Tuesday Short Cuts
Notable quotables from Donald Trump, Hasan Piker, Margaret Cho, Ben Shapiro, Jennifer Welch, Zohran Mamdani, Mark Alexander, and more.
Reader Comments
“The Smithsonian is a treasure house as our ‘museum of American history.’ If its trustees want to avoid American history, they should work elsewhere.”
Rest in Peace, Lindsey Graham
The sudden death of South Carolina’s senior senator is a stunning blow to his family, his friends, his Senate colleagues, and his country — and also to the art of old-fashioned politics.
Monday Executive News Summary
Trump lets housing bill become law without his signature, Rubio deports a predator, New York Times reporters subpoenaed, Ukraine PM resigns, and more.
The Passing of Lindsey Graham Marks the End of a Political Era
Graham’s life should remind Americans that disagreement does not require hatred, and criticism does not prevent respect.
McConnell Shows Age Is a Problem in the Senate
The Kentucky senator finally issued a statement after a month-long absence, but the problem is more widespread than his health concerns.
Muslim ‘Asylum Seeker’ Likely Murdered American Partner in Ireland
A New York native living in Killarney was found strangled and bludgeoned in her home — and her companion appears to have fled the country.
Evaluating Donald Trump’s Second Term Thus Far
To date, President Trump and his administration have been arguably less conservative but more effective the second go-around.
Democratic Socialists of America Shred the Constitution
The Marxist/Islamist Left that is taking over the Democrat Party is fundamentally anti-Constitution and un-American.
The Red Scare
The Intercollegiate Socialist Society had a plan, and we’re seeing the results of the seeds planted over a century ago. But God has a plan too.
Vietnam’s Surprising Impact on China and Taiwan
The rise of Vietnam as a regional power, both economically and militarily, must give pause to China’s strategic and military thinkers.
Monday Short Cuts
Notable quotables from Tim Walz, Marco Rubio, Ana Kasparian, Nick Freitas, Charlie Kirk, Ben Shapiro, Newt Gingrich, Mike Johnson, Mitt Romney, and more.
Appeals Court Tramples the Second Amendment, Upholding ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
The idea that the government should ban America’s most popular rifle is that politicians are fighting crime, but the opposite is true.
Friday Executive News Summary
Iran’s assassination plot, the Kirk murder case, bum rush for Platner’s replacement, Germany to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles from U.S., and more.
The July 4th ‘Rosa Parks 2.0’ Photo Was a Blip in the News Cycle for a Reason
The leftist narrative predetermines its heroes and its villains, regardless of the facts. Yet superficiality usually backfires spectacularly — which it did.
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Rich Lowry Is Christopher Nolan’s Odysseus Too Soft?
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Josh Hammer DSA Assault on Prisons Is Rooted in Third World-ist Lust for Barbarism
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Gary Bauer The Conflict Grows
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Michael Barone Ukrainian War Remakes War
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Tim Graham The One Democrat Who’s Getting Tough Questions From CNN
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Mark Alexander Profiles of Valor: Chaplain MAJ Charles J. Watters (USA)
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Erick Erickson Two Crime Families Do Not Make an Honest Town
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Allen West The Leftist Laughable Hypocrisy
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