WHITEHOUSE.GOV — This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity. Beginning with Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and culminating in the Paschal Triduum, which begins on Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, followed by Good Friday, and reaching its pinnacle in the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night, this week is a time of reflection for Christians to memorialize Jesus’ crucifixion—and to prepare their hearts, minds, and souls for His miraculous Resurrection from the dead.... (more)

HOOVER INSTITUTION — This story highlights a major problem with depending on the government to provide water. Government water provision is socialism. Recall that socialism is government ownership of the means of production and that socialism was the spectacular failure of the twentieth century. In the Soviet Union and China, it resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of people. Even if it hadn’t caused these deaths, it would have been a failure because centrally planned economies don’t do well. But why don’t they do well? There are two main reasons: (1) information and (2) incentives.... (more)

FOX NEWS — Republican senators sit down with Sean Hannity for a town hall to discuss efforts to move forward with budget reconciliation, peace negotiations with Iran and Democratic leaders.... (more)

INDIA TV — In a shocking development, former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams, who has come forward as a whistleblower, has accused the tech giant and CEO Mark Zuckerberg of undermining U.S. national security to expand the company's presence in China. During a U.S. Senate hearing, Williams alleged Meta made decisions that allowed China to access American user data, as well as built custom censorship tools that helped the Chinese government suppress dissenting voices in the country, the Daily Guardian reports.... (more)

BABYLON BEE — Following dueling tariff increases heading into the weekend, no end to the trade war between China and the United States was in sight, with the latest reports indicating that President Donald Trump had taken the situation up a notch by designating Panda Express as a domestic terror organization.... (more)

CLIFF KINCAID — In the “trade wars” underway, President Trump is not only facing off against Red China, but the global Big Banks headquartered in New York which underwrote the communist Chinese rise to power economically and militarily. As a result, even Maria Bartiromo of Fox News catered to Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase, asking for comments on her show that forced Trump to “pause” some tariffs. Trump acknowledged he watched Dimon’s comments and reacted accordingly.... (more)

NEW YORK POST — U.S. stocks skyrocketed Wednesday after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on most of his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs — except for China, which he slapped with a 125% levy due to a “lack of respect.” The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 2,962.86, or 7.9% — its largest one-day points gain on record — to close at 40,608.45 after Trump posted on Truth Social that he would delay the stiff tariffs following calls from more than 75 countries trying to negotiate. “I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, sending Wall Street soaring.... (more)

THE FEDERALIST — Much like every other major story, the dying news media have managed to take a really interesting topic and thoroughly dumb it down to a limited set of monotonous slogans. In this case, variations of “tariffs hurt working people the most” and “the cost is passed on to consumers.”... (more)

FOX NEWS — President Donald Trump said he wants Elon Musk to stay on his team "as long as possible" during a conversation with reporters Thursday, adding DOGE had found something "horrible" without divulging details. The president made his remarks during a conversation with reporters on Air Force One after Trump was asked how much longer Musk would stay on as a "special government employee."... (more)

X.COM — TRUMP’S EPIC ROSE GARDEN MOMENT: “Make America Wealthy Again” ignites a celebration of prosperity! On April 2, 2025, President Trump unveiled his bold tariff plan, promising trillions to slash taxes & debt. “This is Liberation Day!” he roared, flanked by cheering workers. A historic reset for American industry—watch the energy, the hope, the triumph as Trump vows to make the U.S. a global powerhouse once more.... (more)

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY — Education is the cornerstone of a great society. This belief propelled me to become an educator. Reflecting on my own grade school education and that of many of my students, I've been confronted with the shortcomings of our current system. Juggling a full-time career as a college professor and concerns about my children missing out on the social interactions associated with traditional schooling, I remained committed to finding solutions within the existing framework.... (more)

FOX NEWS — Utah has become the first state in the U.S. to ban adding fluoride to its public drinking water systems as concerns about the decades-long practice continue to grow, fueled in part by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation Thursday that bars Utah cities and communities from deciding whether to add the chemical to their water systems.... (more)

YOUTUBE — Elon Musk and members of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team gave an exclusive interview with Fox News Channel's Bret Baier, highlighting their waste-cutting efforts. The group included Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, former Morgan Stanley banker Anthony Armstrong, software engineer Aram Moghaddassi, COO Steve Davis, health care entrepreneur Brad Smith, Cloud Software Group CEO Tom Krause, and former oil executive Tyler Hassen.... (more)

YOUTUBE — Attorney General Pam Bondi on progressive federal judges' rulings against the Trump administration, widespread Tesla vandalism, and a vow to continue enforcing federal immigration law despite legal hurdles... (more)

NEW YORK POST — If you ever doubted that Washington’s corrupt cartel of Democratic law firms, judges, NGOs, and deep-state bureaucrats is a machine designed to thwart the Trump administration, just watch as judge after judge blocks the president’s ability to keep his campaign promises. It may not be brown paper bags changing hands, but this lawfare that defies the people’s will is every bit as corrupt.... (more)

NEW YORK POST — The Trump administration on Tuesday evening released 80,000 files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy — triggering a feeding frenzy among amateur historians, conspiracy buffs, and experts who have studied the events of Nov. 22, 1963, since that fateful day in Dallas. Several Trump administration officials told The Post in advance of the release that they did not expect new bombshells to emerge from the documents, most of which appeared to relate to the initial investigation of the assassination by the Warren Commission in 1964.... (more)

YOUTUBE — Ancient Chinese people worshipped the monotheistic triune God of the scriptures! This historical fact shows how a merciful and loving God revealed Himself to them at least 2,500 years before Christ appeared in the flesh. Ancient manuscripts show Jesus is a part of the triune God revealed in the old testament and this same faith was followed by the ancient Chinese before Buddhism. This is quite interesting – because in China today, it is claimed that Chinese Christians are "leaving tradition" when, in fact, ancient manuscripts show they are more traditional by being Christian.... (more)

SIGHT AND SOUND — You can watch Sight & Sound's theatrical production of "Jesus" on their streaming platform, Sight & Sound TV, either through a subscription or by purchasing a pay-per-view ticket.... (more)

THE HILL — President Trump is displaying a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office after requesting it from the National Archives, according to a photograph he shared on Monday. “The National Archives delivered the Declaration of Independence to the White House at the President’s request. It is displayed in the Oval Office where it will be carefully protected and preserved,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to The Hill.... (more)

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YOUTUBE — Nathan Pacheco sings "Be Still, My Soul" (words by Katharina Von Schlegel, music by Jean Sibelius) from Pacheco's "Abide with Me" album.... (more)

TOWNHALL — The United States Constitution is built on a system of separation of powers, ensuring that each branch of government—the legislative, executive, and judicial—operates within its own clearly defined sphere of authority. Article II of the Constitution explicitly vests executive power in the president, granting him the sole authority to run the executive branch, hire and fire federal employees, and manage the implementation of federal policy.... (more)

GATEWAY PUNDIT — The hammer is about to drop on Act Blue, the Democrats’ golden goose of fundraising, as House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) teams up with the FBI to expose what could be the biggest money-laundering scandal in American political history. In an explosive interview with Benny Johnson, Comer laid out a damning case against the far-left fundraising juggernaut, accusing it of funneling billions in suspicious cash—potentially from foreign adversaries—into Democrat coffers under the guise of “grassroots” donations.... (more)

FOX NEWS — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is holding out "hope" that Russia will agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine as the first step to ending the brutal three-year-long war. "We know where we are with Ukraine," he told reporters while speaking from the Oval Office alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. "Hopefully they’ll do the right thing," he added in reference to Russia.... (more)

TOWNHALL — Ukraine has expressed willingness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic efforts to ease the ongoing conflict. This development comes as the United States has agreed to lift its freeze on crucial military aid and intelligence support, providing Ukraine with renewed resources in its defense against Russian aggression. The ceasefire proposal offers a window of hope for negotiations, although challenges remain as both leaders have shown stubbornness for peace talks.... (more)