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The ashes of war spread hate for America
Those who survive the horrors of war carry grief and rage that spreads through the culture like a cancer.
What will it take to bring back US naval production?
Years of budget shortfalls led to a decline in Navy force levels from a Reagan-era peak of 597 warships in 1987, to 293 battle force ships as of October 1 2025. The fiscal 2026 budget plan for 19 n...
Does Trump even have a political strategy?
Winning in politics means delivering on popular issues, and that is difficult for any president. Without a solid political strategy and discipline is nigh impossible.
In 2028, the candidate who admits the system has failed everyone will win
Somewhere not on cable right now, there’s a candidate who actually gets it.
Only months in, Spanberger and Democrats are losing their shine
It could not come at a worse time, as she is also the face of a highly partisan redistricting attempt by Democrats in the state.
No, President Trump: ‘The Catholics’ do not love this.
The president should be smart enough to understand that religious leaders answer to a higher authority than him.
Fraud could be the last nail in the coffin for Gavin Newsom’s presidential hopes
Newsom may be in a hurry to become president, but his record as governor will likely be a giant speedbump slowing him down.
Why is the Trump administration continuing Biden’s abortion policies?
At some point, outreach starts to look like abandonment of core supporters and principles.
Post-Trump laws will have to prevent abuses of power and personal enrichment
The Trump presidency has highlighted the need for new reforms to prevent executive branch abuse, as the post-Watergate era laws and norms have been eroded, and suggested reforms include prohibiting...
GOP blocks war power limits again — where are the checks and balances
This isn’t just about Trump or Iran. It’s about precedent. Because every time Congress chooses not to assert its authority, it becomes easier for the next president — Republican or Democrat — to by...
Gavin Newsom trashes California’s Dem choices for governor; could Republicans win?
Gavin Newsom is not thrilled with California’s remaining choices for governor.
War-torn global economy needs IMF emergency assistance
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has caused a major supply shock in the global energy market, disproportionately affecting energy importers, and the IMF has the power to provide relief by issuing hundr...
Trump needs a fall guy in Iran, and Pete Hegseth has definitely earned it
Donald Trump may be forced to throw Pete Hegseth under the bus for the Iran war fiasco, as his talking points are not sticking with voters and his own supporters.
Blame Mike Johnson for the stalemate in Congress
Whether it is punitive tariffs, aggressive immigration tactics or ill-conceived military actions, Congress has been remarkably obsequious in permitting President Trump to do anything he wishes — ev...
The Pentagon is going all-in on autonomous warfare
Central to this plan is the Departmental Autonomous Warfighting Group, which is getting a 24,000 percent budget increase.
Spanberger’s fall from grace wasn’t ‘stunning’ — it was predictable
There’s a deeper issue at play: credibility.
Trump is trying to undo 50 years of energy efficiency gains
The Trump administration continues to endorse energy waste, even as its Mideast war drives up oil and gas prices.
America’s double standard on nuclear Islamism
By any reasonable strategic measure, the divergent nature of U.S. policy toward Iran and Pakistan defies logic. Both are Islamic republics. Both are authoritarian in structure. Both have had links...
Trump’s ICE crackdown is hurting America’s armed forces
Immigrants and the children of immigrants are a crucial source of personnel for the U.S. military. Given events in the Middle East, it’s an odd time to go out of the way to alienate them, but that’...
North Korea: The next Armageddon?
Kim likely views his nuclear program as his only guarantee of regime survival, which is why he will keep his foot on the nuclear accelerator.
IMF warns Iran War could lead to recession — even with quick end
Even if you don’t care about geopolitics, this is now about your wallet.
Péter Magyar exposes Hungarian corruption, payments to CPAC?
Liberal media figures fawning over new PM Péter Magyar might be surprised to discover that he’s actually very conservative, and conservatives who are mad that Viktor Orbán lost might be in for a pl...
Taxing millionaires and billionaires is a political no brainer for Democrats
The American financial elite have benefited from tax breaks while the rest of the population struggles, leading to a push for tax reform and increased taxation on the wealthy.
All public schools should be making their curricula transparent
When a group of parents in Philadelphia approached us about their children’s new social studies curriculum, they said they couldn’t review it. They had heard concerns about how it portrayed America...
Eric Swalwell’s case shows that #MeToo is alive and well
Although we celebrate and hold common cause with the courage of the Swalwell survivors who came forward, we must also be clear-eyed about what Congress refuses to fix — and how it ultimately protec...
Can anyone stop Trump’s preemptive pardon-palooza?
Supreme Court caselaw involving the pardon power is extremely sparse, mostly dating back to the Civil War. So there is room for future prosecutors to maneuver here.
Trump’s empty promises and the ruin of rural America
Rural Americans deserve better than Trump’s empty promises. This year they will have an opportunity to remind Republicans that their votes shouldn’t be taken for granted.
Mexico refuses to designate Iran’s proxies as terrorist groups
Mexico is a great country but a complicated partner.
Two cities, 100 days: Socialism delivers disappointment once again
When one political philosophy dominates without opposition, businesses depart, those with options leave and those without options absorb the consequences.
Imminence is no longer the criterion for military preventive action
Even the U.N. has acknowledged that a threat of nuclear annihilation by a hostile country need not be imminent in order to justify preventive military action.
Sorry, Stephen Miller: Immigrant kids have a right to an education, too
Taking aim at undocumented children flies in the face of legal precedent, existing law and common sense. It would be bad policy as well as bad politics for any state to target kids based on their i...
Europeans aren’t prepared for what it means to align with Iran, Russia
Europeans are not prepared for what alignment with China, Iran, or Russia truly entails.
Swalwell out, new poll could alter April 22 California gubernatorial debate lineup
The field for the upcoming Inside California Politics gubernatorial debate is likely to shift following the sudden exit of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who dropped out of the race over the weeken...
Trump’s mental acuity in question amid pattern of erratic behavior
Each moment on its own … maybe you brush it off. But together, people are asking: what exactly are we watching?
Zohran Mamdani, leftists fight Waymo, progress, and the future
Make no mistake, an anti-tech wave is coming.
Libya could supply the oil the world needs while conflict with Iran seethes
Energy markets are driven as much by expectations as by actual output. The credible prospect of increased Libyan production could restore confidence, reduce volatility, and place downward pressure...
A lawsuit against a Black Lives Matter activist could chill all of our speech
McKesson’s case poses high stakes for freedom of speech.
Are you paying taxes on phantom gains this year? Congress should abolish them.
If you got a brokerage 1099 this year, go and check Box 2a yourself. You might be surprised by what you find there.
China’s electric vehicles are coming to North America at a terrible time
China’s carmakers, despite offering great cars, are struggling.
As Trump stumbles in Iran, congressional Republicans need to step up
If Republican members of Congress do not stage a timely intervention in accordance with their constitutionally prescribed powers, Trump’s flawed strategic communications portend severe consequences...
