Good morning, patriots! There’s something timeless about putting pen to paper—and Georgia is bringing that back. Starting this fall, all third through fifth graders will once again be taught cursive writing, thanks to an update in the state’s English Language Arts curriculum. As someone who just missed the cut, I can’t help but feel a little envious. Maybe you learned it—maybe you didn’t. But here’s a question worth asking: Shouldn’t we be teaching our kids to write like Americans again?

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Trump Strikes Historic Deal With Japan

President Trump is once again proving that no one negotiates like he does.

On Monday night, Trump announced a “massive” trade deal with Japan that could pump $550 billion into the U.S. economy. Speaking at a White House reception, Trump called it the “largest trade deal in history”, and the numbers back him up. The deal slashes tariffs, opens Japanese markets to American goods, and solidifies America’s leverage on the global stage.

The agreement cuts Japan’s tariff on U.S. imports—from 25% to 15%—while also expanding access to critical markets for American-made cars and rice. In return, the U.S. will ease tariffs on Japanese auto exports, which make up over a quarter of Japan’s sales to America. It’s a major win for farmers, manufacturers, and working-class families.

Japan, the fourth-largest U.S. trading partner, joins a growing list of countries forced to negotiate on America’s terms, not the globalist status quo. Trump’s tough approach—long criticized by the media and political elites—is now producing real results.

“I just signed the largest trade deal in history ‒ I think maybe the largest deal in history ‒ with Japan,” Trump told Republican lawmakers. And he’s not wrong.

👉 Why it matters: While Biden’s team waffles on tariffs and appeases China, Trump is using strength to secure prosperity. This deal is a reminder of what bold leadership looks like—and why it pays to trust Trump at the negotiating table.

TRIVIA OF THE DAY

Colorado Sues Deputy for Helping ICE

The state of Colorado just sent a chilling message to law enforcement: if you help enforce immigration law, we’ll come after you.

Deputy Alexander Zwinck of the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is now the target of a lawsuit filed by Democrat Attorney General Phil Weiser, who claims Zwinck violated state law by cooperating with federal immigration agents. His “offense”? Sharing information that helped ICE detain a 19-year-old nursing student who overstayed her visa.

According to the suit, Zwinck allegedly passed along the student’s driver’s license, registration, and insurance in a Signal chat with a regional drug task force that included Homeland Security agents. She was not accused of any crime—she simply shouldn’t have been in the country. Instead of applauding the deputy for flagging a visa violator, Colorado is treating him like a criminal.

“We don’t do the work of the federal government,” AG Weiser declared, defending the state’s so-called sanctuary policy. Zwinck has now been placed on paid leave while his department conducts an internal investigation.

But here’s the kicker: while Colorado punishes its own deputy, the DOJ is suing the state and the city of Denver over their efforts to block immigration enforcement. Sanctuary policies have become a legal shield for illegal immigrants—and now a legal weapon against those who enforce the law.

👉 Why it matters: This case is bigger than one deputy. It’s about whether states can criminalize cooperation with federal immigration officials. Colorado is siding with visa violators over the men and women in uniform. If that sounds backward—it’s because it is.

QUICK HITS

• 📊 Cuomo, Mamdani Tied in NYC Race
  A new poll shows Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani neck-and-neck in a two-way matchup for New York City mayor. Cuomo, the scandal-plagued former governor, holds a razor-thin lead within the margin of error. Mamdani, a far-left progressive, would become the most radical figure ever to lead NYC. Democrats are facing a civil war between the old guard and socialist insurgents.

• 🕵️ Trump Targets Harvard’s Visa Scheme
  The Trump administration is investigating Harvard University’s right to sponsor foreign visitors, citing potential abuse of the Exchange Visitor Program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the elite institution may no longer be eligible. This comes as part of Trump’s broader push to hold elite universities accountable for woke overreach and immigration loopholes.

• ⚖️ Senate Backs Trump Court Pick
  The Senate advanced Emil Bove, a former Trump attorney, toward confirmation for the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in a tight 50–48 vote. While one GOP senator defected, Democrats failed to block the nomination. Bove currently works at the DOJ and is expected to bring a constitutional originalist perspective to the bench.

• 🛑 Trump Saves Afghan Interpreters
  President Trump blocked the deportation of Afghan allies who helped U.S. forces, halting their transfer to Taliban custody. A deal with the UAE buys time for vetting and relocation to safer countries. It’s a strong signal of Trump’s continued support for veterans and those who stood by America, despite Biden’s failures in Afghanistan.

• 🛰️ Kari Lake: VOA Bowed to Beijing
  Kari Lake revealed that Voice of America executives held repeated meetings with Chinese officials who pressured them to push more favorable coverage of Beijing. The taxpayer-funded outlet reportedly tailored its tone to appease the CCP, raising concerns about foreign influence and compromised U.S. media. Another example of federal institutions putting America last.