The First Time in History: SNAP Payments Halted Under the Trump Administration

The First Time in History: SNAP Payments Halted Under the Trump Administration

Under the Trump administration, the Department of Agriculture has announced that November SNAP payments will not go out, citing a lack of appropriated funds during the ongoing government shutdown. In every previous shutdown under both Republican and Democrat administrations contingency funds were used to keep these essential benefits flowing. This time, the USDA has decided those funds “cannot” be used, leaving more than 40 million Americans without food assistance.

Let that sink in: through wars, recessions, and political fights, this country has always found a way to feed its people. Until now.  Read more

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USA and China working together to create a better world

Maybe We Don’t Have to Be #1: Rethinking Strength, Competition, and What Really Makes a Nation Great

We live in a world obsessed with competition. Nations compete for economic power, companies battle for market share, and politicians argue over who’s “winning.” Somewhere along the line, “being number one” became the only thing that mattered.

But maybe it’s time to ask: what if that mindset is actually holding us back?

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What happened to my republican party?

Why the Republican Party Should Rebrand Itself as the “Trump-ublicans”

I grew up believing in the Republican Party of old — the one that stood for fiscal responsibility, small government, strong defense, personal responsibility, and respect for the Constitution. That’s the party I used to vote for. But let’s be honest: that party doesn’t exist anymore. What we have today isn’t the Republican Party I once respected — it’s the Trump-ublican Party.

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We Need to Stop This Madness

We Need to Stop This Madness

I’ve voted Republican for most of my life, but this isn’t the party I once knew.
Somewhere along the way, loyalty to one man replaced loyalty to the truth.

The Bible says in Proverbs 29:2, “When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.” It’s time for Christians and all Americans to stand for leaders who act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

We don’t need blind loyalty — we need moral courage.
We don’t need chaos — we need conviction.
The midterms are coming. Pray. Speak out. Vote for those who serve the people and honor God above party.

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Federal Government Freezes Billions for Public Schools—What You Need to Know and Why You Should Speak Up

Federal Government Freezes Billions for Public Schools—What You Need to Know and Why You Should Speak Up

Right now, schools across the country, including here in North Carolina are facing a crisis. The federal government has frozen $6.8 billion in funding that had already been approved by Congress to support public education. This decision was made suddenly and without warning. As a result, school leaders are scrambling to figure out how to keep programs running and how to avoid laying off teachers and staff before the school year even begins.

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