The Auriesville of Our Hearts
A spot in upstate New York offers solace, courage, and inspiration.
Who’s your daddy? &c.
On Americans and the presidency; Trump, Hegseth, and NATO; a comical case of wokery; the late Stephan Thernstrom; and more.
Throwing Money at America’s K–12 Public Education Catastrophe Is Not Helping
Latest test results show that the public school status quo is unacceptable.
Trump’s Tariff Folly
If he keeps them in effect for any significant period of time, Americans will pay a severe price.
The Stakes of Trump’s Executive Branch Shake-Up
The Constitution vs. the administrative state.
Mexico agrees to deploy 10,000 troops to US border in exchange for tariff pause
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NYC councilman demands judge’s resignation for freeing career criminal who later shot cop: ‘Lack of judgment’
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With Gaetz dropping out, do Hegseth, RFK Jr. and Gabbard now have bigger targets on their backs?
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Biden appears to forget name of Celtics, reveals Secret Service code name during team’s White House visit
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Josh Brolin, Denzel Washington nearly got into fight on set of ‘American Gangster’
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Democrat Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick, ending recount
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President-elect Trump announces Pam Bondi as his new pick for US attorney general
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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr
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Donald Trump announces Pam Bondi as new attorney general choice after Matt Gaetz steps aside – live
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Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration to be Trump’s attorney general
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US House passes bill to punish non-profits deemed to support ‘terrorism’
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91-year-old longtime broadcaster Hubie Brown plans to retire after 2024-25 season
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Georgia senator seeks death penalty for Laken Riley’s killer, calls on attorney general to step in
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