As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, and massive global changes hang in the balance, Pope Leo XIV recently declared that humans must maintain control of this incredibly powerful technology, lest we lose our humanity. Pope Leo’s recent document, Magnifica Humanitas, has sparked worldwide debate by warning humanity about the dangers of AI. His concerns are thoughtful, […]
The 14th Amendment’s due process clause says no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. It’s a procedural guarantee — it governs how the government takes something from you, not which rights you hold. That sentence, read in full, leaves no room for the doctrine that courts […]
Given a choice, most of us would probably choose to die at home, in the company of loved ones, rather than end our lives in a sterile, modern hospital or other institutional facility. The federal crackdown on healthcare fraud, which is necessary and well-intentioned, has eliminated the option. Under new rules imposed by the Centers […]
The states have serious pharmacy access problems, and it’s about to get worse. State lawmakers seeking to address real healthcare concerns are pursuing policies that risk making it even harder for everyday Americans to access care at their local pharmacy. Nearly 57 million Americans live in a pharmacy desert, generally defined as a high-poverty area […]
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin recently announced his plan to encourage what is known as advanced recycling, a technology that opens the door to what could become a major expansion in plastic recycling. Advanced recycling is an umbrella term for technologies that break down used plastics into their molecular building blocks so they can […]
The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. June 3, 1776 In Philadelphia, the Second Continental Congress finalizes […]
Rhode Island has spent an eye-popping $52.2 million to produce 200 rental units since voters approved a $120 million housing bond in November 2024, a local nonprofit research organization has revealed. The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council’s 35-page report reveals the imprudence commonly found in government-financed housing initiatives. The Ocean State subsidized half of each […]
Imagine every seat filled at a major league baseball stadium. That’s how many people logged on to Pornhub in March 2026 every 30 seconds. Over 41,000 people, to be precise. Before the 21st century, pornography was consumed in basements or dingy theaters by adults who were willing to be seen purchasing obscene materials. The birth […]
Every 11 minutes, an American dies by suicide. Millions more struggle to manage their mental health, cycling through medications, therapy appointments, and hospital visits without ever finding relief. In late April, the FDA took a decisive step toward addressing this prolonged health emergency. In response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, the agency announced […]
When Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) first started his war on artificial intelligence and robotics, his excuse was that the technologies would destroy jobs of the working class at the behest of the “oligarchs,” which is to say billionaire entrepreneurs such as Elon Musk and Sam Altman. He wanted to put a stop to the technology, […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and members of the Trump administration on Wednesday as part of a week-long swing through Washington, D.C. to discuss artificial intelligence. Altman will attend meetings with White House officials, including those involved with President Trump's latest executive order on government AI testing, as well...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he’s “hopeful” that there are enough Republican votes to advance a $72 billion budget reconciliation bill on the Senate floor Wednesday, which would set up a marathon series of votes on amendments likely to last until Thursday morning. “We’re hopeful,” Thune said of advancing the package to fund...
The Trump administration is signaling it will back off its planned $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Why the retreat, and what’s next? Plus, there is a sex scandal plaguing a federal judge, with growing calls for her to face additional punishment. Join Legal Affairs Reporter Zach Schonfeld and White House & Legal Affairs Editor Rema Rahman for...
