It’s Time for States to Break Their Dangerous Dependence on Federal Funds
Recent Trump executive actions have laid bare the extent to which state and local program budgets are entangled with federal funds. This is a serious problem.
The Stakes of Trump’s Executive Branch Shake-Up
The Constitution vs. the administrative state.
Trump’s Tariff Folly
If he keeps them in effect for any significant period of time, Americans will pay a severe price.
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.
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.
The Auriesville of Our Hearts
A spot in upstate New York offers solace, courage, and inspiration.
Jacqueline Bisset is ‘unsympathetic’ to #MeToo stories: ‘It’s important that women behave, too’
Jacqueline Bisset isn’t mincing her words regarding the #MeToo movement. The actress admitted she feels “unsympathetic” toward women who previously spoke out against sexual harassment in Hollywood. “I understand as…
Mexico agrees to deploy 10,000 troops to US border in exchange for tariff pause
Mexico has agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in exchange for a one-month delay on President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday. Sheinbaum…
Senate Democrats demand RFK Jr. address ‘grave concerns’ over conflicts of interest
Ahead of a vote on Tuesday, Senate Finance Committee Democrats said recent financial disclosures from Robert F. Kennedy Jr gave them “grave concerns” about whether he should be confirmed as…
Federal judges are the first line of defense against Trump’s barrage
Judges will be a deciding factor in whether Trump’s slash-and-burn agenda succeeds or fails.
Live updates: Tariff war heats up; Senate to hold more votes on nominees
As President Trump’s tariff war with Canada, Mexico and China heats up this week, fallout is expected in the markets and on Capitol Hill. The tariffs were announced amid two…
Carville knocks Democrats for starting ‘seventh-string quarterback’ Harris
Senior Democratic strategist James Carville on Friday severely criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party’s decision to nominate her for president was akin to subbing a “seventh-string…
McConnell on screaming matches with Trump: ‘We had a candid relationship’
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) said he had “candid” conversations with President Trump when asked about reports that he and Trump got into “screaming matches” during the president’s…
Americans optimistic on key economic factors: Gallup
Americans are feeling optimistic that the stock market will rise and that the economy will grow, according to a Gallup poll taken in the weeks just before President Trump’s inauguration.…
Crockett: ‘We have a thug in charge of the United States’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) accused President Trump of acting like a “thug” who is trying to “get rid” of governmental checks and balances by firing or forcing out top FBI…
Christie: Trump FBI purge ‘incredibly dangerous’ to national security
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said Sunday that President Trump’s purge of the FBI is “incredibly dangerous” to national security. In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,”…
Stephen A. Smith says he ‘might entertain’ politics because Democrats look ‘pathetic’
Sports pundit Stephen A. Smith over the weekend appeared to float the idea of entering politics, saying the Democratic Party looks “pathetic.” “I doubt I’ll ever run. It’s not me.…
Why won’t Congress fulfill the vision of the Founders?
Today’s lawmakers are hardly what James Madison envisioned.
‘The View’ Tries To Discredit ‘Dragon Believer’ Joe Rogan, And He Hits Right Back
The hosts of ABC’s “The View” took aim at podcast giant Joe Rogan, claiming that his podcast was an unreliable source of information because Rogan “believes in dragons.” They went…
Rob Reiner Says He’s Checking Into Facility To Find ‘Peace’ After Leaving X For Bluesky
Rob Reiner said he’s checking into a facility to find “peace and relaxation” after he left X for the Bluesky social media platform following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. In a…