For those who are not in the U.S.A. and who wonder how USians can allow their government to simply go to war because of one small man's thin skin, remember that war is supposed to be vetted and voted on by Congress. But here is a response to this illegal war from one of our 100 senators, who is simply praying for our troops rather than opposing this war. It is maddening, but this is the level of intellect and morality that parts of our country routinely vote into office. Our senators roll over into the fetal position and pray when the president breaks the law!

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Via #RawStory @ 9:50pm EST on Jan 6, 2026

#Trump has once again rampd up his threats 2 acquire territory o #Greenland frm #Denmark, not even ruling out potential #MilitaryOccupation o the island. But @ least 4 now, key #Republican figures don't appear 2 B willing 2 back him on this
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“It’s none of our business. We’re not going 2 take over anothr country. That's our ally," sed Sen #JerryMoran (R-KS) in convo w/ #HuffPost reportr #IgorBobic. "Also the demise of #NATO"

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Republicans cry foul over Trump's Greenland threats: 'That's our ally!'

President Donald Trump has once again ramped up his threats to acquire the territory of Greenland from Denmark, not even ruling out potential military occupation of the island. But at least for now, key Republican figures don't appear to be willing to back him on this. U.S. interest in acquiring Gre...

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GOP senator pleads with Republicans to let in more migrants amid Trump crackdown
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GOP senator pleads with Republicans to let in more migrants amid Trump crackdown

President Donald Trump is starting to lose confidence among some Republican lawmakers over his immigration policy, with Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) writing a brief letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal, published on Tuesday, that all but pleads with the administration to stop being so restrict...

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Joe Manchin Sides With GOP in Battle Over Military Veterans’ Abortion Policy

The senator joined his Republican colleagues in stalling a key position at the Veterans Administration because they're pissed the VA offers abortion counseling.

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