Politics

By Michael W. Chapman, CNSNewss - While discussing the $1.7-trillion omnibus spending bill that Congress is preparing to pass this week, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said "Republicans are emasculated," and have "completely and totally abdicated the power of the purse."... “This brings upon us the lie that Republicans really are fiscally conservative," Senator Paul told Kudlow.  "The Democrats aren’t. They won’t pretend to be fiscally conservative. Not one of them up here gives a darn about the debt."

By Margot Cleveland, The Federalist - The SCOTUS victory here is not mandating immigration policy, but addressing the manipulative use of consent decrees and settlement agreements... On Tuesday, the SCOTUS ruled the Trump-era suspension of entry at the Mexico border must remain in place while the high court considers an appeal filed by 19 states that sought to intervene in the case to defend the policy. ...

By Tom Renz, Esq., America Out Loud - Many people have questions about how the Donald could still not understand the situation with the jabs or have not known what was going on. I think I understand this. Running a country when you are the largest target ever for enemies of freedom is complex, and when you throw in a pandemic and an endless stream of people that are incredibly talented liars that are paid to undermine and mislead you, it seems more reasonable.... Despite that, it is time that the Donald uses his platform and position to do what is right.

By Neil Patel, Crisis Magazine - (The GOP) is thoroughly unable to get their heads around the profound changes in America... they are defined by their own bubble. The people they know best — corporate America and those in leadership positions — are generally thriving. They haven’t stopped to consider whether the trade, immigration, spending, defense and other policies that define them need an update in light of the country’s current circumstances... (there is) zero self-reflection among Republicans.