Independence Day is almost here, and this timeless message from the great Paul Harvey is as powerful as ever.

This week we witnessed the horrors of socialized health care – a chilling reminder why, as Mark Levin points out, nobody is running to Canada or Great Britain for their health care. But this is exactly what the liberals want for our country.

We also made progress this week in the fight to protect our country from the scourge of out-of-control illegal immigration. The House has taken action to crack down on sanctuary cities, and President Trump earned a major judicial victory from the Supreme Court – but the fight continues.

Via the Daily Wire, here are seven stories about the illegal immigrant crime wave that the media elites won’t cover.

Speaking of the media – their unhealthy Trump-Russia obsession continues, and it has sent news outlets into a “death spiral” of incompetence and dishonesty. 

Personal freedom, the right to life, America’s sovereignty, the responsibilities of a free press – the topics raised this week, and so many more, are particularly relevant as we celebrate the Fourth of July. I’ve focused our new Weekly Poll on three questions related to U.S. history and freedom. They are:

• Who is your favorite leader in U.S. history?
• As we celebrate July 4, what makes you proud to be an American?
• Which threat to our freedom as Americans are you MOST worried about right now?

I look forward to seeing how people vote, and I hope all of you are able to be with family and friends as you celebrate Independence Day.  Have a great weekend!