Dec 26, 2018
Good morning from Washington, where we're as red as Rudolph's nose for accidentally sending you today's newsletter on Christmas day, with the wrong subject line. We hope you spent your Christmas celebrating with your family and friends, not reading about politics, so we've got everything for you today. Someone who didn't just relax on Christmas is President Trump, who talked to the media about the shutdown. Henry Rodgers covers. Plus: Heritage Foundation's foreign policy experts on what should happen in Afghanistan, and David Harsanyi on the how liberals just won't tolerate Jack Phillips' bakery.
Ben Sasse’s Wise Counsel for a Lonely, Polarized Country
In his book “Them: Why We Hate Each Other—and How to Heal,” Sen. Ben Sasse says we must recover our love of community and family if America is to survive.
Now Is Not the Time to Repeat Obama’s Iraq Mistake in Afghanistan
We saw what happened when Obama abruptly withdrew the U.S. training mission in Iraq in December 2011. Only two years later ISIS had taken Mosul and was knocking on the gates of Baghdad.
Democrats Question Judicial Nominee About Membership in Catholic Association
Two Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are pressing a nominee for the Nebraska federal trial court about his membership in the Knights of Columbus, a fraternal service organization of the Catholic Church.
3 Great Children’s Books Written by 3 Great Men
Reporting on the criminal justice system over the past year introduced me to a diverse and remarkable trio of authors with a deep commitment to compassion, acceptance, and empathy, writes Michelle Malkin.
Colorado Is Still Trying to Destroy Jack Phillips
Even after Christian baker Jack Phillips won his case at the Supreme Court, he has been harassed and targeted by liberals asking him to make offensive cakes.
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