Actress Candace Cameron Bure has expressed optimism about a cultural shift where people feel more comfortable sharing their faith without fear of being canceled. Speaking at the Movieguide Awards, Bure stated, "I feel like people are just a little less afraid of being canceled now that they can share their faith openly or whatever their opinions are [even] if they're not congruent with some other people's opinions." She described this trend as encouraging, adding, "I love seeing this in our country, and I'm hopeful. I'm very hopeful."
First Lady Melania Trump has announced that public tours of the White House will resume starting February 25, 2025. This marks the first time the executive mansion will be open to visitors during President Donald Trump’s second term, restoring a long-standing tradition that allows the American public to experience the history and grandeur of the White House.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New York state officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder. The lawsuit alleges that these officials have enacted policies that shield illegal immigrants from federal immigration enforcement, violating federal law and endangering public safety.
Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha and their three children, visited the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on February 12, 2025. The visit took place during Vance’s first official overseas trip, which included attending an international summit on Artificial Intelligence. Despite the diplomatic nature of the trip, the vice president made time for a personal excursion with his family, reflecting his commitment to balancing work and home life.
Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of the National Security Committee in the Iranian parliament, revealed on Wednesday that some Iranian lawmakers are urging the regime to accelerate nuclear weapons development to counter President Donald Trump’s Middle East agenda.
Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) told Breitbart News that enacting President Donald Trump’s economic policies will combat inflation by cutting taxes, reducing spending through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and restoring American energy dominance.
The mysterious Chinese spy balloon that drifted across the United States in 2023, during former President Biden’s term, was reportedly equipped with technology from American companies.
A proposal to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections in New York “could certainly change the balance of power, not just in citywide elections, but also in neighborhoods” with large populations of illegal immigrants, New York City Republican Councilman Joe Borelli told Newsmax.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders cast a “no” vote on confirming Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence under the Trump administration, despite having praised her endorsement of him for president in 2016. Gabbard, who sacrificed her standing in the Democratic Party to support Sanders, did not receive his backing in return.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the administration’s decision to bar an Associated Press (AP) reporter from the Oval Office on Tuesday, stating that access is a “privilege” and not a right.