We were not looking for any of these treasures, but we are glad to have re-homed them. It had been a perfect day, perusing the lots, entering into the thrill of the bid, talking with fellow bidders and neighbors, and adding to the dreams of our many refurbishing projects.

As President Donald Trump returns to the White House, Canada’s government faces a new set of challenges on defense and security. Unlike his first term, when Trump’s focus was largely on NATO’s European members, this time around Canada is likely to find itself squarely in his crosshairs.

An overwhelming majority of American voters say celebrity endorsements of the 2024 presidential candidates had no influence on who they voted for and, among some voters, such endorsements helped them decide who not to vote for.

The product of those decisions? A Cabinet lineup that reflects the realignment that Trump promised, even if it isn’t the one that Washington would prefer.

A second Trump administration will not only encourage production of natural gas but also faster permitting of pipelines and LNG terminals to move the natural gas from the interior of the country to the ports, and into export terminals to be shipped to Europe and Asia.

I measure secular quality of life at the bottom of the “food chain,” focusing on highly desired products – tissue – that require just a small income.

We have to come together, focus on what unifies us, and concentrate on bettering the lives of the American people and our children. I am ready to get to work.

Iran and its proxies in Iraq may soon attack Israel in retaliation for it hitting a series of military targets inside of Iranian territory. Although we are still waiting to see if and how Iran responds, Israel’s most recent operation is simply a continuation of the multi-front war Iran, and its proxies have been waging against Israel since Hamas's brutal attack one year ago.

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, the first Green Beret elected to Congress, would serve as his national security adviser, heralding the pick as “an expert in threats posed by China, Russia, Iran, and global terrorism.”

Two North Carolina congressmen believe there is validity to claims representatives of FEMA chose to avoid residences based on politics in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan Chase, recently said that “World War III has already begun. You have battles on the ground being coordinated in multiple countries.” How should the United States respond to this challenge?  

It is hard to imagine, given its current philosophical bent, how the Democratic Party will ever be competitive in Texas. In addition to being culturally out of step with Texans generally, its antipathy for the state’s leading industry is particularly problematic.

My father, Walter, told me a story that gave him great peace as he neared the end of 96 years on earth. It involved his father, Stanley, who was diagnosed with coronary artery disease in 1956.

The new tyranny is not out in the open, but it affects nearly all of us. It is perpetrated in cubicles, offices and meetings involving people invisible to us. Yet, if you have an email address, it reaches you.  

As both Veterans Day and Thanksgiving are sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, these November holidays have unfortunately been relegated to a secondary status.