For the first time since Gerald Ford stumped at the Rockland County Courthouse nearly half a century ago, a sitting president set foot in one of New York's most competitive congressional districts -- and Rep. Mike Lawler made sure everyone knew it.
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Democrats like to compare the United States to Europe and […]
If you are not from or are not raising a large family, you might not realize that some activities are cost-prohibitive for large families, while other activities are perfectly affordable. Mini-golf places, for instance, typically charge per golfer. Campgrounds, on the other hand, charge per site. An amusement park will charge per head, making a family […]
The Democratic Party wants to have its cake and eat it too when it comes to Gaza, pandering to terrorist sympathizing “pro-Palestinians” while downplaying the party’s role in empowering them in politics. The Democratic National Committee has finally released its 2024 election autopsy report. It is as pathetic as you can imagine, released incomplete and […]
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Walking along the railroad tracks near East Clark Street in this Columbiana County village, it is hard to imagine the destruction that happened here three years ago. For people who didn’t call this village home, the long, short whistle sounds of an oncoming train in the distance might sound nostalgic. It’s […]
THE DNC AUTOPSY: DID DEMOCRATS REALLY WANT TO KNOW? Do you know who Paul Rivera is? Don’t feel bad if you don’t; he’s not a household name, even among political junkies. A little-known former Clinton White House aide and senior adviser to the losing 2004 John Kerry presidential campaign, Rivera became famous this week as the […]
The Trump administration has responded robustly to Russian threats against NATO ally Latvia. As U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce put it on Tuesday, “The United States keeps all of its NATO commitments.” The moral cause of freedom aside, NATO continues to serve Americans by consolidating a democratic peace in Europe that […]
While tech companies and the business community may be bullish on artificial intelligence and data centers, most citizens are feeling more apprehensive, according to a recent Gallup poll. The most common and reasonable objections to data center growth come from those worried about the increased resource consumption and the energy prices associated with it. From […]
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. May 22, 1776 Gen. George Washington is traveling to speak […]
These must be utterly baffling times for the successful, public-spirited financier in New York City. You’ve made your living not by snatching bread from the mouths of widows and orphans or otherwise exploiting the masses, but by producing consistent returns and financial security for your many grateful clients. Your company has generated billions in economic […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order recently to increase research into psychedelic therapies. As a combat veteran and former Army Ranger serving my country in Iraq and Afghanistan, this is welcome news. After fighting for the United States, I had to leave it to get effective treatment for the invisible wounds I brought home. […]
It’s been nearly 35 years since then-Vice President Dan Quayle delivered a speech in which he decried the costs of hyper-litigiousness on the American economy. His speech would not require much surgery to make it as relevant today as it was then, nor to spur the same howls of discontent from the American Bar Association. […]
An April federal court case in Texas delivered a clear message regarding IRS overreach in the micro-captive insurance industry, setting the stage for small businesses to dramatically alter the way they manage risk. In their ruling of Drake Plastics Ltd. v. IRS, the courts provided a split decision on IRS rules related to the utilization […]
