DOGE won’t make much progress without lowering the rampant costs of the US health-care system, because an astounding 48% of federal expenditures are devoted to health-care...
In my new column on the Jan. 6 riots, I argue that they were, in fact, violent riots and that President Donald Trump’s blanket pardon amounted to excusing extreme violence. I reached out to Matt Braynard, who has been an activist for years on behalf of the Jan. 6 arrestees. I granted that some of […]
In one of a number of memorable moments during a masterful interview with CBS’s Face the Nation, Vice President JD Vance, a convert to Catholicism, offered a rather poignant criticism of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops over immigration policy. “I think the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has, frankly, not been a good […]
Call it a coincidence? Maybe it’s beginner’s luck? Or perhaps it’s just another example of “promises made, promises kept”? Whatever the reason, one week into his second term, gas prices are already lower under President Donald Trump. Consider it another gold star for Trump’s first week and the latest installment of “Making America Great Again.” […]
President Donald Trump is taking steps toward examining the effectiveness of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In a Friday executive order, Trump established a council to review FEMA’s response to recent disasters such as Hurricane Helene and the California wildfires. He pointed out the need to improve the organization’s efficiency. “Despite obligating nearly $30 billion […]
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act is set to be a priority for the 119th Congress. Sponsored by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), the bill seeks to require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Supporters argue it will bolster election integrity, while critics warn it is redundant and risks disenfranchising eligible voters. But both sides […]
The results of Florida’s special primary elections will ultimately determine the strength of Republican control in the House. Floridians will vote in two elections to determine the candidates who will face off in a pair of special elections on April 1. The election will fill the vacancies left by Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike […]
