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No More Participation Trophies—Trump Brings Back Physical Fitness Tests

Keely Compson
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No More Participation Trophies—Trump Brings Back Physical Fitness Tests

Key Takeaways:

  • President Trump signed an executive order bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test, ending a decade-long hiatus.
  • The program will reward physical excellence in schools, replacing the softer Obama-era alternative with performance-driven standards.
  • Led by RFK Jr. and backed by pro athletes, the initiative aims to combat childhood obesity and restore America’s culture of strength and discipline.

After more than a decade on the bench, the Presidential Fitness Test is making a comeback—and this time, it means business. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday restoring the iconic program, originally launched in 1956, to promote physical fitness, discipline, and pride among America’s youth.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the initiative, sounding the alarm on skyrocketing childhood obesity rates and the need to reintroduce “that spirit of competition and that commitment to nutrition and physical fitness.”

“President Trump wants every young American to have the opportunity to emphasize healthy, active lifestyles—creating a culture of strength and excellence for years to come,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

The new version, run by the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, will feature updated standards but bring back the challenge: push-ups, sit-ups, sprints, and pull-ups. High-achieving students will once again earn the coveted Presidential Physical Fitness Award.

While the Obama-era version ditched competition for feel-good metrics, Trump’s approach celebrates performance, rewards effort, and honors tradition. Pro athletes including Bryson DeChambeau and Harrison Butker are backing the effort.

Bottom line? This is about building a generation that’s strong, not soft. America wins when we raise champions—not victims.

Speaker Johnson Visits Western Wall, Reaffirms U.S.–Israel Bond

Keely Compson
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Speaker Johnson Visits Western Wall, Reaffirms U.S.–Israel Bond

Key Takeaways:

  • Speaker Mike Johnson visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem during Tisha B’Av, a day of mourning for the destruction of the Jewish Temple.
  • Johnson stated, “Our prayer is that America will always stand with Israel and for the preservation and peace of Jerusalem.”
  • His remarks underscore a strong U.S.–Israel alliance rooted in shared values, religious freedom, and national security.

House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t just talking about supporting our allies—he’s showing it. While visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem, one of the holiest sites in Judaism, Johnson reaffirmed America’s commitment to Israel in both word and action.

“We are grateful for the privilege of being here in Israel today, on the day we recognize the destruction of the Temple twice in history,” Johnson said, referencing Tisha B’Av, a solemn day of mourning for Jews worldwide.

Standing at the Wailing Wall, Johnson offered a pointed reminder of where America should stand. “It is a moving time for us to be at the Wailing Wall. Our prayer is that America will always stand with Israel and for the preservation and peace of Jerusalem.”

In a time when global alliances are tested and many in Washington play politics with foreign policy, Johnson’s visit sends a clear message: Israel is not just a strategic ally—it’s a moral one. And for leaders who believe in religious freedom, national sovereignty, and peace through strength, standing with Israel isn’t optional. It’s essential.

In an increasingly unstable world, American exceptionalism means backing our friends—and doing it without apology.

Hunter Becomes the Hunted: Jack Smith Under Federal Probe

Keely Compson
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Hunter Becomes the Hunted: Jack Smith Under Federal Probe

Key Takeaways:

  • The Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith for potential violations of the Hatch Act.
  • Smith led politically charged cases against Donald Trump, which were dropped after Trump’s reelection.
  • Senator Tom Cotton accused Smith of pushing for a rushed trial to influence the 2024 election and demanded immediate accountability.

The tables are turning in Washington, and this time, it’s the investigator under the microscope. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has officially launched an investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith for allegedly violating the Hatch Act—federal law that bars political activity by government officials.

Smith, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022, led two high-profile investigations against then-former President Trump: one over classified documents, and another regarding the 2020 election. Trump denied all wrongdoing, pleaded not guilty, and went on to win reelection in 2024. The charges? Quietly dropped after Trump returned to the Oval Office. How convenient.

Smith resigned just days before Inauguration Day, but not before pushing for a “rushed trial” of Trump, according to Sen. Tom Cotton. “They were the actions of a political actor masquerading as a public official,” Cotton said. “That’s why I’ve asked this unprecedented interference in the 2024 election be immediately investigated by OSC.”

Limited government only works when its agents are held to account. Let the sunlight in.

VIDEO: Deputy Collapses After Fentanyl Exposure During Search

Keely Compson
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VIDEO: Deputy Collapses After Fentanyl Exposure During Search

A South Carolina sheriff’s deputy is blessed to be alive after collapsing during a routine search that turned into a near-deadly encounter with fentanyl. Bodycam footage from Berkeley County shows the chaos unfold as a female deputy suddenly falls to the ground while searching a suspect. The cause? Accidental exposure to what’s believed to be fentanyl—one of the deadliest synthetic drugs flooding our streets.

“A female deputy then searched the woman’s person and the report states the deputy found a clear plastic bag that contained an unknown substance in one side of the driver’s bra and a folded-up dollar bill that also contained an unknown substance,” WCSC reported.

WATCH:

Acting fast, her partner sprinted to the cruiser, grabbed Narcan, and administered the life-saving drug. Thanks to that quick response, the deputy was taken to the hospital and later released.

This incident isn’t just alarming—it’s infuriating. While Washington drags its feet on securing the border and cracking down on fentanyl trafficking, brave law enforcement officers are left facing life-threatening danger just for doing their jobs. It’s time for serious policy, not soft talk. America’s front-line heroes deserve better.

Stimulus Payments Without Federal Debt? These Four States Lead the Charge

Keely Compson
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Stimulus Payments Without Federal Debt? These Four States Lead the Charge

Key Takeaways:

  • New York, California, Colorado, and Alaska are issuing stimulus checks funded by surpluses and resource revenues—not federal borrowing.
  • These payments reflect responsible state budgeting, with no added debt or dependency.
  • The approach underscores limited government in action: respect taxpayers, return overcollections, and keep spending in check.

While the federal government racks up trillions in debt, several states are quietly rolling out stimulus checks to citizens. Is it too good to be true?

According to reports, New York, California, Colorado, and Alaska have launched state-level stimulus or rebate programs in 2025, aiming to refund taxpayers amid high inflation and budget surpluses.

New York launched its first-ever Inflation Refund in mid‑2025. Single filers earning up to $150K receive $300, joint filers earning up to $300K receive $500. Over 8 million checks started mailing in April and continued through May.

California has resumed direct stimulus—eligible households may get a one-time payment of up to $725, depending on income, residency, recent tax filing, and whether previously received aid. Payments go out via direct deposit or paper check.

Colorado is refunding a fiscal surplus under its TABOR rules: single taxpayers may receive up to $800, married couples up to $1,600, provided they filed 2023 state taxes correctly and meet residency and legal status requirements.

Alaska continues its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program: residents are receiving roughly $1,702 per person, starting mid-July and extending into August, with eligibility tied to continuous Alaska residency and clean legal status.

Here’s the kicker: these programs aren’t “free money.” They’re refunds from overcollection or revenue-sharing—proving that when states operate with restraint, the people reap the rewards.

This is what fiscal responsibility looks like. No printing money, no pork-barrel spending—just limited government giving back what it over-collected. As inflation continues to bite and D.C. keeps overspending, maybe the feds should take a page out of these states’ playbooks. Freedom, after all, starts with financial transparency—and a little respect for the taxpayer.

Cleaning House: Trump Fires Biden’s BLS Pick Over Jobs ‘Scam’

Keely Compson
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Cleaning House: Trump Fires Biden’s BLS Pick Over Jobs ‘Scam’

Key Takeaways:

  • Trump fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, accusing her of inflating jobs numbers before the 2024 election to help Kamala Harris.
  • BLS was caught overstating job growth by nearly 1 million—corrections came after the headlines did their damage.
  • Trump says it’s time for honest numbers and fired McEntarfer for “the biggest miscalculations in over 50 years.”

President Donald Trump is done playing games with cooked numbers and bureaucratic coverups. On Friday, after a weak jobs report and yet another “oops” correction from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Trump fired BLS Commissioner Dr. Erika McEntarfer—an appointee of Joe Biden—and he’s not mincing words about why.

“I was just informed that our Country’s ‘Jobs Numbers’ are being produced by a Biden Appointee… who faked the Jobs Numbers before the Election to try and boost Kamala’s chances of Victory,” Trump said on Truth Social. He cited wildly inaccurate figures: an overstatement of 818,000 jobs in March 2024 and another 112,000 inflated right before the election. “No one can be that wrong,” he added. “We need people we can trust.”

This isn’t just about stats. It’s about integrity. Under Biden, jobs reports were routinely “revised” downward—after the media headlines had already moved on. Trump called it what it is: “A SCAM!”

Now he’s cleaning house. “She did it again… and got FIRED!” he declared Sunday.

Free-market leaders and liberty-minded Americans should take note: Trump’s not just fighting inflation—he’s fighting deception. It’s time government numbers were as honest as the American people they claim to represent.

Caught on Camera: Whale Slams Boat in Shallow Water Incident

Keely Compson
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Caught on Camera: Whale Slams Boat in Shallow Water Incident

Key Takeaways:

  • A 20-foot Minke whale died after colliding with a boat in the shallow waters of Barnegat Bay, New Jersey.
  • Footage shows the whale nearly capsizing the boat and throwing a passenger overboard; the passenger was unharmed.
  • Marine experts say the boat should not have been in such shallow water and remind boaters never to approach whales.

A 20-foot-long Minke whale died after colliding with a boat in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, in a shocking incident caught on camera. The dramatic video shows the whale slamming into the boat, nearly flipping it and throwing one passenger into the water.

According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, the whale was in extremely shallow water at the time of the crash. Sheila Dean, the center’s director, said she was surprised the boat was even in that area. “I don’t know how they even got where the whale was because it was so shallow,” Dean said, adding that the whale may have been injured by the boat’s propeller.

Dean also emphasized that boaters should never try to approach a whale. “If the whale approaches you, you shut your engines off and just lay de*d in the water until the whale swims away,” she explained.

The passenger who was thrown overboard is reportedly unharmed, according to local news reports.

The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers—for both humans and marine life—when boats get too close to wild animals. Boaters are urged to stay alert and follow safety guidelines when out on the water.

Smithsonian Scraps Trump Impeachment Exhibit

Keely Compson
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Smithsonian Scraps Trump Impeachment Exhibit

Key Takeaways:

  • Routine Update, Loud Reaction: The Smithsonian removed a temporary Trump impeachment label as part of a larger exhibit update—prompting an over-the-top backlash from Democrats.
  • Trump Pushes Patriotic Narrative: The change follows a March Trump executive order to remove “divisive narratives” and highlight America’s heritage.
  • Acquittals Still Stand: Trump was impeached twice—but acquitted both times, a fact the Left continues to ignore while demanding their version of history be etched in stone.

The National Museum of American History quietly removed an exhibit referencing President Trump’s two impeachments this month—and the Left is throwing a fit.

According to the Smithsonian, the decision was part of a broader review of outdated content. “A large permanent gallery like The American Presidency… requires significant time and funding to update,” a spokesperson explained. A refreshed exhibit will eventually include all presidential impeachments.

But Democrats aren’t buying it. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) accused Trump of trying to “erase history,” while Sen. Adam Schiff posted archived New York Times front pages, declaring, “America never will” forget.

The update followed Trump’s March executive order directing the Smithsonian to remove “divisive narratives” and instead promote America’s “extraordinary heritage.” The museum admitted its impeachment label, meant as a temporary 2021 placeholder, lingered until July 2025.

Now, the exhibit simply states that “only three presidents have seriously faced removal.” That’s a fact—even if it ruins the Left’s preferred talking point.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom compared the move to censoring the Epstein list. Irony much?

Trump was acquitted both times. That’s also history. And no amount of partisan pearl-clutching will change it.

Trump Warns Putin’s Right Hand Man: ‘Watch Your Words’

Keely Compson
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Trump Warns Putin’s Right Hand Man: ‘Watch Your Words’

Key Takeaways:

  • Trump Responds to Medvedev: After the former Russian president mocked Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire deadline, Trump warned him he’s “entering very dangerous territory.”
  • Trade Pressure Builds: Trump threatened a 25% tariff on India for buying Russian oil and weapons, calling both countries’ economies “dead” and overprotected.
  • Sanctions Incoming: Trump hinted that sanctions on Russia could begin within 10–12 days if the Kremlin fails to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

President Donald Trump isn’t mincing words when it comes to Russian officials criticizing his foreign policy. In a fiery Truth Social post early Thursday, Trump torched former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, warning him to “watch his words” after Medvedev accused the U.S. of playing a dangerous game of ultimatums.

“Tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he’s still President, to watch his words. He’s entering very dangerous territory!” Trump wrote. And in true Trump fashion, he didn’t stop there.

“I don’t care what India does with Russia,” Trump added. “They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care… Their Tariffs are too high, among the highest in the World.”

Since returning to office in January, Trump has made clear he wants the Russia-Ukraine war over—fast. His administration has pressed both sides for a ceasefire, even giving them a 50-day deadline earlier this month to strike a deal or face intensified sanctions. That timeline puts pressure squarely on the Kremlin and its allies, including India.

Trump also warned this week that India could face a 25% tariff for purchasing Russian oil and military equipment, and hinted he may impose sanctions on Russia within the next 10 to 12 days.

Medvedev’s response? A thinly veiled threat. “Trump’s playing the ultimatum game… He should remember: Russia isn’t Israel or even Iran,” he posted on X. “Each new ultimatum is a step toward war… Don’t go down the Sleepy Joe road!”

Trump’s message is clear: America leads through strength, not submission. While global elites wring their hands over diplomacy, Trump is bringing economic pressure and strategic clarity back to the table. Medvedev and company would do well to listen—before the tariffs, and the consequences, hit home.

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