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Recent Stories
LISTEN: The astonishing bureaucracy of war and disease
From Afghanistan to Iran, from Covid to Anthony Fauci, look around the world of government and politics and one clear conclusion can be drawn -- the bureaucrats are everywhere.
WATCH: Missouri grandma fights for right to feed people in her home
A grandmother in Missouri is facing jail time and steep fines for the crime of -- feeding members of the public in her home. This, in America.
Diesel's shock-and-awe prices complicate midterms
As a counter to rising fuel prices, President Trump said in an interview over the weekend that his White House is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. It's a tricky maneuver that economic experts suggest could backfire -- epically.
WATCH: Texas lists more than 1M voters as suspicious
More than one million Texas voters have been placed on suspense lists and given an October 5 deadline to prove their eligibility.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, emboldening terrorists, one olive branch at a time
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani put out a video of himself planting an olive tree at Gracie Mansion alongside Palestinian people from Gaza, and then he posted it on social media with these words: "May peace be our future." As propaganda goes, this is Joseph Goebbels-worthy.
WATCH: DSA dominated by overeducated elitists
The Democratic Socialists of America and its accompanying far-leftist movement are filled with college-educated youth who've been blessed with opportunities and resources.
LISTEN: The bureaucracies of natural disasters
Ever wonder why it takes so long for FEMA funds to get into the hands of the people who most need the money? In a word: bureaucracy.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's too little, too late COVID moment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told CNN's Jake Tapper during a totally staged fly-fishing interview -- just two dudes hashing out the world's problems while tossing a line in the water, LOL! -- that he regretted closing beaches during COVID because it was an "insane" policy.
Obamacare gets a well-deserved vetting
Nearly 760,000 people are set to lose their Obamacare coverage because they never should have received coverage in the first place. Booting these fraudsters is estimated to save taxpayers $2.2 billion. And Democrats are calling out this action as cruel.
Ed Sheeran, celebrities should learn the power of 'no comment'
Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to be all politically correct and use our musical platform for something other than music.
Trump's tough talk on Iran seriously falling flat
President Donald Trump over the weekend floated the idea of blowing up Iran to bring a speedy end to the war. But since his administration has claimed on numerous occasions and over numerous spans of time that the war with Iran has already ended, his threats seem a bit superfluous.
WATCH: Midterms could dictate fate of MAHA
If you think the Make America Healthy Again initiative is moving along too slowly, then vote smart this November.
The New York Times, once again, tips antisemitic hat
The New York Times reported that Israelis are "deeply divided" about October 7, 2023.
AI is dangerous, but not in the way Democrats mean
Democrats look at AI through the prism of how it might threaten their political power -- and they panic because the idea of losing control means they might have to serve the people, rather than rule over the people.
LISTEN: UFOs, aliens and the Bible are compatible beliefs
President Trump months ago signed an executive order that directed the Pentagon to release documents on unidentified flying objects that have been classified. But their release hasn't exactly ended debates about UFOs.
Delusional DSA commemorates 'fighter' Fidel Castro
The Democratic Socialists of America put out this message via a post on its official website: "DSA Commemorates 100 Years of Fidel and Denounces Rubio's Genocide Against the Cuban People."
Healthcare's shady use of 'shadow AI'
Welcome to the new healthcare world of "patient last" -- of prioritizing the system, the bureaucracies, the providers over the actual patient who's ultimately paying the bills. "Shadow AI" in the medical arena is a growing trend that brings privacy concerns, cybersecurity vulnerabilities and patient care problems.
