Millions of Americans are flocking to national parks this summer, enriching their lives and fueling local economies. In 2024 alone, national parks welcomed 332 million visits, and visitor spending in nearby communities generated $56.3 billion in economic output and supported more than 340,000 jobs nationwide. But national parks and other public lands will suffer unless […]
On July 28, the Federal Communications Commission added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices to its Covered List after national security agencies warned that networked robots could support surveillance, foreign intelligence collection, or remote manipulation. On Aug. 6, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the broader campaign against Chinese technology as a way to reduce security risks before […]
Since the United States and Israel launched their Feb. 28 attacks, thousands have reportedly been killed, shipping routes have come under assault, and the Strait of Hormuz has become an instrument of coercion. Yet missiles, blockades, and negotiations cannot answer the central political question: Who can lead Iran beyond the Islamic Republic? That answer will […]
I just turned 56, and as a Gen Xer, I am old enough to remember when the vice presidency was a ceremonial job that included attending funerals for foreign dignitaries, sitting behind a president during the State of the Union address, attending ribbon cuttings, but mostly long stretches of doing nothing anyone noticed. I miss […]
In recent years, WNBA viewership has grown. This is due in large part to Caitlin Clark, a point guard for the Indiana Fever. Clark was a standout player for the Iowa Hawkeyes in college. Her popularity has helped the league. Controversy and fighting have also helped keep the WNBA in the spotlight. But far more […]
As military pressure on the Iranian regime waxes and wanes, we have yet to arrive at an achievable end state for the conflict — one that focuses not on the world as it is today but on the world as it will be in the 2030s and beyond. The decision must focus on one key […]
When Israeli officials revealed in November 2025 that Mexican security services had disrupted an Iranian plot to assassinate Jerusalem’s ambassador in Mexico City, naive Washington bureaucrats predictably responded with surprise. Mexico’s regime mendaciously denied the operation. Yet, Israeli intelligence identified its architect as Hasan Izadi, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force operative embedded within the […]
The United States-Israel alliance is under attack. Many on the Left, and a growing number on the Right, are calling for the U.S. to end its security ties with the Jewish state, but it is an irreplaceable ally. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) recently said Israel is “not aligned” with American national security objectives. He is […]
