As we continue to consider the Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, today we’ll tackle one that’s really ruffling some feathers on the far left: the provision that prohibits Medicaid and CHIP from covering gender-affirming treatments for individuals of all ages. This sweeping ban, tucked into what’s now being affectionately dubbed the…
Life, Liberty, and Healthcare: Why Defunding Planned Parenthood Is the Right Move for America
As we continue to analyze the Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, today we’ll look at one of the more controversial—and frankly long overdue—provisions: defunding Planned Parenthood. It’s got the usual suspects clutching their pearls, but for those of us who value life, accountability, and Biblical principles, it’s a welcome and courageous…
A Senior Tax Break That Gets It Half-Right
There’s a saying in Scripture: “With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding” (Job 12:12). Our elders are a treasure trove of experience, faith, and fortitude. They’ve worked, fought, and sacrificed for this country. So, when our lawmakers propose a tax provision that acknowledges their worth, it’s worth paying attention. Enter the…
Made in America, Driven with Deduction: A Closer Look at Tax Relief for U.S. Car Buyers
When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) rolled through the halls of Congress like a shiny new pickup on Main Street, it came loaded with goodies aimed at revving up the American economy. One of the standout features? A provision that makes interest on car loans for American-made vehicles tax-deductible—up to $10,000 a year.…
Blessing the Worker or Burdening the Budget? A Look at the Tax Exemption for Tips and Overtime
In President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," there’s a little gem tucked between the sweeping reforms and the budget battles: a provision that exempts income from tips and overtime from federal income tax between 2026 and 2028. On the surface, it sounds like manna from heaven for the working class. But as with any…
A Blessing in the Tax Code: The Permanent Extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts
When President Trump led the charge for the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, he wasn’t just signing a bill—he was swinging a sledgehammer at the tangled mess of red tape and bloated taxation that had been strangling American workers and small businesses for years. Now, with the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” making its…
The SALT Divide: When Conservative Principles Meet Political Reality
The latest drama on Capitol Hill—yes, another one—is unfolding around the massive GOP-led legislative effort known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” This mega-package, spearheaded by President Trump and GOP leadership, attempts to stitch together a coalition with a Christmas-morning wishlist of conservative priorities: tax reforms, spending cuts, border security, and a firm stand…
Debt, Discipline, and Destiny: Restoring America’s Credit Through Conservative Stewardship
Well, it finally happened. On Friday, Moody’s joined the other major credit rating agencies in downgrading the United States’ credit rating from its top-tier Aaa rating to Aa1. That’s right—our nation, once the economic lighthouse for the world, now has a ding in its financial armor from all three major credit agencies. While the average…
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…
The Constitution, the Courts, and the Call for a Leaner Government
The American government has long been bloated beyond reason—so when President Trump launched an executive order aimed at trimming the fat by laying off tens of thousands of federal employees and even eliminating some agencies altogether, many conservatives gave a hearty cheer. But not everyone was thrilled. On May 9, 2025, U.S. District Judge Susan…
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