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Pope Leo can’t have it both ways

The two people in the world who should feel most obliged to be thoughtful and restrained in their public statements are the president of the United States and the pope. But neither of the current incumbents seems willing or able to rise above his immediate political impulses as is necessary to protect the institution he […]

Why the Iran talks failed

Negotiations in Pakistan between the United States and Iran failed last weekend. This outcome was inevitable. The Trump administration wanted Tehran to dismantle its nuclear program, surrender its missile capabilities, and open the Strait of Hormuz unconditionally. But that plainly constituted capitulation for Tehran. The credible path toward a nuclear weapon is the Iranian regime’s […]

Time to close US bases in the Middle East

Days prior to the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the Pentagon evacuated most personnel from the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Their exit came after a quarter-century presence that began after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Qatar’s willingness to invest billions of dollars in the base to host Americans led the […]

If America can’t build, it can’t lead

If America can’t build, then America can’t lead. It really is that simple. Throughout our country’s history, the United States has stayed ahead of the curve because we’ve been able to build. Think factories, highways, ports, pipelines, power plants, and now even data centers — all of these innovations and developments have defined entire economic […]

Iran deserves Trump’s reciprocal blockade

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the United States and Iran failed to end the war. He is right to do so, and Tehran would be wise to comply. Trump’s order, on April 12, was part of a response to the Islamic Republic negotiating […]

To understand Trump’s war, brush up on Shakespeare

The purported ceasefire reminded us of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” by "using the bait of falsehood" to "catch the carp of truth."

Vance wades into Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

Vice President Vance downplayed concerns about President Trump’s ongoing feud with Pope Leo XIV late Monday, suggesting it was not newsworthy. Trump recently clashed with the leader of the Catholic Church over the war in Iran, calling the pope “weak on crime” in a social media post on Sunday.  Vance, who is promoting his upcoming...

When scientists believed Artemis II space travel was impossible 

Artemis II reminds us of just how much science and our perspective can change.

The Movement: Anatomy of an anti-amnesty pile-on

Right-wing social media and commentary last week was dominated by infighting and outrage over the Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration reform bill — and it seemed to come out of nowhere. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), the designer of the compromise measure that pairs border security boosts with a new legal status for non-criminal migrants who entered before...

Pancreatic cancer pill shown to nearly double overall survival time, drug company says

The company reports the drug showed “clinically meaningful improvements” in overall survival.

Cough drops sold nationwide recalled: FDA

A China-based company is voluntarily recalling numerous cough drop products sold across the U.S., according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Delta doubles down on premium seats as airlines target big spenders

Half the seats on Delta's new long-haul planes will be dedicated to premium customers.

As oil prices surge, bringing back telework is common sense

President Trump can expand telework across the federal workforce as an immediate, demand-side measure to combat soaring gas prices.

Roblox to roll out new age-based accounts, parental controls

"These accounts will more closely align content access, communication settings, and parental controls with a user’s age," Roblox said.

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