The renewable fuel standard has powered 20 years of lower gas prices, stronger farms, and greater American energy independence. Yet, in a recent Washington Examiner op-ed, two refinery executives claimed that “the EPA’s proposed expansion of the RFS directly raises gasoline prices and threatens America’s oil refineries.” That argument is beyond misleading, and the data […]

For half a century, the Mediterranean island of Cyprus has been Europe’s forgotten conflict. It’s been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded after a coup backed by Greece. Today, Greek Cypriots control the south, a member of the European Union, while the Turkish-occupied north is recognized only by Ankara. A United Nations buffer zone cuts […]

President Donald Trump deserves credit for holding steady on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Following the historic agreement, which saw Hamas release all remaining living Israeli hostages in its custody last week, the two sides have exchanged fire repeatedly, so the ceasefire is precarious at best. But Trump has maintained pressure on both, […]

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Republican leaders will brief reporters Tuesday morning as the government shutdown entered its 21st day. Johnson, in frustration, has signaled that he will not recall lawmakers back to Washington for votes until the government reopens. Senate Democrats on Monday blocked the GOP-led continuing resolution (CR) for the 11th time....

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is ramping up its spending in the upcoming off-year elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as polls tighten ahead of Election Day next month.  On Tuesday, the committee announced it was investing an additional $500,000 into get-out-the-vote operations in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as the upcoming consequential...