Category: Opinion

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton at the 93rd annual Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago on Aug. 13, 2022. The event is the largest African American parade in the U.S. By Mark Vargas Thursday, 30 October 2025 10:30 AM EDT For decades, Democrats have ruled Chicago like…

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has drawn sharp criticism for her failed presidential bid in 2024, with critics highlighting a series of missteps and ineffective leadership during the campaign. In a recent interview, Harris claimed to be “not done” and emphasized her lifelong commitment to service, but her performance…

Hamas militants carried a body retrieved from a tunnel in an area north of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Oct. 28, 2025. Israel’s military accused Hamas of staging its search for the remains of a Gaza hostage body, one of 28 the group had agreed to hand…

By John McLaughlin and Jim McLaughlin Thursday, 30 October 2025 09:43 AM EDT Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell faced mounting pressure to address the nation’s economic crisis but instead delivered another minimal quarter-point interest rate cut, deepening public frustration. Despite widespread calls for decisive action, Powell has continued to delay…

By Tony Perkins In Matthew Chapter 5, Jesus declared, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” As a nation rooted in biblical principles, America should champion peace. The Trump administration’s efforts to broker stability in the Mideast align with this mission, but true peace requires…

By Ken Buck Scroll through Zohran Mamdani’s campaign website for his bid to be New York City’s next mayor, and the most shocking thing you will find are his endorsements. Democrats across the country have endorsed the self-professed socialist. Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., Reps. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., and Pramila Jayapal,…

By Brig Gen (ret) Blaine Holt Wednesday, 29 October 2025 01:09 PM EDT A house divided against itself cannot stand. —Abraham Lincoln, Illinois Republican State Convention: June 16, 1858 Only if you were awaking from a 10-year coma would you be surprised to learn that the tensions between the left…

It’s hard to keep up with our nation’s 47th commander in chief these days. That’s exactly the way it should be. President Donald J. Trump has proven he works nonstop, from sunrise to well past midnight, delivering on his promises to the American people. President Trump is not slowing down,…

By Veronique de Rugy In 1980, America’s publicly held debt reached more than $712 billion (about $2.8 trillion in 2025 dollars), or roughly 25% of annual U.S. GDP. Today, that figure is a little over $30 trillion, or around 100% of GDP. And as the federal debt grew 42 times…

By Michael Reagan with Michael R. Shannon Tuesday, 28 October 2025 12:57 PM EDT In 2023 Arkansas Republicans enacted a sweeping reform of the state’s K-12 education system, which Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law. The Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) initiative introduced school choice for parents, allowing them to…