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Thomas Ramey Watson, Ph.D.
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Poet, fiction & non-fiction author, scholar (Great Western Judeo-Christian Tradition), univ. chaplain, counselor, animal lover (especially dogs and cats), advocate for truth and justice, following Jesus of the Gospels, not some Anti-Christ idol.
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Top Republican says Trump's new Epstein demand is a 'big smokescreen'

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Top Republican says Trump's new Epstein demand is a 'big smokescreen'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), a leading, bipartisan advocate in the U.S. House of Representatives for forcing the Department of Justice to release all of its unredacted files related to late convicted se...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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FBI Director Issued Unprecedented Polygraph Waivers to Top Officials With Sensitive Access
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FBI Director Issued Unprecedented Polygraph Waivers to Top Officials With Sensitive Access
Three senior FBI officials, including Deputy Director Dan Bongino, received high-level clearances through waivers after unresolved or incomplete polygraph screenings, triggering internal complaints.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Criminal Case Against Fake Electors Can Proceed, Nevada Supreme Court Rules
Read more here.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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'National disgrace': Anger as Purple Heart veteran is deported to an unknown location

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'National disgrace': Anger as Purple Heart veteran is deported to an unknown location
In the early morning hours of Nov. 14, after almost a year of being shuffled between immigration detention centers and once nearly being sent to Venezuela, Iraq war vet José Barco was deported from Ar...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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'Isn't this blasphemous?' Chatbots let users talk to 'Jesus' — and even 'Satan'

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'Isn't this blasphemous?' Chatbots let users talk to 'Jesus' — and even 'Satan'
As Americans drift from organized religion and congregations consolidate, pastors are turning to artificial intelligence to shoulder parts of their ministry — while some worshippers are turning to AI ...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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What is Fusarium graminearum — the fungus a Chinese scientist smuggled into the US?

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What is Fusarium graminearum — the fungus a Chinese scientist smuggled into the US?
A Chinese plant scientist at the University of Michigan who drew national attention in June 2025 when she was arrested and accused along with another Chinese scientist of smuggling a crop-damaging fun...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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'Call is coming from inside the house': Why some MAGA leaders are targets of 'open racism'

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'Call is coming from inside the house': Why some MAGA leaders are targets of 'open racism'
Indian Americans are increasingly finding themselves the targets of racism by far-right Christian nationalists, and those who identify as MAGA Indian Americans who work in President Donald Trump's adm...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Trump cut US 'expansion by a third or more' in quagmire even the 'Supreme Court can’t undo'

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Trump cut US 'expansion by a third or more' in quagmire even the 'Supreme Court can’t undo'
Financial writer and author Annie Lowrey tells the Atlantic that President Donald Trump’s love affair with tariffs have done damage to both to his economy and to him, and it was probably all for nothi...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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LEVER WEEKLY: Something’s Rotten In The Shutdown Deal www.levernews.com/lever-weekly...
LEVER WEEKLY: Something’s Rotten In The Shutdown Deal
Poison pills in the government funding bill, insurers get rich off the open enrollment crisis, and more from The Lever this week.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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LEVER WEEKLY: Something’s Rotten In The Shutdown Deal www.levernews.com/lever-weekly...
LEVER WEEKLY: Something’s Rotten In The Shutdown Deal
Poison pills in the government funding bill, insurers get rich off the open enrollment crisis, and more from The Lever this week.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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James Talarico aims to fuse faith and progressive values in his campaign for U.S. Senate — but will the Democrat’s gambling ties cast him out of the temple?
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The Bible-Thumper And The Billionaire
James Talarico aims to fuse faith and progressive values in his campaign for U.S. Senate — but will the Democrat’s gambling ties cast him out of the temple?
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November 15, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Busted: Firm tied to Kristi Noem secretly got money from government contracts

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Busted: Firm tied to Kristi Noem secretly got money from government contracts
On Oct. 2, the second day of the government shutdown, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrived at Mount Rushmore to shoot a television ad. Sitting on horseback in chaps and a cowboy hat, Noem a...
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November 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Trump cut US 'expansion by a third or more' in quagmire even the 'Supreme Court can’t undo'

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November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Federal judge deals 'major blow' to Trump's agenda in ruling with nationwide implications

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November 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Inside Jeffrey Epstein's extensive work with Israeli intelligence

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Inside Jeffrey Epstein's extensive work with Israeli intelligence
As the US House of Representatives votes for a resolution demanding the release of files relating to the late sex criminal and financier Jeffrey Epstein, a new series of investigations is digging into...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Jane Goodall's Funeral
Jane Goodall died last month at the age of 91. Her funeral is being held in the US National Cathedral as I write this. It is being carried live on C-SPAN3, and on YouTube, so anyone will be able to .....
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November 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Jane Goodall's Funeral
Jane Goodall died last month at the age of 91. Her funeral is being held in the US National Cathedral as I write this. It is being carried live on C-SPAN3, and on YouTube, so anyone will be able to .....
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November 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Florida college goes broke—but at least it’s not woke
Perhaps you recall that Florida has its own mini Department of Government Efficiency, because Gov. Ron DeSantis is the most juiceless man alive—so maladapted to actual governance that he does ...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Why Trump's talk about sending out tariff rebate checks makes so little sense www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Why Trump’s talk about sending out tariff rebate checks makes so little sense
As the president pushes “dividend” checks from tariffs, there’s an accounting maxim he still doesn’t understand: “You can’t spend the same dollar twice.”
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November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Trump administration's boat strikes generate new controversy about intelligence sharing www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Trump administration’s boat strikes generate new controversy about intelligence sharing
Officials in the U.K. have reportedly “paused” sharing some intelligence with the U.S., fearing that military strikes against civilian boats are illegal.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Adelita Grijalva is being sworn in at 4:00 today. She can vote on the Epstein discharge petition any time after that.
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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BREAKING: House Dems release Epstein emails alleging Trump may have known about his behavior
House Dems release Epstein emails alleging Trump may have known about his behavior
Trump has dismissed demands for the Epstein files as a Democratic "hoax."
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November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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McConnell, Paul clash over Senate provision that critics say will destroy US hemp industry www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
McConnell, Paul clash over Senate provision that critics say will destroy US hemp industry
Kentucky GOP Sens. Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell are clashing over a provision that opponents say will destroy the growing hemp industry in America.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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President Trump told Fox News H-1B skilled worker visas are necessary because "you don't have certain talents" in the U.S.
Trump defends H-1B visas: "You don't have certain talents" in the U.S.
"You don't have certain talents, and people have to learn," Trump said on Fox News.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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McConnell, Paul clash over Senate provision that critics say will destroy US hemp industry www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
McConnell, Paul clash over Senate provision that critics say will destroy US hemp industry
Kentucky GOP Sens. Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell are clashing over a provision that opponents say will destroy the growing hemp industry in America.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM