California Gov. Jerry Brown is using the “Christmas tradition” of issuing pardons to free two immigrants who were facing deportation.

As the left becomes ever more radical on immigration, the message is increasingly clear: Non-citizens come first, and they deserve special rights that you don't. https://t.co/XpPp2pe5Zx
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) December 24, 2017

In his comments, as reported by the Sacramento Bee, Brown characterized his decision as an “act of mercy…

When the food industry funds nutritionists, critics say it subverts science to preserve its market.

The ads, and the list of side effects most feature, have been around for decades. But now they aim at a different audience and discuss more serious diseases.

Night showers may be leisurely and relaxing, but our writer was surprised to learn that morning showers — or even two showers a day — may be better.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and reporter Salena Zito published a thread that needs to be seen.

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; pic.twitter.com/Ca9MvSLLZy
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZito) December 25, 2017

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; pic…

Medicare is discouraging the use of penalties for what it considers “one-time mistakes” and in other circumstances. The changes come in response to industry pressure.

Whatever your reasons for celebrating it, whether it’s religious belief or just the chance to spend carefree quality time with family and loved ones, Christmas is generally a time of joy, happiness, and festive fun. However, on occasion, what should be a time of love for all around us can quickly turn into a festive […]
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Former FBI director and current director of subtweeting the president James Comey posted a picture of his Christmas tree.

Our tree is ready. May we all get and give a little more kindness this Christmas. No matter what you believe or think, I wish you peace. pic.twitter.com/0maUHCXoZG
— James Comey (@Comey) December 24, 2017

This now seems to be James Comey’s life.

“Take a picture of me reading by the tree so I can tweet”- James Comey these days https://t…

At this stage, you’d need to have been living under a rock to have not heard of Bitcoin. With the market price having recently exceeded US $18,000, media attention is at an all-time high. What most people are a little uncertain on is what exactly Bitcoin is. Terms like “cryptocurrency” and “blockchain technology” get thrown […]
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Republican Sen. Jeff Flake from Arizona is leaving the “door open” for a 2020 run for president and challenge to President Donald Trump.

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona leaves the door open for a 2020 presidential run https://t.co/rWhYMFPAjW pic.twitter.com/cRBENfwL7n
— CNN (@CNN) December 24, 2017

“I don’t rule anything out, but it’s not in my plans,” Flake said…