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Fulton Sheen and me

History yields people whose influence extends far beyond their earthly lives. They become teachers to generations they never met, spiritual companions to people whose names they never knew, and reminders that faith is not merely a set of propositions to be accepted but a way of life to be ...

Kennedy Center accused of put off repairs on known structural issues

Kennedy Center officials were long aware of serious structural issues that they cited as new problems after the abrupt decision to close the performing arts venue this month, a group of former employees allege in a letter to Congress. The center’s executive director and chief operating ...

Don’t look for a Bergman vs. Barr US House debate

Readers learned Wednesday that Callie Barr, the Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat now held by Republican Jack Bergman, has officially challenged the incumbent to a debate or debates prior to the Nov. 3 election. Memo to Barr and her team: Good luck with that. Why? Because, quite simply, Bergman, who is a retired U.S. Marine lieutenant general and stalwart backer of President Donald Trump, has little or nothing to gain from a debate with Barr. Most political observers predict Bergman will best Barr without breaking the proverbial political sweat, so popular ...

Latest taxpayer-funded messaging is a Trump campaign ad from 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is using taxpayer funds to air a television advertisement from Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign in the latest in a series of ads promoting the president ahead of the midterms that the White House maintains are “public service ...