Politics
New House rules to make it tougher to oust speaker
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday will put lawmakers on record whether they support a change to the arcane procedure that fired his predecessor. Source link
Trump calls America 'disaster,' laughingstock 'all over the world'
President-elect Donald Trump slammed America's direction as a "disaster," blaming the open borders and poor leadership. Source link
Johnson says Republicans 'cannot afford any palace drama' ahead of speaker vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts he'll survive a Friday vote to hold onto the top leadership role. Source link
Don’t Fear the People
In the New Orleans terror attack we saw another example of public officials’ apparent lack of trust that the public can handle the truth. Source link
Biden to award Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson and others Presidential Citizens Medal
President Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 people for their "exemplary deeds of service," including former Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming. Source link
The ‘Myth and Marble’ of Rome Comes to America
Plus, a discovery in the Sea of Sicily, an odd pick for director of the Walters in Baltimore, and the Met releases designs for a new contemporary wing. ...
The Fed Faces Trump’s Tariffs
If Trump’s most extreme tariff threats come to fruition and threaten the stability of prices and the economy, the Fed must react forcefully. Source link
A Note of Gratitude
Your partnership ensures that NRI remains a leading voice in the fight for the principles that make America exceptional. Source link
Republicans Should Stick with Mike Johnson as Speaker
He’s a reliable and thoughtful conservative who has proved a shrewd tactician. Source link