Conservative news today

Here are some of the top conservative news stories from today:

Politics

  1. Trump's Impeachment Trial: The Senate has begun the impeachment trial of President Trump, with House managers presenting their case against him. Trump's legal team is expected to present its defense later this week. (Source: Fox News)
  2. Border Wall Funding: The White House has announced that it will seek to divert $3.6 billion in military construction funds to build a border wall along the US-Mexico border. (Source: The Hill)
  3. 2020 Election: The Republican National Committee has announced that it will hold its 2020 convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, in August. (Source: CNN)

Economy

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 29,000 for the first time, driven by strong economic growth and optimism about the US-China trade deal. (Source: CNBC)
  2. Unemployment Rate: The US unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in December, the lowest level since 1969. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  3. Tariffs: The Trump administration has announced plans to impose tariffs on $2.5 billion worth of French goods, including wine and cheese, in response to France's digital services tax. (Source: The Washington Post)

National Security

  1. Iran-US Tensions: The US has deployed an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers to the Middle East in response to Iran's alleged involvement in a tanker attack. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. North Korea: The US and North Korea have agreed to resume talks on denuclearization, with a meeting scheduled for later this month. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
  3. ISIS: The US has launched airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, following reports of the group's resurgence in the region. (Source: The Associated Press)

Culture

  1. Free Speech: The University of California, Berkeley has been sued by a conservative student group over alleged discrimination against conservative speakers. (Source: The Daily Wire)
  2. Abortion: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging a Louisiana law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. Religious Freedom: The Trump administration has announced plans to roll back Obama-era regulations on religious freedom, allowing businesses and individuals to claim exemptions from laws that conflict with their beliefs. (Source: The Washington Post)

These are just a few of the top conservative news stories from today.