The Patriot Post® · Thursday Top Headlines

Trump, GOP senators unveil measure to cut legal immigration, make it skills-based. (The Hill)

Illegal immigrants cost taxpayers nearly $750 billion over lifetime. (The Washington Times)

Report: “Fiscal drain” of illegal immigrants is six times the cost of deportation. (Washington Examiner)

James Comey gets $2 million book deal, with publication set for next spring. (Associated Press)

Wassermann Schultz apparently planned to pay House IT suspect in Pakistan. (The Daily Signal)

Purge: McMaster fires two Bannonites on National Security Council. (Hot Air)

It’s on: Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, but promises fight over enforcement. (Hot Air)

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev: Trump is an “incompetent player” who will be “liquidated” by the U.S. establishment. (Washington Examiner)

An Inconvenient Truth: Al Gore’s Nashville estate expends 21 times more energy a year than typical U.S. home, study says. (The Washington Times)

Fifth Trump judicial nominee confirmed, outpacing Obama, Bush. (Fox News)

ACLU sues GOP governors over troll-blocking on social media. (Hot Air)

Transgender activists are seeking to undermine parental rights. (The Daily Signal)

Policy: A workable balanced budget amendment. (Investor’s Business Daily)

Policy: For pro-growth tax reform, expensing should be the focus. (The Heritage Foundation)