DAILY PRAYER: O eternal Shepherd, look favorably upon Your flock, and guard it by Your continual protection through Blessed Stephen, Your Martyr. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
ECONOMY: Since Trump took office, our GDP growth rate has jumped from 2.3% to 4.3%, a rate increase of 79%. An internal White House memo circulated last week said the change was due to
- Enacting a sweeping tax and budget bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which proponents say has boosted business investment and disposable income.
- Raising tariffs on imported goods, an effort the administration says has helped narrow the trade deficit and stimulate domestic manufacturing.
- Rolling back regulations across energy, banking, and environmental sectors to reduce compliance burdens and spur corporate activity.
- Lowering energy prices, particularly oil and gas, as part of a broader “energy independence” push, which the administration says has lowered business costs and spurred consumption.
- Reducing interest rates, a goal the administration has publicly advocated for, arguing that lower borrowing costs will further stimulate investment and consumer spending.
EDUCATION: Last May, he Trump administration ended the COVID pause on student loan repayments and began collecting on the debts by withholding tax refunds and other federal payments to the 5 million borrowers in default. Beginning in the first week of January, the department said that it will begin garnishing wages as well.
FRAUD TOURISM: “Democrats call it ‘social services.’ Everyone else calls it ‘money laundering.’” [14:16] – Minnesota is making New York look good.
- https://www.foxnews.com/politics/media-complicity-blamed-as-feds-say-minnesota-fraud-crisis-could-reach-9b-shown-their-true-colors
- https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-lawmaker-unveils-walz-act-after-billions-lost-in-minnesota-fraud-scandal
GEORGIA: The Georgia Aquarium is located in Atlanta, DeKalb County, which is the only excuse I have for posting the video here. But I thought it was really interesting, so here it is! [12:55] – On December 17, 2025, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson signed an executive order stating that the COVID state of emergency is officially ending and that all employees will need to return to the office, with some hybrid work allowed.
“This executive order marks an important step forward for DeKalb County. It confirms the end of the emergency period while putting in place a work plan that balances flexibility with responsibility and ensures we continue to deliver reliable, high-quality services to our residents.”
As of Jan. 5, all county offices under the CEO’s supervision will be staffed during regular business hours.
“In-person service matters. Having staff present in our offices strengthens accountability, collaboration, and efficiency across county government and improves the experience for the people we serve.”
The order allows eligible employees to work remotely if their jobs can be performed remotely. The order also confirms that wearing face masks is permitted but not required absent a new public health emergency.
- https://www.decaturish.com/public_safety/dekalb-ends-covid-19-state-of-emergency-fully-remote-work/article_268ca990-0251-4daf-b80a-efb3a241197f.html
- https://notthebee.com/article/george-county-finally-ends-covid-state-of-emergency-in-december-2025
HOLIDAY SHOPPING: On the second day of Christmas, Mama Buzz shared this lovely with us all.
HYPOCRITE: CLICK https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/1915781743027904568 [:18] to hear him say, “There are half a million people in The United States who are homeless, and you got billionaires who have more money than they can spend in a thousand lifetimes. How many homes do you need?” Bernie Sanders “Do I own 3 residences? Yeah. I do.” He used to say “millionaires and billionaires.” Then he became a millionaire and now he only rails against the latter.
PRAYER for OUR NATION: Dear Lord, Grant us the graces we need to humble ourselves and turn from our wicked ways, In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
SHORTS:
CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qmTeHptj1uw to see a wonderful clip from The Carol Burnett Show.
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