Mayor Brandon Johnson proceeded with the “Abolish ICE" snowplow unveiling despite the recent murder of a Loyola student, allegedly by a Venezuelan migrant.
I would not put it beyond our federal immigration officers to arrest, detain, and mistreat law-abiding citizens or legal residents. But I also would not put it beyond our major media outlets to grossly and intentionally mislead their readers. Consider this recent article in the New Yorker. That sounds like a gross miscarriage of justice. […]
A possible gang member murdered multiple children at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, California. At what point will Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and California Democrats decide they want to put gang members in jail? The shooting in Stockton resulted in four deaths, including three children, with 15 people total being shot. Stockton’s mayor was quick to […]
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Nov. 24 to begin the process of designating Muslim Brotherhood affiliates as terrorist groups. “The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in Egypt in 1928, has developed into a transnational network with chapters across the Middle East and beyond,” Trump explained. He then singled out its chapters in Lebanon, Jordan, […]
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 pro-life movement, a coalition of religious groups, advocacy organizations, and […]
REQUIEM FOR A SCANDAL. Nearly four years ago, on Jan. 18, 2022, this newsletter wrote about a frenzy that was sweeping the anti-Trump world. It had to do with a novel theory regarding the 2020 presidential election dispute. From the newsletter: Here’s the short version: Trump supporters in a few states — Georgia, Arizona, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan, and […]
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani‘s winning message was affordability: that the necessities of life are increasingly out of reach for most people and that government is the answer. “There is no problem too big for government to solve,” he boldly declared on election night. He was right about the problem but dead wrong about the solution. […]
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) enjoys touting his military service when fending off criticism about his incessant attacks on President Donald Trump. And, yes, it’s true: Kelly did serve in the U.S. Navy. He reportedly flew 39 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Without question, he had an honorable career in the U.S. military. […]
Under former President Joe Biden and his absurd inflationary policies and President Donald Trump and his spasmodic tariff obsession, the cost of living has continued to rise while the federal government has continued to drag the people into what feels like insurmountable debt. Thanks to a decadeslong spending spree that would put even the most […]
President Trump is obviously angered by inflation in health insurance, calling carriers “money sucking.” Major benefit consultants including Aon and WTW are forecasting employer...
DOGE is done. Just over a year ago, President-elect Donald Trump announced he was launching the Department of Government Efficiency to produce “a smaller...
For most, the holiday season sparks feelings of gratitude, hope, and humility. But apparently not for the Obamas. Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, appear less grateful than ever for the nation they once led, gloomier about its future, and more self-important than ever. Michelle Obama’s heightened media presence in 2025 has […]
