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European defense neglect underlined by abysmal Iran war response

I noted back in 2019 that while our European allies have some excellent warships, they refuse to invest in regularly deploying or keeping those warships at high readiness. The slothful European military response to the war in Iran further testifies to this neglect. European nations are struggling mightily to deploy even minimal forces to defend their citizens and […]

Mamdani’s radical feeback loop of perpetual victimhood

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has created a feedback loop in which he excuses or defends radical Islamists and their allies and then exploits their actions to paint himself as a perpetual victim of society, even when he isn’t the target of the hateful attacks that happen under his watch. Two people were arrested after […]

The Democrats’ ‘gerrymandering ban’ was no such thing

As Democrats support a deceptively worded ballot measure to create a rank partisan gerrymander in Virginia, they nevertheless claim the moral high ground, and many in the news media agree with the Democrats. Other than crying “Republicans started it,” they point to so-called “gerrymandering bans” that Democrats proposed and Republicans in Congress killed. WHAT IS […]

On This Day: Dorchester Heights is secured!

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. March 9, 1776 Gen. George Washington sends off a lengthy […]

Oil briefly reaches $119 per barrel

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Oil briefly reaches $119 per barrel The conflict in Iran is causing a massive disruption in the global oil supply and sending energy prices skyrocketing. © Erin Hooley, Associated Press It’s unclear how long the disruption will last — and therefore how long the...

Live updates: Trump addresses House GOP in Miami; Graham presses Saudis to join Iran fight

President Trump will hold a press conference Monday evening, after addressing the House Republican caucus in Miami. It follows a weekend of developments in the war against Iran. Oil prices surged overnight Monday, settling near $100 a barrel as the conflict shows no signs of slowing down. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday downplayed concerns about the...

Trump more popular than Harris, Newsom: Survey

Despite a dip in job approval ratings, President Trump is still beating out former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) in an overall popularity contest.  In new NBC News survey results released Monday, 41 percent of respondents expressed favorable views of the president.  Only 34 percent of those polled responded...

FBI subpoenas 2020 Arizona voting docs as federal push into election administration widens

The FBI subpoenaed an Arizona state lawmaker for records related to the 2020 election, marking the second known investigation into the matter.

Trump, Thune clash on voter ID ultimatum as GOP remains divided on path forward

Senate Republicans are still divided on using the talking filibuster for voter ID legislation as Senate Democrats vow to block the bill.

Virginia Dems send Spanberger bill that could let some repeat offenders out without secured bond, expert warns

Bail industry leader warns Virginia's HB 357 threatens public safety by removing bond requirements for repeat felons. Critics say bill eases jail release.

Katie Britt blasts Democrats for playing ‘political games’ with shutdown amid airport chaos

Senate Democrats threatened to freeze legislative business over Trump's Iran war powers as the partial DHS shutdown entered its fourth week.

California House Republican announces he’s leaving GOP immediately, thinning slim majority

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said he’s registering as “no party preference" amid redistricting turmoil but will caucus with the GOP to keep his committee assignments.

Senate campaign chief ‘optimistic’ for GOP majority despite darkening midterm climate

Sen. Tim Scott remains optimistic about GOP expanding Senate majority in midterm elections despite challenging political climate and economic concerns.

Obama appointee’s Chicago immigration order backfires after court says she went too far

An appellate court panel found 2-1 that Judge Sarah Ellis' order attempted to establish "the district court as the supervisor of all Executive Branch activity in the city of Chicago."

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