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Where is the church? All around us. | Letter
In the June 14 Maine Sunday Telegram, Keith Vallencourt asked a plaintive question (“As Trump continues to trample on morality, where is the church?”). It’s a question asked from his portion of the church, the self-styled evangelical community. Me? I see the church everywhere, protesting the corruption and greed of Trump and his cohorts; on […] Read More
Keith Self to Newsmax: Iran Will Do 'Whatever Is Necessary' to Preserve Nuclear Ambitions
Rep. Keith Self said President Donald Trump may face prolonged negotiations with Iran while also defending continued FISA surveillance authorities. Read More
We’d love to leave X, but sadly have little choice
Letters: Mat Watkinson and Keith Flett respond to Jonathan Liew’s article asking why many self-professed progressives still use Elon Musk’s social media platform Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: Trump Focused on Winning Texas
Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Wednesday that President Donald Trump was focused on the November election when he issued his endorsement in the Texas U.S. Senate GOP primary race. Read More
House Blocks Soda Ban in SNAP, 55 Republicans Join Democrats
In a 238-186 vote, the House rejected an amendment from Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, that would have barred soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages from being eligible under SNAP. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: FISA Abuses Prove 'Surveillance State' Growing
Arguing reforms are needed to protect Americans' constitutional rights, Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, warned Tuesday on Newsmax that abuses tied to federal surveillance authorities show the United States is drifting toward a surveillance state. Read More
Rep. Keith Self to Newsmax: House War Powers Resolution Against Trump 'Meaningless'
Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Friday that a House resolution limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers would be “meaningless,” calling on “Wake Up America” the effort politically motivated and constitutionally questionable. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: Iran Troop Deployment Gives Trump Strategic Options
While making clear he does not believe the administration is preparing for a full-scale invasion, Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Newsmax Tuesday that the deployment of U.S. ground troops to the Middle East gives President Donald Trump added military options against Iran. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: ICE at Airports 'Good Response' During Shutdown
Rep. Keith Self defended President Donald Trump’s airport ICE deployment, citing TSA shortages and security concerns during the prolonged government shutdown. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: Islamic Takeover Concerns Not 'Hyperbole'
Americans should be concerned about the spread of radical Islam in the United States, saying fears of an Islamic takeover are not hyperbole, Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, warned Tuesday on Newsmax. Read More
Rep. Keith Self to Newsmax: Dems' War Powers Limits Would 'Tie Trump's Hands'
Appearing on Newsmax's Wake Up America, Self said attempts to place time limits on U.S. military operations against Iran would send the wrong signal to both American troops and hostile regimes. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: Our Troops Deserve 'Full-Throated Support'
As the Senate prepared to vote on whether to limit President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action against Iran, Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Newsmax following his primary win that lawmakers should focus on full-throated support for our young men and women who are in harm's way. Read More
North Charleston stabbing was self-defense, attorney says
Keith Maurice Gregory, 57, charged with murder of Raymond Prince had allegedly stabbed him out of self-defense, said his attorney during a hearing March 3. Read More