New CBS Editor-In-Chief Weiss On Erica Kirk

Bari Weiss elevates Erika Kirk to a religious figure, calling her a deeply religious Christian with sincere, deeply held faith.

She says she personally witnessed Erika Kirk’s powerful presence and claims the audience was struck by it.

Bari Weiss adds that she still can’t fully… pic.twitter.com/ognc12JQ6w

— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) December 13, 2025

Gen X? They've Given Us Gen Alpha!

 

Dick Van Dyke At 100: The Secret Of Longevity

“I’ve always thought that anger is one thing that eats up a person’s insides. And I was really never able to work up a feeling of hate.”

Happy 100th birthday to the force of nature and purveyor of positivity that is Dick Van Dyke. pic.twitter.com/8G6UFHmd0e

— James Melville 🚜 (@JamesMelville) December 13, 2025

And Now, The REAL Person Of The Year!

 

Trump At Today's Army/Navy Game!

AFFORDABILTY? Let's Talk Affordability!

Note: These are OFFICIAL Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers!

'Angel' Families Show Strength On Capitol Hill

HEARTBREAKING: There was an ABSENCE of Democrat lawmakers during a Capitol Hill visit by Angel families who have buried loved ones because of illegal aliens.

"... more than a dozen angel families gathering together right here at the US Capitol today to hold a press conference,… pic.twitter.com/VGvdOYeRSp

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) December 12, 2025

🚨 JUST IN: Angel mom whose son was killed by an illegal RIPS the media for complaining about "family separation"

"This is my first-born and only son...the media WON'T talk about REAL family separation. What separates me from my son is 6 feet of dirt and a coffin."

"I cannot… pic.twitter.com/zu9msvIapv

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 12, 2025

The King Is Well; Long Live The King!

 

They're Enjoying Themselves: Delightful!

A Story Told Over And Over Again . . .

I was the first black Republican elected to the Ohio House in half a century.

I never experienced a tone of racism when I considered running for office— until white liberals learned I was a Republican.

They believed the struggles I've overcome in my life meant I had to be a… pic.twitter.com/ebowUTTEL3

— Rep. Josh Williams (@JoshWilliamsOH) December 13, 2025

Yes, Indeed: WE Say MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

Trump Tariffs Work: Trade Deficit Plummets!

The trade deficit has narrowed to its smallest since mid-2020, down more than 35% over last year — and more proof that President Donald J. Trump’s America First trade agenda is working.

Here’s what you need to know: U.S. exports are up 6% over last year — rising to their second-highest value on record — while Inflation-adjusted exports of consumer goods are the largest ever.   The seasonally adjusted trade deficit with China has narrowed to its second-smallest since 2009.   In the third quarter of 2025, real exports grew by a 4.1% annual rate and imports fell by around 5% — adding about 1% to real GDP growth.   As President Trump delivers better terms for American workers, farmers, and manufacturers, November’s deficit was cut by more than half compared to the same month last year, fueled by soaring tariff revenues.

President Trump is delivering on his commitment to level the playing field after decades of weak trade policies allowed foreign countries to flood our markets with their goods while shutting their own markets to our producers. Since announcing his historic trade agenda in April, President Trump’s use of tariffs has given him unprecedented leverage to secure new and improved trade deals with major U.S. trading partners covering more than half of global GDP — including the United Kingdom, European Union, Japan, China, Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.   As President Trump pursues his bold commitment to an America First trade agenda, scores of companies have announced trillions of dollars in new investment as they onshore workers from foreign countries and create tens of thousands of new American jobs — positioning the U.S. as the dominant player for the jobs of the future.

Archbishop To Jewish Community On Hanukkah

Dear Friends in the Jewish Community,

Together with the Catholic people of the Philadelphia region, I extend prayerful best wishes as you prepare to celebrate the beautiful Festival of Lights next week. The Hanukkah menorah reminds us of the ultimate triumph of light over darkness, and the Lord’s covenant of faithfulness with His people. 

Ours is a time of uncertainty, fear, and violence for many, particularly in the Holy Land. As a new candle is lit on the menorah each day, humanity receives a fresh sign of enduring hope fueled by faith.
 

As you recall the glory of the Temple’s rededication by Judas Maccabeus in Jerusalem centuries ago, may the glow of the menorah fill you with joy as you strengthen the loving bonds of faith, family, and friends.

Chag Urim Sameach!

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
 Archbishop of Philadelphia

Ya See, They Actually DO Admire Him!

Poll by Politico: "Strong and Decisive leader"

Germany Donald Trump: 74% Friedrich Merz: 26% France Donald Trump: 73% Emmanuel Macron: 27% UK Donald Trump: 69% Keir Starmer: 31%

NYC Rock Center Tree Surrounded By Barriers

You can no longer get close to the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City for pictures

Barriers have been put up to keep people at a long distance

You used to be able to go right up to it for photos but times have changed. Demographics in America have changed pic.twitter.com/EP8sAwDwIF

— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) December 11, 2025

Philly: Remember Lit's Enchanted Colonial Village?

And Now, Stephen Miller Nails It Again!

Stephen Miller absolutely nails it on the true impact of mass immigration 🔥🔥

"If you subtract immigration out of test scores, all of a sudden our test scores SKYROCKET."

"If you subtract immigration out of health care, all of a sudden we don't have nearly the size of the… pic.twitter.com/HmoRK9jgTA

— Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKolvet) December 11, 2025

As 2025 Ends, The Great Ones We Still Miss!

Should old acquaintance be forgot . . . Well, we really can't say we were acquainted with them, though we did meet some of them.

Some of them have been gone for years, some even decades. Some passed away more recently.

Some were more famous than others; some more impactful than others; some more successful than others. But all of these people certainly made their mark and their lives are lessons in fidelity. They were inimitable and we still miss each and every one of them and wish they were still here. 

Yes, this is a highly personal list but almost any list would be. And yes, some of you of a certain age may have to look some of these people up -- so be it. In no particular order, here they are:

Bust of Rush Limbaugh in the
Hall of famous Missourians.

Rush Limbaugh: Every weekday at noon we still long to hear his voice -- his distinctive, perfect redio voice. He was perceptive, funny, optimistic and irrepressible human!  

Stephen Sondheim: He made musical theater meaningful, kept it relevant and brought it into the 21st century while remaining faithful (with a wink and a smile) to its roots. He was The Master!

Charles Krautheimer: The consummate political observer, his own personal story was a resolutely-lived profile in courage. He was erudite -- a word you don't hear much anymore.

Margaret Thatcher: Wow, could the UK (and the rest of the world) use the will and determination of the Iron Lady right now! And damned if she didn't always look the part as well. A Prime Minister for the ages!

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen: He was a TV pioneer -- really the first televangelist though he never, ever asked for money. And, get this: his writings and videos are fresher and more relatable than ever. Way ahead of his time! Go, watch and read.

Ronald Reagan: Ronaldus Maxus! They called him an "amiable dunce" and laughed him off. They've long since stopped laughing and each year he ranks higher and higher in the annals of US presidents. Oh, how lucky we were to be around in his era!

Queen Elizabeth: Steely, steady, steadfast and forever faithful, her whole life spoke as one continuous journey, demonstrating what it means to be Head of State amidst the tumult and the upheaval of the modern world. 

Saint Pope John Paul II: John Paul The Great. With Reagan and Thatcher he helped bring about the fall of communism and the triumph of democracy. He was also willing to trade a mammoth church for a smaller following that was more faithful to traditional Church teaching, if it came to that.

Walter Cronkite: His "that's the way it is"  became a cliché and then a fading memory but his unquestioned credibility wasn't blow-dried, it was earned and the result of decades in the trenches as working journalist when that word really meant something.

Mother Angelica: An Old School nun who built a media powerhouse (EWN, Eternal Word Network) and succeeded where others failed. She made Catholic doctrine come alive in everyday terms. providing lowly sinners with the guardrails they needed to navigate an increasingly godless world.

William F. Buckley: The father of the modern conservative movement in  America, he charted the path forward and foresaw the era of Reagan long before others could even imagine such a triumph. He did it through the power of his ideas and showed us that words really do matter.

Milton Friedman: This Nobel Prize winning economist championed free-market capitalism, limited government, minimal regulation and shareholder supremacy -- and he did it in an engaging manner that ordinary people could understand and embrace. Powerful!

Mother Teresa - Saint Teresa of Calcutta was appropriately fast-tracked to sainthood, but she would be the first to tell you that her faith was not invincible and she was, at times, troubled by doubt. Like Christ himself, she struggled with the path that the Almighty laid before her.

Beware The Fraudulent Promise Of Socialism!

“One of the sad signs of our times is that we have demonized those who produce, subsidized those who refuse to produce, and canonized those who complain.

— Thomas Sowell

There May Actually Be A Reason To Watch . . .

 

THIS Is What Illegal Entry Does!

 

Here's What You Need To Know About Inflation

 

Art Museum To Celebrate Rocky And Famed Statue!

The Philadelphia Art Museum is pleased to announce Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments, a landmark exhibition opening in the Dorrance Galleries in April 2026. Organized by guest curator Paul Farber, Director and Co-Founder of Monument Lab and host of the acclaimed podcast The Statue from NPR/WHYY, this exhibition will showcase over 150 works by more than 50 artists and artifacts spanning more than 2,000 years in an investigation of the changing role of monuments across time. 

Blending the worlds of art, sports, and popular culture, Rising Up will take on the life of monuments by exploring the profound meanings and mythologies of the Rocky statue.

Through the lens of the Rocky statue, a monument that is inextricably linked with both the art museum and Philadelphia itself, Rising Up will explore how monuments are made and remade by artists, by communities, and by time, opening the door for conversations on deeper themes of memory, identity, power, and representation in public art. The exhibition will feature work made from antiquity to the present, spotlighting the under told stories around the statue—of Philadelphia’s boxing legends, immigrant neighborhoods, and the fight for the future of public spaces.

Researched for over five years and in development for the last two years, Rising Up will include monumental sculptures, paintings, video performances, film clips, photographs, prints, drawings, new commissions, ephemera, and participatory experiences. Among the featured artists will be Keith Haring, Rashid Johnson, Delilah Montoya, Tavares Strachan, Hank Willis Thomas, Kara Walker, Andy Warhol, Carrie Mae Weems, and makers from Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Restorative Justice Program. The accompanying publication, edited by Farber, includes contributions from celebrated Philadelphia artist Alex Da Corte, former Philadelphia Eagle and Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins, and noted film critic Carrie Rickey.

“The Rocky statue is the most visited and photographed public artwork in Philadelphia, attracting nearly as many annual visitors as the Statue of Liberty,” said Louis Marchesano, the Marion Boulton “Kippy” Stroud Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and Conservation. “Rising Up is an opportunity for the art museum to reframe the narrative around Rocky and the steps, placing it in the context of Philadelphia’s civic and cultural identity. We are thrilled to work with Philadelphia thought leader Paul Farber to approach this topic with criticality and imagination, bringing a fresh take on a storied debate about the role of monuments outside the museum, in Philadelphia, and beyond.”

“I am honored to curate this exhibition in my hometown at this moment of cultural urgency and much-needed public discourse,” said Paul Farber. “The steps outside the museum are a site of pilgrimage and the ultimate people’s pedestal. Rising Up asks why millions of people each year visit a statue of the most famous Philadelphian who never lived as a way to better understand our complex and vital relationships to our public monuments.”

Timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the Academy Award-winning Rocky film, as well as Philadelphia's hosting of World Cup matches and Semiquincentennial activities, Rising Up will be supported by an opening pay-what-you-wish weekend program and an expansive calendar of community engagement opportunities.

“I am thrilled to celebrate the announcement of the historic Rising Up exhibition in 2026 at the Philadelphia Art Museum,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. “This show is a testament to the vitality and passion of Philadelphia’s arts, culture, and sports communities. Rising Up explores the city’s relationship to its many statues, the artists who create them, and the many neighborhoods where these statues exist. It is more than timely as we approach our monumental Semiquincentennial year.”

Is Trump Living Rent Free In The Pope's Head?

Pope Leo XIV says he thinks Donald Trump is trying to break apart the alliance between the United States and Europe:

“The remarks that were made about Europe also in interviews recently, I think, are trying to break apart what I think needs to be a very important alliance today… pic.twitter.com/breRixdDvZ

— Catholic Sat (@CatholicSat) December 9, 2025

Memo to Pope Leo: It seems to us there are MANY more relevant and important things for you, as Pope, to worry about and comment on than President Trump's policy toward Europe and/or the US interest vis-a-vis Europe or any other country or continent, for that matter. Also -- stop holding off-the-cuff news conferences. You are NOT an elected public official.

Even CNN Had To Admit THIS!

🚨 HOLY CRAP! CNN has been FORCED to admit prices are going down in Donald Trump's economy

It's getting so good, they can't ignore it anymore.

"The price of gas, look at this! A 3.5 year LOW at $2.95 a gallon as of today!"

"That is MILES away from the all-time [Biden] high set… pic.twitter.com/2IDnkPwlUF

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 9, 2025

Christmas At The Greenbrier: Absolutely Magnificent!

We've just finished spending a few days at the legendary Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The Greenbrier goes All Out for Christmas as these photos will attest. It's stellar. Each of the many stately public rooms in this extraordinary property outdoors the other. It's Christmas on a Grand Scale. And, get this: The Greenbrier even ordered up snow for us. It couldn't have been more picturesque!

Trump In 1987:Reavealing AND Insightful . . .

The most remarkable man —
never switched up, never folded.
Years later he’s still the same.
That's President Trump:
consistent, unapologetic, and unshakable.

President Trump 1987 with David Letterman pic.twitter.com/Bmgeh30zhq

— Farm Girl Carrie 👩‍🌾 (@FarmGirlCarrie) December 9, 2025

So, he waited, and waited, and waited. When nobody else came along, he stepped up himself and succeeded where others failed.

This Should Tell You All You Need To Know

Using the U.S. military to target cartel drug smugglers in Latin America Support: 58% Oppose: 42%  

Harvard/Harris poll | 12/2-12/4

One Of Our VERY Favorite NJ Public Servants!

NJ Assemblyman Paul Kanitra Warns: NJ’s Lame Duck Session Opens With 10 Worst Bills - Bill # 1: Assigns Inmates By Gender Identity 🏳️‍⚧️ pic.twitter.com/XcOTphXZUO

— New Jersey Project (@fight4newjersey) December 8, 2025

Trump Poll Numbers Continue To Prevail!

 

We're Surprised He Got 47%! . . . .

Who has done a better job as President Trump vs Biden

Trump: 53% (+6) Biden: 47% Harvard/Harris poll | 12/2-12/4

An Unprecedented Message From President Trump!

From the President of the United States:

Today, I recognize every American celebrating December 8 as a Holy Day honoring the faith, humility, and love of Mary, mother of Jesus and one of the greatest figures in the Bible.

On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Catholics celebrate what they believe to be Mary’s freedom from original sin as the mother of God.  She first entered recorded history as a young woman when, according to Holy Scripture, the Angel Gabriel greeted her in the village of Nazareth with news of a miracle: “Hail, favored one!  The Lord is with you,” announcing that “you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.”

In one of the most profound and consequential acts of history, Mary heroically accepted God’s will with trust and humility:  “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.  May it be done to me according to your word.”  Mary’s decision forever altered the course of humanity.  Nine months later, God became man when Mary gave birth to a son, Jesus, who would go on to offer his life on the Cross for the redemption of sins and the salvation of the world.

For nearly 250 years, Mary has played a distinct role in our great American story.  In 1792, less than a decade after the end of the Revolutionary War, Bishop John Carroll—the first Catholic bishop in the United States and cousin of signer of the Declaration of Independence Charles Carroll—consecrated our young Nation to the mother of Christ.  Less than a quarter-century later, Catholics attributed General Andrew Jackson’s stunning victory over the British in the climactic Battle of New Orleans to Mary.  Every year, Catholics celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving in New Orleans on January 8 in memory of Mary’s assistance in saving the city.

Over the ages, American legends like Elizabeth Ann Seton, Frances Xavier Cabrini, and Fulton Sheen, who spent their lives glorifying God in service to others, have held a deep devotion to Mary.  The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, located in the heart of our Nation’s Capital, honors Mary as the largest church in North America.  The timeless hymn “Ave Maria” remains beloved by countless citizens.  She has inspired the establishment of countless churches, hospitals, and schools.  Nearly 50 American colleges and universities bear Mary’s name.  And, just days from now, on December 12, Catholics in the United States and Mexico will celebrate the steadfast devotion to Mary that originated in the heart of Mexico—a place now home to the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe—in 1531.  As we approach 250 years of glorious American Independence, we acknowledge and give thanks, with total gratitude, for Mary’s role in advancing peace, hope, and love in America and beyond our shores.

More than a century ago, in the midst of World War I, Pope Benedict XV, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commissioned and dedicated a majestic statue of Mary, Queen of Peace, bearing the infant Christ with an olive branch so that the Christian faithful would be encouraged to look to her example of peace by praying for a stop to the horrific slaughter.  Just a few months later, World War I ended.  Today, we look to Mary once again for inspiration and encouragement as we pray for an end to war and for a new and lasting era of peace, prosperity, and harmony in Europe and throughout the world.

In her honor, and on a day so special to our Catholic citizens, we remember the sacred words that have brought aid, comfort, and support to generations of American believers in times of need:

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.  Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.  Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.  Amen.

Oh, The Utter Absurdity Of It All!

 

All We Can Say Is 'WOW!' . . . .

Ilia Malinin of Fairfax, Virginia is breaking world records in figure skating. He landed 7 quads in a single performance, taking first place in the Grand Prix final. pic.twitter.com/ApXundZISp

— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) December 7, 2025

Ilia Malinin of Fairfax, Virginia is breaking world records in figure skating. He landed 7 quads in a single performance, taking first place in the Grand Prix final. 

Cheryl Hines Talks About President Trump

Cheryl Hines on her meeting Trump: "He was warm. He was genuine ... he will talk about everything ... he's more interested in people than I expected. I guess I was expecting a one-man show. And he wasn't like that at all."pic.twitter.com/ZUqCN21AAv

— Joe Rogan Podcast News (@joeroganhq) December 7, 2025

Aligning Child Vaccine Guidelines With Best Practices!

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
 
SUBJECT:      Aligning United States Core Childhood Vaccine
              Recommendations with Best Practices from Peer,
              Developed Countries

In January 2025, the United States recommended vaccinating all children for 18 diseases, including COVID-19, making our country a high outlier in the number of vaccinations recommended for all children.  Peer, developed countries recommend fewer childhood vaccinations -- Denmark recommends vaccinations for just 10 diseases with serious morbidity or mortality risks; Japan recommends vaccinations for 14 diseases; and Germany recommends vaccinations for 15 diseases.  Other current United States childhood vaccine recommendations also depart from policies in the majority of developed countries.  Study is warranted to ensure that Americans are receiving the best, scientifically-supported medical advice in the world.
 
I hereby direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to review best practices from peer, developed countries for core childhood vaccination recommendations -- vaccines recommended for all children -- and the scientific evidence that informs those best practices, and, if they determine that those best practices are superior to current domestic recommendations, update the United States core childhood vaccine schedule to align with such scientific evidence and best practices from peer, developed countries while preserving access to vaccines currently available to Americans.
 
This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
 
 
 
                             DONALD J. TRUMP

Merry Christmas Everybody, From The Oval Office!

 

Rid New Jersey Of Corruption? Oh, Sure . . .

 

Steve Sweeney is set to become Gloucester County administrator in the Democrat controlled South Jersey county. Yes, the Ex-Senate President and defeated gubernatorial and senatorial candidate is preparing to assume the top county post -- a job that pays nearly $275,000. This is expected to further boost Sweeney's already fat state pension! Eat your hearts out, suckers!

Mob Boss: Trump Unreachable; Rebuffed Us!

FLASHBACK: Former Gambino Crime Family Underboss Sammy the Bull Gravano says Donald Trump is incorruptible.

“I tried to get to him. He just wouldn’t bite.”

THIS IS WHY WASHINGTON HATES HIM.. pic.twitter.com/tYqjRJ9hg4

— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) January 13, 2024

Oh, MY! Now Look At THESE Numbers . . .

Donald Trump Approval Rating on Immigration

Approve: 51% (+10) Disapprove: 41% Morning Consult poll | 11/26-11/30