First Lady Melania Trump Unveils ‘Be Best’ Initiative to Help Kids

“First Lady Melania Trump on Monday unveiled her new platform of initiatives to help kids, saying her ‘Be Best’ campaign will focus on addressing the well-being of children, social media use and opioid abuse,” Alex Pappas writes for Fox News.

“We can and should be best at educating our children about the importance of a healthy and balanced life,” the First Lady said during a speech from the Rose Garden, where President Donald J. Trump was in attendance.

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The New York Post Editorial Board writes that “Democrats’ obsession with opposing President Trump on all fronts, no matter the merits, opens a new phase this week as CIA Director-designate Gina Haspel goes before the Senate Intelligence Committee.” The editors say that “Gina Haspel, quite simply, is one of Trump’s most capable and distinguished appointments. She deserves quick confirmation — without partisan theatrics.”

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In The Hill, Mark S. Sparkman—a 30-year veteran of the CIA—writes that “when the U.S. Senate confirms Ms. Haspel, it will be a proud day for the agency and our nation. In her, we will be getting an exemplary leader who always places mission and country first.” Sparkman adds that he’s “confident Gina Haspel will be an excellent leader for the agency and a great addition to the upper ranks of our intelligence community.”

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In the Washington Examiner, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) explains that “President Trump and the Republican majorities in Congress are taking steps to cut wasteful spending and restore our fiscal footing.” Leader McCarthy says that while facing extraordinary gridlock from Democrats, “Congressional Republicans and the Trump administration have turned to unconventional and creative measures to get things done and address the challenges facing our country.”

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“New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and former New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera are among the people nominated by President Donald Trump for the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition,” ESPN reports. “The President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition encourages Americans to live a healthy lifestyle that balances physical activity and good nutrition.