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January 30, 2025
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| Transgender Surgeries for Kids Is 'a Stain on Our Nation': Trump Executive Order |
| by Ben Johnson |
| President Donald Trump has protected U.S. taxpayers from funding "the chemical and surgical mutilation of children" by declaring the federal government will "not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support" cross-sex hormone injections or transgender surgeries. |
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| Law & (Executive) Order: Governing in the Modern Age |
| by Suzanne Bowdey |
| If there's a shortage of pens in Washington, D.C., blame the White House. A handful of days into Donald Trump's second term, the twice-elected president has inked more autographs than Alex Ovechkin. After signing almost triple the executive orders (26) of his predecessor on day one, the 78-year-old hasn't let his foot off the gas for a second. In a flurry that's left even The New York Times scrambling to keep up, Trump is flooding the zone with actions on everything from immigration to gender - a strategy that isn't just frustrating Democrats, it's radically rewriting American policy. The question is: for how long? |
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| U.S. Regains Respect after Winning Brief Spat with Colombia |
| by Joshua Arnold |
| The United States of America has reclaimed its title as heavyweight diplomatic champion of the Western hemisphere after an impromptu bout on Sunday afternoon. When two U.S. military aircraft arrived to return Colombian nationals who illegally entered the 50 states, socialist Colombian President Gustavo Petro decided the moment was as good as any to challenge the larger, freer power. Petro hoped to embarrass the U.S., only to get "KOed" in the first round. |
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| Trump Administration Drills Deep to Dump DEI |
| by Joshua Arnold |
| On day one, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to terminate all DEI "mandates, policies, programs, preferences, and activities in the Federal Government, under whatever name they appear." On day two, the White House Office of Personnel Management (OPM) told federal agencies and departments to implement the order by furloughing DEI staff and shuttering DEI offices. On day three, interim agency heads took further action against DEI, which, if less flashy, may result in longer-lasting change. |
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| Trump's Foreign Policy Should Prioritize Life, Religious Freedom: Expert |
| by Dan Hart |
| As the Trump administration continues to overhaul every level of the federal government at breakneck speed, one expert says the new administration must not lose sight of foundational Christian principles in order to shape truly just and humane foreign policies that reach beyond American shores. |
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| 'Sanctuary Cities' Pose Problem as Homan Tries to Increase Deportations |
| by S.A. McCarthy |
| Trump administration officials are preparing to expand deportation efforts as immigration raids sweep major metropolitan centers across the country. On Tuesday, newly-sworn-in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem led U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in getting "dirtbags off the streets" of New York City. |
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| Louisiana Lawmakers Call on NFL to Commit to 'Family-Friendly' Halftime Shows |
| by Sarah Holliday |
| Both the Super Bowl game itself and the halftime show, which usually features a prominent celebrity, garner lots of revenue for the NFL. However, the news from past championships has been less about the winner and more about the controversial nature of the halftime show. In recent years, the content, for instance, has included everything from profanity to hyper-sexualization - all while children watch. |
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| Trump Puts USAID Workers on Leave for Skirting Executive Order |
| by S.A. McCarthy |
| President Donald Trump is disciplining government employees for defying his order to halt foreign aid payments. According to multiple reports, top staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have been placed on leave after attempting "to circumvent the President's Executive Orders and the mandate from the American people." USAID Acting Administrator Jason Gray wrote in a memo Monday, "As a result, we have placed a number of USAID employees on administrative leave with full pay and benefits until further notice while we complete our analysis of these actions." |
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| Trump's First Week Just the Beginning of the 'Clean-up Process' of 'Anti-Family Provisions' |
| by Sarah Holliday |
| The 2025 March for Life in Washington D.C. was a monumental moment for the pro-life movement. Not merely because it is the largest annual gathering of people fighting to protect the unborn, but because this year's March marked the first time both a sitting president and vice president offered remarks in front of thousands offering their support for men, women, and the unborn who are harmed by abortion. |
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