The White House’s Flimsy Attack on Voice of America
The White House’s justification for shutting down Voice of America (VOA) relies on misleading or weak claims that fail to support its assertion that the broadcaster engaged in “radical propaganda.” More …
What Happens When so Much National Security Expertise Is Tossed Aside?
President Trump’s sweeping purge of FBI and Justice Department officials with extensive national security experience has raised concerns that the U.S. is losing critical expertise in counterterrorism and counterintelligence at a time of heightened foreign threats. More …
How Republicans Learned to Love High Prices
The Republican Party, once a strong advocate of free trade, has embraced protectionist policies like tariffs, ignoring the economic benefits of affordable imports that enhance American prosperity. More …
The New Deep State
The Trump administration is reshaping the Republican foreign policy establishment by prioritizing nationalist loyalists over experienced Reaganite conservatives, signaling a shift toward a more isolationist and ideological approach to global affairs. More …
Ignoring Scarcity at Our Own Peril
Kevin D. Williamson critiques Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s book *Abundance* for its utopian premise that scarcity is a choice, arguing that the authors ignore fundamental economic realities and advocate for an impractical, centralized planning approach. More …
Opinion | Chuck Schumer Isn’t Jewish Like the Pope Isn’t Catholic
In his column, Bret Stephens discusses Chuck Schumer’s recent book on antisemitism, his political stance on Israel, and the pressures he faces from both the left and right, particularly in light of Donald Trump’s recent attack on his Jewish identity. More …
Trump Defeats Harris, Marking Historic Comeback
TRUMP DEFEATS HARRIS, MARKING HISTORIC COMEBACK Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a historic comeback. Trump campaigned on his record from his first term, urging Americans to compare his leadership with that of the Biden administration, which Harris struggled to distance herself from. Her campaign faced… More …
Trump Has Won, but Democracy Is Not Over
TRUMP HAS WON, BUT DEMOCRACY IS NOT OVER Donald Trump has won the presidency again, a development writer Tom Nichols describes as deeply concerning for American democracy. Nichols calls Trump an “aspiring fascist” whose administration will likely include opportunists and radicals, potentially undermining democratic principles and the rule of law. Nichols blames not only Trump… More …
Inside the Ruthless, Restless Final Days of Trump’s Campaign
Tim Alberta details Donald Trump’s erratic behavior and mounting tensions within his 2024 campaign in its last stretch. More …