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From Immigration To Gerrymandering, Democrats Keep Using The Word ‘Temporary’ To Mean ‘Forever’

Democrats label policies or programs 'temporary,' knowing full well once they're in place they're almost impossible to undo.

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Brianna Lyman

California Bar Strips John Eastman Of Livelihood For Representing A Client With Views It Dislikes

Stripping Eastman of his livelihood sends a chilling message that representing a client with the 'wrong' views is career suicide in Democrat-led...

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The Federalist

Brianna Lyman

6 House Republicans Vote To Block Trump From Enforcing Immigration Law

Six so-called “Republicans” voted Wednesday alongside Democrats to advance legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian...

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Brianna Lyman

Spanberger Signs Bill To Tie Virginia’s Electoral Votes To California

Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger committed Virginia to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact on Monday, which would tie Virginia’s Electoral...

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Brianna Lyman

Study: Trump Cut Bloated Legal Immigration By Bigger Numbers Than Illegal Crossings

A new report from the Cato Institute shows Trump has not only delivered on illegal immigration — he’s delivering on legal immigration too. “The...

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Brianna Lyman

‘The Timing Is Suspicious’: Intel IG Admitted Under Oath He Changed Whistleblower Rules For Anti-Trump Ukraine Op In 2019

Atkinson’s own 2019 testimony, now public, confirms the ICIG did change the rules and that Davis and The Federalist weren't 'conspiracy theorists,'...

14.04.2026 3

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Brianna Lyman

The Other Villain In The Swalwell Allegations Is The Complicit Corporate Press

The allegations were not just uncovered or recently discovered. Reports of Swalwell's alleged misconducts have circulated for more than a decade.

13.04.2026 7

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Brianna Lyman

The Other Villain In The Swalwell Allegations Is The Complicit Corporate Press

The allegations were not just uncovered or recently discovered. Reports of Swalwell's alleged misconducts have circulated for more than a decade.

13.04.2026 3

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Brianna Lyman

Here Are The 8 Most Insane Things In The ‘DIGNIDAD’ Amnesty Bill

I read the bill. And frankly, it might be worse than just amnesty.

09.04.2026 2

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Brianna Lyman

Note Who Predicted Nuclear Genocide In Iran Last Night And Stop Taking Them Seriously

President Donald Trump did something Tuesday that he has done repeatedly over the course of his political career: He issued a dramatic warning ahead...

08.04.2026 2

The Federalist

Brianna Lyman

Judges Won’t Let Trump End Program That Brought Haitian Man Accused Of Bludgeoning Clerk To US

A Biden-appointed judge ruled in February that the Trump administration could not end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, arguing George...

08.04.2026 2

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Brianna Lyman

Texas AG Candidate Tried To Force Towns To Greenlight Development Of Muslim ‘Sharia Cities’

A Republican Texas state senator now running for attorney general once authored a bill that would strip local governments of their ability to block...

08.04.2026 2

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Brianna Lyman

Iranian Rescue Mission Underscores Hegseth’s Predecessors’ Incompetence

An American airman found himself stuck behind enemy lines on Saturday in the “treacherous mountains of Iran,” after his aircraft was shot down and...

06.04.2026 3

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Brianna Lyman

7 People Trump Should Consider For AG With Proven Track Records Of Accountability

As the president mulls over who to replace Bondi with, there are several standout candidates.

06.04.2026 5

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Brianna Lyman

‘We Need Heads To Roll’: Chip Roy Urges Trump To Replace Bondi With ‘Aggressive’ AG

Congressman Chip Roy, R-Texas, said the next attorney general needs to be “aggressive” and deliver real results, not just “show” and...

02.04.2026 5

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Brianna Lyman

Report: ActBlue Likely Lied To Congress About Illegal Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Feared Privately

'This presents a substantial risk for ActBlue.'

02.04.2026 4

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Brianna Lyman

Dear Justice Roberts: The ‘Same Constitution’ Would Never Authorize Anchor Babies

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ “same Constitution” line during Wednesday’s oral arguments over birthright citizenship at first...

01.04.2026 7

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Brianna Lyman

NBA Protects Players Accused Of Violent Crimes While Targeting Christians For Saying Christian Things

Apparently in the NBA, assaulting a woman won’t cost you your career — but professing Christianity will. The Chicago Bulls axed Jaden Ivey on...

31.03.2026 6

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Brianna Lyman

For Chicago Bulls, Christianity Is A Fireable Offense But Not Drugs Or Resisting Arrest

Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was waived Monday after calling so-called Pride Month “unrighteousness.” In a video posted to social media Ivey...

31.03.2026 6

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Brianna Lyman

The Only Midterms Strategy Lamer Than ‘No Kings’ Is GOP Plan To Do Literally Nothing

An estimated eight million people reportedly turned out on Saturday for “No Kings” protests. Many of the more than 3,300 protests looked the same:...

30.03.2026 7

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Brianna Lyman

Americans Shouldn’t Need The House To Save Mass Deportations From Weak Senate Republicans

The larger concern is not whether ICE and CBP can be funded, but whether Democrats will be allowed to set the conditions.

27.03.2026 7

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Brianna Lyman

47 Democrats Vote Against Voter ID After Claiming They’d Support It

Forty-seven Democrats voted against a photo ID amendment on Thursday despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer previously claiming that he was...

27.03.2026 4

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Brianna Lyman

Any Republican Promising To Pass SAVE Act Via Reconciliation Is Lying To You

Requiring voter ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register to vote has broad support across party lines. The Safeguarding American Voter...

26.03.2026 7

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Brianna Lyman

Watch: Margot Cleveland Breaks Down 5 Ways Jack Smith’s Witch Hunt Ripped Up The Constitution

The Federalist’s Senior Legal Correspondent Margot Cleveland took the disgraced Biden-era FBI and DOJ to task on Tuesday during testimony before a...

24.03.2026 8

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Brianna Lyman

Corporate Media: A Single Election Day Is ‘Chaos,’ But Not Our Months-Long Mail Ballot Behemoth

This fearmongering undermines the many Americans who recognize the dangers of accepting mail-in ballots after Election Day.

24.03.2026 10

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Brianna Lyman

Another Young American Woman Is Dead Because Democrats Imported Her Alleged Killer

'The Biden administration ended policies and practices that could have prevented these tragedies.'

23.03.2026 8

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Brianna Lyman

Pritzker Signals He Won’t Turn Illegal Alien Accused Of Murdering College Student Over To ICE

Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker refuses to say whether he will honor an ICE detainer request for an illegal alien accused of killing an...

23.03.2026 10

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Brianna Lyman

Declaring ‘The End Of Trumpism’ Has Never Been A Smart Bet

Time and time again, Trump has defied the odds and the experts -- and MAGA has come to expect that.

20.03.2026 20

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Brianna Lyman

22 Times Democrats Invited Noncitizens To Vote In U.S. Elections

Senate Democrats are currently blocking the SAVE America Act, which would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to...

18.03.2026 9

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Brianna Lyman

4 Sneaky Ways GOP Senators Will Try To Block Voting Protections This Week

One way Republican leadership could avoid passing the legislation is by avoiding the use of a talking filibuster.

17.03.2026 10

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Brianna Lyman

No, Republicans Don’t Need To ‘Change’ The Senate Rules To Pass The SAVE America Act

'I think a lot of reporters and a lot of Americans think bills pass at 60 votes. Every bill passes the Senate with a simple majority; it's just a...

16.03.2026 10

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Brianna Lyman

This Week’s Terror Attacks Prove Immigration Isn’t ‘Good’ Just Because It’s Legal

Thursday's attacks are just the latest reminder that good immigration policy isn't simple a matter of legality.

13.03.2026 7

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Brianna Lyman

4 Reasons Vote-By-Mail Is Insecure, And How The SAVE Act Would Fix It

The SAVE America Act includes several safeguards that would address many of the aforementioned vulnerabilities with mass mail-in voting.

12.03.2026 9

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Brianna Lyman

America’s Survival Hinges On Trump Standing Firm On Mass Deportations

Trump has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to deliver on a mandate that will determine whether America exists at all. He should take the chance that was...

11.03.2026 10

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Brianna Lyman

Suicidal Empathy Caught On Camera: Leftist Welcomes Islam Hours After It Nearly Kills Him

These attacks will continue to happen as long as people like Masterson refuse to acknowledge reality -- even when the bomb is literally flying over...

10.03.2026 30

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Brianna Lyman

‘Smoking Jars Of Metal’: Media Obfuscate Alleged NYC Bomb Attempt And Its Islamist Motives

A Muslim man allegedly threw homemade bombs into a crowd of protesters on Saturday in New York City. But you wouldn’t necessarily glean that from...

09.03.2026 10

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Brianna Lyman

Paxton Is Doing More To Pass The SAVE Act Than Cornyn, And He’s Not Even In Congress Yet

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would consider dropping his senatorial bid if Congress would lift the filibuster in order to pass the SAVE...

05.03.2026 20

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Brianna Lyman

Endorsing Cornyn Jeopardizes Trump’s Legacy On Immigration

At the 2024 Republican National Convention, attendees held signs reading 'Mass Deportations.' Trump campaigned and won on that promise, which is why...

05.03.2026 20

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Brianna Lyman

North Carolina’s Two-Vote Race Is Exactly Why The SAVE Act Is So Necessary

When elections are decided on razor thin margins like this, every single vote matters

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Brianna Lyman

For Media, The Only Good Christian Is A Fake One Like James Talarico

When Democrats conceal radical left-wing ideology in Christian language, media celebrate it as a savvy communications strategy and describe it as...

04.03.2026 10

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Brianna Lyman

I Wish GOP Senators Got As Excited About The SAVE Act As They Do About War

If GOP senators pushed the SAVE America Act with the same urgency and full-throated support with which they've backed the decision to strike Iran, it...

03.03.2026 20

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Brianna Lyman

You Don’t Hate Media Enough: NYT, WaPo Remember Ayatollah As ‘Cleric’ With ‘Easy Smile’

If you thought The Washington Post’s infamous decision to describe ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as an “austere religious scholar” was a once...

02.03.2026 20

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Brianna Lyman

Study: Voting Republican Saves Lives

For years Americans have been assured that Democrat prosecutors are the compassionate choice, but a new study suggests that that compassion comes at a...

27.02.2026 10

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Brianna Lyman

Senate GOP Finds Time To Pass Thom Tillis’ Dog Parade But Not The SAVE Act

The Republican-controlled Senate passed a resolution on Feb. 12 so that Sen. Thom Tillis could have a dog parade but cannot find time to pass critical...

27.02.2026 20

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Brianna Lyman

Biden FBI Recording Trump Campaign Calls Is A High-Tech Watergate But Worse

A break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the 1970s set off a chain of events that ended a presidency. Operatives tied to...

26.02.2026 20

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Brianna Lyman

Dems Won’t Protect U.S. Citizens Above Illegals Like These Violent Criminals Arrested Yesterday

On the same day congressional Democrats refused to publicly affirm their commitment to American citizens over illegal aliens, the Department of...

25.02.2026 10

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Brianna Lyman

Washington Post: Trump Saying The Government Should Protect Americans Is ‘Dark’

The Washington Post’s Isaac Arnsdorf wrote that President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address took a “darker” turn when the president...

25.02.2026 20

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Brianna Lyman

Corporate Media Don’t Want You To Know Dems Didn’t Stand For Trump’s ‘Protect Americans’ Line

When President Donald Trump invited members of Congress to stand and affirm that the “first duty of American government is to protect American...

25.02.2026 20

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Brianna Lyman

Spanberger’s Affordability Pitch Collapses Under Her Own Record

“Is the president working to make life more affordable for you and your family?” Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger asked Americans during the...

25.02.2026 20

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Brianna Lyman

Cheap Gas, Less Crime, Lives Saved, And 4 Other Victories Dems Refused To Cheer At SOTU

'Look, nobody stands up,' Trump said. 'These people are crazy, I'm telling you. They're crazy.'

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Brianna Lyman