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Refugee status granted by Trump highlights dangerous conditions for South African farmers

1 day ago | afn.net | Chad Groening

On Monday the Trump administration welcomed a group of 59 white South Africans as refugees, saying they face discrimination and violence at home. Many in the group from South Africa — including toddlers and other small children, even one walking barefoot in pajamas — held small American flags as two officials welcomed them to the United States in an airport hangar outside Washington. The South Africans were then leaving on other flights to various U.S. destinations.
'Know the woke' - but don't promote its ideology

2 days ago | afn.net | Chad Groening

While a conservative military watchdog welcomes an order by the Department of Defense to thoroughly review library books that promote the woke agenda in the military, she argues the books themselves should not be removed. In a memo last week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a Pentagon directive ordering all military leaders to pull and review all of their library books that address diversity, racism or gender issues.
Trump crisscrossing Middle East with Iran, China on his mind

2 days ago | afn.net | Parrish Alford

The first is the President’s no-nonsense approach to business, Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Indiana) told American Family Radio. The second is China and, more specifically, international trade. Middle East leaders like Trump because they feel they can trust him, Stutzman told show host Jenna Ellis. Many world leaders don’t see the same qualities in the Chinese government, and they see investment with the U.S., under Trump, as a real option. Stutzman said his recent trip to Syria confirmed this view.
Trump needs to back up his ‘no nuke’ for Iran talk with force if necessary, Lippold says

2 days ago | afn.net | Chad Groening

A national defense expert says any deal with Iran must guarantee that its nuclear weapons program be dismantled completely. President Donald Trump is visiting the Middle East this week beginning with a stop in Saudi Arabia where he met with that country's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on U.S. efforts to hold down oil prices, end the war in Gaza, and dismantle Iran's nuclear program.
Why are college-educated females calling for Intifada against the Jews?

2 days ago | afn.net | Bronson Woodruff

Pictured: A sign reading "Glory to our Martyrs" is displayed inside the Columbia University library during a May 7 protest. After a recent protest at Columbia University involved mostly female protesters, a conservative activist says the reason is the females who want to be part of a movement are being manipulated by their emotions.
Trump admin. wants students to thrive

2 days ago | afn.net | Bronson Woodruff

An education expert is pleased that the Department of Education is reminding states about their obligation to families. The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education recently sent a letter to all chief state school officers providing guidance on a provision of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) that was originally enacted in 2002 as part of the No Child Left Behind Act.
GOP senator cheering House colleagues to defund 'Big Abortion'

2 days ago | afn.net | Parrish Alford

Planned Parenthood can boast it set new records for abortions and taxpayers' revenue, but will Republicans in Congress end the bragging in coming weeks? Planned Parenthood receives federal money through various sources, one of the biggest being Medicaid reimbursements. The organization performed more than 400,000 abortions, and received more than $792 million from taxpayers, according to the report. More than 40% of Planned Parenthood’s revenue comes from government reimbursements and grants.
Texas lawmakers are standing for simple truth

2 days ago | afn.net | Bronson Woodruff

As society continues to blur the lines between fantasy and God's established truth, Megan Benton, strategic policy associate for Texas Values, says lawmakers are responding accordingly. In her state, Representative Ellen Troxclair (R) has introduced House Bill 229, otherwise known as the Women's Bill of Rights. "It allows for there to be a definition in our statute that protects women and their spaces," Benton details.
His plan may sound socialist, but Trump has options in trying to lower drug prices

3 days ago | afn.net | Parrish Alford

Trump signed an executive order Monday, promising aggressive action by his administration if the U.S. isn’t offered “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) status in purchasing pharmaceuticals overseas. MFN means that any trade advantage, concession or privilege granted by one country to another must be extended to all other countries that are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
‘Maryland man’ may make his way back to U.S., but freedom once he gets here is another matter

3 days ago | afn.net | Chad Groening

An immigration attorney says the Trump administration is going to accede to orders issued by federal courts related to an illegal alien gang member from El Salvador. Democrats like U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland continue to browbeat the Trump administration into returning El Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia (shown meeting with Van Hollen above) to the United States after the MS-13 gang member was deported by Donald Trump back to his nation of origin.