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opinion
Cracker Barrel and Its Shadow
One of Aesop’s best-known and most-beloved fables is the story of “The Dog and the Shadow,” which goes like this: “It happened that a Dog had got a piece of meat and was carrying it home in his mouth to eat it in peace. Now on his way home he had to cross a plank… -
news
Rubio, Trump Unveil $175 Million Counter-China Plan, Documents Show
President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to spend almost $200 million on programs aimed at countering China’s growing influence in Central America. According to a congressional notification obtained by The Associated Press, the State Department could oversee $175.8 million in an effort to replace aging undersea telecommunications cables in the Caribbean and Central America. The… -
opinion
America’s Children Need Heroes Again
Every child is looking for someone to become. The only question is where he will find that person. For generations, American schools helped with that quest by introducing students to heroes—men and women whose courage, perseverance, and devotion to principle shaped the nation. George Washington’s voluntary resignation of his military commission after the Revolutionary War was… -
opinion
It’s Not Shocking That PBS and NPR Are ‘Alive and Kicking’
CNN’s Brian Stelter sent out his “Reliable Sources” email on July 28 with the chirpy headline “Surprise: PBS and NPR are still alive and kicking.” Why on Earth would that be a surprise? Depriving these liberal networks of taxpayer money wasn’t a death sentence. In last year’s debate over defunding, PBS and NPR executives routinely… -
opinion
Rest Well, Young Patriot: Archeological Discoveries From the Battle of Camden
War is cruel. The Battle of Camden illustrates this, and recent discoveries on that battlefield shed light on the events of Aug. 16, 1780. Fought in the summer heat of South Carolina’s Midlands, Camden stands as one of the most consequential battles of the American Revolution. Though a disastrous loss for the Patriots, it became a turning point in… -
analysis
Inside Trump’s Nationwide Tour to Help Vulnerable Republicans in Midterms
President Donald Trump has held campaign-style events in 17 states, most of them key swing states, in preparation for the 2026 midterm elections. While most presidents have a minimal presence in midterm elections, chief of staff Susie Wiles said in December that Trump would keep a presidential-style campaign schedule for 2026. “Typically in the midterms,… -
opinion
John Adams Already Refuted the Democratic Socialists of America’s Ideas
The Democratic Socialists of America don’t like being called communists, though many members might echo the sentiment of leftist influencer Hasan Piker when he says, “I don’t have an issue with an end goal of communism.” Yet, however the group self-identifies, its agenda is openly revolutionary. Its plans call for, among other things, abolishing the United States Senate and… -
news
Suspended Georgia Rep Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud
A suspended state representative in Georgia has pleaded guilty in federal court to unemployment fraud dealings made during the COVID-19 pandemic era. Sharon Henderson, the third official in a string of Georgia Democrats to plead guilty, admitted to fraudulent unemployment dealings resulting from the 2020 pandemic, collecting a total of $17,811. “While running for and… -
news
Issues Between Amy Acton, Progressives Get Worse
This week, Dr. Amy Acton’s team held a virtual meeting nearly a month after the Ohio Democrat gubernatorial nominee offered comments on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding state laws protecting women’s sports. As Acton told the Toledo Blade on June 30, “I do not support boys playing in girls sports. This is already settled… -
opinion
‘Transgender’ Language Is a Lie
I discovered from my own personal experience identifying as a woman for eight years that attempting to change from male to female is a form of self-harm, even self-destruction. Many people claim that “transgender” language is “gender-affirming.” It is hard to square that claim with medical procedures that ruin healthy genital organs. Though I once… -
opinion
‘NEVER AGAIN’: Spain’s Border Chaos Is a Warning for America
Spain’s border is being overrun by migrants, and it is a dramatic reminder of how things could be again in the United States. On Thursday, dramatic images and videos began to emerge from the city of Ceuta, which sits on the Moroccan border. Thousands of young men could be seen crowding beaches, pushing through gates,… -
news
Virginia Removed 6,531 Declared Noncitizens From Voter Rolls Over 2 Years
Virginia removed 6,531 noncitizens from its voter registration rolls over the last two years, according to public records obtained by Judicial Watch. The Virginia Department of Elections classified each as a “declared noncitizen” removed from the state’s voter registration lists between June 2024 and June 2026. The state produced no record of whether the noncitizens… -
opinion
Cut Flowers: The Democratic Socialist Rising Class
A generation of socialist candidates—Ivy-educated and meritocracy-perfected—has turned the ladder it climbed into a weapon against the country that provided it. A civilization can be measured not only by what it produces, but by what its beneficiaries choose to do with what they have received. America has produced a generation of political candidates who represent… -
news
Vance Announces Massive Fraud Crackdown at Historic Camp David Cabinet Meeting
At the first-ever live-streamed Cabinet meeting from Camp David, Vice President JD Vance, leader of the administration’s new anti-fraud task force, announced record-breaking levels of fraud against the American people. “We have identified $230 billion of fraud that’s being perpetrated against the American people, and we have halted $56 billion,” Vance announced at Friday morning’s… -
opinion
How a Lawsuit Seeking to Silence Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Actually Proved Its Point
Last month, President Donald Trump’s Justice Department released a draft report highlighting threats to religious freedom, and left-leaning activist groups revealed the very need for the report in suing to silence the commission’s message. Trump signed an executive order in May 2025 establishing the Religious Liberty Commission, tasking it with producing a report on the… -
news
Left’s Amnesty Policies at the Forefront of Spain’s Migrant Crisis
After thousands of migrants flooded Spanish shores from Morocco this week, top American and international policymakers sounded the alarm on the Left’s open-border and amnesty policies. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., has attributed the migrant influx to the previous amnesty policy Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez implemented in February, when he naturalized almost a million illegal… -
opinion
Beware the Red Wave of Chinese Military Activity
We are over halfway through the year, and Chinese military activity has been uncharacteristically low in the Taiwan Strait. This trend is unlikely to continue. Previous analyses by The Heritage Foundation allow us to make a prediction based on past events: Be prepared for the possibility of an increase in Chinese military activity. Over the… -
news
US Bars Imports From 43 More Companies Over China’s Alleged Forced Labor Involving Uyghurs
REUTERS—The United States on Friday banned imports from 43 more companies over alleged human rights abuses of Uyghur and other minority groups, including Hunan Aihua Group, one of China’s largest capacitor manufacturers, according to a government posting. The companies were added to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List, which restricts the import of goods… -
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Taxpayer-Funded Islamic Commission Raises ‘Preferential Treatment’ Concerns
Massachusetts lawmakers are taking steps toward using taxpayer dollars to prioritize the hiring of American Muslims for state government positions through a permanent so-called Islamic commission, sparking concerns that the Left is prioritizing a religion that contradicts its own political agenda. If enacted, Bill S.2134, “An Act promoting the civil rights and inclusion of American… -
opinion
New Film Highlights Concerns Over Sharia Law, Islamic Expansion in Texas
On July 4, a documentary titled “Remember the Alamo: Don’t Sharia My Texas” was released, drawing attention from supporters and critics alike over its information on Islam. The film, created by Chris Burgard, argues that there is a coordinated effort to introduce Sharia law into American society, with Texas serving as the primary target. Throughout…
