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Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba

The United States has indicted Raul Castro for his role in shooting down planes flown by emigres in 1996. The decision to indict the aging Cuban dictator is morally right and strategically sound. It is another welcome move in the Trump administration’s campaign to reassert American power, especially in the Western Hemisphere. The Department of […]

WATCH: House Dems unload on Texas Democrat over ‘demented’ antisemitic comments

House Democrats distance themselves from Maureen Galindo after her remarks about turning ICE detention centers into prisons drew antisemitism claims.

Gavin Newsom’s anti-oil smoke and mirrors on Chevron

Gavin Newsom’s call to boycott Chevron over Memorial Day is eye-rolling Sacramento political theater.

Trump needs to shut down this key Iranian transit artery — ASAP

Iran’s corrupt economy is still bleeding as Washington has a narrow, perishable window to...

Someone tell Tom Steyer, et al: Dems can’t arrest ICE in California 

There is a certain kind of politician who has learned that saying something loudly...

Federal cuts hit hard in rural districts that rely on grant money

When the funding for Shannon Johnson's job as a school mental health counselor came to an abrupt end, two years into a five-year grant, she thought about the work left to be done.

Inflation report comes in cooler than expected, at 2.7% annual rate

Consumer prices rose at a lower-than-expected rate for the year leading to November, the Department of Labor said Thursday in its first major inflation report since the government shutdown.

Once a Super Bowl sideline star, Tafoya now at the center of GOP’s bold play for Minnesota Senate seat

Republicans eye Minnesota Senate seat expansion as Trump's narrow 2024 loss signals opportunity in traditionally blue state for GOP majority growth.

House Republicans demand Trump reverse course after ‘strongly considering’ marijuana executive order

President Trump considers rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III despite some strong GOP opposition. House Republicans urge president to keep current classification.

HHS unleashes sweeping crackdown on child ‘sex-rejecting procedures,’ threatens hospital, Medicaid funding

HHS proposes blocking Medicare and Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures on patients under 18, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calling such treatments malpractice.

Democratic National Committee blocks release of its 2024 election autopsy

The Democratic National Committee is refusing to release its autopsy of the party’s major 2024 losses it announced on Wednesday, breaking Chair Ken Martin’s...

Texas Republicans launch ‘Sharia Free America Caucus’ aimed at defending ‘Western civilization’

Republican lawmakers launch Sharia Free America Caucus, claiming Islamic law is threatening the Constitution in an escalating culture war over Western civilization.

Trump’s Hyperbolic Sales Pitch

If nothing else, Trump’s speech shows the White House realizes the political challenge it faces on the economy.

Trump Won’t Commit to the Pivot

What voters got in Trump’s address last night was emotional blackmail.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—December 18

1997—Best is worst. Best v. Taylor Machine Works, that is.   In this case, the Illinois supreme court, by a vote of 5 to 1, rules unconstitutional...

Ford’s Debacle

The attempt to switch car buyers to opt for a technology that was not ready for prime time was an example of mandated malinvestment.

America Needs AI That Is Pro-Human

A strong national AI framework is essential. States can help ensure that AI deployment strengthens families, workers, and human agency.

Energy Department gets new counterintelligence powers after decades of Chinese theft

The defense authorization bill for fiscal 2026 contains several new measures designed to increase security at the Energy Department and its National Nuclear Security Administration which is in charge of nuclear weapons.

Turning Point USA holds AmericaFest conference following Charlie Kirk assassination

The AmericaFest 2025 conference kicks off to honor Charlie Kirk's legacy, with JD Vance and Donald Trump Jr. among conservative leaders expected to speak.

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