“I believe we, the Americans of today, are ready to act worthy of ourselves,” President Ronald Reagan proclaimed in January 1981 during his first inaugural address, “ready to do what must be done to ensure happiness and liberty for ourselves, our children, and our children’s children.” Reagan was nothing less than what the Greek philosopher […]
President Abraham Lincoln issued his famous “Proclamation of Thanksgiving” on Oct. 3, 1863, with the Civil War still raging. As is our annual tradition, we reproduce the text below in commemoration of Thanksgiving Day, as penned by Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward. The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful […]
The Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., worked with U.S. entities, including the CIA, as a member of a partner force in Afghanistan.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently warned that America faces a “1939 moment” — a “moment of mounting urgency,” cheers The Wall Street Journal’s editorial...
What happened in Israel's border communities on Oct. 7 was the predictable result of leaving heavily armed ideologues embedded minutes from Israeli homes. Two...
Connecticut Democrats cynically claim their new law will solve the affordable housing crisis, but its real purpose is ideological: forcing every town to achieve...
As Californians were evacuating their homes and dodging “catastrophic” flash floods, Newsom was posting excitedly on X about meeting the vice mayor of Rio...
KYIV, Ukraine — “Bendito,” the soldier’s call sign, is Spanish for “blessed.” He said he served many years in Colombia‘s armed forces before requesting his discharge so he could cross the ocean and enroll in Ukraine‘s army. Earlier this year, Bendito’s left leg was blown off while his unit was fighting Russian invaders in northeastern […]
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. The first Toy Story movie came out in 1995, the […]
If anything has been made clear over the past two years, it’s that “Palestine” does not deserve to be a recognized state. And it never will until it ceases to be a haven of terrorism and antisemitism. The worst actors at the United Nations are still agitating for a Palestinian state, signaling opposition to an American proposal […]
President Donald Trump, whose recent moves appear more legacy- than MAGA-focused, is being urged to return to the strategy that helped him win back the White House: direct outreach to supporters and policies that make their lives better. Instead of gilding the White House and building a U.S. version of the Arc de Triomphe, pollsters […]
