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What we've featured on the front page — analysis, opinion, and Alexander's columns — day by day.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Swift to Kelce: 'You Belong With Me' ... After a $2B Prenup
The pop star's recent marriage to the NFL star in song titles: It was an "Enchanted" "Fairytale," but prenuptial agreements can be "Haunted" and aren't "Actually Romantic."
The Mullahs May Have Just Hammered the Final Nail Into Their Own Coffin
Iran has repeatedly demonstrated that its leaders are willing to sacrifice their country's economic stability in pursuit of their ideological struggle.
Uh-Oh: Mamdani's New NYC Map Includes 'Little Auschwitz' in Brooklyn
"Well, that can't be good," said Brooklyn resident Martin Arrington. "I thought those guard towers being built around here seemed awfully strange."
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."
Monday, July 13, 2026
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.
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.
AOC Should Thank Baby Boomers for the World They Left Her
By virtually every quantifiable measure available, Americans are living in a uniquely wealthy and safe world.
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.
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.
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.
Newsom: 'We Finna Teach Da Homies to Talk Black English Yo'
"Because we want every child to learn to communicate with our black brothers and sisters, ya dig?"
Friday, July 10, 2026
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.
Only One Revolution Ended in Liberty
The French, the Russians, and the Chinese believed they could perfect human nature by breaking enough eggs. Our founders believed the opposite.
Dropping Candidates Is Getting to Be a Habit — and It's Not a Sign of Strength
Ditching unpopular leaders sometimes helps, but not so much if it gets to be a habit.
The Return of Socialism and the GOP's Golden Opportunity
The best path the GOP has comes in the form of a concerted socialism-centric campaign.
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.
1619 Project Author: Reparations Undermine U.S. Existence
"Paying reparations is an admission of the crime," said Nikole Hannah-Jones. "It is the crime of the entire existence of the United States."