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Armstrong Williams / May 14, 2026

China Is Not Merely a Competitor — It Is Fueling America’s Enemies

Much of the Western world continues to treat the CCP as simply another difficult trading partner. Why? Because money clouds moral clarity.

Ben Shapiro / May 14, 2026

China: Our Enemy, Not Our Rival

China is not a competitor playing by the rules of commerce and diplomacy. It is an adversary playing for dominance.

David Harsanyi / May 11, 2026

Why Stay in NATO if Europe Isn’t Willing to Help Us?

The U.S. propped up the alliance, militarily and financially. And virtually the entire time, we’ve been engaged in a one-way relationship.

Byron York / May 6, 2026

In Trump Assassination Attempt, We Need the Dog’s Story

What was it about Cole Allen that caught the dog’s attention?

Nate Jackson / May 5, 2026

Warning: Iran Will Be ‘Blown Off the Face of the Earth’

President Trump launched Project Freedom to open the Strait of Hormuz, and he says the Iranians will very much regret fighting back.

Douglas Andrews / April 30, 2026

Hegseth More Than Holds His Own

The once-maligned war secretary testified before the House Armed Services Committee yesterday, and he didn’t pull any punches.

Cal Thomas / April 30, 2026

Do We Know Our Enemy?

There is little evidence I’ve seen that indicates the U.S. knows or understands the thinking of the Iranian regime.

Byron York / April 29, 2026

Protect Trump First

It is entirely likely that others will plan to attack President Trump. So what to do?

Jack DeVine / April 28, 2026

A Very Different America

It may feel good to preach to ourselves and others that “war is never the answer” — but sometimes it is the only answer.

Rich Lowry / April 17, 2026

Yes, of Course War Settles Things

That war is terrible doesn’t mean that it’s ineffective.

Sophie Starkova / April 17, 2026

Is Just War Theory Just Theory?

The Catholic Church has a long history of establishing the doctrine for a just war, but Pope Leo has lashed out only at President Trump for attacking Iran.

Erick Erickson / April 10, 2026

There Must Be More

Doing everything possible to destabilize the Iranian regime must be the endgame, if not outright regime change.

Nate Jackson / April 8, 2026

The Ceasefire Is Good News … For Now

President Trump used harsh and even profane warnings to Iran to twist arms for a ceasefire. The war isn’t over, but this is an important moment.

Douglas Andrews / April 7, 2026

Iran’s Clock Is Ticking

Donald Trump’s apocalyptic deadline is looming, but the makings of a last-second negotiated settlement appear to be in the works.

Rich Lowry / April 7, 2026

Trump Wants More Guns — and Should Get Them

“The United States can’t take care of daycare. That has to be up to a state. We’re fighting wars.”

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