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The future of Syria’s Kurds hang in the balance

The Syrian government under President Ahmad al Sharaa has moved to reassert control over Kurdish-held territories in the country’s north and northeast. Kurds facing pressure both from Damascus and from their former Arab allies against ISIS were pushed out of Aleppo and Raqqa. The Syrian government subsequently took control of oil and gas fields in […]

Life is worth living

“You see George, you really had a wonderful life, don’t you see what a mistake it would be to throw it all away?” These words still fresh in mind from the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” always hits hard, the angel Clarence pleading with George Bailey not to take his own life. The concern […]

Cities can’t afford to keep losing families

The Houston Independent School District announced a large drop in student enrollment this year, as did most major cities, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Denver. While many blue states are just losing population entirely, even some red state cities, such as Houston, are losing children to surrounding suburbs. If cities are going […]

Judge blocks Trump admin from ‘destroying or altering’ evidence in deadly Minneapolis shooting

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order barring DHS and related agencies from "destroying or altering evidence" tied to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

New Democratic group pushes fresh faces as party’s brand sinks to historic lows

Democrats launch "The Bench," a new political group backing rising star candidates to remake the party and win back majorities in midterm elections.

How the old and new U.S. defense strategies differ on traditional priorities

The new U.S. National Defense Strategy released by President Trump's administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under former President Joe Biden. Here's a look at how the two Pentagon strategies address some of the traditional concerns of U.S. security policy.

How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York

A judge's decision to toss out the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City could help Democrats notch a win in the national redistricting wars - but for now, the outcome remains uncertain.

Trump warns Canada of 100% tariffs if it becomes China’s ‘drop off port’ with new potential trade deal

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada if it becomes a "drop off port" for China, warning the deal would destroy Canadian businesses and way of life.

Trump takes aim at Senate ‘blue slip’ tradition as GOP resists change

President Donald Trump battles Senate Republicans over the blue slip tradition that gives home state senators power to block judicial nominees.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—January 24

1990—President George H.W. Bush nominates New Hampshire supreme court justice David Hackett Souter to a seat on the First Circuit. In a tragic blunder,...

The U.S. Should Try to Stop Britain’s Chagos Islands Handover

Keir Starmer has made a mess of things.

Gavin Newsom’s Big Ambulance Scam

California is inflating ambulance service reimbursements to get more federal taxpayer dollars. Congress can end this swindle.

The Root of Trump’s Immigration-Enforcement Image Problem

The administration can’t seem to distinguish between law enforcement and national security.

California’s Youngest Assemblyman Wants to Save the Golden State

A self-described budget hawk with policy proposals to ‘combat crazy,’ Tangipa represents a new generation of conservatives.

House candidate predicts historic rise of ‘new generation’ in Congress as parties target key demographic

After making historic inroads with Hispanic voters, the Republican Party is going all in on winning the Latino vote in hopes of retaining its majority this midterm election.

Cruz back in Texas after photo of him boarding plane sparks backlash ahead of winter storm

Sen. Ted Cruz returned to Texas after a photo went viral earlier this week of him boarding a plane, sparking online scrutiny as the state braces for a potentially historic winter storm.

Johnson warns House Republicans to ‘stay healthy’ as GOP majority shrinks to the edge

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting pressure as Republican majority shrinks to just 218-213 after recent departures, forcing strict attendance rules.

Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao says personnel discharged over vaccine mandate were ‘failed’

The Navy announced an apology and a path to reinstatement for service members discharged over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate as the Pentagon moves to review and correct past separations.

Pentagon plans to give South Korea primary role in deterring North Korea threats under new strategy

A new Pentagon document says its defense strategy is pivoting toward burden-sharing as the U.S. plans a "more limited" role in deterring North Korea and other parts of the world.

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