After a relentless exchange of fire between Iran and Israel—and a thunderous U.S. airstrike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure—President Trump announced a ceasefire. It was a hopeful moment... for about five minutes. But then, during a NATO summit last night, President Trump announced that the ceasefire was back on. So far, it’s held longer than the…
Modern Jews and the Birth of Israel: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
Let’s tackle two stubborn questions head-on, the kind that buzz around the internet like mosquitoes you can’t quite swat: Are modern Jews truly the descendants of the ancient Israelites? Did the Rothschilds secretly mastermind the creation of Israel as part of some hidden world-domination plot? If you’ve stumbled across these claims, congratulations! You’ve dipped your…
Swift Deportations and Third-Country Transfers: A Look at the Supreme Court’s Latest Immigration Ruling
Today, the Supreme Court quietly but decisively sided with the Trump administration’s efforts to accelerate deportations, including the controversial practice of sending migrants to “third countries” where they often have no family, community ties, or cultural roots. By lifting a nationwide injunction imposed by a federal judge in Boston, the Court has cleared the way…
Taking Stock of the U.S. Strikes on Iran
In the pre-dawn hours of June 22, 2025 (Iranian time), President Trump gave the green light for a high-stakes military operation targeting Iran’s most heavily fortified nuclear installations at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. This was no ordinary strike: the U.S. unleashed some of its most sophisticated firepower, including six 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators—colossal bunker-busting…
A Just Defense: Israel’s Strike on Iran Through a Christian Lens
Some critics are claiming that Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear sites and military assets violates historic Christian just war principles. But is that accusation fair, or is it just naïve wishful thinking from people who overlook Iran’s long, bloody record of threats and terror? Let’s tackle this honestly and biblically, sprinkled with some good…
Why the Supreme Court Got It Right on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled by a 6–3 majority to uphold a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. Under this law, individuals under eighteen are barred from receiving puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or gender transition surgeries, treatments that have stirred controversy worldwide for their permanent effects and uncertain…
Silencing the Red Tape: Deregulating Suppressors in the OBBBA
Tucked neatly into Section 2 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a small but powerful provision that’s turning heads across the Second Amendment community. In plain terms, it removes firearm suppressors—more commonly known as silencers—from the National Firearms Act (NFA). This means that law-abiding Americans will no longer be forced to pay a…
A Review of the OBBBA’s Endowment Tax Provision
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a significant overhaul of how large private university endowments are taxed in the United States. Currently, qualifying colleges and universities with sizeable endowments pay a flat 1.4% excise tax on their investment income. The OBBBA would replace this one-size-fits-all rate with a new tiered structure designed to increase…
Raising the Roof or Digging a Hole? A Look at the OBBBA Debt Limit Hike
Tucked inside the sprawling One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a hefty clause that raises the federal debt ceiling by a whopping $4 trillion. In plain English, this means the U.S. Treasury gets permission to borrow up to that higher limit so it can keep paying the bills Congress has already racked up, things…
Freedom on Four Wheels: Why Repealing the EV Mandate in the OBBBA Upholds Liberty, Stewardship, and Common Sense
America has always stood apart because we trust everyday folks more than we trust faraway bureaucrats. Our freedom to work, build, buy, and live as we see fit is the lifeblood of this great nation, and, for millions of us, it’s also an expression of our faith. When government oversteps and tries to dictate how…
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