Weekly Perspective

  The national debt's past, present, and future  The national debt stands at $31.46 trillion. As the debt grows, the government must spend more of the federal budget on it and its interest. This burdens the government financially and diverts federal funds from essential programs. But without borrowing money, the government couldn’t fund public services and programs critical to Americans’ health, welfare, and security.  Here are the numbers on the debt , how it’s changed over time, and its potential future. The national debt has grown by $25.73 trillion since 1993. The largest single-term increases were under President Barack Obama’s first term in response to the Great Recession and under President Donald Trump to combat the many effects of the pandemic.    The national debt began at approximately $4.23 trillion under President Bill Clinton and grew to $5.73 trillion. Under President Joe Biden, the national debt has risen from $27.77 trillion to $31.46 trillion. (Read the article fo

  A Proclamation on Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Nashville,   Tennessee    As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, March 31, 2023.  I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.       IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand t

 

    What a weekend! The third Principles First Summit was a very special success that built on our previous Summits and again exceeded the expectations of our entirely volunteer organization. To everyone who helped by either organizing, attending, or just raising your voice in support online - thank you! Check out the coverage of the Summit: ROLL CALL, Trump wows one GOP group as another dreads his return POLITICO, Never Trumpers rally in DC ROLL CALL, Hogan decision hits as potential supporters meet DAILY CALLER, Never Trumpers host panels on 'Despair,' Fate of GOP Storella joins panel on US foreign policy and war in Ukraine With your help, we convened principled Americans from around the nation to focus on ideas and to articulate a principled vision for the country that celebrates the institutions that define America. To get a sense of your impact, take a look at the Principles First Summit by the numbers: 424 registrants from 42 states (both up from 2022) 41 speakers 10 subs

 

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