5 Key Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
Hegseth was the first of roughly a dozen Trump’s appointees slated to go before Senate committees this week.
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[PREMIERING NOW] Why Trump May Be the First Post-Racial President: Bob Woodson and Joshua Mitchell
What does Trump’s victory mean for black America? Will Trump be the first “post-racial” president? And how can America revitalize its ailing communities?
Trump Appointment Hearings Begin; Veterans Rally Behind Hegseth | Live With Josh
The Senate is holding hearings on appointments for Trump’s Cabinet nominations ahead of Inauguration Day.
‘Somewhere in Montana’: Liberal Versus Conservative: Who Wins?
The film reminds us that America always intended to be a country where people could agree to disagree, extend each other an olive branch, and find peace.
Beat the Winter Blues With Orange Olive Oil Cookies
Olive oil makes these delicate, fragrant cookies soft and chewy.
John Le Carré’s Son Has Done the Impossible With a New Novel
Nick Harkaway stepped into the shoes of his father and brought his famous protagonist, George Smiley, back in the pages of ‘Karla’s Choice.’
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[PREMIERING NOW] Why Trump May Be the First Post-Racial President: Bob Woodson and Joshua Mitchell
What does Trump’s victory mean for black America? Will Trump be the first “post-racial” president? And how can America revitalize its ailing communities?
Death Toll Expected to Rise as California Wildfire Disaster Enters 2nd Week
More than 12,000 structures are presumed destroyed, with high winds expected over the coming days.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Bondi, Rubio, Vought, Other Nominees Face Confirmation Hearings: What to Know
China, climate, Project 2025, FISA, and the so-called weaponization of the justice system could all be broached during upcoming hearings.
US Bans Imports From 37 Chinese Companies Over Uyghur Forced Labor
The list includes Chinese textile giant Huafu Fashion, its subsidiaries, and solar and mining companies that manufacture products or mine minerals in Xinjiang.
New Texas Republican Speaker Wins Gavel With Majority of Support From Democrats
Forty-nine Democrats joined 36 Republicans to elect Rep. Dustin Burrows to what is the third most powerful position in the state government.
The Real Story of Shen Yun and Falun Gong—An Interview With Mr. Li Hongzhi
The Falun Gong founder talks about how he guides people in spiritual practice; the early days in China; and his role in Shen Yun.
House Passes Bill Banning Men From Women’s Sports
The bill amends Title IX legislation to exclude biological men from competing in women’s sports for organizations that receive federal funding.
Grow This Yellow Flower at Home to Soothe Aches and Pains
When used topically, arnica oil can help reduce inflammation while easing some types of acute and chronic pain.
CCP’s Coercion Against Shen Yun Is Back in Spotlight as Show Performs in Former Soviet-Occupied Country
Latvia is the latest country to face the CCP’s diplomatic pressure as it hosts the New York-based classical Chinese dance company in January.
IRS Unveils Stricter Rules for 2025 Tax Season to Combat Fraudulent Claims, Scams
The IRS has rolled out stricter regulations for the 2025 tax season to crack down on scams and fraudulent claims.
Israel and Hamas Inch Closer to Cease-Fire Deal
Mediators are pressing for a deal before the departure of President Joe Biden and the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
CCP Fears Its Crimes Against Persecuted Spiritual Group May Spell Party’s Doom, Source Says
CCP officials worry the United States will investigate the regime’s crimes of killing for organs in China, primarily using Falun Gong practitioners.
Biden to Remove Cuba From State-Sponsored Terror List
Requested by U.S. allies, the move is part of a deal for Cuba to release anti-communist protesters imprisoned in the country.
US Finalizes Ban on Cars With Chinese, Russian Tech
The import and sale of connected vehicles will be banned from US roads if they contain software or hardware linked to China or Russia.
FBI, DOJ Delete Chinese Malware From Thousands of US Computers in Court-Authorized Operation
According to court documents, a CCP-linked hacking group used PlugX to infiltrate and control targeted computers, stealing information from infected systems.
LA Police Chief Says 3 Suspected Arsonists Arrested After Being Caught Amid Deadly Wildfires
The three suspects, whose names were not revealed, were booked into local jails, officials said.
Small-Business Optimism Surges as Economic Expectations Hit 40-Year High
Confidence soars among small businesses as President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-growth economic agenda sparks high expectations for 2025.
US Government Disburses Over $1 Million in Refunds to Customers Duped by False N95 Masks
The masks never received regulatory approval to use the N95 label for marketing purposes.
University Officials Issue Warning on Acetaminophen Overdoses Amid Flu Season
‘Most people don’t realize they’re at risk of overusing acetaminophen because they’re unaware so many medicines contain this ingredient,’ an official says.
Ex Libris: Emily Dickinson
In this latest chapter in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books and authors who helped shape one of the world’s great poets, the Belle of Amherst
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Cutting the Budget
In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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Empower the World with Your Story: Share Love, Inspiration, and Hope with Millions
How the ‘Bridge That Couldn’t Be Built’ Was Built
In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.
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Spurs’ Chris Paul, Victor Wembanyama Give Gift to Sons of Lakers Coach JJ Redick
San Antonio Spurs stars Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama offered a kind gesture to the sons of Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick on Monday.
Spurs’ Chris Paul, Victor Wembanyama Give Gift to Sons of Lakers Coach JJ Redick
San Antonio Spurs stars Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama offered a kind gesture to the sons of Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick on Monday.
TV Presenter Katie Piper Reveals Decision to Get ‘Artificial Eye’ Nearly 17 Years After Acid Attack
The 41-year-old was left partially blind after surviving an acid attack in March 2008.
TV Presenter Katie Piper Reveals Decision to Get ‘Artificial Eye’ Nearly 17 Years After Acid Attack
The 41-year-old was left partially blind after surviving an acid attack in March 2008.
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Elderberry Juice May Improve Metabolism, Gut Health: Small Clinical Trial
A Washington State University study shows promising but early results for elderberry’s effect on blood sugar and fat metabolism.
Elderberry Juice May Improve Metabolism, Gut Health: Small Clinical Trial
A Washington State University study shows promising but early results for elderberry’s effect on blood sugar and fat metabolism.
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‘Late Spring’: A Tale of Sacrifice, Transition, and Family
Director Yasujiro Ozu has influenced generations of filmmakers in scenes of the family and homelife.
‘Ivanhoe’: An Anglo-American Adventure Film
Post-World War II Britain sorely needed the values and direction given by this film adaptation of Walter Scott’s novel.
‘Hangman’s Knot’: Beyond the War
The Civil War is over in this intriguing Western, but Confederates battle external threats and their fractured unity.
Titian’s ‘Ecce Homo’ Asks Viewers to Weigh Their Faith
Venetian painter Titian composed one of the earliest Italian Renaissance paintings of ‘Ecce Homo’ (‘Behold the Man’).
‘Late Spring’: A Tale of Sacrifice, Transition, and Family
Director Yasujiro Ozu has influenced generations of filmmakers in scenes of the family and homelife.
L.A. Fires
Compared to homes and other financial loss, losing a collection of wine to the fire seems insignificant.
