The annual custom and ancient tradition of lighting the Hanukkah menorah takes on profound significance this year as Jewish communities worldwide face rising antisemitism. At the heart of this festival lies a powerful concept, referred to in the ancient Aramaic of the Talmud as pirsumei nisa, the obligation to publicize the miracle. But this commandment extends far beyond simply retelling an ancient story of military victory and miraculous oil that burned eight times longer than it was supposed to. It represents the Jewish people’s enduring mission to serve as a light unto the nations, even in the darkest of times.

A story that I recently heard while I was on a trip to London beautifully illustrates this principle. A newly converted Jewish woman from Hungary, just three weeks into her Jewish journey, experienced what could have been a threatening moment. She was walking on her way to the synagogue on the first Shabbat after she converted when someone from a passing car rolled down their window and shouted “Jew!” at her. Instead of shrinking in fear, she paused and thought, “Oh yes, I am,” her heart swelling with pride in her new identity. This simple yet profound response embodies the spirit of Hanukkah: standing tall in our Jewish identity, transforming moments of darkness into opportunities for light.

Another telling anecdote comes from the former Soviet Union, where hecklers were constantly yelling, “Zhid! Zhid!” (Jew! Jew!) at a Jewish woman. She asked a Chabad rabbi whom she knew and who was more outwardly identifiable as a Jew how he endured constant insults. He told her that he saw such remarks as compliments and that it really didn’t often happen to him, seeing as they probably realized that he wouldn’t be insulted by their words. These stories teach us about the power of unwavering Jewish pride. This attitude doesn’t just deflect hatred — it transforms it.

The miracle of Hanukkah isn’t just about the oil that burned for eight days. The true miracle is the survival and thriving of the Jewish people against all odds throughout history. Like the Maccabees who refused to abandon their faith and values in the face of overwhelming pressure to assimilate, today’s Jews proudly continue to kindle their menorahs in windows and public spaces worldwide, declaring their unshakeable commitment to their heritage.

There’s a profound lesson in the physics of candlelight that perfectly captures the Jewish approach to spreading light in the world. When you share material possessions, such as apples, even though you are doing something good, you end up with less. But when you use one candle to light another, the original flame isn’t diminished. Instead, the total amount of light in the world increases. This principle perfectly encapsulates the Jewish mission of spreading the miracle. By sharing our light — our values, our wisdom, our kindness — we don’t diminish our own flame; we multiply the light in the world.

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Antisemitism has once again reared its ugly head in universities, streets, and social media, and this is indeed a challenging time in Jewish history, as our people are attacked on all fronts. It is specifically at this time that the message of Hanukkah becomes more relevant than ever. Each menorah lit in a window, each dreidel spun in public, and each proud display of Jewish identity serves as a powerful response to those who would prefer we hide in the shadows.

The obligation of spreading the miracle reminds us that our response to hatred and darkness must never be to dim our own light. Instead, we must shine brighter, stand taller, and continue our ancient mission of bringing light to the world. By doing so, we don’t just commemorate an ancient miracle, we become part of the miracle of Jewish survival and the triumph of light over darkness.

Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen is a senior lecturer at the Aish World Center in Jerusalem and founder and director of Living in Tune: Authentic Jewish Mindfulness.

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The annual custom and ancient tradition of lighting the Hanukkah menorah takes on profound significance this year as Jewish communities worldwide face rising antisemitism. At the heart of this festival lies a powerful concept, referred to in the ancient Aramaic of the Talmud as pirsumei nisa, the obligation to publicize the miracle. But this commandment extends far beyond simply retelling an ancient story of military victory and miraculous oil that burned eight times longer than it was supposed to. It represents the Jewish people’s enduring mission to serve as a light unto the nations, even in the darkest of times.

A story that I recently heard while I was on a trip to London beautifully illustrates this principle. A newly converted Jewish woman from Hungary, just three weeks into her Jewish journey, experienced what could have been a threatening moment. She was walking on her way to the synagogue on the first Shabbat after she converted when someone from a passing car rolled down their window and shouted “Jew!” at her. Instead of shrinking in fear, she paused and thought, “Oh yes, I am,” her heart swelling with pride in her new identity. This simple yet profound response embodies the spirit of Hanukkah: standing tall in our Jewish identity, transforming moments of darkness into opportunities for light.

Another telling anecdote comes from the former Soviet Union, where hecklers were constantly yelling, “Zhid! Zhid!” (Jew! Jew!) at a Jewish woman. She asked a Chabad rabbi whom she knew and who was more outwardly identifiable as a Jew how he endured constant insults. He told her that he saw such remarks as compliments and that it really didn’t often happen to him, seeing as they probably realized that he wouldn’t be insulted by their words. These stories teach us about the power of unwavering Jewish pride. This attitude doesn’t just deflect hatred — it transforms it.

The miracle of Hanukkah isn’t just about the oil that burned for eight days. The true miracle is the survival and thriving of the Jewish people against all odds throughout history. Like the Maccabees who refused to abandon their faith and values in the face of overwhelming pressure to assimilate, today’s Jews proudly continue to kindle their menorahs in windows and public spaces worldwide, declaring their unshakeable commitment to their heritage.

There’s a profound lesson in the physics of candlelight that perfectly captures the Jewish approach to spreading light in the world. When you share material possessions, such as apples, even though you are doing something good, you end up with less. But when you use one candle to light another, the original flame isn’t diminished. Instead, the total amount of light in the world increases. This principle perfectly encapsulates the Jewish mission of spreading the miracle. By sharing our light — our values, our wisdom, our kindness — we don’t diminish our own flame; we multiply the light in the world.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

Antisemitism has once again reared its ugly head in universities, streets, and social media, and this is indeed a challenging time in Jewish history, as our people are attacked on all fronts. It is specifically at this time that the message of Hanukkah becomes more relevant than ever. Each menorah lit in a window, each dreidel spun in public, and each proud display of Jewish identity serves as a powerful response to those who would prefer we hide in the shadows.

The obligation of spreading the miracle reminds us that our response to hatred and darkness must never be to dim our own light. Instead, we must shine brighter, stand taller, and continue our ancient mission of bringing light to the world. By doing so, we don’t just commemorate an ancient miracle, we become part of the miracle of Jewish survival and the triumph of light over darkness.

Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen is a senior lecturer at the Aish World Center in Jerusalem and founder and director of Living in Tune: Authentic Jewish Mindfulness.

, The annual custom and ancient tradition of lighting the Hanukkah menorah takes on profound significance this year as Jewish communities worldwide face rising antisemitism. At the heart of this festival lies a powerful concept, referred to in the ancient Aramaic of the Talmud as pirsumei nisa, the obligation to publicize the miracle. But this commandment extends far beyond simply retelling an ancient story of military victory and miraculous oil that burned eight times longer than it was supposed to. It represents the Jewish people’s enduring mission to serve as a light unto the nations, even in the darkest of times. A story that I recently heard while I was on a trip to London beautifully illustrates this principle. A newly converted Jewish woman from Hungary, just three weeks into her Jewish journey, experienced what could have been a threatening moment. She was walking on her way to the synagogue on the first Shabbat after she converted when someone from a passing car rolled down their window and shouted “Jew!” at her. Instead of shrinking in fear, she paused and thought, “Oh yes, I am,” her heart swelling with pride in her new identity. This simple yet profound response embodies the spirit of Hanukkah: standing tall in our Jewish identity, transforming moments of darkness into opportunities for light. Another telling anecdote comes from the former Soviet Union, where hecklers were constantly yelling, “Zhid! Zhid!” (Jew! Jew!) at a Jewish woman. She asked a Chabad rabbi whom she knew and who was more outwardly identifiable as a Jew how he endured constant insults. He told her that he saw such remarks as compliments and that it really didn’t often happen to him, seeing as they probably realized that he wouldn’t be insulted by their words. These stories teach us about the power of unwavering Jewish pride. This attitude doesn’t just deflect hatred — it transforms it. The miracle of Hanukkah isn’t just about the oil that burned for eight days. The true miracle is the survival and thriving of the Jewish people against all odds throughout history. Like the Maccabees who refused to abandon their faith and values in the face of overwhelming pressure to assimilate, today’s Jews proudly continue to kindle their menorahs in windows and public spaces worldwide, declaring their unshakeable commitment to their heritage. There’s a profound lesson in the physics of candlelight that perfectly captures the Jewish approach to spreading light in the world. When you share material possessions, such as apples, even though you are doing something good, you end up with less. But when you use one candle to light another, the original flame isn’t diminished. Instead, the total amount of light in the world increases. This principle perfectly encapsulates the Jewish mission of spreading the miracle. By sharing our light — our values, our wisdom, our kindness — we don’t diminish our own flame; we multiply the light in the world. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM   THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Antisemitism has once again reared its ugly head in universities, streets, and social media, and this is indeed a challenging time in Jewish history, as our people are attacked on all fronts. It is specifically at this time that the message of Hanukkah becomes more relevant than ever. Each menorah lit in a window, each dreidel spun in public, and each proud display of Jewish identity serves as a powerful response to those who would prefer we hide in the shadows. The obligation of spreading the miracle reminds us that our response to hatred and darkness must never be to dim our own light. Instead, we must shine brighter, stand taller, and continue our ancient mission of bringing light to the world. By doing so, we don’t just commemorate an ancient miracle, we become part of the miracle of Jewish survival and the triumph of light over darkness. Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen is a senior lecturer at the Aish World Center in Jerusalem and founder and director of Living in Tune: Authentic Jewish Mindfulness., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AP23347835112418-scaled-1024×683.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Dov Ber Cohen,

Several universities are issuing warnings to international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump retakes the presidency over concerns about travel restrictions.

During his first term, Trump enacted various restrictions and travel bans to countries that were deemed threats to the United States, including Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, and Venezuela. Several schools, such as Northeastern University, have warned foreign students to arrive back on campus prior to Trump’s swearing-in on Jan. 20 to avoid being prevented from returning.

“We are encouraging members of the Northeastern community to be proactive with international travel plans during the upcoming months,” the school said.

“To minimize potential disruption to your studies, work, or research, we strongly recommend returning to the U.S. no later than January 6, 2025, the start of Northeastern’s Winter/Spring academic term. This will allow you to be present on campus before possible restrictions take effect,” the November announcement continued.

Other schools that have issued similar warnings include Harvard, Cornell, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Massachusetts.

“Assess your travel plans over the Winter Break,” the MIT message said. “As mentioned, the new administration will be sworn in on January 20, 2025, and new Executive Orders that may impact travel and visa processing may be implemented on or after that date.”

Most universities are currently in their winter recess until the first few weeks of January, just before the new administration takes office. Trump has not made any announcements about impacts to international students since winning the election, but he did say during a 2023 rally that he would reinstate the previous travel ban and also revoke student visas of “radical anti-American and antisemitic foreigners.”

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The universities that have issued messages tend to be more left-liberal institutions and have also insisted that the warnings are precautionary. In the UMass message to students and faculty, the school specifically warns that the advice to return prior to Jan. 20 is “not a requirement or mandate from UMass, nor is it based on any current U.S. government policy or recommendation.”

Trump’s changes to policy can begin shortly after noon on Jan. 20, after he is sworn in. A president will typically sign several executive orders into law shortly after taking office.

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Several universities are issuing warnings to international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump retakes the presidency over concerns about travel restrictions.

During his first term, Trump enacted various restrictions and travel bans to countries that were deemed threats to the United States, including Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, and Venezuela. Several schools, such as Northeastern University, have warned foreign students to arrive back on campus prior to Trump’s swearing-in on Jan. 20 to avoid being prevented from returning.

“We are encouraging members of the Northeastern community to be proactive with international travel plans during the upcoming months,” the school said.

“To minimize potential disruption to your studies, work, or research, we strongly recommend returning to the U.S. no later than January 6, 2025, the start of Northeastern’s Winter/Spring academic term. This will allow you to be present on campus before possible restrictions take effect,” the November announcement continued.

Other schools that have issued similar warnings include Harvard, Cornell, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Massachusetts.

“Assess your travel plans over the Winter Break,” the MIT message said. “As mentioned, the new administration will be sworn in on January 20, 2025, and new Executive Orders that may impact travel and visa processing may be implemented on or after that date.”

Most universities are currently in their winter recess until the first few weeks of January, just before the new administration takes office. Trump has not made any announcements about impacts to international students since winning the election, but he did say during a 2023 rally that he would reinstate the previous travel ban and also revoke student visas of “radical anti-American and antisemitic foreigners.”

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

The universities that have issued messages tend to be more left-liberal institutions and have also insisted that the warnings are precautionary. In the UMass message to students and faculty, the school specifically warns that the advice to return prior to Jan. 20 is “not a requirement or mandate from UMass, nor is it based on any current U.S. government policy or recommendation.”

Trump’s changes to policy can begin shortly after noon on Jan. 20, after he is sworn in. A president will typically sign several executive orders into law shortly after taking office.

, Several universities are issuing warnings to international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump retakes the presidency over concerns about travel restrictions. During his first term, Trump enacted various restrictions and travel bans to countries that were deemed threats to the United States, including Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, and Venezuela. Several schools, such as Northeastern University, have warned foreign students to arrive back on campus prior to Trump’s swearing-in on Jan. 20 to avoid being prevented from returning. “We are encouraging members of the Northeastern community to be proactive with international travel plans during the upcoming months,” the school said. “To minimize potential disruption to your studies, work, or research, we strongly recommend returning to the U.S. no later than January 6, 2025, the start of Northeastern’s Winter/Spring academic term. This will allow you to be present on campus before possible restrictions take effect,” the November announcement continued. Other schools that have issued similar warnings include Harvard, Cornell, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Massachusetts. “Assess your travel plans over the Winter Break,” the MIT message said. “As mentioned, the new administration will be sworn in on January 20, 2025, and new Executive Orders that may impact travel and visa processing may be implemented on or after that date.” Most universities are currently in their winter recess until the first few weeks of January, just before the new administration takes office. Trump has not made any announcements about impacts to international students since winning the election, but he did say during a 2023 rally that he would reinstate the previous travel ban and also revoke student visas of “radical anti-American and antisemitic foreigners.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The universities that have issued messages tend to be more left-liberal institutions and have also insisted that the warnings are precautionary. In the UMass message to students and faculty, the school specifically warns that the advice to return prior to Jan. 20 is “not a requirement or mandate from UMass, nor is it based on any current U.S. government policy or recommendation.” Trump’s changes to policy can begin shortly after noon on Jan. 20, after he is sworn in. A president will typically sign several executive orders into law shortly after taking office., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/colleges-travel-warning-trump.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,

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Washington Examiner’s Restoring America editor Kaylee McGhee White implied that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is already posturing to run for president in 2028.

Since voters made Donald Trump the winner of the election, Newsom emerged as a leader among Democratic governors revealing their plans to protect their sanctuary status by defending the immigrants living among them. However, border security was a top priority for all voters, especially those who live in these sanctuary cities in California, particularly.

“Apparently, Gavin Newsom is more interested in virtue signaling and staging his 2028 run than actually governing his state. What’s ironic is that these plans, these sanctuary city plans, are coming from many same officials who are currently dismissing Trump’s deportation plan as inhumane or too expensive or logistically impossible,” McGhee White said on Fox News’s Outnumbered Thursday. “No. What’s inhumane is forcing citizens of a state and of a city to constantly be on guard in their own communities because they’re worried about crime.”

McGhee White went on to detail how expensive the border crisis has become as the federal government is footing the bill to transport illegal immigrants, house them, and feed them.

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Newsom’s term as governor will end in 2027, leaving him plenty of time to campaign for the next presidential cycle.

Meanwhile, his appeal to protect these immigrants from Trump’s plans is not likely to win over voters. A report from Blueprint found that nearly a quarter of voters ranked the border as their top issue of the Nov. 5 election. It was in the top three issues voters had overall in choosing Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris.

2024-12-26 21:48:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3270427%2Fkaylee-mcghee-white-gavin-newsom-more-white-house-than-california%2F?w=600&h=450, Washington Examiner’s Restoring America  editor Kaylee McGhee White implied that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is already posturing to run for president in 2028. Since voters made Donald Trump the winner of the election, Newsom emerged as a leader among Democratic governors revealing their plans to protect their sanctuary status by defending the immigrants living among them. However, border security was a top,

Washington Examiner’s Restoring America editor Kaylee McGhee White implied that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is already posturing to run for president in 2028.

Since voters made Donald Trump the winner of the election, Newsom emerged as a leader among Democratic governors revealing their plans to protect their sanctuary status by defending the immigrants living among them. However, border security was a top priority for all voters, especially those who live in these sanctuary cities in California, particularly.

“Apparently, Gavin Newsom is more interested in virtue signaling and staging his 2028 run than actually governing his state. What’s ironic is that these plans, these sanctuary city plans, are coming from many same officials who are currently dismissing Trump’s deportation plan as inhumane or too expensive or logistically impossible,” McGhee White said on Fox News’s Outnumbered Thursday. “No. What’s inhumane is forcing citizens of a state and of a city to constantly be on guard in their own communities because they’re worried about crime.”

McGhee White went on to detail how expensive the border crisis has become as the federal government is footing the bill to transport illegal immigrants, house them, and feed them.

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Newsom’s term as governor will end in 2027, leaving him plenty of time to campaign for the next presidential cycle.

Meanwhile, his appeal to protect these immigrants from Trump’s plans is not likely to win over voters. A report from Blueprint found that nearly a quarter of voters ranked the border as their top issue of the Nov. 5 election. It was in the top three issues voters had overall in choosing Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris.

, Washington Examiner’s Restoring America  editor Kaylee McGhee White implied that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is already posturing to run for president in 2028. Since voters made Donald Trump the winner of the election, Newsom emerged as a leader among Democratic governors revealing their plans to protect their sanctuary status by defending the immigrants living among them. However, border security was a top priority for all voters, especially those who live in these sanctuary cities in California, particularly. “Apparently, Gavin Newsom is more interested in virtue signaling and staging his 2028 run than actually governing his state. What’s ironic is that these plans, these sanctuary city plans, are coming from many same officials who are currently dismissing Trump’s deportation plan as inhumane or too expensive or logistically impossible,” McGhee White said on Fox News’s Outnumbered Thursday. “No. What’s inhumane is forcing citizens of a state and of a city to constantly be on guard in their own communities because they’re worried about crime.” McGhee White went on to detail how expensive the border crisis has become as the federal government is footing the bill to transport illegal immigrants, house them, and feed them. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Newsom’s term as governor will end in 2027, leaving him plenty of time to campaign for the next presidential cycle. Meanwhile, his appeal to protect these immigrants from Trump’s plans is not likely to win over voters. A report from Blueprint found that nearly a quarter of voters ranked the border as their top issue of the Nov. 5 election. It was in the top three issues voters had overall in choosing Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Newsom.-.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jenny Goldsberry,

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The Washington Examiner’s Byron York argued the Democratic Party has a serious dilemma facing it going into 2025, specifically how it does not have anyone of the same caliber as Donald Trump to oppose the incoming president’s agenda.

Following Trump’s victory against Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party has yet to find a new person to emerge as the new voice and face of its movement. York, the chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, assessed that this situation stems from how Democrats lost the White House and the Senate last month while also failing to retake the House of Representatives.  

‘UNCOMMITTED’ VOTERS BLAME HARRIS ‘CHOOSING PATH OF LIZ CHENEY’ FOR THEIR TURN TO TRUMP

“And even at this moment, of course, President Biden seems to be more out of it than he was even in the past, so they have no one to lead,” York argued on Fox News’s America Reports. “The only bright spot they’ve had in the last week or two has been that Republicans in the House have so much trouble getting their act together, and they hope — the Democrats hope that that will help them trip up the Republican Party in the coming year. But right now, there’s one leader, and that’s the president-elect, Donald Trump, and Democrats don’t have anybody to match his stature.”

York also agreed with the assessment of some Democrats that the most successful candidates among Democrats over the past cycle were those who ran against the party’s brand. He added that the party needs to have a proper debate over where the party went wrong in 2024, in which some could argue the party pushed its policies too far while others could argue the massive loss was due to a messaging problem.

York’s assessment comes after billionaire Bill Ackman, who endorsed Trump shortly after the president-elect’s first assassination attempt, argued the best-case scenario for the Democratic Party in the 2024 election cycle would be “a massive loss,” as this would force the party and its leadership to undergo a “reboot.”

Ahead of the Democratic National Committee’s election for its new chair, 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has launched her bid for the role, though York argued she would ultimately not win this election. Among the competitors she faces for DNC chair is Ben Wikler, the party chairman for Wisconsin, with York calling his bid “smart,” as Democrats could have won the 2024 election if they had won Wisconsin in the Electoral College. 

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“So you’re going to have a contest for the Feb. 1 election for the DNC chair,” York stated. “You’re going to have a contest among people who actually had some background in the party and people who have actually held positions in the party.”

Amid the Democratic Party’s struggle to find a new face going forward, Democratic strategist Tad Devine assessed that his party has “no leadership now at the highest level.” Another person has argued that Democrats are “absolutely committed to their own ideas, even when they’re failing.”

2024-12-26 21:37:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2F3270653%2Fdemocrats-have-no-one-to-lead-opposition-to-trump-going-into-2025-byron-york%2F?w=600&h=450, The Washington Examiner’s Byron York argued the Democratic Party has a serious dilemma facing it going into 2025, specifically how it does not have anyone of the same caliber as Donald Trump to oppose the incoming president’s agenda. Following Trump’s victory against Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party has yet,

The Washington Examiner’s Byron York argued the Democratic Party has a serious dilemma facing it going into 2025, specifically how it does not have anyone of the same caliber as Donald Trump to oppose the incoming president’s agenda.

Following Trump’s victory against Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party has yet to find a new person to emerge as the new voice and face of its movement. York, the chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, assessed that this situation stems from how Democrats lost the White House and the Senate last month while also failing to retake the House of Representatives.  

‘UNCOMMITTED’ VOTERS BLAME HARRIS ‘CHOOSING PATH OF LIZ CHENEY’ FOR THEIR TURN TO TRUMP

“And even at this moment, of course, President Biden seems to be more out of it than he was even in the past, so they have no one to lead,” York argued on Fox News’s America Reports. “The only bright spot they’ve had in the last week or two has been that Republicans in the House have so much trouble getting their act together, and they hope — the Democrats hope that that will help them trip up the Republican Party in the coming year. But right now, there’s one leader, and that’s the president-elect, Donald Trump, and Democrats don’t have anybody to match his stature.”

York also agreed with the assessment of some Democrats that the most successful candidates among Democrats over the past cycle were those who ran against the party’s brand. He added that the party needs to have a proper debate over where the party went wrong in 2024, in which some could argue the party pushed its policies too far while others could argue the massive loss was due to a messaging problem.

York’s assessment comes after billionaire Bill Ackman, who endorsed Trump shortly after the president-elect’s first assassination attempt, argued the best-case scenario for the Democratic Party in the 2024 election cycle would be “a massive loss,” as this would force the party and its leadership to undergo a “reboot.”

Ahead of the Democratic National Committee’s election for its new chair, 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has launched her bid for the role, though York argued she would ultimately not win this election. Among the competitors she faces for DNC chair is Ben Wikler, the party chairman for Wisconsin, with York calling his bid “smart,” as Democrats could have won the 2024 election if they had won Wisconsin in the Electoral College. 

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“So you’re going to have a contest for the Feb. 1 election for the DNC chair,” York stated. “You’re going to have a contest among people who actually had some background in the party and people who have actually held positions in the party.”

Amid the Democratic Party’s struggle to find a new face going forward, Democratic strategist Tad Devine assessed that his party has “no leadership now at the highest level.” Another person has argued that Democrats are “absolutely committed to their own ideas, even when they’re failing.”

, The Washington Examiner’s Byron York argued the Democratic Party has a serious dilemma facing it going into 2025, specifically how it does not have anyone of the same caliber as Donald Trump to oppose the incoming president’s agenda. Following Trump’s victory against Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party has yet to find a new person to emerge as the new voice and face of its movement. York, the chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, assessed that this situation stems from how Democrats lost the White House and the Senate last month while also failing to retake the House of Representatives.   ‘UNCOMMITTED’ VOTERS BLAME HARRIS ‘CHOOSING PATH OF LIZ CHENEY’ FOR THEIR TURN TO TRUMP “And even at this moment, of course, President Biden seems to be more out of it than he was even in the past, so they have no one to lead,” York argued on Fox News’s America Reports. “The only bright spot they’ve had in the last week or two has been that Republicans in the House have so much trouble getting their act together, and they hope — the Democrats hope that that will help them trip up the Republican Party in the coming year. But right now, there’s one leader, and that’s the president-elect, Donald Trump, and Democrats don’t have anybody to match his stature.” York also agreed with the assessment of some Democrats that the most successful candidates among Democrats over the past cycle were those who ran against the party’s brand. He added that the party needs to have a proper debate over where the party went wrong in 2024, in which some could argue the party pushed its policies too far while others could argue the massive loss was due to a messaging problem. York’s assessment comes after billionaire Bill Ackman, who endorsed Trump shortly after the president-elect’s first assassination attempt, argued the best-case scenario for the Democratic Party in the 2024 election cycle would be “a massive loss,” as this would force the party and its leadership to undergo a “reboot.” Ahead of the Democratic National Committee’s election for its new chair, 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has launched her bid for the role, though York argued she would ultimately not win this election. Among the competitors she faces for DNC chair is Ben Wikler, the party chairman for Wisconsin, with York calling his bid “smart,” as Democrats could have won the 2024 election if they had won Wisconsin in the Electoral College.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER “So you’re going to have a contest for the Feb. 1 election for the DNC chair,” York stated. “You’re going to have a contest among people who actually had some background in the party and people who have actually held positions in the party.” Amid the Democratic Party’s struggle to find a new face going forward, Democratic strategist Tad Devine assessed that his party has “no leadership now at the highest level.” Another person has argued that Democrats are “absolutely committed to their own ideas, even when they’re failing.”, , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Trump-opposition-scaled-1024×683.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Asher Notheis,

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The eclectic coalition of competing interests that has the ear of President-elect Donald Trump has exposed a yawning but important rift over whether or not legal immigration should be restricted as much as illegal immigration will be.

Trump has made deporting illegal immigrants a key part of his agenda, as he and his administration prepare to take office in less than a month. But his imminent return to office has also raised the question about what policies he should pursue to expand or restrict legal immigration.

BIDEN USES LAME-DUCK PRESIDENCY TO SHAPE LEGACY AND FINISH TO-DO LIST

The so-called Tech Bros, whose champions include Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and David Sacks (each of whom has been tapped for key advisory roles in the incoming administration), are among those pushing for more legal immigration. Musk and Sacks, whose companies rely on many foreign-born workers, wish to see a more streamlined and expansive approach to granting H-1B visas to highly skilled foreigners.

But if Trump wants to achieve his goals of lowering the cost of living, and ensuring that Americans have stable and good-paying jobs, expanding the H-1B visa program and other legal immigration pathways is not the way to do it.

To begin with, H1-B visas have been grossly abused by companies eager to hire foreigners over American citizens. These visas are given out on a lottery basis every year to a maximum of 85,000 foreigners, out of hundreds of thousands of applicants. But in an attempt to game the odds, companies often submit multiple (and thus fraudulent) applications for the same individual to boost their chances of being selected.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TRUMP’S MASS DEPORTATION PLAN

The abuse of the program is even worse after a visa has been granted. Companies that secure new foreign born employees in many cases are not hiring this individual for an open position, rather, the company will turn around and fire an American born employee. A report from Bloomberg earlier this month detailed how Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. used the H1-B visa program to replace a number of American-born employees with Indian immigrants and only given the option to remain employed by the company if relocated. To add insult to injury, these American-born workers were forced to train their foreign-born replacements.

Cognizant is currently litigating its hiring practices in court, but its modus operandi is hardly new. In 2019, Axios reported that telecommunications giant AT&T had forced thousands of native employees who were being laid off to train their foreign-born replacements.

But beyond the issues of fraud and abuse, expanding the H1-B visa program will be an obstacle to domestic prosperity. Every year, the United States admits 85,000 foreign workers under the visa program. Each one of those 85,000 new residents will require a housing unit, food, fuel, and all the other necessities of life. That means 85,000 new customers competing with the existing population for a finite amount of resources. And over a span of five years, that’s nearly half a million people. Simple supply and demand economics would dictate that prices for goods would rise.

The rising costs of goods and services are only one negative impact that importing a foreign workforce to compete with the native population creates. Currently, 10% of men ages 25-54 have left the workforce, equating to roughly 7 million would-be working-aged men. Replacing these able-bodied people with foreign workers who are viewed as no more than cogs in a market machine further exacerbates deep-seated cultural issues towards work and life while placing native-born workers at a competitive disadvantage.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

The duty of the U.S. government is to its own citizens. That is the essence of the America First ideals that created the Make America Great Again movement and delivered Trump to the White House for a second time.

If the Trump administration is to be successful in its promise of a new American golden age, it must resist the notion that the nation cannot succeed economically without importing a foreign workforce through legal means. It cannot view economic growth as an end unto itself that justifies inflating a competitive job market at the expense of American citizens. The administration must remember that its duty is to ensure that every American, regardless of where they live, has the opportunity to work hard and hold a job, own a house, raise a family, and retire with dignity.

2024-12-26 21:24:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fopinion%2F3270230%2Flegal-immigration-must-be-cut-too%2F?w=600&h=450, The eclectic coalition of competing interests that has the ear of President-elect Donald Trump has exposed a yawning but important rift over whether or not legal immigration should be restricted as much as illegal immigration will be. Trump has made deporting illegal immigrants a key part of his agenda, as he and his administration prepare,

The eclectic coalition of competing interests that has the ear of President-elect Donald Trump has exposed a yawning but important rift over whether or not legal immigration should be restricted as much as illegal immigration will be.

Trump has made deporting illegal immigrants a key part of his agenda, as he and his administration prepare to take office in less than a month. But his imminent return to office has also raised the question about what policies he should pursue to expand or restrict legal immigration.

BIDEN USES LAME-DUCK PRESIDENCY TO SHAPE LEGACY AND FINISH TO-DO LIST

The so-called Tech Bros, whose champions include Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and David Sacks (each of whom has been tapped for key advisory roles in the incoming administration), are among those pushing for more legal immigration. Musk and Sacks, whose companies rely on many foreign-born workers, wish to see a more streamlined and expansive approach to granting H-1B visas to highly skilled foreigners.

But if Trump wants to achieve his goals of lowering the cost of living, and ensuring that Americans have stable and good-paying jobs, expanding the H-1B visa program and other legal immigration pathways is not the way to do it.

To begin with, H1-B visas have been grossly abused by companies eager to hire foreigners over American citizens. These visas are given out on a lottery basis every year to a maximum of 85,000 foreigners, out of hundreds of thousands of applicants. But in an attempt to game the odds, companies often submit multiple (and thus fraudulent) applications for the same individual to boost their chances of being selected.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TRUMP’S MASS DEPORTATION PLAN

The abuse of the program is even worse after a visa has been granted. Companies that secure new foreign born employees in many cases are not hiring this individual for an open position, rather, the company will turn around and fire an American born employee. A report from Bloomberg earlier this month detailed how Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. used the H1-B visa program to replace a number of American-born employees with Indian immigrants and only given the option to remain employed by the company if relocated. To add insult to injury, these American-born workers were forced to train their foreign-born replacements.

Cognizant is currently litigating its hiring practices in court, but its modus operandi is hardly new. In 2019, Axios reported that telecommunications giant AT&T had forced thousands of native employees who were being laid off to train their foreign-born replacements.

But beyond the issues of fraud and abuse, expanding the H1-B visa program will be an obstacle to domestic prosperity. Every year, the United States admits 85,000 foreign workers under the visa program. Each one of those 85,000 new residents will require a housing unit, food, fuel, and all the other necessities of life. That means 85,000 new customers competing with the existing population for a finite amount of resources. And over a span of five years, that’s nearly half a million people. Simple supply and demand economics would dictate that prices for goods would rise.

The rising costs of goods and services are only one negative impact that importing a foreign workforce to compete with the native population creates. Currently, 10% of men ages 25-54 have left the workforce, equating to roughly 7 million would-be working-aged men. Replacing these able-bodied people with foreign workers who are viewed as no more than cogs in a market machine further exacerbates deep-seated cultural issues towards work and life while placing native-born workers at a competitive disadvantage.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

The duty of the U.S. government is to its own citizens. That is the essence of the America First ideals that created the Make America Great Again movement and delivered Trump to the White House for a second time.

If the Trump administration is to be successful in its promise of a new American golden age, it must resist the notion that the nation cannot succeed economically without importing a foreign workforce through legal means. It cannot view economic growth as an end unto itself that justifies inflating a competitive job market at the expense of American citizens. The administration must remember that its duty is to ensure that every American, regardless of where they live, has the opportunity to work hard and hold a job, own a house, raise a family, and retire with dignity.

, The eclectic coalition of competing interests that has the ear of President-elect Donald Trump has exposed a yawning but important rift over whether or not legal immigration should be restricted as much as illegal immigration will be. Trump has made deporting illegal immigrants a key part of his agenda, as he and his administration prepare to take office in less than a month. But his imminent return to office has also raised the question about what policies he should pursue to expand or restrict legal immigration. BIDEN USES LAME-DUCK PRESIDENCY TO SHAPE LEGACY AND FINISH TO-DO LIST The so-called Tech Bros, whose champions include Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and David Sacks (each of whom has been tapped for key advisory roles in the incoming administration), are among those pushing for more legal immigration. Musk and Sacks, whose companies rely on many foreign-born workers, wish to see a more streamlined and expansive approach to granting H-1B visas to highly skilled foreigners. But if Trump wants to achieve his goals of lowering the cost of living, and ensuring that Americans have stable and good-paying jobs, expanding the H-1B visa program and other legal immigration pathways is not the way to do it. To begin with, H1-B visas have been grossly abused by companies eager to hire foreigners over American citizens. These visas are given out on a lottery basis every year to a maximum of 85,000 foreigners, out of hundreds of thousands of applicants. But in an attempt to game the odds, companies often submit multiple (and thus fraudulent) applications for the same individual to boost their chances of being selected. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TRUMP’S MASS DEPORTATION PLAN The abuse of the program is even worse after a visa has been granted. Companies that secure new foreign born employees in many cases are not hiring this individual for an open position, rather, the company will turn around and fire an American born employee. A report from Bloomberg earlier this month detailed how Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. used the H1-B visa program to replace a number of American-born employees with Indian immigrants and only given the option to remain employed by the company if relocated. To add insult to injury, these American-born workers were forced to train their foreign-born replacements. Cognizant is currently litigating its hiring practices in court, but its modus operandi is hardly new. In 2019, Axios reported that telecommunications giant AT&T had forced thousands of native employees who were being laid off to train their foreign-born replacements. But beyond the issues of fraud and abuse, expanding the H1-B visa program will be an obstacle to domestic prosperity. Every year, the United States admits 85,000 foreign workers under the visa program. Each one of those 85,000 new residents will require a housing unit, food, fuel, and all the other necessities of life. That means 85,000 new customers competing with the existing population for a finite amount of resources. And over a span of five years, that’s nearly half a million people. Simple supply and demand economics would dictate that prices for goods would rise. The rising costs of goods and services are only one negative impact that importing a foreign workforce to compete with the native population creates. Currently, 10% of men ages 25-54 have left the workforce, equating to roughly 7 million would-be working-aged men. Replacing these able-bodied people with foreign workers who are viewed as no more than cogs in a market machine further exacerbates deep-seated cultural issues towards work and life while placing native-born workers at a competitive disadvantage. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The duty of the U.S. government is to its own citizens. That is the essence of the America First ideals that created the Make America Great Again movement and delivered Trump to the White House for a second time. If the Trump administration is to be successful in its promise of a new American golden age, it must resist the notion that the nation cannot succeed economically without importing a foreign workforce through legal means. It cannot view economic growth as an end unto itself that justifies inflating a competitive job market at the expense of American citizens. The administration must remember that its duty is to ensure that every American, regardless of where they live, has the opportunity to work hard and hold a job, own a house, raise a family, and retire with dignity., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jeremiah Poff,

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