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Government / Thomas Gallatin / January 9, 2026

Housing Policy, Trump vs. Mamdani Style

Both men look to use the heavy hand of government to “fix” America’s housing affordability problem, but they’re coming at it from very different sides.

Taxes / Brian Mark Weber / January 9, 2026

Is a Wealth Tax Coming to California?

The failure of politicians to keep the books in order has left the Golden State desperate to make up for massive revenue losses.

Faith / Ron Helle / January 9, 2026

Contour Lines

I have a theorem I apply to climbing mountains: “For every downhill there is an equal to, or greater than, uphill ahead.” Our spiritual journey is much like that.

Quotes / The Editors / January 9, 2026

Friday Short Cuts

Notable quotables from CNN, Jacob Frey, Jimmy Kimmel, Ken Jennings, JD Vance, Jonathan Turley, Scott Bessent, Cal Thomas, and more.

Law Enforcement / Nate Jackson / January 8, 2026

Dems Incite Violence Against ICE

The heated rhetoric against ICE agents finally led to the death of a protester who used her car to obstruct operations and attack an officer.

Headlines / The Editors / January 8, 2026

Thursday Executive News Summary

New MAHA food guidelines, Mamdani stooge’s housing hypocrisy, U.S. bolts international orgs, Hoyer announces retirement, LEO deaths fall again, and more.

Energy / Emmy Griffin / January 8, 2026

Trump’s Goal With Venezuelan Oil

Up to 50 million barrels of oil are being transported to the U.S. posthaste, but the long-term renewal of Venezuela’s oil industry depends on how the politics there unfold.

Leftmedia / Thomas Gallatin / January 8, 2026

MN Welfare Scandal Reveals Power of New Media

The fall of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demonstrates that legacy media outlets failed to either do their jobs or to protect another Democrat.

Government / Gregory Lyakhov / January 8, 2026

DEI-Driven Governance Led the Way to Minnesota Fraud

Minnesota’s $9 billion failure is a warning of what happens when governance is restructured around an agenda that devalues competence.

Faith / Patrick Hampton / January 8, 2026

Prayer for America in 2026

May our lives bear witness to God’s love, truth, and justice, and may our prayers be a beacon of hope for generations to come.

In Remembrance / Sophie Starkova / January 8, 2026

Michael Reagan, RIP

He continued to carry his father’s torch of Liberty as a “steadfast guardian,” a testimony to his strength of character and love for his country.

Quotes / The Editors / January 8, 2026

Thursday Short Cuts

Notable quotables from Jacob Frey, Tim Walz, Kristi Noem, Tricia McLaughlin, Newsweek, Star Parker, Byron York, Jimmy Failla, and more.

Mailbag / The Editors / January 8, 2026

Reader Comments

“Our government agencies have been overrun with people who are trying to fix what doesn’t need fixing.”

Foreign Policy / Nate Jackson / January 7, 2026

Trump Still Desires a Greenland New Deal

The American president wants to bolster U.S. national security, obtain greater access to valuable resources, and oust old Europe from the Western Hemisphere.

Headlines / The Editors / January 7, 2026

Wednesday Executive News Summary

Conservative titan Michael Reagan dies, Georgia sets special election to replace MTG, Pentagon considers role of military women, and more.

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