egypt and Jordan, but the countries are unwilling to absorb them.
Medicare Isn’t Broke—Yet
The program is not insolvent, but there’s a growing gap between revenue and expenses. Changing demographics are one big reason.
Speaker Johnson Suggests Other Countries Follow Colombia in Offering Presidential Planes for Deportations
The speaker also discussed the president’s proposal to tie California’s wildfire aid with voter ID rule, recent firings of inspectors generals, and FEMA review.
Shen Yun Equates to Hope, Shows ‘There’s Still Beauty in the World,’ Says Artist
Anne Conlee-Brower, an artist, had seen Shen Yun Performing Arts before, falling in love with the ancient myths and legends brought to life.
Trump Admin Orders Agencies to Submit Detailed Return-to-Office Plans for Federal Employees
Federal agencies have been ordered to submit detailed plans for implementing Trump’s in-person work requirement for their employees.
DeepSeek AI App Demonstrates Pro-CCP Bias, Influence
The app provided answers parroting the CCP’s narrative, while ChatGPT give more detailed and balanced responses to questions.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Gabbard, Patel, RFK Jr. Face Senate Confirmation Hearings This Week
Four of Trump’s nominees have been confirmed so far, one just barely. The next three could also have a bumpy ride.
Day in Photos: Return of the Palestinians, Floods in Europe, and Mirror Building
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
CDC Ordered to Immediately Stop Working With WHO, Memo Says
The decision was made after Trump signed an order indicating the United States would pull out of the global health agency.
The Virtue That Counters Depression and Increases Longevity
And what’s the best way to cultivate it—embracing optimism or letting go of pessimism?
Trump Signs Executive Order Creating ‘Iron Dome’ for America
The executive order covers a range of advanced missile and air defense capabilities.
Trump Admin Outlines Criteria for Reclassifying Federal Workers for Easier Termination
The Office of Personnel Management has directed federal agencies to identify employees for reclassification under a new category, making them easier to fire.
Eggflation Expected to Persist in 2025, Rising 20 Percent: USDA
Egg prices are expected to continue their volatility in the year ahead amid the bird flu.
In Photos: Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
Survivors and world leaders commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, exactly 80 years since troops liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland.
Trump to Sign Executive Orders Restricting Transgender Troops, Ending Military DEI Practices
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders concerning the culture of the U.S. military.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Brings Caribbean Heat to Your Kitchen
Fight the winter cold with this fiery seasoning.
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In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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How the ‘Bridge That Couldn’t Be Built’ Was Built
In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.
Chiefs Set Sights on Historic Super Bowl Three-Peat
Eight other NFL teams have won back-to-back titles, but none made it three in a row.
Chiefs Set Sights on Historic Super Bowl Three-Peat
Eight other NFL teams have won back-to-back titles, but none made it three in a row.
Paul McCartney Voices Concerns Over UK’s Proposed AI Copyright Law
The former ‘Beatles’ member fears artificial intelligence will ’rip off' artists after UK officials proposed changes to copyright law.
Paul McCartney Voices Concerns Over UK’s Proposed AI Copyright Law
The former ‘Beatles’ member fears artificial intelligence will ’rip off' artists after UK officials proposed changes to copyright law.
A World of Exotic Waters Opened Up When Michael Mascha Quit Wine
Can water really rival wine for taste, terroir, and romantic origin? – what a former wine connoisseur has to say.
A World of Exotic Waters Opened Up When Michael Mascha Quit Wine
Can water really rival wine for taste, terroir, and romantic origin? – what a former wine connoisseur has to say.
‘A Dobugawa Dream’: After Loss Are Echoes of Hope and Pain
A young man deals with a friend’s suicide in Asato Watanabe’s debut film.
250 Years Ago, Part 3: The First Continental Congress and Gun Control
On the road to the Revolutionary War, Americans stockpiled and raided British forts to secure arms and gunpowder in preparation for imminent war.
3 Insights Into Happiness From a Greek Philosopher
Epicurus’s short letter contains timeless recommendations for a simple, happy life.
A Massive Gettysburg Monument With a Moving Message
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit a Pennsylvania battlefield tribute to all of the fallen Civil War soldiers at Gettysburg.
‘A Dobugawa Dream’: After Loss Are Echoes of Hope and Pain
A young man deals with a friend’s suicide in Asato Watanabe’s debut film.
This Delicious Dessert Will Fulfill Your Sweet Cravings
This old-fashioned but classic dessert is sweet but not too rich.
Traveling in the US Will Change This Year: You Can’t Fly Without This Document
This regulation is an effort to improve national security.
Girls’ Trip to Spain Offers History, Adventure, and Lots of Fun
Exploring Spain on foot and by train is the wise choice.
Caribbean Travel Guide: 2025'S Best Destinations, Events, Attractions, and More
The Caribbean is a perennial dream destination for weary winter travelers.
Traveling in the US Will Change This Year: You Can’t Fly Without This Document
This regulation is an effort to improve national security.
Mary Vaux Walcott: The ‘Audubon of Botany’
Mary Vaux Walcott’s extensive research and consequent illustrations brought North America’s floral diversity to the general public’s attention.
Martin and Osa Johnson: For the Love of Adventure
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a couple whose love of adventure gave Americans the chance to see the world’s most exotic places.
Charles H. Stockton: The Admiral of International Law
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a U.S. naval officer who becomes the most important American voice for international law.
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