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From Ballroom to Rose Garden: Restore the Presidency, Not Just the Grounds

John Muryell

A $200 million ballroom at the White House isn’t a legacy—it’s a monument to ego. Proposed under the guise of grandeur, it threatens to overwrite the quiet dignity of a space that once symbolized diplomacy, restraint, and civic tradition. The Rose Garden was never just landscaping. It was a historical stage. And it deserves to be restored. The Rose Garden has hosted presidents addressing the nation, foreign leaders forging alliances, and everyday Americans receiving the recognition they deserve. It was a place where power met humility—where the presidency remembered it was borrowed, not owned. Replacing it with a ballroom signals … Continue reading From Ballroom to Rose Garden: Restore the Presidency, Not Just the Grounds

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Abandoned by Scalise

John Muryell

Policy, Politics, and Paychecks: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Louisiana’s 1st Congressional DistrictLouisiana’s 1st Congressional District has weathered decades of political promises. But as Congressman Steve Scalise throws his full support behind the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the question hanging over his constituents is no longer about party allegiance—it’s about survival. Promoted as a win for tax cuts and border enforcement, the bill inflicts sweeping damage on healthcare, education, food assistance, and judicial independence. For many families, retirees, and frontline workers, it feels less like governance—and more like abandonment. Healthcare is one of the most heavily … Continue reading Abandoned by Scalise