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Leo’s anti-war words: Letters to the Editor — April 20, 2026

The Issue: Pope Leo’s denunciation of war with Iran and the extent of his involvement in global politics. It’s reasonable for the pope to object to wars, but using...

Tactical tourism is the overlooked pathway to domestic terrorism

To understand risks to homeland security, counterterrorism officials need to examine the travel history...

‘Free’ day care isn’t what you think it is

Child care got expensive — more than $13,000 per child, per year.  So many...

NYC’s Zohran Mamdani ‘excited’ about AOC’s next move, without endorsing primary challenge of Schumer

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stopped short of formally endorsing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for a Democratic primary challenge to Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, but signaled he is ready to embrace whatever she decides to do next.

Trump approval slides as Americans sour on economy and Iran war, poll finds

President Trump's job approval has slipped among his party and Americans are growing more pessimistic about the country's direction, according to a new survey.

US general warns Russia may be developing nuclear anti-satellite weapon in orbit

U.S. Space Command chief says he is very concerned Russia may be developing a nuclear weapon in space that could disrupt satellites and daily life on Earth.

House lawmakers express disgust over Swalwell not being exposed sooner: ‘It’s shameful’

Lawmakers from both parties express alarm over Rep. Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct as Capitol Hill debates how to prevent future abuses.

Artificial Intelligence — Good or Bad for Education?

Education requires engagement by teachers, and unfortunately, many of them today don’t really want to engage with their students.

Are Foreigners and Outsiders Stealing Our Housing?

The answer to housing shortages isn’t to complain about the people who own or rent homes. It’s to build.

It’s Not Always About Trump

A recent comment by the pope was taken as being directed at Trump. Friends, he was speaking about Cameroon.

Montana Supreme Court Imposes Trans Ideology

As I’ve had plenty of occasions to point out, the Montana supreme court may well be the worst state supreme court in the country....

Not your father’s Democratic Party: Israel loses its grip on the left

In just a couple of years, the consensus around stopping U.S. military aid to Israel has shifted dramatically within the Democratic Party.

Trump nominates ex-deputy surgeon general Erica Schwartz as CDC director

President Trump on Thursday announced on Truth Social the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calling her "a STAR" and saying she would help restore "the Gold Standard of Science" at the agency.

Franklin Graham defends Trump’s deleted Jesus image, calls backlash ‘a lot to do about nothing’

Evangelist Franklin Graham on Thursday defended President Trump after the president deleted an AI-generated image from his Truth Social account that many critics said depicted him as a Jesus-like figure, dismissing the uproar as politically motivated overreach.

WATCH: Bessent ‘optimistic’ gas prices will go back to $3 a gallon

Speaking to reporters at the White House briefing Wednesday, Bessent told reporters that he believes gasoline prices will be closer to $3 gallon this summer, saying that pumping of oil can resume within a week of the Strait of Hormuz opening.

Trump says he’s ‘all about the Gospel’ amid flap with pope

President Trump on Thursday pushed back against Pope Leo XIV amid their public feud, insisting that he's "all about the Gospel" but it doesn't mean he can allow Iran to have nuclear weapons.

Trump says prospects of deal with Iran ‘looking really good’

The U.S. and Iran could meet for another round of peace talks this weekend, President Trump said Thursday after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire that might open the path to a lasting truce in the Middle East.

Minnesota prosecutor charges ICE officer with assault after confrontation on highway

A county prosecutor in Minnesota announced state charges Thursday against an ICE officer she accused of pointing his gun at motorists during a highway confrontation in February.

House approves three-year deportation amnesty for Haitians

The House delivered a stark rebuke to President Trump's immigration policy on Thursday by voting to grant Temporary Protected Status to Haitians in the U.S., reviving a deportation amnesty to some 350,000 migrants.

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