Commentary: President Trump Is Back and It’s No Longer Business as Usual

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Buying critical resources from China? Maybe not. It’s time to make a deal.

It’s been three years of sending check after check to Ukraine, and for most of that time we had a president who just sent the money with a pat on the back and said let us know when you need more of our tax dollars. Thankfully, President Trump is back in charge and he will always ensure that Americans come first.

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Existing Home Sales Fell Almost Five Percent in January, Continuing Slump

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Sales of existing homes slipped 4.9% in January, but year-over-year sales were up 2% as high prices and mortgage rates keep some potential buyers on the sidelines, including first-time buyers.

Existing home sales retreated in January, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. Total existing-home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – dropped 4.9% from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million in January. Year-over-year, sales gained 2% (up from 4 million in January 2024).

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Washington State School District Defies Trump with Race-Based Hiring Plan

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As the Trump administration threatens to pull funding from schools with race-based hiring, a Washington state school district is standing by its discriminatory practices.

Bellingham Public Schools in Bellingham, Washington, has a five-year diversity, equity, and inclusion “action plan” to prioritize the retention of “staff of color,” according to documents obtained by Parents Defending Education and first shared with The Daily Signal.

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Music Spotlight: Garrett Bradford

When I heard the title track of Garrett Bradford’s new album, “Honkiest of Tonkers” (Part 1), I knew he played music I wanted to listen to. It turns out he is a bonafide cowboy who writes and sings songs.

Bradford is a fourth-generation Texan and grew up in the western worlds of ranching and rodeo. His formative years were spent on the ranch, where he developed a profound appreciation for livestock, hunting, and fishing. But as many in country music can attest, Bradford started singing in church.

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