The April 30th announcement of a new U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement has raised eyebrows and opened debate—not just among policymakers, but among those of us who care deeply about biblical justice, national sovereignty, and the proper role of American influence abroad. Add to that President Trump's latest comments about Vladimir Putin, and we've got ourselves a…
Trump’s Second Term: 100 Days In — Triumph, Turbulence, or Trouble?
Well, bless your heart if you thought Trump's second term was going to be boring. It’s been just over 100 days since President Trump retook the reins of government, and whether you love him, tolerate him, or hate him, you can’t deny this: he came out of the gate like a bull on a mission.…
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Truth Bombs: Trump’s High-Stakes Economic Gamble
When President Trump gets behind a podium and starts talking tariffs, you can almost hear the stock market tense up and the media hit DEFCON 1. But here’s the thing—behind the noise, tweets, and headlines, there’s a legitimate frustration driving Trump’s trade strategy: the American economy isn’t working for everyone anymore, and it hasn’t been…
Trump Talks Tough on Russia and Iran — Is There Substance Behind the Swagger?
President Trump has always had a way with words—some bold, some baffling, some just plain brash. And his recent comments about Russia and Iran hit all three of those categories. But once you brush past the colorful language, there’s actually something worth examining here. Trump is walking a tightrope—part peace broker, part strongman—and the way…
Why Trump Is Right to Dismantle the Department of Education
President Trump has made a bold move by signing an executive order aimed at dismantling the federal Department of Education (DOE), fulfilling a longstanding promise to conservatives. Now, I’m not going to lie—on the surface, it’s satisfying to see a president finally take a swing at an overreaching federal agency that’s been meddling in our…
Impeachment Is Not the Answer: Why Chief Justice Roberts Is Right and Trump Is Wrong
It’s not every day that a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court steps into the political arena to rebuke a sitting president—especially one from the same party that appointed him. But that’s exactly what happened when Chief Justice John Roberts responded to President Trump’s call to impeach U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. Trump’s demand came…
Trump’s Deportation Play: Right Goal, Wrong Move
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, and honestly? It’s not surprising. While deporting violent criminals should be a top priority, using an obscure wartime law to do so was a mistake—legally, politically, and…
Trump, Tesla, and the Thin Line Between Protest and Crime
Last week, we witnessed a fascinating clash of politics, business, and law and order. On one side, we had President Trump browsing a sleek red Tesla on the White House driveway, a symbolic show of support for Elon Musk’s company. On the other, we had radical activists ramping up their attacks on Tesla dealerships, with…
Putin’s Hypocrisy, Trump’s Diplomacy, and Ukraine’s Survival
In the complex and often contradictory world of international politics, few scenarios highlight hypocrisy more starkly than Russia's stance on the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin's insistence that peace negotiations cannot proceed while Ukraine controls any part of Russia's Kursk region, juxtaposed with Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territory, epitomizes a glaring double standard.…
Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: How Uncertainty is Hurting American Businesses and Consumers
If there’s one thing businesses hate more than taxes, regulations, or even competition, it’s uncertainty. They can adapt to challenges, but they need a stable economic environment to plan, invest, and grow. Unfortunately, President Trump’s erratic handling of tariffs—especially on Canadian steel and aluminum—is introducing exactly the kind of unpredictability that disrupts economic growth. On…
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