(Washington Post) At least 24 victims have perished in the fires blazing across the Los Angeles area. Roughly 20 people are missing. Homes and belongings have been reduced to rubble as videos surface of owners being reunited with the pets they thought were gone forever. Grieving Americans want answers for their grave loss, and many public figures have used their

(Daily Wire) Christians around the world are facing increased violence and threats because of their faith, according to a new watchdog report shared with The Daily Wire. Open Doors, an organization dedicated to aiding persecuted Christians, released its annual report on persecution on Wednesday, finding that 380 million believers worldwide face high levels of persecution or discrimination for their faith.

(The Federalist) Former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who resigned in disgrace last week after his lawfare prosecutions of President-elect Donald Trump were dismissed, released his findings in his Jan. 6 case. While Smith attempted to use the report as an outgoing smear of an incoming president, he also finally admits what many have known all along: The Capitol riot on

(CNS News) When it comes to honesty and ethics, TV and newspaper reporters rank with the likes of car salespeople, lawyers and advertising professionals, results of a new Gallup survey of U.S. adults reveal – and Americans’ opinion of them may actually be much worse than they say. In a national survey, conducted December 2-18, 2024, Gallup asked respondents to

(22 Words) 22 WORDS is a compelling documentary that delves into the profound consequences of removing prayer and the Bible from American schools, as set in motion by a series of landmark court cases in 1962 and 1963. Those rulings have contributed to a decline in societal values, marked by rising divorce rates, teenage pregnancy, suicide, violent crime, and the

(Harbinger’s Daily) One of the most critical decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court in 2025 involves a case argued before the justices in early December—U.S. v. Skrmetti. The high court will decide whether the state of Tennessee may protect minors from experimental, life-altering transgender medical protocols such as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone injections and surgical manipulation. For many, transgender medicine

(Idaho News 6) In response to the devastating wildfires currently sweeping across Los Angeles County, Idaho will send five task forces to help protect communities threatened by the ongoing fires. The move comes in response to a request from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. In total, Idaho will send 104 firefighters and 25 fire engines to the Los

(Faith & Freedom) It’s easy to claim to be a Christian, until it isn’t. Nowhere is the Christian faith more challenged in America than in American politics. Now that the 119th session of the U.S. Congress is underway, political news outlet Roll Call examined the religious faith of the lawmakers, citing their biographical data. They found that 99% of Republican

(The Federalist) The winner of the 2024-2025 College Football Playoffs may not be known for several more weeks, but many players have already decided who the real MVP of the tournament is. Throughout the past few days, players from various teams have taken the time to praise Jesus Christ for the impact He’s made on their respective athletic careers. Following

(Washington Stand) Victory is sweet, especially after nearly a decade of being ostracized, demonized, and maligned as racists, fascists, and Nazis. President-elect Donald Trump’s resounding victory in November heralds a new age in the U.S. and a renewal of the American spirit that once made this nation great. However, it is crucial that conservatives recognize that Trump’s electoral victory is

(American Family News) A political science professor who’s also a political commentator contends the Biden administration, through the power of the Department of Education, has been carrying out a “war on Christians.” Professor Nicholas Giordano, host of The P.A.S. Report Podcast and a Campus Reform fellow, appeared on the show “America’s Hope with Kelly Wright” on NTD News for a

(RedState) Last month, an Ohio school district agreed to pay a $450,000 settlement to a middle school teacher who resigned after refusing to use two transgender students’ preferred names and pronouns. The teacher, Vivian Geraghty, claimed her religious beliefs were violated and argued that being forced to comply infringed her First Amendment rights. The controversy started on the first day

(RedState) Over the last few decades, America’s education system has profoundly changed, influenced by cultural shifts and federal policies. While these hopefully well-intentioned efforts have sought to address equity and inclusion, the outcomes of these initiatives reveal significant pitfalls that demand scrutiny. A recent report by Parents Defending Education (PDE) sheds light on the scope of these efforts. The Biden

(Life News) Back in 1991 or so, I was invited by an elderly and ill suicidal friend — along with about 20 of her other pals — to gather in her apartment for a suicide party. Frances’ idea was that she would tell us how much we meant to her, we would reciprocate, and she would swallow pills. Instead, all

(Daily Wire) Hours after CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes he says are designed to maximize free speech, Facebook quietly revamped its “hateful conduct” policies on Tuesday. While Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program received much attention on Tuesday, the social media company also quietly removed multiple references to fighting “hate speech” on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads from its “hateful conduct” webpage. The site

(The Federalist) In November, the American people sent a trifecta of Republican power to D.C., and in January we will turn the page to a new year and a new chapter of American leadership. In the meantime of Advent and Christmastide, Frank Capra’s beloved Christmas film “It’s A Wonderful Life” (1946) might have something to say about why Donald Trump

(PJ Media) So, I have been dealing with a pretty nasty cold for about two weeks, and in my weakened condition, I have been somewhat out of the loop. However, I am led to believe that our esteemed place-keepers in the District of Columbia managed to cobble together a spending bill to keep our government from shutting down. A government

(Washington Stand) Have you noticed how many of society’s problems are rooted in gender confusion? Kids are pressured by television, movies, books, teachers, counselors, and social workers to question their gender at a very early age. Kids and adults are undergoing gender transition surgeries to try to conform their bodies to how they feel. Congress continues to consider drafting women

(Harbinger’s Daily) Several years ago, a small silver amulet was discovered buried alongside a skeleton in a grave in what is now Frankfurt, Germany. The amulet was small—under 1.5 inches long—and the grave it was found in is believed to have been dug between AD 230–270 when Frankfurt was the Roman city Nida. Well, scientists are finally able to read the fragile

(Washington Stand) There’s been a fair share of drama for college athletes in the Mountain West Conference this year. San Jose State University (SJSU) sparked a nationwide controversy when the school not only allowed a biological male on its female volleyball team but refused to heed players’ and coaches’ concerns. The country watched as a series of teams forfeited games

(Idaho Dispatch) The Twin Falls Police Chief, Nampa Police Chief, and Bonner County Sheriff are taking criticism for what many call “double dipping.” Twin Falls Police Chief Craig Kingsbury, Nampa Police Chief Joe Huff, and Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler have all faced criticism for their recent retirements, only to return weeks later to be re-hired for the same position.

(Harbinger’s Daily) It’s becoming increasingly popular in churches today to assert that God has replaced Israel with the church. Some believe that the Lord rejected Israel, while others see the church as somehow the spiritual fulfillment of the kingdom promises made to Israel. This teaching is often referred to as “replacement theology.” I have many problems with such teaching, starting

(Washington Stand) The faith of America’s voters played a pivotal role in the 2024 election, but a study shows one religious group is more politically active than any other. Ryan Burge, an associate professor of Political Science at Eastern Illinois University and research director for Faith Counts, analyzed different religions and Christian denominations in the United States by their level of

(Daily Signal) It’s easy to grow desensitized to the threat of gender ideology in schools. It seems every day there is a fresh new outrage about kindergarteners getting indoctrinated into “trans joy” and school clinics offering transgender “medicine” for minors. President-elect Donald Trump’s historic reelection victory represented a loud rebuke to the transgender movement—after all, one of his most effective

(Daily Wire) George Soros and his son, Alex, have spent at least $117 million since 2016 to reshape America’s justice system. They’ve been successful: three in 10 Americans now live under a Soros prosecutor. But the Soroses’ influence doesn’t end on Election Day. After Soros-backed prosecutors take office, the family’s apparatus tells them what to do, documents show. The Media