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We’re racing toward fiscal apocalypse. Here’s a path to escape the trap

The U.S. government is on a trajectory to a fiscal apocalypse in this century. Since fiscal 2001, the federal government’s annual planned expenditures have consistently exceeded expected revenues, with the shortfall covered by borrowing.  As of fiscal 2025, total U.S. government debt amounted to $37.6 trillion, representing 124% of the GDP of $30.4 trillion. The […]

Rubio’s tall task in New Delhi visit: Protect religious freedom or risk lasting damage

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to travel to New Delhi to meet Indian leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is poised to pass a law that could do lasting damage to the relations between our two countries — but if Indian leaders set the bill aside, it would be a win-win for both […]

America already has a narco-state inside its borders — it’s called Puerto Rico

President Donald Trump’s “Shield of the Americas” initiative seeks to unite the Western Hemisphere against cartels and transnational criminal networks. But one of the most dangerous fronts in that fight is no longer abroad. It is inside an American territory. In March, federal authorities charged 52 members of the Puerto Rican gang La Familia Nunca […]

To fight teen takeovers, hold parents accountable

Juvenile crime in Washington, D.C., is out of control. To restore order in the nation’s capital, the Department of Justice is right to put the onus on delinquent parents. This might do something to change an unacceptable status quo that, for years, has made the capital a national embarrassment on crime. Fighting crime and restoring […]

The folkways of Congress are eroding 

"The Folkways of Congress: Legislating Norms in an Era of Conflict" edited by Brian Alexander, is a book that examines the changing norms of Congress over the past five decades, highlighting the decline in civility and bipartisan cooperation, while also noting the continued existence of positive, constructive norms.

Tucker Carlson: Massie loss ‘obviously the death of MAGA’

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson attacked President Trump and lamented the primary loss handed to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who the president lobbied voters in Kentucky to oust in the weeks leading up to Tuesday's election. "This is the saddest moment in a long time. It’s not just the death of Thomas Massie’s immediate political career,...

GOP rep questions Blanche on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said Wednesday that he sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting more details on the Justice Department's (DOJ) new “anti-weaponization fund,” which holds nearly $1.8 billion. “So I sent a letter to Mr. Blanche today posing some very basic questions. He‘s got a June 1st deadline to get...

Trump wants to expand America, but that era is long gone

The world that once made American expansion possible no longer exists.

Live updates: Senate awaits reconciliation bill, which holds ballroom funding’s fate

President Trump's $1 billion request to fund security for the White House ballroom faces a test in the Senate, which could start voting on a reconciliation package on Thursday that may not include the money. The legislative text to fund immigration enforcement agencies hasn't yet been released, but inclusion of the ballroom funding has faced...

Colorado Democrats censure Polis over Tina Peters commutation

Colorado Democrats on Wednesday voted to censure Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) after he reduced the sentence for former election clerk Tina Peters, who is set to be released from prison next month.  During a virtual meeting, state Democrats rebuked Polis for commuting Peters’ nearly nine-year sentence down to 4.5 years, and 90 percent of the...

We are not ready for the next war’s wounded soldiers

Over two decades of war, the United States has made remarkable advances in combat casualty care. Survival improved. Innovation accelerated. Lives were saved. But those gains were built for a different kind of conflict.

Democrats cautiously optimistic after Trump backs Paxton in Texas Senate runoff

Democrats are feeling anxious but hopeful about their chances of winning a Senate seat in Texas following President Trump's decision to back state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who is seen as a weaker general election candidate than Sen. John Cornyn (R).  While Texas has long been a great white whale for the party, Democrats...

Tough immigration enforcement can be elusive, even in the reddest of states

In 2024, President Trump won Idaho with more than two-thirds of the vote. Only Wyoming and West Virginia were redder on the electoral map. Yet achieving Trump’s top priority — ending illegal immigration — remains an elusive goal even in the Gem State. You might expect immigration politics to be straightforward in a state so...

How low can Trump’s poll numbers go?

In today's issue: ▪ GOP skepticism of Trump rises ▪ Castro indicted in escalation of Cuba tensions ▪ Senate parliamentarian in crosshairs ▪ Difficulties of Trump primary success President Trump’s approval rating is hitting new lows for his second term as the Iran war and surging prices rankle voters, raising questions about just how much it could fall with...

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