Month: February 2021

Twitter, Facebook, Google Need Regulation Like a ‘Utility Company’: Texas AG Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suggested that Big Tech firms should be treated like utility or phone companies in terms of regulation. Over the past several years, there have been calls for the federal government to regulate Facebook, Twitter, Google, Amazon, and other Big Tech firms as these companies can exercise great control over what can…


Defeating Polio and COVID-19: How We Kill Viruses

Commentary For many Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has resurfaced fears we faced in decades past. Not long ago, parents across the nation were terrified of the possibility that their children could contract the polio virus. I wanted to talk about the eradication of polio—and the person responsible for developing its vaccine—on my latest episode of…


Trump to Address Conservatives at CPAC on Sunday in First Public Speaking Event Since Leaving Office

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Sunday to talk about the future of the GOP in his first public address since his presidency ended last month. Since departing the White House, Trump has made few public comments. In mid-February, following the death of conservative radio…


In CPAC Speech, Trump to Reaffirm He Does Not Want a Third Political Party

ORLANDO—President Donald Trump will reaffirm that he does not want a third political party during his first speech after leaving office, according to former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski. Lewandowski met with Trump for several hours on Thursday and went over the notes for the highly anticipated speech the president is scheduled to deliver at…


Keeping Partisan Ideology Out of Our Armed Forces

Commentary Last week, I wrote a column about a ridiculous pledge that was published in a recent U.S. Navy report on investigating and stopping discrimination within the ranks. I incorrectly asserted—based on reporting I had seen—that the pledge was being proposed for adoption by the entire U.S. Navy. It turns out the oath only applied…


‘I Wish the Lessons of My Parents’ Generation Were Being Taught Today’: Rep. Burgess Owens on Ending Systemic Racism

Despite growing up in an America segregated by the KKK and Jim Crow, Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) says the remarkable success he saw in his family and community growing up instilled in him a sense of pride that helped him see success was possible in his own life. “I grew up at a time where,…


Updates on CCP Virus: Up to 6 Cases of Manaus Variant Detected in UK

Up to six cases of the variant of the CCP virus first identified in the Brazilian city of Manaus have been detected in Britain for the first time, English health officials said on Sunday. Three cases were found in England and another three in Scotland. The risk to the wider community was considered low but…


Updates on CCP Virus: Iran Hits 60,000 Deaths; Bans 32 Nations

Iran has surpassed 60,000 known CCP virus-related deaths—the latest grim milestone for the hardest-hit country in the Middle East. The Health Ministry reported 93 new deaths from COVID-19—the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus—on Sunday and more than 8,000 new infections, pushing the total infection count over 1.63 million. Travelers from a…


Hyatt Hotels Defends Hosting CPAC: ‘We Take Pride in Operating a Highly Inclusive Environment’

Hyatt Hotels responded to calls for a boycott over hosting the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, defending hosting the conference by taking “pride in operating a highly inclusive environment.” “We take pride in operating a highly inclusive environment and we believe that the facilitation of gatherings is a central element of what…


Video: Rep. Jackson on Threat of Chinese Military Companies

Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) spoke with NTD’s Melina Wisecup about the threat of Chinese military companies and why he will work in Congress to preserve former President Donald Trump’s tough stance on China, even as the Biden administration sends signals that Biden’s trying to soften up on the CCP. The representative’s first move in Congress…