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Monday, November 9, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
Trump Explains Major White House Shakeup
🚨 JUST NOW: President Trump just WALKED OUT after naming Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff, saying Miller's been with him from the very start "Stephen's been with me from the BEGINNING!" "He's a GREAT MANAGER!" "Stephen Miller will be the new Chief of Staff. And Susie is going to go over to the political operation." "[I want him] to just RUN THINGS WELL." 🔥 "I wanted to make a change. Susie's done a very good job...we got to make moves sometimes!"
— RightLine (@RightLineNews) November 6, 2026
Sunday, November 1, 2026
A New Republican In-The-Making?
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump offers Rep. Haley Stevens (D) a spot in the Republican Party, and Speaker Johnson is worried for her safety after she backed Mike Rogers Wow! TRUMP: "I'd LOVE to have her. Mike, you talked to her!" JOHNSON: I sent her a note...I told her how courageous she was...she's a good person...I encouraged her to stay safe. 🙏🏻 Think about that. A sitting Democrat congresswoman endorses a Republican, and the Speaker of the House feels he has to tell her to stay safe! BECAUSE THE LEFT IS PSYCHO. Her own mother says Haley was chased out of a park and called a "Zionist pig" this year She should leave the party.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 1, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Melania Champions Women's Health Initiative
First Lady Melania Trump advanced a landmark program to improve women’s health through a new executive order that strengthens research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for girls and women throughout every stage of life.
“Previous generations fought for women's rights. Our generation will fight to discover the cures that will ensure a woman can live her life in health and to the fullest,” The First Lady said from the White House.
The Executive Order establishes a White House Women’s Health Task Force and establishes a new Women’s Health Division within the National Institutes of Health to accelerate scientific discoveries to improve women’s health outcomes.
First Lady Melania Trump highlighted her “First Lady’s Five Pillars of Women’s Health Innovation:”
Direct research funding towards finding cures that affect women in a unique way.
Use super intelligence to enhance our insight of female biology and speed up medical discoveries.
Accelerate the process of getting promising therapeutics from laboratories to female patients, while maintaining strict safety standards.
Ensure that medical breakthroughs are accessible and affordable to women, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Replace generations of silence with open conversation, education, and compassion.
The Executive Order on Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life also recognizes the importance of collaboration with the private sector in advancing new technologies and solutions for women’s health. Through these efforts, the Trump Administration will work to ensure American women have access to the highest-quality, scientifically supported medical information and care while advancing new treatments, therapies, and cures.
To learn more about the Executive Order, read the fact sheet released by the White House.
First Lady Melania Trump’s full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below.
Five Pillars of Women’s Health Innovation
Cabinet members, doctors, directors, administrators, and all in attendance today … thank you for standing behind this important issue.
Now is the time. This is the time.
This is a transformative moment for women in America. Beginning today, we will change the reality of women’s health.
Previous generations fought for women's rights. Our generation will fight to discover the cures that will ensure a woman can live her life in health and to the fullest.
The Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life Executive Order establishes a new standard for women’s health in America.
We now possess extraordinary scientific capabilities, such as super intelligence, advanced biotechnology, and groundbreaking therapies. At the same time, social norms are changing, and topics that were once taboo are becoming open, well-informed, and necessary.
Together, these developments present a unique chance to reinvent women’s healthcare.
We will move our hopes into action, beginning with the distinguished individuals and great minds present here today.
This afternoon, the first task force working session will convene. As you embark on this important work, I ask you to keep in mind the priorities that form my “First Lady’s Five Pillars of Women’s Health Innovation.”
Start by directing research funding towards finding cures for diseases that affect women in a unique way.
Second, use super intelligence to enhance our understanding of female biology and speed up medical discoveries- all to the benefit of women.
Third, accelerate the process of getting promising therapies from laboratories to female patients, while still keeping strict safety standards.
Fourth, ensure that medical breakthroughs are accessible and affordable to women, regardless of their financial circumstances.
And fifth, replace generations of silence with open conversation, education, and compassion.
Our mission must serve women at every stage of life, from young girls just starting out to mothers dealing with a complex range of responsibilities, to mature women who deserve to have vitality, dignity, and independence.
In 2026, medical advances can do more than just prolong life. It should give women the freedom to live life to its fullest- to pursue our dreams, experience love, discover, create, travel, and lead.
Today, we establish a new ambition: transforming hardship and pain into scientific discovery, effective treatments, and lasting cures.
We Are Women. We are resilient, capable, and deserving of lives defined not by the burdens we carry, but by the possibilities before us.
Our health should never limit the fullness of our lives.
I would like to thank the President for his support and for signing this very important Executive Order.
Thank you.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Italian American Heritage Month: Elise Stefanik
Elise Marie Stefanik proudly represents New York's 21st District and is in her sixth and final term as the most senior elected Republican in New York, having decided not to seek re-election.
Elise learned, lived, and understands the values of hard work, perseverance, determination, and grit. Her mother is of Italian descent. As the first member of her immediate family to have the opportunity to earn a college degree, Elise graduated with honors from Harvard.
From 2006 to 2009, Elise served in the West Wing of the White House on President George W. Bush’s Domestic Policy Council Staff and the Chief of Staff’s office where she assisted in overseeing the policy development process on all economic and domestic policy issues.
It is the highest and most humbling honor of Elise’s life to represent Upstate New York and the North Country in Congress. She is proud to work tirelessly every day to bring a new generation of leadership to Washington on behalf of her district’s hardworking families, small businesses, farmers, students, seniors, service members, military families, law enforcement officers, and veterans. She is unapologetic about fighting every day to give her constituents a seat at the absolute highest levels of government.
Elise lives in Schuylerville with her husband Matt and their young son Sam. They are proud to call Upstate New York – the cradle of the American Revolution – home.
She is currently the Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership. At the time of her first election, Elise made history as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. She continued this historic rise and went on to serve as the highest-ranking woman in Congress as House Republican Conference Chair, where she was the youngest woman in history to serve in top elected House leadership. Elise has consistently won historic re-election victories, often by the largest margin of any Republican in the Northeast and consistently earning the most votes in the history for any congressional candidate in the North Country.
Hailed as "a star" by President Trump, Elise served on the Intelligence Committee during impeachment hearings and played a leading role as a member of President Trump's Impeachment Defense Team. Elise is widely recognized as one of the most effective questioners in Congressional hearings - most notably when she set off a global reckoning addressing antisemitism in higher education. Her questions to Ivy League university presidents forced multiple resignations and set the record for the most viewed Congressional testimony in history, with billions of views worldwide. Due to this strong moral leadership and her extensive policy record, Chairwoman Stefanik is an internationally recognized leader in combating antisemitism.
In 2024, Elise was featured on Time Magazine's 100 List as one of the 100 most influential leaders in the world. Previously, she was profiled on Time Magazine's Next 100 List. She has been named many times to Washingtonian Magazine's Most Powerful Women in Washington List. Elise was included in Fortune Magazine's 40 Under 40 list for many years and was named among the top most powerful leaders in New York in City and State. Elise was awarded the Distinguished Civilian Service Award by the United States Army, the highest honorary award granted by the Secretary of the Army.
Elise also founded and launched the political organization E-PAC to increase the number of Republican women serving in Congress which helped make history electing the highest number of Republican women ever by nearly tripling their representation in the House.As the first member of her immediate family to have the opportunity to graduate from college, Elise earned her B.A. from Harvard. At Harvard, she was selected as an Undergraduate Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
She is unapologetic about fighting every day to give her constituents a seat at the absolute highest levels of government.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
35 Years Ago Today: A Profile In Courage!
Most men need a lifetime for their defining moment and many never have one. 35 years ago today, Clarence Thomas needed 3 minutes. I’ve watched this 1000 times and every time still feels like the first. The dishonesty, the media, and the early machinery of lawfare. He saw it all. https://t.co/XT6RKv12oe
— Hans Mahncke (@HansMahncke) October 11, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Italian American Heritage Month: The Piccirilli Brothers
Carved in the Bronx by Italian immigrant artisans, the mammoth Lincoln statue that we revere today was shipped to Washington, D.C. and assembled inside the Lincoln Memorial in 1920. Chiseled from Georgia marble by the renowned Piccirilli Brothers and sculpted by Daniel Chester French, the statue is a testament to American ideals and Italian craftsmanship. The brothers were also responsible for many other carvings in the nation's capital.
In 1888 Giuseppe Piccirilli (1844-1910), a well-known stone carver, brought his family to New York from Massa, Italy. The entire family, father and six sons – Attilio, Feirrucio, Furio, Getulio (Giulio), Masaniello, and Orazio – were trained as marble cutters and carvers. They lived in a brownstone on 142nd Street in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx and set up a stone-carving atelier next to their home that would eventually occupy an entire city block.
In addition to carving the lions for The New York Public Library, the Piccirilli Brothers carved the six allegorical figures representing History, Romance, Religion, Poetry, Drama, and Philosophy that adorn the Library’s Fifth Avenue facade.
A selection of their other commissions in New York includes: The Four Continents by Daniel Chester French and 12 allegorical statues on the cornice of the U.S. Custom House at Bowling Green; the New York Stock Exchange pediment by J.Q.A. Ward; 30 large allegorical figures for the cornice of the Brooklyn Museum; the Maine Monument in Central Park and the Firemen’s Monument in Riverside Park, both sculpted by Attilio; and an innovative glass relief at Rockefeller Center, also by Attilio.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
An Important Message From President Trump
Donald J. Trump
The Inspector General’s Report just came out on Jerome “Too Late” Powell’s “renovation” of the Federal Reserve Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The IG’s Report states that there were “deficiencies in the management of the renovation project.”
The Building is over budget, at a Record Setting rate and, at a minimum, “Too Late” Powell should be forced to resign from the Board. He can’t manage a Building, and he certainly shouldn’t be allowed to manage his High Interest Rate Policy (only on “TRUMP!”).
I have asked Attorney General Todd Blanche to study the report, and make a determination as to what to do about a relatively small Building Complex that is Hundreds of Millions of Dollars over budget, and is now going to cost, according to the Report, at least 2.5 Billion Dollars, with no end in sight.
The Report states, “We were concerned to find that the Board did not obtain a project cost estimate from the [construction manager] until January 2026, which was 3.5 years after construction began and after the Board had awarded more than $2 billion in construction costs. As of July 2026, more than 4 years after construction began and $2 billion has been awarded for construction, the Board had yet to set a [guaranteed maximum price]” — An absolutely unheard of situation! — “The Board therefore still does not have cost certainty and has not transferred material risk to the [construction manager]." In actuality, I think that the 2.5 Billion Dollars will be 3.5 Billion Dollars, and maybe 4 Billion Dollars by the time they’re finished, and may never get properly built. Soundproofing, and all other elements of the Building, will be inferior to what was previously there. In particular, the magnificent beauty, sculptured ceilings and walls, and so many other things which made the Federal Reserve Building stand apart, will never be captured again, and are only being replaced by flat, boring, less than midlevel finishes.
I could have done a far better Renovation for 25 Million Dollars, completely maintaining the MAGNIFICENCE of the structure, and had money left over. They completely destroyed the Beauty and Glorious History of the Building. This is Jerome Powell’s fault, and he should be forced to resign, IMMEDIATELY!
If he doesn’t resign, he should be sued, at the highest level, by the United States Government, for either corruption or incompetence, both of which are completely unacceptable…And no, I do not want this Building named after President Donald J. Trump, ME!
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
President DONALD J. TRUMP
Generic Congressional Ballot? A Dead Heat!
📊 2026 Generic Congressional Ballot
Registered voters 🟦 Democrats: 50% [-1] 🟥 Republicans: 50% [+1] — LIKELY Voters 🟦 Democrats: 51% [+2] 🟥 Republicans: 49% [-2] Harvard/Harris | 9/26-28Tuesday, September 29, 2026
White House Fall Garden Tours Announed
The White House will welcome visitors this fall for the 2026 Fall Garden Tours, offering an opportunity for visitors to experience the historic gardens and grounds of the People’s House. The grounds will be open Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and Sunday, October 18 from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
Throughout the tour, guests will enjoy the beauty of the South Lawn, the Rose Garden, the White House Kitchen Garden, the expanded White House Beehive, and the new helipad. Rich in history and tradition, the White House gardens provide guests with a unique glimpse into the grounds that have served as a backdrop throughout our nation’s 250 years of history.
This event is free and open to the public. A ticket is required for all attendees, including small children. The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets at a tent outside the White House Visitor Center each day of the tours beginning at 8:30 AM. The White House Visitor Center is located at 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, near the intersection of 15th Street and E Street Northwest.
Tickets will be distributed—one ticket per person—on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note the following items are not allowed on the White House grounds:
Aerosols
Ammunition
Animals other than service/guide animals
Backpacks and bags exceeding size restrictions (18” x 13” x 7”)
Bicycles and scooters
Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
E-cigarettes
Electronic tablets
Explosives
Firearms
Glass, thermal, or metal containers
Laser pointers
Lighters
Mace/pepper spray
Metal water bottles
Packages
Rangefinders
Selfie sticks
Signs and flags of any kind
Structures
Supports for signs and placards
Toy guns
Umbrellas with metal tips
Weapons of any kind
Wearable technology capable of photo or video
Any other items determined to be potential safety hazard
The Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items. However, strollers, wheelchairs, umbrellas (no metal tips), and cameras are permitted. All items needed for medical purposes will be permitted on the tour (such as wheelchairs, electric scooters, glucose tablets, and EpiPens). Please identify and explain all items needed for medical purposes to Secret Service personnel upon arrival.
In the event of inclement weather, the event may be canceled. Please call the 24-hour information line at (202) 456-7040 to check on the status of the event. For more information, including what visitors will need to access the White House campus, please visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/Visit.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
From Speaker Of the House Mike Johnson . . .
When House Democrats show us who they are, believe them:
➡️ 212 voted for the LARGEST TAX HIKE in history! ➡️ 212 OPPOSED No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, & No Tax on Social Security ➡️ 211 voted to DEFUND BORDER SECURITY! ➡️ 208 Democrats OPPOSED VOTER ID ➡️ 206 Democrats voted to ALLOW men in girls' sports ➡️ 205 Democrats voted to PACK THE COURT ➡️ 198 Democrats voted to ALLOW shady stock trading by Members of Congress ➡️ 192 Democrats SUPPORTED extreme, big government socialism ...the list goes on and on! Their CRAZY ideology is indefensible!Tuesday, September 15, 2026
From NJ Assemblyman Mike Inganamort . . .
🚨 Big news out of Washington today.
— Mike Inganamort (@MikeInganamort) September 15, 2026
New Jersey’s voter registration problems may go back a full decade before the Sherrill Administration disclosed them.
I’m on Capitol Hill today and met with Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who is leading a congressional hearing into New Jersey’s… pic.twitter.com/8H2pdhRzP3
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
On Majestic Monument: Four Faces Of Freedom!
As you look up at Mount Rushmore, you are overwhelmed with a sense of majesty. Yes, this great American attraction is every bit as magnificent as you could possibly imagine. It lives up to all the expectations.
And as you look at it from different angles you will find yourself taking more and more photos. You can't help yourself. And while the photos are wonderful, they do not do it justice. You really have to see it to believe. That being said, here are the best of our many photos from our most recent visit. Enjoy!
Monday, August 31, 2026
Trump Wins At SCOTUS: Ballroom Gets A 'GO!'
From Eric Daugherty on X:
BREAKING — TRUMP WINS AT SCOTUS: The Supreme Court 5-4 has just GREENLIT White House ballroom military complex construction INDEFINITELY, with Chief Justice ROBERTS joining the liberals
LET'S GO!
SCOTUS says the group who sued likely DOES NOT HAVE STANDING, exactly what Trump has been arguing
Roberts made a HORRIBLE move siding against Trump. This suit was fallacious from the start!
The "National Trust for Historic Preservation" can shove it.
Construction is FULL steam ahead.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
And Now, From Today's Big Event . . .
🔥 LET’S GO!! We just witnessed one of most epic performances of the Star Spangled Banner of ALL TIME here at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, courtesy of Christopher Macchio
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 23, 2026
Complete with a MASSIVE flyover, an INCREDIBLE backdrop, and President Trump saluting
GOD BLESS THE USA! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/L2EQF1VF6A
Monday, August 17, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Lib Elites Retain Long Distance Power, Even In GA!
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is heading to the Hamptons to fundraise with Alex Soros and Hillary Clinton.
Less than 20% of Ossoff's fundraising comes from the state of Georgia. The rest of it comes from left-wing elites who know he will do their bidding.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Press Secretary Leavitt Announces Departure
From Karoline Leavitt:
"Serving as the White House Press Secretary over the past year and a half has been the honor and adventure of a lifetime. I am incredibly grateful to President Trump for granting me so many extraordinary opportunities, such as working in the West Wing and spending countless hours in the Oval Office, flying around the world and meeting foreign leaders, and traveling across our beautiful country and meeting Americans from all walks of life.


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