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File under things that make our heart happy. #OpeningDay // @ARizzo44

You know what's funny though? Democrats controlled the House, the Senate, and the White House and somehow you never eliminated hunger for a decade. But you know what did get funded?? >$6 billion to Iran. >Gender studies programs in Pakistan. >DEI coordinators at every federal agency. >87,000 new IRS agents. >A $400 million embassy in Kabul that we abandoned. >NGOs that can't account for where the money went. >Ukraine aid with zero audit trail. >COVID contracts to companies that didn't exist. >PPP loans to people who didn't have employees. USAID spent years shoveling money into programs nobody approved, nobody tracked, and nobody could explain. So before you post about hungry people... Maybe ask yourself why YOUR party that ran on feeding them has been in power for decades in every major American city... ...and those cities have the highest poverty, the worst schools, and the most homeless people in the country You can be against the war, you can make that case. But you don't get to pretend the alternative was EVER the hungry children. The Democrats were never sending money to them. It was NEVER going to the veterans. It was NEVER going to the schools. You didn't forget the poor. YOU NEED them TO WIN. A problem solved is a fundraising opportunity lost... that's why it's never fixed. That's why and we all know it.

PRESIDENT TRUMP'S MESSAGE ON THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH "Today, I send my best wishes to Catholics and other Christians celebrating the Feast of Saint Joseph—the earthly father of Jesus Christ and one of the most revered figures in the Bible. Saint Joseph was a model father, husband, and worker, as well as a living embodiment of Christian virtue.  He spent his life working tirelessly, without accolades or recognition, to protect his family and raise the Son of God.  Through every trial and tribulation, Saint Joseph led his family with dignity, strength, and moral courage.  In the face of uncertainty and danger, time and again, he valiantly surrendered to God’s will with faith, fortitude, humility, and obedience—playing a central role in the life of Jesus Christ and the history of salvation. Saint Joseph also holds a distinct place in American culture, especially for the Italian-American community.  Every March 19, Catholics in New Orleans, Louisiana, and throughout the Nation construct beautiful altars in his honor.  From the factories of St. Louis, Missouri, and the deserts of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to churches, chapels, and homes all across our country, Catholics have credited him with extraordinary miracles.  He is recognized as the head of the Holy Family, the patron saint of workers, and the “Terror of Demons,” and he remains revered by countless citizens for his tremendous example of what it means to be a man, father, and husband. In recent years, our Nation has witnessed the rise of an extremist cultural movement that has sought to weaken the values championed by Saint Joseph.  But my Administration is offering a much brighter vision for our rising generation.  Instead of indoctrinating our young men with radicalism and hate, we must encourage them to embrace faith, get married, start a family, and raise the next generation of proud, freedom-loving, God-fearing American citizens.  Guided by his example, we will never stop fighting for Saint Joseph’s legacy in our homes, churches, culture, and public square. On his feast day, we honor Saint Joseph’s incredible life, we pay tribute to his countless silent sacrifices, and we vow to forge a radiant American future marked by the timeless values of faith in God, love of family, and devotion to human freedom." whitehouse.gov/briefings-stat…

The truth nobody wants to say: Jews are being scapegoated by BOTH the left and the right. And too many leaders are silent. I won’t be. You need to read this 👇 foxnews.com/opinion/why-i-…

Today, we honor the brave K9s who have served alongside our nation’s military, police departments, and firehouses. From detecting explosives and tracking suspects, to search-and-rescue missions and providing comfort to first responders, these four-legged heroes play a vital role in keeping us safe. Their dedication, loyalty, and service deserve our deepest gratitude. 🇺🇸🐕💙 Join us in saluting these incredible K9s and their handlers! #K9VeteransDay

Tonight my heart is heavy. After 190+ days walking across America for the children of Chicago and the mission of Project H.O.O.D., the doctors say I must stop for a moment. Surgery on my heel is scheduled for March 30, and next Thursday I must see a cardiologist as well. I didn’t plan for this. I wanted to keep walking. But tonight I feel emotionally broken. This journey has taken everything out of me physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Still, I believe God didn’t bring me this far to leave me. Please pray for me. And if you believe in this mission, stand with us. The walk may pause… but the purpose cannot. Support the mission: ProjectHood.org

Heroism takes many forms. A Marine turned world champion adaptive athlete. An Army captain who fought for her life and found a new mission helping others. An EOD technician who shielded her team from an explosion. A police detective who stepped in to protect her partner. Meet Sarah Bettencourt, Leslie Smith, Mary Dague, and Katie Mendonca - four extraordinary women whose courage continues to inspire. Read their stories on the Gary Sinise Foundation blog. 🇺🇸 🔗 bit.ly/garysinise-fem…

“If you want to be happy for an hour eat a steak if you want to be happy for a day go play golf. If you wanna be happy for a week go take a vacation, but if you wanna be happy for a lifetime, put your faith in Jesus Christ.” #RIP Lou Holtz

Look at the map. 338,000+ red dots. Unique IP addresses trading, distributing, and sharing child sexual abuse material… children under 12. Do you notice the blue dots? Probably not. Those are the actual investigations. Law enforcement needs more resources, more support… a bigger rescue team. This is a fight of good vs. evil, and we are losing.

⭐️🙏⭐️I can’t stop thinking about our troops and their families. Gold Star recognition is not something anyone is prepared for. Lord, comfort them ⭐️🙏⭐️

@RashidaTlaib I watched you from the balcony of the State of the Union, sit down for: - Iryna Zarutska’s mom - Erika Kirk - a little girl who was hit by an illegal alien truck driver Yet here you are, standing UP for an evil Iranian dictator. Tells us everything we need to know.

This morning, as we wake up and begin our Saturday, there are mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, wives and husbands stepping into harm’s way. Pray for them. As someone who served in a war zone, who flew combat missions, and who said the Lord’s Prayer before executing those missions, I know the power of prayer. And I know how much it matters when you’re far from home. They need our prayers now. Pray for our President. These are not easy decisions. They are consequential. And in moments like this, bold action requires bold leadership, we have that in President Trump. May God bless America. May God bless the greatest fighting force the world has ever known. And may each and every one of them come home safe.

I think some members of Congress aren’t standing not because they oppose what President Trump is saying, but because they are too old and unable.

THIS!👇🏻🇺🇸👇🏻🇺🇸 I DON'T NEED FANCY THINGS... JUST CHEAPER GROCERIES, LOWER BILLS, AND A WORLD THAT MAKES SENSE AGAIN.

A recent statement by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez illuminates the Marxist ideology which continues to take hold of American politicians. Here are my thoughts.

An Illinois father is still waiting for answers after his daughter was brutally murdered by a criminal illegal alien shielded by sanctuary policies. JB Pritzker owes this family, and the people of Illinois, a response. foxnews.com/opinion/gov-pr…

@mariolopezviva Beautiful!

Today was humbling. Met the Holy Father, attended Mass at the Vatican, and had my cross blessed. A moment I'll carry with me forever. Faith over everything… #VaticanCity #HolyFather #FaithAndFamily #CatholicLife

Moody’s Analytics’ latest report confirms what many of us know and what Gov. Pritzker been attempting to cover up: Illinois is in deep economic trouble. Citing below average population trends, deep-rooted fiscal problems, persistent outmigration, and a shrinking tax base, Moody’s outlook for the state is bleak. Moody’s report references recent studies found on WalletHub that rank Illinois first in combined taxes and fees and last in equity. A Wirepoints report also outlined the fact the private sector has experienced virtually no employment growth since COVID hit in 2020. In two terms, Pritzker’s legacy is built on 55 tax and fee increases costing taxpayers over $7 billion a year, financial mismanagement reflected in the State Auditor General's finding of $5.2 billion in unemployment insurance fraud, and $2.5 billion spent on migrant health care, many times what was projected. “Persistent out-migration will weigh on the strength of employment and income gains” according to Moody’s, as Illinois is replacing middle and upper income residents with lower income residents, many of whom are now migrants and a majority of whom are dependent on government.

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Hillary Clinton is moderating a “Fundamental Rights for Women” panel in Munich and her first “female” speaking guest is a biological male… the ‘first transgender member of Congress’, Rep. McBride. “We are facing a well funded regressive right wing movement and they really have placed trans people at the center of that effort… threats towards trans people are threats towards all women.”

The great Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away 10 years ago today. Here's one of his most striking quotes: “God assumed from the beginning that the wise of the world would view Christians as fools…and He has not been disappointed. Devout Christians are destined to be regarded as fools in modern society. We are fools for Christ’s sake. We must pray for courage to endure the scorn of the sophisticated world. If I have brought any message today, it is this: Have the courage to have your wisdom regarded as stupidity. Be fools for Christ. And have the courage to suffer the contempt of the sophisticated world.” 🙏