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FDA Infighting Won't Make America Well
America deserves a functional FDA, not a dysfunctional political circus. When bureaucrats wage war against one another, the casualties are American families. And MAHA will never accept that.
Are Senate Democrats Making Air Travel Worse?
Senate Democrats have decided to make a show of their support for lawless immigration by inflicting pain on American travelers.
Universities Abandon Truth and Lose Their Way
Some religions, Judaism and Christianity, for example, advocate for telling the truth and condemn lying. Even so, the ability to identify and defend truth should not be characterized as a purely religious tenet.
Analysis, Debate Won't Win in Iran
The dogma of a diplomacy-first-and-always fails to recognize its expiration date and is tantamount to a doctrine of appeasement-at-any cost. Paralysis by analysis renders us to the hospice of has-beens.
War May Delay Regime Change, Current Regime Has No Way Out
The real turning point in Iran will not come from the skies above the country, but from the millions of Iranians who have repeatedly risen against the regime and are determined to change it from within.
5 Things You Must Know About Energy Policy
The best way to inoculate ourselves from foreign supply disruptions is to generate every barrel of oil we can here at home.
War Powers Reveal Inflexible Constitution, Malleable Congress
When lawmakers selectively enforce their powers, they not only undermine the Constitution but also erode public trust. Citizens are left to wonder whether rules apply equally to everyone or are merely tools of political advantage.
Short-Term Pain of War Worth Gain of Nuclear-Free Iran
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright explained the situation pragmatically, "Short-term pain for long-term gain" of denying Iran's mullahs an ability "to hold the world hostage whenever it wants."
Terrorism Rising as Homeland Security Remains Unfunded
Doing nothing will only encourage future terror-related incidents, and doing nothing won't fix the second Democratic Party shutdown of the year.
Elitist Media Shields Muslims from Hate, but Not Jews
CNN should find it more outrageous that someone would celebrate the slaughter on Oct. 7 than mockery of the eating habits of a Ugandan American. But that's not how CNN rolls. Their "Islamophilia" led them to fake news.
Fethullah Gulen No Longer With Us, But His Influence Endures
Gulen was born in April 1941 in Turkey and rose to prominence as an imam and teacher in the jihadist Sufi neo-Ottoman tradition, closely aligned with the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood.
GOP Can Deliver Affordable Healthcare Americans Demand
Expanding catastrophic coverage, empowering patients to control their health spending, and tackling distortions in federal payment policies would move the system in a more competitive and affordable direction.
Iran's Northern Strike Could Open Caucasus To Chinese Influence
The geopolitical contest for the Caucasus is intensifying. Iran's actions have created new uncertainty, but they have also clarified the strategic importance of the region's emerging trade corridors. China sees both the risks and the opportunities.
Mr. President, Don't Get Stuck in Iran
A massive military arsenal is no match for our enemy's fanaticism. Military superiority could lead Trump to over-confidence and his administration to ruin. The solution is for Trump to abandon regime change as his goal and focus on denying Iran the ability to spread terror.
Victory in Iran Would Be Its People Controlling Their Destiny
The cleanest solution to the Iran quagmire, and the one that most clearly fulfills Trump's "unconditional surrender" victory criterion, is indeed full-scale regime change. That is certainly the outcome that would be best for the neutralization of the Iranian threat.
Capitol Police Deserve More Than a Plaque
The Capitol Police are heroes, not villains. They deserve more than a plaque in a temporary location, installed in secret at 4 in the morning.
Studios' Costly Woke Agendas Chase Elusive Prestige, Trophies
"The Bride!" is no isolated agenda-ridden film. It's the latest in a string of politically-charged missteps that have alienated mainstream viewers and consequently tanked at the box office.
McLaughlin: Strong Majority Backs Trump in Stopping Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
A majority of American voters support the use of U.S. military force to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. An even larger majority believes that once the United States has taken action, it should see the effort through and eliminate the threat permanently.
Gov't Doesn't Collect Too Little, It Spends Too Much
The problem is not that the government collects too little. It's that the government spends too much.
Iran's Global Danger Justifies War Against It
Often times, we live in a bubble. I understand that there are valid reasons to object to the U.S.-Israel attack against Iran. But ultimately, it's a narrow global perspective. Put another way, those who think this attack is wrong are wrong.
Majority Trump-Appointee Board Means TVA in Good Hands
Electricity demand is exploding, especially in rural America. Under the direction of this new Trump board, the entity is once again capable of navigating the power and transmission needs of the valley.
Hochul's Milquetoast Record Says She Won't Stand Up to Mamdani
Mamdani is demanding that Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., and the state legislature raise taxes on corporations and the wealthy to close the gap. New Yorkers should expect Governor Hochul to be a political milquetoast.
'Peace Through Strength' on Iran Ends 45-Year Stalemate
"Operation Epic Fury" is not Iraq 2.0. It's an attempt to lay closure to a 47-year stalemate . . .  before it becomes something far worse. Sometimes the choice is between prolonged instability and decisive prevention.
Vote for GOP in '26 to End Gridlock
It's vitally important that American citizens vote to keep Republicans in the majority in the House and Senate during the midterm elections.
Democrats Could Care Less About Borders, Ballot Box
In this nation's capital, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,  has taken an adamant stand against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, aka the SAVE America Act.
Socialism's Lie Hurts America
The left would like to convince the public that the American dream has been replaced by a socialist fervor. It hasn't.
Sanctions Traders Merit Scrutiny for Navigating Grey Markets
If sanctioned oil can keep moving through global markets, the geopolitical leverage those sanctions are supposed to create may prove to be little more than a fiction.
Strait of Hormuz an Aluminum Chokepoint, West Is Unprepared
The Strait of Hormuz is not merely an energy chokepoint. It's an aluminum chokepoint. And until policymakers act accordingly, the global economy will remain one escalation away from a metal shock few have adequately prepared to absorb.
Mamdani's Policies Only About Publicity for Him
If Mamdani truly cared about people in need, the poor, homeless, hungry, mentally ill, etc., he would establish programs to help them rather than showboating an impossible, unnecessary policy solely to garner publicity for himself.
Trump Won the War and Soon the Peace
The world has witnessed the near-total destruction of Iran's military infrastructure and the dismantling of its nuclear ambitions. Iran's naval power, missile systems, communications networks, and much of its air-defense have been devastated.
Bureaucracy's Rot Runs Amok at FDA
The agencies charged with protecting public health, particularly those housed under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are increasingly paralyzed by internal dysfunction, political infighting, and a culture that rewards delay over decision-making.
Will Speeding Up Our Lives More Bring Joy or Sorrow?
AI has the potential of recreating the world as we know it. Do we have reason to believe that a man-made machine creator will lead humanity to Utopia? Scripture warns, "The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied." (Psalms 16:4).
Jordan's King Abdullah II an Ally We Can Count On
King Hussein enjoyed a great relationship with American Presidents. He was a staunch anti-communist, worked with the U.S. to advance the Arab-Israeli peace process, and was a trusted ally. His son, King Abdullah II, is carrying on that tradition
Trump 2.0 Doesn't Contain Threats, He Confronts Them
After Butler, he appears to be a leader liberated from caution, sharpened by mortality, and focused not on survival but on legacy. For 47 years, American policy treated Tehran as a problem to contain, while Iran built power through Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and Shiite militias.
Trump Targets Iran's Terror - Naturally, Democrats Object
It's now more than ever mandatory we remember that since 2006, the Iranian regime has funded and directed a beyond staggering wave of terror globally.
Ultimate Success in Iran Not as Elusive as Critics Charge
Success in foreign policy in giving rebirth to a free Iran, combined with success in domestic policy areas would assure the Trump presidency a preeminent place in history. All of which would be fitting for this year’s 250th anniversary of America’s Founding in 1776.
Liberal Democrats Play Religion Card, but Shred Moral Fabric
When a politician makes his religion a central aspect of his public persona, yet pursues policies that inherently contradict his faith, it raises serious questions.
Where Is Media Space for Measured Judgment on Iran?
Populations that have been calm explode into rage when they see that the United States and especially Israel attack anywhere in the Mideast, irrespective of whether a Shiite or Sunni country, and the country under attack rises up and starts to succeed in counter attacks.
Battle Must Rage On Against Left's Relentless DEI Push
Clearly, the left will not relent in the pursuit of their agenda and defiance of the law. So, the battle must rage on in the courts and at the ballot box as we remain ever vigilant in protecting our fundamental constitutional rights.
Nothing Neocon About Trump's Iran Strike, It's Necessary
A nuclear armed Iran would cause geopolitical consequences too terrible to contemplate, whether one is a Christian Zionist who supports Israel or "simply" a person who cares about the national security of America and other nations with regards to Mideast oil.
Appeasement Bringing End of Our Republic Closer
Left adherents prosecute, burn buildings, riot, defame, dox, impeach, imprison, fine, sue and execute. Conservatives shy from such things. Perhaps this is why we're losing - as targets and victims of lawfare, and losing the culture war. 
How a World War II Myth Was Rightfully Shattered
An extraordinarily positive development over the last three decades has been the rapid growth in major conservative media outlets, which have shattered the reprehensible monopoly of the Democrat-aligned left media.
On the Line in Iran: Liberty, Righteousness and Self-Determination
Every generation of Americans needs to know that freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought. We should all pray that the people of Iran will soon experience the blessings of liberty, righteousness, and self-determination.
Can Bench Be Rigged Favoring Climate Lawsuits?
While voters rejected climate extremism at the ballot box, the climate activist movement didn't abandon its agenda, it simply changed venues. Americans have already rejected their agenda once
Cartel-Driven Security Crisis a National Security Threat
The cartel-driven security crisis in the Western Hemisphere is no longer a law enforcement challenge. It is a national security threat, and it must be treated as one.
On Iran: Unity Not Optional, It's Strategically Mandatory
History doesn't remember partisan maneuvering. It remembers leadership. What the United States does now will be measured globally
Pausing Judgment on Israel-Iran Wise - for Now
Only hours into a war that many argue has lasted decades, there is little information presented to indicate whether the most consequential decision of the Trump presidency is trending to a great victory, or a trap to ensnare a noble agenda.
If GOP Weakens on Abortion, Voters Could Opt-Out of '26
The danger. 32% of Republican voters would be less enthusiastic about voting in November if GOP leaders abandon anti-abortion policies.
National Security Emergency: U.S. Debt Exceeds Global Trade
Modern national security is no longer confined to military strength. It is defined by economic sovereignty, industrial capacity, supply chain control, and currency credibility. At $38 trillion in debt, America does not have the luxury of ignoring warning signs.
Deradicalization of Gaza, and Elsewhere a Dangerous Myth
One of the most persistent, and pernicious, myths being bandied about in the debate over how to achieve some peaceable resolution to the violence induced by radical Islam in Gaza is the proposed "panacea" of "de-radicalization" of extremist Islamist elements.
Trump Knows Confidence, Not Panic Will Win AI Race
Chips are not bombs. They' re tools of economic scale, standard-setting, and technological influence. Characterizing them in such apocalyptic terms misunderstands both how innovation spreads and how global power is exercised in the modern economy.
Trump's Policies Position U.S. as Global Commodities Powerhouse
Market volatilities reminded us that financial systems are only as strong as the physical assets underpinning them. Such strategic assets and the robust financial system of the United States will work together to transform uncertainty into dominance.
​Jewish Hockey Brothers Prove Identity Defined by Resilience
For many Jewish Americans watching those games, pride ran deeper than sports. Our community continues to write new chapters in the American story. Their goals were a powerful reminder that Jewish resilience and American greatness are intertwined.
We May Be Ignoring Newspaper Closures at Our Peril
The Derrick. In a less than a month, it will be gone. Its passing will likely draw less attention than the jobs recently cut at The Washington Post, or the positions eliminated at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It's part of a crisis no one seems able to solve.
Expand Consumer Choice, Increase Competition to Beat Inflation
Even before 2019, the United States spent more on healthcare than any other country. Healthcare remains the largest and most troubling cost driver.
Ukraine Peace Rests on Discrediting Russian Violence, Imperialism
There is only one solution to keep peace. The West must discredit and defeat the Russian imperial project and its policy of revisionism. For lasting peace, it must try to greatly moderate and restructure the widely shared Russian political culture of imperial fantasy.
Trump's SOTU Should Chart Forward Path, Cheer Progress Thus Far
In the SOTU, I anticipate Trump will lay out ways to work with Congress to enact bipartisan tax and deregulatory policies that will keep the momentum going to lower prices. Charting the path forward is critical, but we should take a moment to cheer the progress.
​Tech Elites Position Themselves as Unelected Leaders
If the United States falls behind in emerging technologies, it will not be because Americans lacked the talent to lead. It will be because we allowed unelected elites to decide its limits.
Yes, Competition Can Be Unhealthy
Striving to be better and even the best is a good thing. However, if you over compete with yourself, in other words, never experience that wonderful feeling of doing great but keep demanding more and more — then that is profoundly unhealthy.
Would a Universal Inheritance Improve American Lives?
Making everybody heirs of everyone could create new problems or intensify old ones. Entering the U.S. illegally would become even more attractive. We might need to require a few years of residence before immigrants can inherit. And one way or another, we would need to get control of the borders.
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