National Marriage Week started Friday and runs through Valentine’s Day. In a society that often makes fun of the institution of marriage, this week is designed to shift the negative narrative and instead celebrate marriage. While most people want to get married, research indicates they worry that their relationship won’t last. They think marriage is […]
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Texas National Guard deputized to make immigration arrests
President Donald Trump’s administration has reached a deal to grant the Texas National Guard new authority to make immigration arrests this weekend. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott referenced the deal on social media, saying it would “boost manpower for border security.” Under the agreement, Texas National Guard troops would be able to arrest illegal immigrants so […]
Ukraine, Russia have to make concessions to end war, Rubio says
Both Ukraine and Russia will have to make concessions to end the war, Marco Rubio, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, said on Jan. 15 at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Rubio called on everyone to be realistic, suggesting that Russia’s concession would be to not advance any […]
Trump can make government tell taxpayers how much unions cost them
No one knows how much taxpayers spend on bargaining with federal labor unions, and President-elect Donald Trump can right that wrong. Building on reforms from his first administration and with support from the new Department of Government Efficiency, he could direct every federal agency to report how much it spends dealing with government labor unions, […]
Ohio native JD Vance, Texas’ Ted Cruz make wager for Buckeyes-Longhorns College Football Playoff semifinal
The stakes are high for the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. The two college football powerhouses will battle it out in Friday night’s Cotton Bowl Classic for a trip to the national championship later this month. The contest will also call for tremendous bragging rights between two of the biggest names in politics: […]
GOP Congressman Claims Spurring More Risky Bets Will Make Banking Safer
WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) has finally chosen to defend his role in passing a bill to subsidize Wall Street derivatives trades after going politically MIA when the issue exploded in mid-December. The controversial measure eliminated a… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/06/kevin-yoder-dodd-frank_n_6425688.html