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. It increasingly looks as though there will be a second […]
President Trump escalated his warnings to Tehran on Saturday, threatening to rain “all hell” down on the country as the U.S. barrels toward a self-imposed Monday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” Trump wrote on Truth...
President Trump is moving to keep Chinese tech out of America's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. But California's Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing on...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined a chorus of Democrats claiming that President Trump's strikes on Iran were "illegal" — despite the Trump administration following...
President Donald Trump’s demotion of Kristi Noem smells a lot like his decision to can Mike Waltz. Poor optics was the driving factor in both cases, but MAGA loyalty appears to be their saving grace. During his first term, the president had falling-outs with numerous high-level officials, resulting in their ousters. Waltz and Noem stayed […]
With Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) getting edged out by state Rep. James Talarico, the state of Texas is far from safe for Republicans. While Talarico builds his brand on populist rhetoric and “politics of love,” his victory was fueled by the very kind of mega-money he claims to oppose. Talarico accepted tens of thousands of […]
State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate race, was sold to voters as an “electable” moderate. Now that his old posts are resurfacing, people are starting to see how extreme his views really are. The same candidate who came under fire for calling former U.S. Rep. Collin Allred a “mediocre black […]
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. March 5, 1776 As the day breaks in Boston, British […]
Making public statements, War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s job is to inform Americans on the state of the military and its operations. Childish bluster only undermines that agenda. Hegseth might believe such rhetoric will enthuse President Donald Trump’s MAGA base, but it does not do what the Trump administration needs it to do: persuade all Americans […]
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is complaining about being left out of the loop about the strikes against Iran. Perhaps if he weren’t so busy buddying up to enemies of the United States and the West, this would not be a problem. “The United States and Israel have acted without engaging the United Nations or […]
