If you’ve glanced at the headlines lately, you’ve probably noticed a theme: Washington is allergic to transparency. Whether we’re talking about the Epstein files, the longest shutdown in American history, questionable investigations into political opponents, violence against federal officials, senators collapsing from undisclosed medical issues, or a congressman now facing mortgage-fraud allegations, it’s all pointing in the same direction.

And that direction is: things aren’t nearly as clean behind the curtain as our leaders would like us to think. Shocking, I know. Hold on to your sweet tea.

The Epstein Files: Turn on the Light Already

After a bunch of stonewalling, the House is finally moving toward releasing the Epstein documents. It’s about time. Whenever powerful elites insist that secrecy is for “the good of the country,” my eyebrows shoot up so fast they nearly sprain themselves. I can’t wait for the lights to come on so we can watch the roaches scatter!

Scripture says, “For every one that doeth evil hateth the light” (John 3:20).

Shutdown Chaos: A Government That Can’t Govern

Then we had a 43-day shutdown, the longest ever. It wasn’t noble, strategic, or patriotic; it was embarrassing. Millions of Americans rely on government services they’ve already paid for. Watching Congress fumble around like a football team made of buttered toddlers doesn’t inspire confidence.

I believe in limited government, sure. But I also believe in responsible government. And there was nothing responsible about this mess.

Jack Smith Subpoenaing McCarthy’s Phone Records

The revelation that Jack Smith targeted phone metadata of then-Speaker McCarthy and other lawmakers is troubling. Even if technically legal, it reeks of government overreach, exactly the kind conservatives have warned about for decades.

Investigations require integrity, not fishing expeditions. The justice system should not be wielded like a political cattle prod.

The Attack on U.S. Attorney Alina Habba

And now someone attacks Alina Habba’s office, smashing property and trying to confront her. This isn’t “activism.” It’s criminal violence. Federal officials, whether you like their politics or not, deserve safety while doing their jobs.

If anyone thinks violence is the way to “fix” America, they’ve read too much Twitter and not enough Bible. “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21).

Fetterman’s Health Scare

Sen. Fetterman’s hospitalization after a heart-rhythm incident is a reminder that our leaders are human: fragile, mortal, in need of rest like the rest of us. Compassion is Christian. Political weaponization of illness is not.

But honesty matters, too. Regular medical crises in high office raise legitimate questions about fitness to serve. Public transparency isn’t cruelty; it’s responsibility.

The Swalwell Mortgage-Fraud Referral

And now Eric Swalwell — one of President Trump’s loudest critics — gets hit with a DOJ referral for alleged mortgage, tax, and insurance fraud tied to a $1.2 million D.C. home.

Are the allegations true? We don’t know yet. Could the referral be political? Sure. Could the allegations also be legitimate? Absolutely.

Two things can be true at the same time, especially in Washington, where hypocrisy grows like weeds.

But whether it’s Swalwell, a Republican, a Democrat, or a man falling from the sky, the rule of law should apply evenly. That’s all I really want.

The Thread Running Through All of It

Across these stories, one message is clear: America doesn’t have a political party problem; we have a truth problem.

Secrecy, double standards, selective outrage, political lawfare, performative righteousness; it’s exhausting, and the country feels the strain.

As Christians, we’re called to both truth and mercy. As conservatives, we’re called to both accountability and fairness. As Americans, we’re called to demand better than what we’re getting.

“He hath showed thee, O man, what is good…” (Micah 6:8).

Justice. Mercy. Humility.

Washington could use a lot more of all three.