Are energy lockdowns on the way? When the war in Iran kicked off and energy prices spiked, there was some chatter from media outlets and think tanks that it was a possibility. But then nothing really happened. Or at least nothing happened in the United States — at least not yet. Personally, I was somewhat […]

President Donald Trump has warned Cuba to “make a deal” or face a complete blockade. “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!” he posted on Truth Social in January. The Communist regime in Cuba has been a thorn in the U.S.’s side for almost 70 years. While its revolutionary […]

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. Had it been successful, the shooting at the White House […]

Did you hear about the Egyptian family being cruelly targeted by the Trump administration, for some reason? Well, at least that’s the impression created by a Texas Tribune social media post published last weekend. The news organization, which boasts of its “nonpartisan newsroom” tasked with “informing” Texans, framed the story this way: “An Egyptian family […]