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The Smithsonian has failed in its mission and must be reformed

No nation, particularly a democratic republic as large and diverse as ours, can survive without a common understanding of its history and values. The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History was explicitly created to help preserve and communicate our shared narrative. Unfortunately, as a new White House report shows, it has failed in this […]

Trump looks to Australia for Social Security fix

President Trump says he’s looking to Australia for inspiration on how to overhaul his nation’s Social Security system and put people in “much better shape” by retirement age. Australia’s superannuation system requires companies to contribute a percentage of their workers’ pay into a retirement plan. The U.S. operates as more of a “pay-as-you-go” system in...

Supreme Court ruling that ‘walloped’ independent regulators sparks fear for consumers

A Supreme Court ruling giving President Trump broad authority to fire the heads of independent commissions will solidify the president’s grasp on a number of entities that impact Americans’ daily lives. The high court last week sided with Trump in determining he had the power to fire Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter. It’s a...

Five NATO flash points as Trump meets anxious allies in Turkey

President Trump and other world leaders will confront a number of key issues facing NATO during the group’s tension-filled summit in Ankara, Turkey, this week. Trump’s pressure campaign to get other NATO member countries to up their defense spending will likely be top of mind, along with the future of U.S. troop commitments in Europe...

Trump birthright citizenship push poses headaches for divided GOP

President Trump’s push to pass a new law to restrict birthright citizenship is creating new headaches for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who must navigate GOP divisions over the issue. Trump last week declared that the Supreme Court’s decision knocking down his executive efforts to limit birthright citizenship could...

America 250 attendees rally behind Trump’s July 4 speech: ‘What we needed to hear’

Attendees at the Great American State Fair react to Trump's Fourth of July National Mall speech, calling it a celebration of freedom over politics.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over’ after Iranian attacks trigger massive US response

Trump declared the Iran ceasefire "over" at the NATO summit after Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz sparked U.S. strikes.

Dem civil war hits primary debate stage in fiery battleground showdown: ‘What are you hiding?’

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens clashed in a fiery Michigan Senate debate as the Democratic primary exposes a rift between progressives and moderates.

Trump enters final NATO summit day as Ukraine, defense spending take center stage

Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy tops the final day as Ukraine warns it cannot intercept Russian ballistic missiles due to dwindling Patriot supplies.

North Dakota leaders talk Trump & Teddy Roosevelt over bison burgers

North Dakota leaders talk Trump & Teddy Roosevelt over bison burgers lead image

Dems are finally pulling the plug on Graham Platner — after selfishly ignoring all his warning signs

In a rational world, an actual Nazi tattoo would have meant Platner’s instant disqualification by national Democrats.

Michael Goodwin: America 250 showed the pride and joy this country has to offer

America’s 250th birthday inspired one helluva party, from a national outpouring of flag-waving patriots to a glorious parade of tall ships in New York...

The perils of raising a teen in LA — and competing with social media

Raising a teen in LA today feels like walking on a tightrope daily — while juggling a machete, a knife, a loaded revolver, and...

Southern Poverty Law Center pleads not guilty in federal fraud case

The Southern Poverty Law Center, best known for monitoring hate groups, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges that it defrauded donors by not disclosing that some of the money would be used to pay informants in extremist organizations.

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