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By Decoupling from EU, U.S. Can Win Against China in Africa
In Africa, the U.S. has been losing ground to China while finding itself constrained by the interests and concerns of its European partners.
Why Is U.S. Giving Billions to Private Universities Like Harvard?
Hillsdale's three little words — "refuse taxpayer money" — solved Harvard's self-imposed dilemma with elegant simplicity.
With Voter Support, Trump Moves Forward With His Agenda
President Trump and his administration continue to move forward, dealing with the strident and multifaceted opposition, but knowing that their agenda has the backing of most Americans.
America's Divide Dangerous, Alarming
If we truly want our country to stand, then we must find a way to live together without wishing each other harm. This isn't  a call to compromise on moral truths. Unity can't be built on falsehoods. Instead, it's an invitation to take deliberate, humanizing steps.
Blue State Green Energy Overreach Will End Under Trump
Fortunately, such acts of legislative overreach are finally encountering legal pushbacks from environmental realists along with industries that green zealots are attempting to destroy.
Jesus Came Back From the Dead, Christianity May, Too
It’s high time Christianity was given the prominent place in American life and government that it deserves. If we took more pride in our Christian founding and less pride in the practices of alternative lifestyles, this country would be on a much firmer moral foundation.
By Michael Reagan with Michael R. Shannon
Trump's Global Economic War Now at China Standoff Stage
Donald Trump has been successful to this point, relative to tariffs. So far, he has been using these tariffs to force nations to the negotiating table. Like it or not, that has happened. That's not to say it hasn't come with significant disruption.
Unmuzzle Moral, Truthful Speech
In 2020, Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel in Virginia was required to pay a fine purportedly for violating the Internal Revenue Code restricting the political speech of churches and religious charities.
Taxpayer Funding of Higher Ed's Boondoggles Must Stop
One of the most important insights of public policy is the understanding that most laws are predicated upon a (stated or unstated) quid pro quo.Take, for example, the roiling monthslong debate about President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.
View 'Consumer Sentiment' Surveys Skeptically
Maybe we should lighten up. Stocks are down, but from lofty all-time highs. Tariff fears likely are overstated: we have seen this movie before. The UMich index went down 11% in the first half April, sliding 6.2 points to 50.8 from 57.0 in March. Consumers simply may be wrong.
Trump's Crusade Against ACA 'Quiet,' Historic
Last month, the Trump administration proposed a new rule to ensure "Marketplace Integrity and Affordability" on Obamacare's health insurance exchanges.
Long Road Ahead for Trump Reforming Drug Prices
President Donald Trump pledged to make medicines more affordable during his 2024 campaign. And now, he's about to deliver.
America First Republicans Can Undo Biden Damage
I remember as a young Senate staffer in late 2006, after the GOP had lost both houses of Congress to anti-war Democrats, speculating what we would do in the lame duck session before the end of the year - not much of anything, my bosses told me.
Colo. Can Serve as Model for Innovation, Talent Retention
For companies seeking a dynamic and supportive environment to grow, Colorado offers not just a place to work, but a place to thrive.
Take Back What's Ours, Make American Manufacturing Great Again
President Trump understands what the so-called experts never did: real power comes from self-reliance. From steel mills and shipyards. That’s what made America great before — and it’s what will make us great again. It’s time to take back what’s ours.
Tariffs May Tank Markets, but Tax Cuts the Cure
More carrots, please! Feeling flogged by sticks, Wall Street greeted President Donald J. Trump's "Liberation Day" with a bellowing Bronx cheer.
Even If You're Wrong, Choose
I recommend that from now on, when you have to make a decision, you sit there and go, I would benefit this way if I did this; I would benefit that way if I did that.
Golden State Now a Failed One
California’s radical Democrats, who overwhelmingly control the levers of the state government and local municipalities, have enacted a "radical ideology that elevates offenders above victims, criminals above citizens, and illegal aliens above Americans."
Fla. Debates Size of Its Proposed Tax Cuts, That's Good
Where else are two branches of government arguing over whose tax cut is bigger? For those of us lucky enough to call ourselves Floridians, our future is one in which the question is not whether taxes are cut, but where and how big the cuts will be.
Obama Speaks Out, So Where Is Bush 43?
We need our "leaders," starting with our former presidents, to speak out. These are extraordinary times. And extraordinary times require extraordinary action. President Bush: we need your voice.
Best Ways to Support Those In Crisis
Mental health specialists can support police officers on the scene of a crisis, but also that friends, family, and intimate partners can be used as "handlers" because they have influence or control over the individual in crisis.
Any Dreams of Change in Iran Are Hollow
The rapidly deteriorating situation inside Iran and the dramatic developments sweeping across the Middle East have pierced a once-durable perception: that the Islamic Republic is immovable and destined to endure.
Dominican Republic Horror Hits Home
Nelsey Cruz, the sister of one of baseball's all-time great players, Nelson Cruz, and former Yankee Octavio Dotel died Tuesday at the popular Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic.
Could China, US Solve One Another's Housing Conundrums?
The U.S. currently faces a housing shortage, which is aggravating efforts to reduce high living costs and rampant homelessness. At the same time, China is trying to cope with exactly the opposite situation: a 20% vacancy rate in its housing.
An Upside-Down World Foolishly Protests DOGE, Tariffs
There was once a time when a new U.S. presidential administration would be granted a "honeymoon period" to set an agenda and establish new policies - not so for President Donald Trump.
The Arab World Knows Only 'Reload,' Not 'Ceasefire'
The United States has publicly acknowledged that during the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire, Hamas successfully recruited and began to train 20,000 men eager to fight for their cause. These recruits, young and even very young, are old enough to carry a weapon and plant a bomb.
How Trump Has Triumphed on Tariffs
"America does not need other countries as much as other countries need us, and President Trump knows this," said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday, adding that the president "will not break" on the comprehensive tariffs he imposed on most foreign...
We'll Never Be Able to Trust Iran on Nukes
"A nuclear Iran isn't just a threat, it's the threat," Mark Dubowitz of The Foundation for Defense of Democracies warned in the new podcast, The Iran Breakdown.
From 'Kaputnik' to Moonwalk: America's Space Race Victory
Today, the idea of an American going aloft in a Russian spaceship is as common as Russian tourists at the Statue of Liberty or American tourists at the Kremlin.
Acting IG Stepping in Partisan Politics a Cautionary Tale
If I were the DoD IG (again), without clear answers to these two questions, I would not touch this highly partisan political subject with a 10-foot pole — and I would have a principled explanation for any Senator.
Why We Must Thank Trump For Our Economic Correction
As America confronts its current economic model, it’s imperative to awaken from the fantasy and rebuild our systems on the bedrock of genuine value and sustainable growth. Thank you President Trump for triggering this long due correction.
Rebuilding U.S. By Choice, Not Chance Defines Trump Doctrine
The Trump Doctrine is a blueprint for enduring American prosperity — built on strength, enforced with leverage, and powered by the people who never gave up on this country.
For EU, Ideology and Power Take Priority Over Defense
By appropriating these powers, the European Parliament naturally isolates the United States and sets itself up in opposition to it, thus threatening the unity of NATO.
Trump Will Win Against Dems in Tariff Wars
While Trump is imposing tariffs on all countries, he knows that ultimately it will come down to a trade war between the U.S. and China — a war Trump and America will win.
Hungary's Orban Wants No Part of 'Political Tool' ICC
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban made the right decision to stand with the United States against this dangerous world court. President Trump should take additional actions to encourage other states to withdraw from the ICC and shut it down.
Iran Dropping Medieval Ways Could Bring Mideast Peace
The Iranian regime, born of medieval theocratic dogma and propelled into modern history by a political anomaly, has sustained itself through domestic repression and external aggression.
Inmates Running the Asylum That Is N.Y.
Some crimes are so depraved that the perpetrator should never be allowed out of prison. Assassinating a police officer tops the list.
As Tariffs War Rages, Congress Must Cut Red Tape, Taxes
If there's one thing supporters and opponents of President Donald Trump's tariffs should agree on, it's the need to unchain prosperity at home while international trade is in flux.
If Liberation Day Delivers, Trump Will Own Bragging Rights
"Liberation Day" caught many by complete surprise, and not just outside of the United States. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was explicit in admitting that and the surprise was reflected in the equities markets' reaction.
Don't Ignore China's Hostile Quest to Control Food
Making America Healthy Again isn’t just a slogan, it’s a call to arms to protect American food, American farms, and American families from foreign influence.
Iran on Cusp of Deployable Nuclear Weapons
The work Tehran is conducting to adapt its nuclear warheads to the nosecones of its missiles is at two sites that are specifically ballistic missile sites, Shahrud and Semnan, under the overall authority of Iran’s Organization for Advanced Defence Research, a unit of the IRGC.
Get Used to Jasmine Crockett, Democratic Party's New Face
The next time Black or white Democrats dare call Republicans and conservatives racists, just ask where they were when Devar "DJ" Daniel was honored.
U.S., Not Denmark Has Greenland's Best Interests in Mind
President Trump's quest to gain control of Greenland is more than legitimate, it's in the best interests of the island’s inhabitants.
Why We Must Expedite 'Brilliant Pebbles' Space Defense
If the Pentagon were to adopt the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) accelerated processes followed over three decades ago, a modern "Brilliant Pebbles" space-based interceptor system could quickly begin countering pending attack scenarios.
By Henry F. Cooper and Rowland H. Worell
Trump Proves Crackdown on Antisemitism Works
Policies which forced universities to take responsibility must now serve as a model for K-12 education. American children deserve schools that focus on knowledge, critical thinking, and safety, not institutions that prioritize activism and ignore failure.
Nation's Political Perversity Projects Weakness, Absurdity
It is not merely the violence itself, but the insipid, grotesque reaction of some prominent Democrats that stirs one’s stomach. Tesla, once the darling of eco-conscious liberals, has become, quite suddenly, a target of disdain.
Russian Influence in Armenia, Azerbaijan Wanes
The demise of Russia’s influence in Armenia and Azerbaijan undermines its broader strategy of using ethnic separatist agents with deep pockets to maintain its sphere of influence.
Don't Break Apart EU, Rebuild It with Democracy in Mind
The European Union was founded on the dream of cooperation between sovereign nations. Today, that dream is in danger of becoming a bureaucratic nightmare.
With AI, are We 'Summoning a Demon'?
It seems as though a lot of prominent tech experts are feeling uneasy about the possibility of AI going awry. Some have even called for a pause in AI development.
Frenzied Media Panic Over Social Security Counterproductive
To put it plainly and directly, were it not for Social Security Disability, while this writer's father was unable to work, and later Survivor benefits following his passing, I don’t know how my family would have ever made ends meet.
Close Dept. of Education Sooner, Not Later
Let's end socialism and start a free market in America's most precious product — education.
Are Trump's Tariff's 'Liberation'?
Trump's tariff strategy is worse than a gamble; it's a sure-fire loser. Experience proves that policies motivated by economic nationalism are all pain and no gain.
Threatened Left Establishment Resorts to the Worst Weapons
The globalist left, including the Democratic Party, has abandoned all decorum in its opposition to the Trump administration and its America First agenda.
Do We Dare Brand the Left, RINOs as Treacherous?
America wins when it’s free, capitalist, legally gun-carrying, unapologetically assertive, and beautifully independent self is allowed to thrive. The Trump MAGA movement gets this.
Trump's Tariffs About Genuine Global Trade Reciprocity
The United States has provided unencumbered access to countries who close their doors to our products, and capture American jobs. While patiently waiting decades for some supernatural globalist wand to perform its magic, the only thing we se is the welfare line.
Expecting Civics to Do Work of History Disserves Nation
Civics is important. Young Americans need to understand how government functions and the responsibilities of citizenship. But civics is not a substitute for history. They both deserve our attention. We need to do a much better job at both of them.
Player's False Cries of Racism Only Hurt Sports
Baseball is, by any reasonable metric, one of the most diverse professional sports leagues in the world. Chisholm’s claims that MLB is a “white sport” are founded on a simplistic, cherry-picked statistic that only serves to distort the truth.
Congress Must Rein in CFPB
Since its inception in 2011, the CFPB has produced a relentless torrent of policies so disconnected from economic reality that it punishes the very people it’s supposed to help — the most financially vulnerable.
Sec'y Hegseth: 'Tell It Early, Tell It All, Tell It Yourself'
Secretary Hegseth, had you asked my advice when you first got the sinking feeling that journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was invited into the group chat without you or anyone else knowing, I would have offered you five recommendations.
Trump's Gaza Proposal Sound Political Science
Israel is on the very cusp of major historical change. The only question is whether its leaders will seize the moment or, tragically, let it slip away.
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