The Department of Health and Human Services put out a press release on January 5th announcing the reduction in the number of recommended childhood vaccines, aligning more with peer nations. All vaccines under the old schedule will be still be available. Certain vaccines will only be recommended for high risk groups or populations and other vaccines will fall under "shared clinical decision-making", allowing for flexibility based on needs to reduce unnecessary exposure to a

President Trump's "Trump Accounts" initiative establishes tax-advantaged investment accounts for American children to build long-term wealth, modeled loosely on individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The program, enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provides a one-time $1,000 government seed deposit for U.S. citizen children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, with parents enrolling via a new IRS form during tax filing.

In a bold move amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the United States Navy, in coordination with the Coast Guard, intercepted and seized a Venezuelan oil tanker on December 10, 2025. This operation, described by President Donald Trump as involving the "largest one ever seized," underscores the ongoing enforcement of US sanctions against Venezuela and its allies. The incident has drawn international condemnation from Venezuela, which labeled it an "act of piracy," ...

Despite their differences as highlighted during Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, President Donald Trump agreed to meet with Mamdani at the White House and on November 21st, President Trump posted on his Truth Social account that “It was a Great Honor meeting Zohran Mamdani, the new Mayor of New York City!”   In the Oval Office, Mamdani was questioned by a reporter about calling President Trump a fascist, Trump laughed and patted Mamdani as he stated "Yo

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to Prioritize Treatment and Work Over Permanent Housing – HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated on Fox Business program that the root problem of homelessness is mental illness and drug addiction/drug abuse.  He wants to restore accountability to a system that has been a has been a slush fund for nonprofits around the country who were being rewarded for the more people they have in their system. 

Shasta County Republican Assembly Hosted a "Meet and Greet" for Pastor Ché Ahn on Saturday November 15th. Pastor Ahn feels he is being directed by God to run for Governor of California. He revealed his close ties with Pastor Bill Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding as well as what he plans to do when he becomes governor to bring back righteousness, affordability, and prosperity to the State. Ahn's track record is one of courage in the face of COVID lockdowns, having sued t

On November 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order entitled "Fostering the Future for American Children and Families." This order aims to reform and modernize the U.S. foster care system, emphasizing family preservation, technological innovation, support for aging-out youth, and partnerships with faith-based organizations. Led by the First Lady, it directs federal agencies—primarily the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—to implement changes

The Trump administration has prioritized cutting illegal drug pipelines into the U.S. through historic efforts, using a whole-of-government approach.

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