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Hegseth reiterated Trump’s calls for negotiations to end the Russia–Ukraine war and signaled U.S. focus will shift to other security concerns beyond Europe.

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Much can be gained by acknowledging our society’s roots in the classical Roman civilization.

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DOGE Has Made Over $3.4 Billion in Cuts So Far: White House
Many cuts have been made at the Department of Education, according to a list of DOGE actions provided by the White House.
Joann Fabrics Plans on Closing Hundreds of Stores Across More Than 40 States
The retailer seeks approval to shutter hundreds of underperforming stores across more than 40 states as part of bankruptcy restructuring.
Senate Confirms Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
Former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by the Senate to the position of director of national intelligence.
How the CCP Uses ‘Information Laundering’ Networks to Subvert America
A brief mention in an FBI statement highlights the stark reality of the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in the United States.
The DeepSeek Psyop Explained: Nicolas Chaillan
Chinese AI app DeepSeek recently became the most downloaded iPhone app in the United States and caused U.S. tech stocks to plummet. What’s really going on?
House GOP Releases Budget Blueprint to Advance Trump’s Legislative Plan
The resolution’s text does not achieve deficit neutrality on its own; instead, it assumes that economic growth will increase and thus lead to more tax revenue.
House Speaker Says DOGE Has Found Shocking Government Spending Not Approved by Congress
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Shen Yun Uplifts Audience by Bringing ‘China Before Communism’ to Life
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Education Department Asks Sports Bodies to Return Awards ‘Misappropriated by Biological Males’
The NCAA recently updated its policy to restrict women’s sports to athletes who were ‘assigned female at birth.’
Trump Admin Is Telling Agencies to Continue Federal Worker Probationary Period
The White House is attempting to shake up the federal workforce.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Border Czar, DHS Secretary Suggest FBI Is Leaking Information About ICE Raids
‘Some of the information we are receiving tends to lead toward the FBI,’ Tom Homan said this week.
UK Government Toughens Rules on Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
The British Home Office has issued new guidance saying those who enter the country unlawfully should ‘normally be refused citizenship.’
US Annual Inflation Rate Jumps to 3 Percent for 1st Time Since June
Energy, food, and shelter pushed inflation higher in January.
SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule Deeply Flawed, Could Harm Economy: Acting Chairman
The SEC’s climate rule would have burdened farmers, ranchers, and small businesses with costly reporting requirements and red tape, Sen. Mike Rounds said.
Italian Police Arrest 130 In Biggest Crackdown Against Sicilian Mafia In Decades
Italy’s national anti-mafia prosecutor, Giovanni Melillo, said mafia bosses in prison had been able to ’spread criminal directives’ to those on the outside.
Bill to Curb US Investment in China to be Reintroduced, House China Panel Leader Says
Lawmaker decries Chinese lobbying power and says the Chinese Communist Party poses a threat to American way of life.
Heads or Tails? Trump Instructs Treasury to Stop Making Pennies
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Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Eye DR Congo’s Capital After Capturing Goma
Humanitarian groups say they are grappling with the funding pause by the U.S., one of the largest donors to the DRC, amid mass casualties and displacement.
Soprano ‘Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines’
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Purdy’s Future Key to 49ers’ Super Bowl Hopes at Home
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy could have a contract extension coming soon as the Bay Area gets ready to host the next Super Bowl.

Purdy’s Future Key to 49ers’ Super Bowl Hopes at Home
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy could have a contract extension coming soon as the Bay Area gets ready to host the next Super Bowl.

Ozzy Osbourne Facing Copyright Lawsuit After Posting Photos of Himself
The ‘Black Sabbath’ front man is being sued by the photographer, who says he owns the copyright of photos that were posted to social media without permission.

Ozzy Osbourne Facing Copyright Lawsuit After Posting Photos of Himself
The ‘Black Sabbath’ front man is being sued by the photographer, who says he owns the copyright of photos that were posted to social media without permission.

Broccoli Sprouts May Help Control Blood Sugar: Clinical Trial
New research suggests broccoli sprout extract may help reduce blood sugar levels in prediabetic patients, with effectiveness linked to gut bacteria profiles.

Broccoli Sprouts May Help Control Blood Sugar: Clinical Trial
New research suggests broccoli sprout extract may help reduce blood sugar levels in prediabetic patients, with effectiveness linked to gut bacteria profiles.

A Poem for President’s Day: ‘Washington and the Cherry Tree’
This poem is from the site of the Society of Classical Poets, founded by Evan Mantyk. The Society is dedicated to reviving traditional poetry.

‘U.S. Comics:’ Reviving History Through Comic Books
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A Poem for President’s Day: ‘Washington and the Cherry Tree’
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