{"id":8270,"date":"2023-01-04T11:07:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T16:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patriotsameric.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=8270"},"modified":"2025-03-27T07:44:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T11:44:49","slug":"newsaroundthehill","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/","title":{"rendered":"News Around The Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-zone\"><div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\"  >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div id=\"tdi_3\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_4  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4,\r\n                .tdi_4 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }.tdi_4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_4 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_4 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_4:before,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_4:after{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: table;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_6  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_6{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }.tdi_6 > .wpb_wrapper,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_6 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_6 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_6 > .wpb_wrapper > .vc_row_inner{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_6 > .wpb_wrapper{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t    height: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_empty_space td_block_wrap vc_empty_space tdi_8 \"  style=\"height: 32px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"tdi_9\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_10  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_10,\r\n                .tdi_10 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }.tdi_10,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_10 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_10 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_10:before,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_10:after{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: table;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_12  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_12{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }.tdi_12 > .wpb_wrapper,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_12 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_12 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_12 > .wpb_wrapper > .vc_row_inner{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_12 > .wpb_wrapper{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t    height: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper wpb_text_column td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_column_text tdi_13  tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_13\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.vc_column_text > .td-element-style{\r\n\t\t\t\t\tz-index: -1;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><div class=\"feedspress_items\">\n<div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/strange-laws-still-on-the-books-that-will-leave-you-shaking-your-head\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Strange Laws Still on the Books That Will Leave You Shaking Your Head<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/strange-laws-still-on-the-books-that-will-leave-you-shaking-your-head\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Shutterstock_2002421660.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Krakenimages.com \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">America prides itself on being the land of the free, but sometimes, the law books tell a different story. Buried in state and local statutes are some of the strangest, most ridiculous laws you&rsquo;ll ever encounter. While some are relics of a bygone era, others are so absurd they&rsquo;ll leave you wondering, &ldquo;Who thought this [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/taxation-government-spending-and-the-ever-growing-deficit-a-fiscal-fable\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Taxation, Government Spending, and the Ever-Growing Deficit: A Fiscal Fable<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/taxation-government-spending-and-the-ever-growing-deficit-a-fiscal-fable\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Shutterstock_503718712.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"W. Scott McGill \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">Once upon a time, in a land of amber waves of grain and purple mountain majesties, there was a government with a penchant for spending money it didn&rsquo;t have. Fast forward to January 2025, and that same government is grappling with a federal budget deficit that&rsquo;s reached a staggering $1.94 trillion for the fiscal year. [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/hidden-in-plain-sight-incredible-animals-you-didnt-know-were-native-to-america\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Hidden in Plain Sight: Incredible Animals You Didn\u2019t Know Were Native to America<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/hidden-in-plain-sight-incredible-animals-you-didnt-know-were-native-to-america\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Shutterstock_2470159083.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chase D'animulls \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">When you think of American wildlife, iconic creatures like bald eagles, bison, and grizzly bears might come to mind. But the United States is home to an astonishing array of animals, some of which might surprise you. From deserts to forests, plains to mountains, the diverse ecosystems of the U.S. harbor creatures you wouldn&rsquo;t expect [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/the-great-american-bbq-tour-exploring-regional-flavors-you-must-try\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >The Great American BBQ Tour: Exploring Regional Flavors You Must Try<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/the-great-american-bbq-tour-exploring-regional-flavors-you-must-try\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Shutterstock_104384363.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"allstars \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">Few things bring Americans together quite like barbecue. It&rsquo;s more than just food&mdash;it&rsquo;s a tradition steeped in culture, history, and a deep sense of pride. From smoky briskets to tangy pulled pork, each region of the country has its own unique take on barbecue, with flavors as diverse as the landscapes. Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/book-bans-in-america-whos-deciding-what-you-can-read\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Book Bans in America: Who\u2019s Deciding What You Can Read?<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/book-bans-in-america-whos-deciding-what-you-can-read\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Shutterstock_2315893787.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"MKPhoto12 \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">In the land of free speech and the First Amendment, the topic of book bans might seem like a relic of the past. Yet, book bans are making headlines once again, fueling fiery debates about censorship, education, and who gets to decide what people&mdash;especially children&mdash;can and cannot read. Across the United States, schools, libraries, and [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/healthcare-in-america-finding-a-cure-for-a-divided-system\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Healthcare in America: Finding a Cure for a Divided System<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/healthcare-in-america-finding-a-cure-for-a-divided-system\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Shutterstock_255440623.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Niyazz \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">Few topics stir as much passion and debate among Americans as healthcare. It&rsquo;s an issue that touches every life, regardless of age, income, or political affiliation. Yet, despite its universal importance, the United States remains deeply divided over how to fix its healthcare system. Should it remain largely privatized, move toward a single-payer system like [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/bringing-back-the-woolly-mammoth-science-fiction-or-the-future-of-conservation\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth: Science Fiction or the Future of Conservation?<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/bringing-back-the-woolly-mammoth-science-fiction-or-the-future-of-conservation\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Shutterstock_1424392604.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pavel Kruglov \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">Imagine a world where woolly mammoths roam the tundra once again, grazing on grasses and helping reshape ecosystems frozen in time. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but thanks to advances in genetics, the idea of bringing back these Ice Age giants is edging closer to reality. Scientists at Colossal Biosciences, a [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/why-the-fda-and-cdc-cant-be-trusted-to-keep-vaccines-safe\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Why the FDA and CDC Can\u2019t Be Trusted to Keep Vaccines Safe<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/why-the-fda-and-cdc-cant-be-trusted-to-keep-vaccines-safe\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Shutterstock_2422913535.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"IM Imagery \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">If you&rsquo;re wondering whether vaccine safety is being compromised in America, the answer appears to be a resounding yes. According to Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), who&rsquo;s about to take the reins of the Senate&rsquo;s top investigative body, the government&rsquo;s vaccine safety system is riddled with conflicts of interest, secrecy, and regulatory capture. Shocking? Not really. [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/mount-vernon-step-into-the-life-of-george-washington\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Mount Vernon: Step Into the Life of George Washington<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/mount-vernon-step-into-the-life-of-george-washington\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Shutterstock_2408553601.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Bob Pool \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">When you think of George Washington, what comes to mind? His military genius? The first presidency? The guy on the dollar bill? While these are all true, there&rsquo;s so much more to the man who shaped America. To truly understand Washington, you need to visit his beloved home: Mount Vernon. Perched on the banks of [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/study-shows-exposing-babies-to-sugar-increases-their-lifelong-chronic-disease-risk\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Study Shows Exposing Babies to Sugar Increases Their Lifelong Chronic Disease Risk<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/study-shows-exposing-babies-to-sugar-increases-their-lifelong-chronic-disease-risk\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Shutterstock_441035527.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"FamVeld \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">A group of scientists at the University of Southern California came up with an ingenious way to test whether sugar intake among toddlers increases the risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and hypertension later in life. They checked the chronic disease rates among babies born during and after sugar rationing was implemented [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/lincolns-ironic-legacy-the-secret-service-born-the-day-he-died\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Lincoln\u2019s Ironic Legacy: The Secret Service Born the Day He Died<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/lincolns-ironic-legacy-the-secret-service-born-the-day-he-died\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shutterstock_1048592459.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"JR Fotografie \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">April 14, 1865, is a date forever etched in American history as the day President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. But what many don&rsquo;t know is that, hours before his tragic death, Lincoln signed legislation creating the United States Secret Service. No, not the agents in black suits who protect presidents today&mdash;back then, the agency was [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/the-greatest-deal-youve-never-heard-of-how-america-bought-alaska-for-pennies\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >The Greatest Deal You\u2019ve Never Heard Of: How America Bought Alaska for Pennies<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/the-greatest-deal-youve-never-heard-of-how-america-bought-alaska-for-pennies\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shutterstock_404009488.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ingo70 \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">In the world of real estate, it&rsquo;s hard to beat Alaska. In 1867, the United States purchased the massive territory from Russia for $7.2 million&mdash;a price that boils down to roughly two cents per acre. Yes, you read that right: two cents. While today this deal is hailed as one of the greatest bargains in [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/zelensky-offering-huge-bribes-with-us-taxpayer-cash-for-nato-membership\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >Zelensky Offering Huge Bribes with US Taxpayer Cash for NATO Membership<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/zelensky-offering-huge-bribes-with-us-taxpayer-cash-for-nato-membership\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shutterstock_2458740013.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"paparazzza \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">If the Trump administration ever conducts an audit of where all the cash went in Ukraine, they might have to issue an arrest warrant for dictator Volodymyr Zelensky. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is publicly accusing Zelensky of offering him a huge bribe to support Ukraine&rsquo;s bid for membership in NATO. Zelensky had a private [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/ice-breaks-deportation-records-while-biden-plays-border-jenga\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >ICE Breaks Deportation Records While Biden Plays Border Jenga<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/ice-breaks-deportation-records-while-biden-plays-border-jenga\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shutterstock_1734503168.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Bold Bureau \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has been busy, deporting over 270,000 people to 192 countries in just 12 months&mdash;its highest tally in a decade. And yet, President-elect Donald Trump is walking into a logistical nightmare if he plans to turn his campaign promise of mass deportations into reality. Spoiler alert: ICE can only stretch [&hellip;]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item list\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/the-grinch-who-didnt-get-away-a-lesson-in-justice-for-christmas\/?aff_id=1037&utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\" >The Grinch Who Didn\u2019t Get Away: A Lesson in Justice for Christmas<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feedspress_item_image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patriotsamericanews.com\/newsaroundthehill\/the-grinch-who-didnt-get-away-a-lesson-in-justice-for-christmas\/?aff_id=1037&amp;utm_placement=newsaroundthehill\"><img width=\"1021\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaroundthehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shutterstock_2399258313.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pixel-Shot \/ shutterstock.com\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"feedspress_item_text\">It&rsquo;s the most wonderful time of the year&hellip; unless, of course, you&rsquo;re a certain Grinch caught red-handed in Scotland. That&rsquo;s right, folks&mdash;this year, the kids got the ultimate Christmas gift: the satisfaction of seeing the Grinch &ldquo;arrested&rdquo; by the police after a break-in at their nursery. 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