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ALMOST THERE? Paperwork in place for Trump to pardon Arpaio

The necessary legal paperwork is in place for President Trump to pardon former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio should he decide to do so, Fox News has learned. Trump still has to make a final decision, but administra

posted by News Desk • August 23, 2017

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Gun dealers bid adieu to Obama 'Operation Choke Point' program

Gun dealers from around the country who found themselves caught in the cross-hairs of the Obama administration’s Operation Choke Point program are hailing its demise after years of controversy. The program, star

posted by News Desk • August 23, 2017

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Huffington Post Claims White People Only Excel in 'Excessive Eating,' Discrimination, and 'Saluting Like Nazis'

In a poor attempt at humor, The Huffington Post posted a piece mocking white people, claiming whites are only good at excessive eating, discriminating against blacks, and “saluting like Nazis.” In 2016, th

posted by Christian Montoya • August 23, 2017

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BOOTED FROM PANELS Dem faces backlash for wanting Trump killed

Sorry might not cut it for the Missouri lawmaker who called for President Trump’s assassination. Missouri Senate leaders announced Tuesday that Democratic state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal has been stripped of he

posted by News Desk • August 22, 2017

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HILL GRILLING: Lawmakers question man behind infamous Trump dossier

The head of the firm behind the infamous anti-Trump dossier was interviewed for hours behind closed doors Tuesday on Capitol Hill, sources confirmed to Fox News. Glenn Simpson, the co-founder of investigative fi

posted by News Desk • August 22, 2017

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Folks, We’ve Got Issues…

These days, I just don’t recognize my country. The hysteria that's gripping us is both incredibly toxic, and incredibly ridiculous. Don't you troublemakers ever take a vacation? Don't you need a break?

posted by Julie Custer • August 21, 2017

A Time to Weep

When I was a child, my pastor used to tell us that if things are going r

by Sarah Moore

Folks, We’ve Got Issues…

These days, I just don’t recognize my country. The hysteria that&#

by Julie Custer

ANTIFA: What to Know about America's New Terror Group

ANTIFA is a far-left anarchist group whose mission is to create chaos an

by Traci Belmonte

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