Leesa K. Donner

Despite the passage of time, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci remains a controversial individual in the American political landscape. In the past, Fauci has been both revered and reviled for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, it appears public opinion of the infectious disease expert is waning.

Outgoing President Joe Biden has been on a pardons binge these last few weeks, granting a get-out-of-jail card to a bloated list of people. However, such power must be used wisely and therein lies the rub. His recent pardon of former Judge Michael Conahan, who sent children to jail to get rich in an unseemly “cash for kids” kickback, is a case in point.

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has been in the news of late. After a fall in Luxembourg and subsequent hip replacement

Perhaps this is a baroque worry, but nowhere is it written that Santa gives out only plastic and metal objects for Christmas. There are

Christmas comes again, and for many Americans, the end of Advent brings with it a welcome sigh of relief. All the presents are finally wrapped and sit gloriously under the tree. Everything is set, and we are ready to celebrate the birth of Christ. But in truth, we must ask ourselves: Has the rush of the season crowded out the meaning of this unique holiday? Have the outward celebrations overshadowed the inward significance of Christmas from its rightful place in our souls?

As anyone over the age of 20 knows, years can come in strange packages. Some can be put in the “Thank God that's over” bucket, while others are worth savoring. For many, the year 2024 felt more like a whirlwind than 366 24-hour increments that ticked by slowly. Most of those in the conservative camp believe it ended well, but getting to that joyful denouement was one long, strange trip. Before we wave goodbye to this most unusual year, it seems like an apropos time to reflect upon what happened and – perhaps more significantly — what did not. Here are my top five unforgettable political moments of 2024:

branches of government to the Grand Old Party, a new poll reveals that it may have an easier time figuring out its future than the Democratic

It will be all hands on deck for those in the security business on Inauguration Day. That isn't exactly novel, but this year, safety is especially high on the list of worries regarding the swearing-in of President Donald Trump for a second term on Jan. 20. Heightened security measures, such as cordoning off the perimeter of the US Capitol, are already in place, and road closures are expected. Sitting atop the security plans for the inauguration is the US Secret Service (USSS) – but this may not be the most comforting thought for those who plan to attend the event.

It is a time of crossroads, and the late, great legacy media now have a choice to make: Will they go with the winds of change, or will