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White House Rescinds Freeze on Federal Aid
The OMB rescinded the previous memorandum less than a day after a federal judge issued a temporary pause on the aid freeze.
The Mental Health Industry Is Incentivized to Keep Patients Medicated: Cooper Davis
By age 30, Davis was dependent on six different psychiatric drugs at any given time, what’s commonly known as a “prescription cascade.”
Trump Effect Sees Huge Shift Toward the Right | Live With Josh
In the 2024 election, not only did Trump win the popular vote, but he also came close to winning many states that are thought of as solid Democrat.
The ‘Unplayable’ Concerto That We Can’t Live Without
Despite initial criticism—and without altering a single note—Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto remains popular today.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Brings Caribbean Heat to Your Kitchen
Fight the winter cold with this fiery seasoning.
Survival Expert: ‘The biggest tool that you have is your own mind’
When disaster strikes, top survivalist EJ ‘Skullcrusher’ Snyder is the man you want on your team.
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RFK Jr. Vows ‘Radical Transparency’ at HHS, Refutes ‘Anti-Vaccine’ Label at Senate Hearing
Trump’s nominee for HHS secretary faces sharp questions from Democrats on his views on vaccines and other health issues.
Frontier Says It’s Making Another Attempt to Buy Spirit
Disclosures show Spirit Airlines refused an initial offer made by rival carrier Frontier but left the door open for future negotiations.
Stolen Valor Bills Seek Harsher Penalties for Falsified Military Service
Veterans regard false claims of service as demeaning to the uniform and the theft of millions in benefits from deserving former military members.
Trump to Create Task Force for 250th Independence Day Celebration
The president has called for an ‘entire year of festivities across the nation’ in 2026.
Trump to Defund Schools Teaching CRT and Promote School Choice in Executive Orders
His order calling for universal school choice coincides with the latest Nation’s School Report Card results, which show a decline in reading and math scores.
Dallas Audience Calls Shen Yun ‘Absolutely Amazing’
Shen Yun Performing Arts successfully closed the curtain at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, on Jan. 25 and 26.
DOJ Moves to Dismiss Appeal in Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case
The 11th Circuit previously granted former special counsel Jack Smith’s request to dismiss the case as it related to Trump.
Trump Administration Ends Protected Status for Venezuelans in US
The administration revoked the recent extension of a program for Venezuelans in the United States.
Kyiv Fires Scores of Drones at Russian Targets Including Nuke Plant, Moscow Says
The attack follows a Jan. 24 drone barrage that allegedly struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Ryazan region.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
White House Press Secretary Denies Buyout Plan Is a Purge of Federal Government
At least one employee union head described the decision as such.
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Pam Bondi’s Nomination for Attorney General
Bondi took questions from the committee last week regarding weaponization of government, immigration, and other issues.
Brazil to Set Up Reception Center After 1st Trump-Era Deportation Flight
The government in Brasilia had objected to the conditions Brazilian deportees had been subjected to on a recent deportation flight from the United States.
US Secretary of State Issues New Waiver Allowing Humanitarian Aid Amid Funding Freeze
Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a memorandum exempting some aid from the funding pause.
Estonia Floats Idea of Taxing Ships in Baltic to Pay for Cable Patrols
‘There will be a cost for the companies to pay this because this is basically an insurance fee to damaging the cables,’ said Estonia’s defense minister.
Pentagon Revokes Gen. Mark Milley’s Security Clearance, Pulls Security Detail
New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also revoked Mark Milley’s security detail.
Trump Says Microsoft Considering TikTok Bid
Trump said there’s been ‘a lot of interest in TikTok’ but did not specify which other companies are interested in buying the Chinese-owned app.
Speaker Johnson Announces GOP Agreement on Reconciliation Blueprint, Promises Deficit-Neutral Plan
Johnson said a ‘blueprint’ for the reconciliation plan would be released on the final day of the House GOP retreat, with plans to pass it by April.
White House Reveals New Official Portrait of First Lady Melania Trump
The new black-and-white portrait shows her posing against the background of the Washington Monument.
Epoch Readers’ Stories
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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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.
Andy Reid: Chiefs RB Hunt Got a Chance to ‘Redeem Himself’
Reid said he was confident Hunt could contribute and wanted to redeem himself, showing that people can change.
Andy Reid: Chiefs RB Hunt Got a Chance to ‘Redeem Himself’
Reid said he was confident Hunt could contribute and wanted to redeem himself, showing that people can change.
Weight-Loss Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of 19 Health Conditions
A comprehensive study of 2 million veterans reveals both risks and surprising benefits of popular weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Weight-Loss Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of 19 Health Conditions
A comprehensive study of 2 million veterans reveals both risks and surprising benefits of popular weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Celebrating Grandfathers: Jamey Johnson’s ‘In Color’
What started as an interest in vintage photos turned into a soul-stirring track celebrating the bravery, integrity, and humble nature of grandfathers.
Eleanor H. Porter’s Short Story, ‘The Price of a Pair of Shoes’
Porter’s story illuminates the necessity of work for giving people the chance to feel independent and not beholden.
Poems to Help Students Learn Their Grammar
These poems are from the Society of Classical Poets, founded by Evan Mantyk. The Society is dedicated to reviving traditional poetry.
‘Flight Risk’: Don’t Risk Wasting Your Time
The poster suggests a “Die Hard on a Plane” scenario, where Wahlberg’s usual everyman saves the day. That would have been a good movie. This is a bad movie.
Celebrating Grandfathers: Jamey Johnson’s ‘In Color’
What started as an interest in vintage photos turned into a soul-stirring track celebrating the bravery, integrity, and humble nature of grandfathers.
Kale Salad With Kohlrabi, Candied Pecans, and Pops of Vibrant Citrus Can Brighten Your Day
This hearty winter salad can be made ahead of time.
How to Handle Winter Storm-Related Travel Disruptions
As the powerful Winter Storm Blair swept across the United States, travelers found themselves facing widespread flight delays and cancellations.
Traveling in the US Will Change This Year: You Can’t Fly Without This Document
This regulation is an effort to improve national security.
Girls’ Trip to Spain Offers History, Adventure, and Lots of Fun
Exploring Spain on foot and by train is the wise choice.
How to Handle Winter Storm-Related Travel Disruptions
As the powerful Winter Storm Blair swept across the United States, travelers found themselves facing widespread flight delays and cancellations.
‘We’re Their Family’: Volunteers Assemble Care Packages for Troops, Veterans, and First Responders
A volunteer organization sends personalized letters and care packages to troops, veterans, and first responders to let them know how much they’re appreciated.
250 Years Ago, Part 3: The First Continental Congress and Gun Control
On the road to the Revolutionary War, Americans stockpiled and raided British forts to secure arms and gunpowder in preparation for imminent war.
A Massive Gettysburg Monument With a Moving Message
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit a Pennsylvania battlefield tribute to all of the fallen Civil War soldiers at Gettysburg.
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