May 31, 2019
Happy Friday from Washington, where some lawmakers depict the Border Patrol as heartless. Fred Lucas discovers something quite different in Laredo, Texas. The niece of a civil rights hero welcomes a Supreme Court justice’s remarks on abortion and eugenics, writes Rachel del Guidice, who also reports on the prospect of a state without an abortion clinic. Plus: Adam Michel on how to keep taxes low, Victor Davis Hanson on the left’s obsession with Trump, and Tony Perkins on a call to pray for the president. Have a great weekend.
‘Daily, Our Agents Save Somebody’s Life’: Border Patrol Agents Recall Cases of Heroism, Compassion
“Unfortunately, we’ve seen what happens when these unscrupulous smugglers put people behind in trailers or in trains. People die,” says Joel Martinez, deputy chief for the U.S. Border Patrol’s Laredo sector.
MLK’s Niece Applauds Clarence Thomas for Linking Abortion, Eugenics
“We know that part of the agenda of Planned Parenthood has always been … to minimize and control the African-American population and other minority populations,” says Alveda King.
In Order to Keep Taxes Low, We Need to Change Our Federal Budget
As deficits increase to more than a trillion dollars annually, Congress will face growing pressure to raise taxes above where they were before the Trump tax cuts.
Podcast: Andy Biggs on Mueller’s Statement, Border Security
Democrats are rattling the sabers for impeachment. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., weighs in on Robert Mueller's recent statement, the Democrats' response, and border security.
Missouri Could Become the First State Without an Abortion Clinic
"Planned Parenthood has been actively and knowingly violating state law on numerous occasions," Gov. Mike Parson says.
Franklin Graham Calls on People to Pray for Trump This Sunday
“We know God hears the prayers of one righteous person,” says Graham. “But if there’s millions of people praying, maybe God will listen and hear those prayers—and answer.”
Trump Has Become the Democrats’ Great White Whale
Even if the quest to destroy Trump entails the destruction of the modern Democratic Party, it seems not to matter to these modern Ahabs.
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By Star Parker
Hayley Tschetter stands alone with her convictions against a university establishment once headed by the great Billy Graham that now is trying to shut her down.
By Michael Bastasch
In a speech, the former vice president argues that the Trump administration’s “ideology of authoritarianism” endangers reason and rational debate.
By Ben Shapiro
The big winners were nationalist movements. The main driver behind the new polarization: increased power aggregated in Brussels.
By Rachel del Guidice
Shelters would have to apply the rule under local and state laws, as well as ensure they’re not discriminating on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation.
By Adam Michel
The Texas Republican’s bill would build on the reforms of college savings plans by allowing the money to go toward home schooling, apprenticeships, student loan expenses, and education support for students with disabilities.
By Michelle Malkin
If you are not a member of liberals’ protected class of bitter loudmouths who hate America, you can be investigated and prosecuted for marriage fraud.
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By Cal Thomas
The Economist, a center-left British magazine, publishes an editorial that strongly rebukes many Democrats’ contention that “working people” are still struggling and that the improved economy benefits only the wealthiest 1%.
By Peter Hasson
In 2016, Disney opened a $5.5 billion resort in Shanghai, China, that CEO Bob Iger called the company’s “greatest opportunity since buying land in Florida.”
By Evie Fordham
“Here’s something I don’t say often: on this point, I AGREE with [Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez],” the Texas Republican tweets.
By Daniel Kochis and Nile Gardiner
Established political parties of the center-right and center-left suffered large losses during European parliamentary elections in 28 nations in the past week.
By Carmel Kookogey
“We will get a venue,” writer and co-producer Phelim McAleer says. “It will be filmed and released online and everyone will get to see the truth about how the upper echelons of the FBI tried to subvert democracy.”
By Victor Davis Hanson
Even if the quest to destroy Trump entails the destruction of the modern Democratic Party, it seems not to matter to these modern Ahabs.
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