When President Trump announced that the United States was “prepared to use force” if Nigeria’s government failed to stop the slaughter of Christians, it sent shockwaves through both Washington and Abuja. The boldness of his words sounded like classic Trump: unfiltered, unapologetic, and absolutely certain that the United States should defend Christians under attack. But…
A Test of Leadership and Integrity on Both Sides of the Equator
When President Trump announced sanctions against Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, his family, and several top officials, the media reacted like the sky was falling. But here’s the simple truth: when it comes to the global drug trade, there’s a limit to what polite diplomacy can accomplish. At some point, words have to give way to…
Holding Justice, Mercy, and Hope in the Wake of Tragedy
This is one of those moments that doesn’t just make the headlines; it hits us right in the gut. It’s the kind of tragedy that makes you stop what you’re doing, sit down for a moment, and whisper, “Lord, what’s happening to our country?” For those of us who cherish our faith, who believe in…
Righteous Judgment or Political Revenge? A Look at the Bolton Search
On Friday morning, just as most folks were pouring their first cup of coffee, FBI agents showed up at John Bolton’s Bethesda, Maryland home and his Washington, D.C. office with court-approved search warrants in hand. The early-morning raid wasn’t routine; it marked a major escalation in a long-dormant national security investigation. At the heart of…
One Big Beautiful Bill or One Big Mess?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has officially crossed the legislative finish line, signed into law yesterday by President Trump in what is already being called one of the most sweeping policy packages in modern American history. Clocking in at nearly 2,000 pages and covering everything from border security and energy independence to student…
Cutting Off the Money Trail: A Look at the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Crackdown on Terror-Funding Nonprofits
Today, we’re zeroing in on a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that hands the Treasury Department the power to yank the tax-exempt status of nonprofits that are found to support terrorism. Now, on the surface, that sounds like a no-brainer. I mean, who wants their tax dollars subsidizing groups that cozy up…
Compassion and Cost: Navigating Medicaid Reform
Early this morning, after a grueling overnight session, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a critical piece of the GOP’s broader tax legislation: a health care provision that includes sweeping reforms to Medicaid. The plan proposes to slash federal Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade—part of a larger…
Selling the Soil: Should America Trade Her Public Lands for Profit?
House Republicans have introduced a new proposal tucked into a broader energy package—one that would authorize the sale of over 350,000 acres of public land in Nevada and Utah. On its face, the idea sounds simple enough: use underutilized federal land to alleviate housing shortages, boost local economies, and fund public works. The estimated revenue…
Trump’s Second Term: 100 Days In — Triumph, Turbulence, or Trouble?
Well, bless your heart if you thought Trump's second term was going to be boring. It’s been just over 100 days since President Trump retook the reins of government, and whether you love him, tolerate him, or hate him, you can’t deny this: he came out of the gate like a bull on a mission.…
Truth Over Tribe: Why I’m Not on the Red or Blue Team
I’ve noticed something lately. Every time I voice disagreement with something President Trump or his administration did, some folks automatically assume I must be “anti-Trump.” As if the only two options are blind loyalty or total opposition. So let me set the record straight: I’m not “anti-Trump,” and I’m not “pro-Trump.” I’m not marching under…
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