Scott Powell

President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in the Cabinet Room. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

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March 6, 2025
National Debt, Politics

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Can DOGE Audits Save U.S. From Debt Market Collapse?

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March 6, 2025
National Debt, Politics

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In air combat over enemy territory, when the fighter plane encounters flak, the pilot knows he is over the target. The American people can be sure that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that was reactivated by Trump is over the target. Read More ›

Sample social media app interface on mobile phone showing shared video content

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January 28, 2025
Politics

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Does President Trump Have It Wrong on TikTok?

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January 28, 2025
Politics

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Trump is mistaken if he thinks that the restructuring of TikTok can be pulled off quickly, given the risk of residual backdoors to China that are likely baked into the system. Everyone understands that Facebook harvests data from users' devices even when they are not on the Facebook site. According to Sam Faddis, a 20-year veteran of the CIA, TikTok is four to five times more intrusive than Facebook in harvesting data from Americans who have downloaded the TikTok app. Read More ›

Star of Jesus with rays of light. Christmas star of the Nativity of Bethlehem, Nativity of Jesus Christ. Background of the beautiful starry sky and bright star.

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December 23, 2024
Faith & Economics

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Why Christmas Remains the Greatest Story of All Time

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December 23, 2024
Faith & Economics

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Across cultures throughout human history, people have sought to flee oppression and escape persecution. A recurring theme in Western classical literature and in modern classics such as Superman and Disney originals, which revolve around the struggle between good and evil, is the need and critical role for a rescuer or savior. Read More ›

Happy Columbus Day concept. Vintage American flag with compass and retro treasure manuscript. Flat lay, top view with copy space.

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October 15, 2024
Principles

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Why Columbus Day Remains a Foundational American Holiday

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October 15, 2024
Principles

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Seen within the big picture, Columbus Day is worth keeping and honoring as a great American holiday because it remains foundational to the establishment of a new nation by people who largely shared his qualities of character: self-made, adventurous, and reverent toward God. Read More ›

United States Constitution with quill, glasses and candle holder

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September 18, 2024
Politics

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Constitution Day Reminds Us Equality Under the Law Is Fading in the West

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September 18, 2024
Politics

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Constitution Day, which falls on Sept. 17, is the national observance holiday that most have never heard of. Yet this year it may be our most important holiday to understand. Read More ›

Old and worn work gloves on large American flag - Labor day background

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September 3, 2024
Faith & Economics

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Labor Day Celebrates American Exceptionalism

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September 3, 2024
Faith & Economics

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Other than punctuating the end of summer, Labor Day has for many lacked meaning associated with other holidays. Properly understood, it is the holiday that celebrates not only labor, but also the ideas, job creators, and institutions central to the flourishing of the United States and its people. Read More ›

Revolutionary war, patriotism and birth of the United Sates of America concept with closeup on the original 13 star American flag known as the Betsy Ross

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July 5, 2024
Politics

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July 4 Has Always Been About Resisting Tyranny, and This Year Is No Exception

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July 5, 2024
Politics

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America is the only nation in human history that was completely born of noble and deeply spiritual principles: that all men are created equal, that they have been given by God certain rights that cannot be taken away by any man or earthly authority, and that those unalienable rights combine to create and protect a thing called freedom in life. As a result, Americans have always been free to pursue happiness, worship God, speak publicly about their views, and, of course, choose their leaders. Read More ›

Old American War Veterans Saluting Fallen Comrades' Graves.The concept for American Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Da

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May 28, 2024
Faith & Economics

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Memorial Day: More than Honoring Lives Lost in American Wars

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May 28, 2024
Faith & Economics

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Most people rightly associate Memorial Day with paying homage to those who gave their lives for America in war. But the holiday has roots that go back to the aftermath of the Civil War. At that time America was as or more divided than it is today. The Civil War cost at least 620,000 men—a greater cost than all of America’s successive wars combined. Read More ›

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April 9, 2024
Growth, Wealth Creation

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The U.S. Has No Choice but to Undertake Radical Economic Change

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April 9, 2024
Growth, Wealth Creation

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Burdened with $34.5 trillion in national debt that is currently growing by $1 trillion every 100 days, the U.S. economy is headed for disaster. It falls on the next administration to change that trajectory while also introducing policies that increase and broaden economic growth and wealth creation for everyone. Read More ›

Old Bible in library with magnifying glass

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April 1, 2024

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Easter Is the World’s Most Historically Verified Holiday

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April 1, 2024

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While there are skeptics of the biblical Jesus, there's far more reliable historical evidence for His life, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection than for other leading historical figures of ancient times, such as literary greats Virgil and Horace and military kings like Alexander the Great. Read More ›