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Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority

The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to a resounding victory in a regional election Sunday, but fell a little short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country's first far-right state government since World War II.

Woke LA censors beloved history musicals after Native American complaint – then Texas swoops in

It was a typical school day in December 1995.  I was teaching fifth grade....

Armed assailant lunged at candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign says

An armed assailant lunged at the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people, campaign officials said.

Trump posts map labeling New Mexico as ‘New America’ after online hoax

President Trump on Sunday posted a map of New Mexico labeled "New America" following the spread of a since-debunked online hoax claiming he had signed an executive order renaming the state. The map Trump shared on Truth Social showed a large "X" over "Mexico" in the state's name, with the word "America" labeled below it....

Trump’s flag desecration order would make Europe proud

In his inaugural address on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump explained that “after years and years of illegal and unconstitutional federal efforts to restrict free expression, I also will sign an executive order to immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America.” Trump’s Monday executive order calling for prosecutions of those […]

Surprise! California high-speed rail gets more bad news

The California High-Speed Rail Authority issued a project update for the first time in two years. It’s hard to believe, but the update was more bad news for California‘s biggest boondoggle. The project’s focus has been the Merced-Bakersfield line, which has, of course, ballooned in costs and had its deadline pushed back years. The Central Valley section of the line now […]

Tired of winning? Here are 10 reasons why last week was Trump’s best yet

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. Based on the numbers, President Donald Trump’s second term has been […]

Trump’s utterly incoherent Ukraine strategy

President Donald Trump’s Ukraine policy is no more coherent today than it was last Friday when his administration executed search warrants against my home and office. Collapsing in confusion, haste, and the absence of any discernible meeting of the minds among Ukraine, Russia, several European countries, and America, Trump’s negotiations may be in their last throes, […]

Trump kills banks’ excuse for political discrimination

For years, big banks have been lying about debanking conservative customers for political reasons. They tried to hide behind “regulatory pressure” when explaining why they closed accounts or denied services, but President Donald Trump’s Aug. 7 executive order put that excuse to rest. With it, the dubious and widely abused “reputational risk” standard has been […]

How the ‘big, beautiful bill’ saved Medicaid from disaster

If you’ve heard of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as H.R. 1, you’ve probably heard about changes it’s made to healthcare reimbursements. Over the last few months, special interests have spent a great deal of time scaring the public about what this might mean for the future of their healthcare. There’s no […]

How the American Academy of Pediatrics undermines public trust

The American Academy of Pediatrics is at war with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over COVID-19 shots for infants, and as usual, the media is willfully missing the real story. The CDC under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has backed off its old one-size-fits-all approach and now recommends that families and doctors make individualized […]

If Virginia Democrats want to legalize brothels, they should admit it

Prostitution is illegal in Virginia, but you would never know it from the goings-on in Fairfax County. More than 80 illicit massage parlors operate “in plain sight” in this county right outside Washington, D.C., according to one county supervisor. Why is prostitution rampant in Fairfax County? For a clue, check out the tale of the […]

James Dobson, 1936-2025, led with conviction and gentleness

I was a Brio girl. My little sister and I (now in our 30s) still know the zip code for Colorado Springs. It’s 80995. The influence of James Dobson, who died Thursday at the age of 89, was everywhere in my childhood.  From the tween/teen girl magazine the ministry created to hearing his voice or […]

Dems’ Foolish DC-Policing Fury, Identity Politics Would’ve Killed Hamilton, and other commentary

“Democrats in Washington, D.C., are furious — not because violent crime was spiraling out of control, but because President Donald Trump did something to...

Democrats are shedding voters — but the GOP hasn’t (yet) made the sale

Millions who left the Democratic Party since 2021 are choosing neither major party: Even if they voted for Donald Trump in November, they aren't...

Ron Howard’s ‘Eden’ was a ‘labor of love’ with killer snakes and porta-potties

Ron Howard's new thriller 'Eden' tells a true, gripping survival story.

Hypocritical Dems are flouting laws and blaming Trump – they are missing an important point in the process

It’s no small crime, and those Trump critics who pretend it is trivial and commonplace have short memories and low ethics.

Democrats’ wokeism is annoying — but their policies are the problem

Democrats face criticism for focusing on woke language over controversial policies.

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