Hegseth and the Generals
At crunch time (now, for example), nothing beats eyeball-to-eyeball communication, which is what the secretary of war did with the top military brass last week.
The Trouble With Progressivism
The progressive mindset views history as a series of mistakes to be overcome rather than a source of insight, and they tear down every fence without knowing why it’s there.
Tuesday Short Cuts
Notable quotables from Bruce Harrell, Dave Chappelle, Kamala Harris, Jasmine Crockett, Ilhan Omar, Stephen Miller, JD Vance, Megyn Kelly, Newt Gingrich, and more.
Reader Comments
“Perhaps one day soon a federal judge will say, ‘Normally, the punishment for such crimes would be deportation or imprisonment for 20 years. However, in your case, Ms. Ilhan Omar, you will have both.’”
The National Guard Fight in Portland and Chicago
Given the choice between supporting violent criminals and Donald Trump, Democrats are choosing the violent criminals every time.
Monday Executive News Summary
Kavanaugh attempted assassin sentenced, North Carolina governor signs Iryna’s Law, VA Dem AG candidate facing exit heat, Dave Chappelle is tone-deaf, and more.
Dems Ramp Up the Violent Rhetoric
At a moment when fundamental decency dictates that the Democrats tone down their violent rhetoric and police their own, they’ve opted instead for more cowbell.
FDA Expands Generic Abortion Pills, Endangering Many Lives
The government needs to revoke the approval of mifepristone. In the meantime, pro-life advocates are joining the growing outcry against this step backwards in the fight for life.
Trump’s Plan to Reform Higher Education
His administration has rolled out a compact that offers preferential funding and other benefits for schools that agree to and follow through on meeting the goals of the new program.
Trump Should Refuse the Nobel Peace Prize if Awarded
The Nobel Peace Prize was once the world’s most prestigious recognition of leadership in the pursuit of peace. Today, its credibility is collapsing.
My Fatal Heart Condition
I recently worked with Ukrainian soldiers struggling with post-traumatic stress, and they had the same undiagnosed heart condition from which I had suffered.
Monday Short Cuts
Notable quotables from The Atlantic, Randi Weingarten, Michael Reagan, John Kennedy, Newt Gingrich, Dominic Pino, Erick Erickson, Allen West, and more.
Even the Leftmedia Aren’t Always Buying Dems’ Shutdown Spin
In most cases, the mainstream media propagandists are still carrying water for Democrats, but on more than one occasion, they’ve actually challenged the party line.
Friday Executive News Summary
FDA approves new generic form of abortion drug, Apple yanks ICE-tracking app, “armed conflict” with cartels, conservative journalist arrested, and more.
The FBI Dumps ADL and SPLC Haters
Once-proud fighters against racial, ethnic, and religious bigotry, the Anti-Defamation League and Southern Poverty Law Center have since lost their way, and the FBI has rightly ended its partnership.
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Victor Joecks Why Science Can’t Disprove the Virgin Birth
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Imprimis The Dangers of Undermining U.S. Civil-Military Relations
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Christine Flowers Podcaster Lacks Decency With Vitriolic Rant Over Erika Kirk
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Allen West Why America Has the Second Amendment
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Rich Lowry The Bernie Sanders Plan to Sabotage the Future
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The Washington Stand HHS Moves to Eliminate Trans Targeting of Children
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Tony Perkins Dazed and Confused on Illegal Drugs
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Gary Bauer Keeping Children Safe
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The Babylon Bee 7 Other Things Trump Is Naming After Himself
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