Mid-Day Snapshot

Posted on Tue 12/18/2018 by

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POLITICS
IN BRIEF

The ‘Likely False’ Dossier and Other Collusion Fairytales

A vote of no confidence in the dossier and a report about Russian social-media manipulation.
Nate Jackson
JUDICIARY
IN BRIEF

Federal Judicial Vacancies Getting Worse

Jeff Flake’s lasting legacy is now one of leftist pandering and anti-Trump obstruction.
Thomas Gallatin
IMMIGRATION
IN BRIEF

Number of Criminal Illegals Arrested Increased 11% in FY2018

Arrests of murderers, sex offenders, drug dealers, and others proves Trump’s general assessment true.
Political Editors
GOVERNMENT

Government Doesn’t Shut Down — It’s on Autopilot

Some 75% is already funded this year, and 86% of federal spending is baked in the cake.
Lewis Morris
POLITICS

Why the National Enquirer Probe Threatens Free Speech

There is actually a bigger issue when it comes to editorial decisions: The First Amendment.
Harold Hutchison
HEALTH CARE

Video: Heritage Big Ideas on Health Care

Most Americans agree that the health care system is in need of an overhaul.
Media Editors
GOOD NEWS
IN BRIEF

Secret Service Hand-Delivers Trump Christmas Letter to Girl With Brain Tumor

A 10-year-old girl with cancer received an unexpected Christmas visit from the Secret Service.
Culture Beat
QUOTES

Tuesday Short Cuts

“Still trying to figure out why we can give $150 billion to Iran … but [the president] can’t get $5 billion for the wall.” —Charlie Kirk
Media Editors
HEADLINES

Tuesday Top Headlines

Russian disinformation, Flynn sentencing, 158,581 illegals arrested, border wall vote, and more.
Media Editors
RIGHT OPINION

Follow the (Climate Change) Money

The first iron rule of American politics is: Follow the money. This explains, oh, about 80 percent of what goes on in Washington.
Stephen Moore
HEALTH CARE
IN BRIEF

A Short-Lived Victory Against ObamaCare?

Texas Judge Reed O’Connor struck down the laughably named “Affordable” Care Act.
Nate Jackson
EDUCATION

Modern Education: Activism Has Displaced Academics

Fascism in our schools is raising kids who are the antithesis of what the Founders stood for.
Robin Smith

MORE ANALYSIS 

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