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AOC’s Risible Performance

AOC’s time at the Munich conference was another reminder that no matter how much she is billed as a rising star, she is still callow and unserious.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—February 17

1964—In Wesberry v. Sanders, the Supreme Court somehow extracts from the provision in Article I,...

Sex, Lies, and Washington Red Tape

Plus: A tribute to Robert Duvall.

Rubio’s Impressive Tightrope Walk

The secretary of state stayed true to President Trump while reassuring Europe.

Congress Should Close the Big Hospitals Tax Loophole

Large nonprofit hospital networks are leveraging huge subsidies for financial gains and political advantage.

GOP lawmaker joins Democrat-led effort to limit Trump’s pardon power

GOP Rep. Don Bacon supports a Democrat-led constitutional amendment to create congressional oversight of presidential pardons following President Trump’s recent NFL pardons.

‘War on Drugs’ crusader Bill Bennett breaks with Trump as White House moves to ease federal marijuana rules

Reagan administration official William Bennett breaks with Trump on cannabis policy, citing concerns about youth marijuana use, school absenteeism and academic performance decline.

Shutdown flips ICE oversight fight as DHS moves to block surprise lawmaker visits

DHS claims government shutdown allows ban on surprise congressional visits to immigration detention facilities, sparking ongoing legal battle with lawmakers.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Not a Serious Person

If Munich was meant as a test run for AOC ’28, then Ocasio-Cortez can thank her lucky stars that it was just that —...

AOC’s Breakout Performance

On the representative’s appearance in Munich.

The Kinds of Abstractions Armies Fight For

People seem to miss the point that Marco Rubio’s entire speech at the Munich Security Conference was about Western civilization.

The California Affordability Problem That Newsom’s Fans Don’t Want to Talk About

Two major magazines have published profiles about Newsom that seem more interested in his appearance than in what he’s actually done as governor of...

European Union to send observer to Trump’s Board of Peace meeting

The European Union announced Monday that EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica will attend the first formal meeting of President Trump's Board of Peace, which will oversee the post-war reconstruction of Gaza, as an observer.

Montana governor launches sanctuary crackdown, probes capital city over ICE limits

Montana governor launches investigation into Helena for allegedly violating statewide sanctuary city ban, promising penalties for violations of state law.

‘At some point, you age out’: Obama urges Democrats to pass torch to younger candidates

Obama calls for younger Democratic candidates to win 2026 midterms, warning older politicians can "age out" and lose connection to younger voters.

Schumer pushes bill to give Pride flag same status as US, military flags

The Trump administration removed the Pride flag the at Stonewall National Monument earlier this month following an internal memo at the Department of Interior.

ICE assaults spike 1,500% as Dems draw ‘hard red line’ to unmask agents in DHS battle

Trump's 'border czar' Tom Homan defends ICE face coverings after DHS reveals dramatic spikes in assaults and violent threats targeting agents.

Trump unveils maritime action plan as China dominates global shipbuilding

Trump administration unveils plan to reclaim U.S. maritime dominance as China controls global ship production and 99% of trade moves on foreign ships.

DNC Chair Ken Martin boasts ‘win after win,’ shrugs off massive Trump, Republican money lead

Democrats tout "positive momentum" with recent victories as they eye midterm elections, hoping to replicate their 2018 success in winning back Congress.

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