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Foreign Policy / Nate Jackson / January 5, 2026

America First Gets a Big Win in Venezuela

The operation to apprehend Nicolás Maduro was a stunning success, and it opens the door for meaningful change in the entire Western Hemisphere.

Headlines / The Editors / January 5, 2026

Monday Executive News Summary

Operation Absolute Resolve, Trump’s meaningful energy moves, Walz drops gubernatorial reelection bid, Qatar spends big to influence U.S. politics, and more.

Leftmedia / Emmy Griffin / January 5, 2026

CBS Anchor Announces Plan to Start Doing Journalism

“Here’s my promise to you,” claims Tony Dokoupil. “You come first. Not advertisers, not politicians, not corporate interests.” The proof will be in the pudding.

Government / Michael Smith / January 5, 2026

Looking Beyond Minnesota’s Fraud Scandal

How fraud, non-assimilation, language, logistics, and an opaque informal banking system combine to create a national security issue.

Politics / Douglas Andrews / January 5, 2026

Trump and Musk Make Amends

A crucial relationship that went off the rails just a few months ago is now back on track — just in time for the 2026 midterms.

Taxes / Thomas Gallatin / January 5, 2026

Property Tax Relief: A Winning Issue

Republicans can counter the Democrats’ housing “affordability” issue by touting GOP efforts to limit or eliminate state and local property taxes.

Faith / Roger Helle / January 5, 2026

Cursing the Darkness

What excites me at this point in my life is seeing the seeds of hope being sown into a new generation.

Quotes / The Editors / January 5, 2026

Monday Short Cuts

Notable quotables from Jonathan Turley, Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, Zohran Mamdani, Allie Beth Stuckey, Elon Musk, Wesley Hunt, and more.

Government / Nate Jackson / January 2, 2026

The Silver Lining in Minnesota

Yes, the fraudulent abuse of taxpayers has been awful in the Land of 10,000 Daycares, but we now know and can shut it down.

Headlines / The Editors / January 2, 2026

Friday Executive News Summary

The Mamdani revolution begins, ObamaCare enhanced subsidies end, San Francisco reparations, U.S. murder rate plummets, Iran protests grow, and more.

Politics / Thomas Gallatin / January 2, 2026

Standing for Truth Against the Conspiracy Charlatans

Conservatives must clearly and unequivocally denounce the voices of conspiracy nuts like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.

Policy / Emmy Griffin / January 2, 2026

Mike Pence Is Enlisting Heritage Vets

The Heritage Foundation has been hit hard in the conservative civil war. Can it weather the wave that is threatening to capsize it?

Faith / Ron Helle / January 2, 2026

Ebenezer — Looking Back and Looking Ahead

There is nothing wrong with looking back. But as we stand on the threshold of a new year, it is important that we look forward as well.

Quotes / The Editors / January 2, 2026

Friday Short Cuts

Notable quotables from Margaret Cho, Michelle Wu, “60 Minutes,” Hunter Biden, Donald Trump, Daniel McCarthy, Victor Davis Hanson, and more.

Politics / The Editors / December 30, 2025

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Some of our editorial team’s most popular and important analysis articles for the year.

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