When news broke that more than 1,300 Voice of America (VOA) employees were placed on leave and funding was terminated for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), a lot of folks immediately hit the panic button. Headlines started screaming about “censorship” and “authoritarianism,” but let’s take a breath and actually break…
Trump, Zelenskyy, and the Weight of War
Yesterday’s White House meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a high-stakes diplomatic encounter that revealed much about where both leaders—and their respective nations—stand on the war in Ukraine. What was meant to be a discussion on peace and cooperation quickly became a tense and sometimes awkward exchange, as Trump questioned Ukraine’s…
Trump vs. the AP Over the ‘Gulf of America’
Well, here we are again—another round of media outrage, another Trump controversy, and yet another example of everyone arguing about the wrong things while real issues go ignored. This time, the hullabaloo is about President Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and then barring the Associated Press (AP) from Air…
A Fresh Start: New Year, Same God
Ah, New Year's Day—where we collectively hit life's big ol' "reset" button. Or at least we try. Gym memberships spike, planners fill up with ambitious goals, and we tell ourselves this year will be different. By Valentine's Day, though, many resolutions end up looking like forgotten leftovers in the back of the fridge: stale, sad,…
The H-1B Visa Debate: Balancing Opportunity, Security, and American Workers
Ah, the H-1B visa debate. It’s like a potluck dinner at church—everyone has an opinion, but no one’s bringing the same dish. Recently, this issue has stirred up quite the hornet’s nest within the MAGA movement, with voices on both sides expressing passionate, and sometimes conflicting, views. Let’s dive in and see if we can…
Remembering Pearl Harbor: Lessons from the Past for Today’s Geopolitical Challenges
Today marks Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion to honor the lives lost in the surprise attack that thrust America into World War II. On that morning in 1941, nearly 2,400 Americans were killed, and countless lives were forever altered. It was a day that shook the nation to its core, uniting a divided…
The Case for Reforming the FBI
In the face of mounting concerns over institutional accountability, President-elect Donald Trump's interest in appointing Kash Patel as FBI director has ignited passionate debate. As Christians who believe in both the rule of law and the limits of governmental power, we must evaluate this potential appointment not as a question of personality or partisan allegiance…
Balancing Compassion and Fiscal Responsibility: Examining Biden’s $100 Billion Disaster Relief Request
In the wake of the devastating Hurricanes Helene and Milton, President Biden has submitted a substantial $100 billion emergency funding request to Congress, aiming to rebuild affected communities and address other nationwide disasters. Pros of the Funding Request: Immediate Relief for Affected Communities: The proposed funds would provide essential resources for debris removal, infrastructure repair,…
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