DENNIS PRAGER — I have supported aiding Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. I don’t understand conservatives who want America to watch Russia crush an independent country. That is not the America I thought conservatism embraced. At the same time, the opponents of aid to Ukraine do make valid points. For example, America should not seek regime change in Russia; peace should be pursued as vigorously as war; and compromises—such as an agreement that Ukraine does not apply for NATO membership, at least for a specified amount of time—will be necessary.... (more)

LIFE NEWS — Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance announced a new step Tuesday that will make it harder for judicial nominees to get confirmed, criticizing Attorney General Merrick Garland for “going after his political opponents.” “We have to grind this department to a halt until Merrick Garland promises to do his job and stop going after his political opponents,” Vance said via Twitter. Vance will be putting holds on nominees to the Justice Department. If any senator places a hold on a nominee, that means there is not unanimous consent, and as a result, the nominee will need to be approved in a floor vote, which will likely make for a longer process.... (more)

NEW YORK POST — The White House ended the national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic weeks ago, but is still mandating masking and social distancing for the unvaccinated at its events, according to a report. Earlier this week, the White House Office of Legislative Affairs sent an invitation to members of Congress to attend “College Athlete Day,” a celebration honoring the NCAA men’s and women’s national championship teams.... (more)

NEW YORK POST — China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, part of a global effort by Beijing to upgrade its intelligence-gathering capabilities, according to a Biden administration official. The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the US intelligence community has been aware of China’s spying from Cuba and a larger effort to set up intelligence-gathering operations around the globe for some time.... (more)

NEWSMAX — Undaunted by attacks from the Democrats, the media, and yet another indictment, former President Donald Trump is keeping up his fight for the American people, speaking at a pair of Republican Party state conventions in Georgia and North Carolina.... (more)

WORLDNETDAILY — Jeffrey Clark, who was an assistant attorney general in the Trump administration, said Friday the Justice Department’s indictment of former President Donald Trump contains grounds for a “dismissal.” Trump announced on social media Thursday night that he had been informed he had been indicted in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into his handling of classified documents.... (more)

WAYNE ALLYN ROOT — Are you getting the subtle impression that Democrats don't want former President Donald Trump to win in 2024; that they're scared to death of Trump; that they're so desperate to stop him from winning again, they want him to rot in a prison cell for life? Congratulations. You're not a complete moron.... (more)

ROBERT SPENCER — The indictment of Donald Trump charges him with crimes that, if he is convicted, could see him sentenced to a hundred years in prison. Surely the Leftist ideologues who preside over the weaponized and criminal “Justice” Department wouldn’t go that far, would they? Sure they would.... (more)

NEWSMAX — Dylan Mulvaney, the transgender influencer whose ill-fated partnership with Bud Light resulted in devastating losses for the brand, says more companies need to collaborate with transgender people. Speaking with LGBTQ digital magazine Them on Tuesday, Mulvaney said that leveraging the "power" and "privilege" of being a white trans person is important because it will help advance transgender brand partnerships. "For a long time, I felt so lucky that these opportunities were coming my way that I thought it was by accident," the activist said.... (more)

PETER LABARBERA — The United States Air Force is celebrating LGBT "pride month" with a serviceman "saluting" the activist homosexual-bisexual-transgender-"queer" "rainbow" flag. The Air Force published a tweet Wednesday reading: "June is #PrideMonth! The Department of the Air Force proudly recognizes and celebrates generations of LGBTQI+ service members and their contributions to our #AirForce & #SpaceForce."... (more)

THE FEDERALIST — Viewers lost trust in CNN due to its left-wing bias and histrionic Covid reporting, according to a 2022 survey commissioned by the network. Despite collecting bogus awards for “fact-checking,” and “special achievements” for “placing a premium” on investigative reporting, the network failed to maintain the trust of the American people — to the point where its own internal survey exposed its epic shortcomings.... (more)

RUMBLE — The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.... (more)

ROBERT SPENCER — By the time former FBI agent Robert Hanssen was found dead in his cell in Colorado’s Supermax prison Monday, he had been largely forgotten, but in some circles, he is remembered all too well. U.S. Attorney Paul J. McNulty, who prosecuted Hanssen, stated, “The magnitude of Hanssen’s crimes cannot be overstated. They will long be remembered as being among the most egregious betrayals of trust in U.S. history. It was both a low point and an investigative success for the FBI.” Indeed, what Hanssen did was terrible. But when it comes to egregious betrayals of trust by FBI personnel, Hanssen has some stiff competition from the likes of James Comey, Peter Strzok, and Christopher Wray.... (more)

NEW YORK POST — If you happened to see pigs flying the other day, it’s because Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the New York Post to discuss his challenge to President Joe Biden for the ’24 Democratic nomination. It’ll be a serious challenge, if the Democratic establishment and its media allies can’t quash him.... (more)

LIFE SITE NEWS — As the film continues to attract record views on social media, Matt Walsh’s “What Is a Woman?” documentary has reached number one on the Rotten Tomatoes list for streaming documentaries. On Sunday, the Daily Wire announced that the groundbreaking film had risen to the top of the entertainment website’s “Best Documentary Movies at Home” category for June 2023.... (more)

YOUTUBE — Conservative actress and commentator Brett Cooper joins JP Sears in a spoof of woke parents who dislike Christianity.... (more)

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL — Reidsville native Brandon Talley unified thousands of Americans in the singing of the national anthem at president-elect Donald Trump’s “Thank You” rally in Hershey, Pa., creating an emotional moment of unabashed patriotism.... (more)

YOUTUBE — Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and political commentator Matt Walsh discuss Walsh's landmark documentary, “What Is A Woman?,” its inception and purpose, how the trans movement has distorted culture and endangered children, the realities of being mobbed, and how Matt continues to push the envelope with his ongoing endeavors.... (more)

BOB UNRUH — Shortly after a report appeared in The Federalist that Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, already has seen the FBI document, under subpoena, that purportedly documents a $5 million bribe to Joe Biden to make government decisions on behalf of a foreign interest, FBI chief Christopher Wray caved in, and agreed to let other members see it, too.... (more)

YOUTUBE — Keith and Kristyn Getty visited the Babylon Bee to talk about good music that builds up the Church, really good Irish jokes, and what it was like to see Satan at the Grammys. They react to worship leader headlines from the Babylon Bee and the time the Babylon Bee inspired them to write a song that rhymed with "substitutionary atonement." The Gettys surprised the Bee with a live concert of In Christ Alone!... (more)

CLIFF KINCAID — “I knew it was a good [debt] deal when I saw the lefties screaming.” With that foolish statement, former Director of the National Economic Council under Trump and current Fox Business host Larry Kudlow demonstrated his ignorance of how Marxists create “conflict” that benefits the expansion of government control over our lives.... (more)

PJ MEDIA — The House debt ceiling bill’s alleged savings are “worse than fake,” according to Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah). He and Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) both condemned the just-passed debt ceiling deal; as Biggs said, it’s sending the U.S. “careening off a [fiscal] cliff.”... (more)

RICHARD HENRY CARLSON — This paper was initially delivered at the IAAO Conference on Assessment Administration in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 1, 2004. Taxation has existed in various forms since civilization began. In days of old, the source of wealth was land and its proceeds. Before the existence of a monetary system, taxes were paid by a percentage of crops raised. Through most of history, the tax assessor and the tax collector were the same person; therefore, “tax collector” is used interchangeably with “tax assessor” throughout the following paper... (more)

SPECTATOR — President Biden continues to project strength ahead of the 2024 election — by tumbling on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation. The 80-year-old commander-in-chief fell today while handing out diplomas to graduating cadets in Colorado. Rest assured, he was quickly helped up and escorted off stage by three Air Force officials.... (more)

NEWSMAX — House Oversight Committee chair James Comer, R-Ky., held a call with FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday on a refusal to hand over an FBI whistleblower document to Congress, potentially setting the stage for a historic contempt of Congress charge.... (more)