A left-leaning bishop from Washington, DC, who criticized President Trump over social justice issues during the National Prayer Service on Tuesday, reaffirmed her stance on Wednesday. She stated that she was simply trying to express a truth she believed needed to be heard.
“How could it not be politicized? We’re in a hyperpolitical climate,” remarked Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde during her appearance on ABC’s “The View” on Wednesday. She explained that she often warns about the “culture of contempt,” where people hastily judge others based on their statements.

Florida prepared for one of its most severe winter storms since 1989, with airports closing and officials urging residents in the western Panhandle to avoid traveling.
Snowfall reports ranging from 5 to 12 inches were received around Pensacola on Tuesday evening, which led to the closure of a nearly 70-mile stretch of Interstate 10 by law enforcement.
In response to the storm, the National Weather Service issued an unusual Winter Storm Warning for counties stretching from Pensacola to Jacksonville, alerting residents to snow and ice buildup that could make travel dangerous.
Ahead of the storm, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on Monday, anticipating that the wintry conditions in the Panhandle might set new records.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Oracle founder Larry Ellison and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son comment on President Trump’s Stargate AI investment project on ‘Special Report.’
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During Tuesday’s airing of “The Record” on Newsmax TV, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz described universal birthright citizenship as “foolish” and referred to it as “one of the least persuasive parts of our Constitution.” However, he acknowledged that it is embedded within the Constitution, making any efforts to change it particularly challenging without a formal constitutional amendment. He also criticized former President Donald Trump’s attempt to address the issue via executive order, deeming it unconstitutional.
Host Greta Van Susteren inquired, “Tell me, is this constitutional, does the President have the authority to do this?”

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her way to Altadena, California, this week to survey the aftermath of the Eaton fire disaster. While speaking to affected residents and firefighters, Harris delivered remarks centered on the theme of “community,” though her phrasing drew some attention for its complexity.
Harris expressed gratitude to the California firefighters for their heroic efforts and acknowledged the volunteers from World Central Kitchen who had come to assist. However, her commentary on “community” leaned into abstract language.

Donald Trump has accused Vladimir Putin of damaging Russia’s prospects by refusing to agree to a peace settlement with Ukraine. Speaking to reporters following his inauguration, Trump criticized the Russian leader for prolonging the conflict.
“[Ukrainian president Volodymyr] Zelenskyy told me he wants to make a deal, I don’t know if Putin does … He might not. I think he should make a deal. I think he’s destroying Russia by not making a deal,” Trump remarked.
The former president elaborated on the challenges facing Russia as a result of the ongoing war. “I think, Russia is kinda in big trouble. You take a look at their economy, you take a look at their inflation in Russia,” he said.

Veteran Republican Senator Tom Cotton has strongly criticized outgoing President Joe Biden’s policies, while expressing firm support for Israel amidst its ongoing conflict with Hamas. Cotton labeled the recent deal with Hamas as harmful, emphasizing that the current situation is a direct result of Biden’s leadership decisions.
“We shouldn’t negotiate with terrorists. We shouldn’t ask Israel or any other country to negotiate with terrorists. You know we didn’t negotiate with Japan after Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We said unconditional surrender and release the 40,000 Americans you hold, and that’s what they did,” Cotton stated during a conversation with Mark Levin on Fox News.

Last night, Yeshiva Darchei Torah of Far Rockaway, NY, hosted its highly anticipated annual dinner at the New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge, in Brooklyn, NY. The event brought together hundreds of supporters, alumni, and friends of the yeshiva, all gathered to celebrate the yeshiva‘s remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to Torah and chinuch.
One of the evening’s most poignant moments was the showing of an exceptionally moving video that captured the hearts of all the attendees. Following the video, attendees were treated to a deeply stirring and powerful presentation.
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In his second inaugural address, President Donald Trump provided insight into his priorities and vision for the country moving forward. He declared, “The golden age of America begins right now,” and emphasized that, “From this day forward, our country will flourish.” Trump expressed his belief that America would become “the envy of the world,” and would no longer be “taken advantage of.”