Category: Opinion

By Jared Whitley Wednesday, 24 June 2026 06:32 AM EDT Recently I had the opportunity to re-visit Washington, D.C. – the 20th anniversary of when I moved there to work in the U.S. Senate. Beyond the personal reflections of all the years (and ahem pounds) I have added since then,…

For more than 100 days, Americans have watched the conflict with Iran unfold amid confusion, concern, and growing frustration. Since February 28 of this year, the war has been anything but straightforward. Military operations escalated and then paused—a pattern that has left many Americans struggling to grasp what is happening…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he would resign as Labour Party leader and prime minister, with a successor set to be chosen by July. His decision follows years of perceived leadership failure within the party. Andy Burnham, another Labour MP, is widely expected to replace Starmer as…

On June 24, 2026, “American Veterans of Igbo Descent,” aka AVID, is sponsoring a National Press Club event in Washington D.C., the advertisement for which indicates that the following recommendations to President Donald Trump will be addressed: • End the targeted persecution of Christians and vulnerable communities in Nigeria •…

School choice programs are delivering measurable results for students nationwide, yet Democratic leaders across multiple states are actively rolling back these initiatives, risking millions of children’s access to high-performing educational options. The economic principle that competition drives quality is evident in schools. When businesses compete, consumers benefit. This dynamic has…

By Daniel McCarthy June 23, 2026 As Britain prepares for its seventh prime minister in just a decade, questions arise about whether the parliamentary system itself has become broken. This instability may explain not only why landslide election victories fail to produce stable leadership in Britain but also why America’s…

On June 22, 2026, David Hearn of Maryland was arrested by U.S. Park Police for allegedly tampering with material inside the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The incident follows a pattern of escalating opposition to President Donald Trump’s efforts to restore the nation’s capital landmark. The pool, originally…

By Sally Pipes Monday, 22 June 2026 11:05 AM EDT The Trump administration just released a new rule making clear that Medicaid’s work requirements are just that — requirements. Beginning in 2027, able-bodied adults who gained Medicaid coverage through Obamacare’s expansion of the program will generally need to spend at…

One of the most overlooked stories of President Trump’s time in office has been his administration’s steadfast commitment to Indian Country. For generations, Native American communities have been treated as an afterthought in Washington. Politicians routinely visit tribal nations during campaign season, make promises about improving conditions, and then disappear…

Psalm 23:5, one of the best-known biblical passages, says, “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup overflows.” It would be hard to find a passage that better reflects this year’s World Cup soccer (OK, OK — “football”)…