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…
Sovereignty, Stewardship, and the Limits of Expansionism
As an independent Christian conservative, I value the principles of sovereignty, stewardship, and prudence. These are foundational to both governance and biblical wisdom. When news broke of Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland and President-elect Donald Trump's musings about territorial expansion, it left many of us shaking our heads—equal parts incredulous and entertained. But let’s…
Trump’s Stance on a Federal Abortion Ban: A Missed Opportunity for Pro-Life Leadership
Well, folks, Donald Trump has done it again—left us scratching our heads. In a recent televised interview, Trump stated he would not support a federal abortion ban, citing concerns about political feasibility and the complexities of state-level differences. As an independent Christian conservative, let me just say: this feels like turning back just as we’re…
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