On March 25, 2025, federal agents descended on Somerville, Massachusetts, and arrested Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish Ph.D. student at Tufts University. The agents, dressed in masks and black uniforms, detained her without any public warning. The reason? Her student visa had been revoked by the U.S. government, reportedly in response to a pro-Palestinian op-ed she…
David Souter: A Conservative Cautionary Tale on the Supreme Court
When Americans think of Supreme Court justices, they often picture towering legal minds who leave a clear, principled mark on the nation's laws. But sometimes, a justice’s legacy serves more as a cautionary tale than a beacon. Such is the case with David Souter, who recently passed away and left behind a complex judicial record…
Germany’s AfD Under Fire: Extremism or Censorship?
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz, or BfV), recently dropped a political hammer on the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) by officially designating the entire party as a “confirmed right-wing extremist” group. This dramatic move now allows German authorities to increase surveillance on the AfD—phone tapping,…
The Senate’s Crypto Crossroads—Regulation, Responsibility, and Righteousness in the Digital Age
In a moment that could have paved the way for a new era of financial clarity, the U.S. Senate failed to advance what would have been the nation’s first major cryptocurrency legislation. The bill, aimed specifically at regulating stablecoins—those dollar-pegged digital assets promising to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain technology—was shelved after…
Why President Trump’s UK Deal Could Be a Win for America—and What We Should Watch For
President Trump recently announced what he’s calling a “very large” trade deal with the United Kingdom. On the surface, it sounds like a bold, America-first move that’s right in line with the conservative principle of national prosperity. But like any deal cooked up in the global kitchen, it’s worth taking a long, prayerful look at…
Kashmir on the Brink: Seeking Peace in a Region Scarred by History
Once again, the specter of war looms large over South Asia as India and Pakistan teeter on the edge of another major conflict. On the heels of a deadly attack in Kashmir, followed by Indian airstrikes and Pakistani retaliation, the world watches nervously as two nuclear-armed neighbors fan the flames of hostility. It’s not just…
Selling the Soil: Should America Trade Her Public Lands for Profit?
House Republicans have introduced a new proposal tucked into a broader energy package—one that would authorize the sale of over 350,000 acres of public land in Nevada and Utah. On its face, the idea sounds simple enough: use underutilized federal land to alleviate housing shortages, boost local economies, and fund public works. The estimated revenue…
Peace Through Power: President Trump’s Houthi Ceasefire and the Art of Strategic Restraint
The Power of Pressure: Bombs First, Bargains Later Before we even talk about ceasefires and diplomacy, let’s be honest about what got the Houthis to the negotiating table in the first place: raw, decisive American firepower. Over the course of just two months, President Trump authorized a ferocious air campaign against over 800 Houthi military…
National Defense or Social Experiment? A Christian Conservative Response to the Transgender Military Ban
A Nation at a Crossroads The recent Supreme Court decision upholding President Trump’s Executive Order 14183 has reignited a polarizing debate about the role of transgender individuals in the U.S. military. The order, now law of the land, bars individuals with gender dysphoria from serving unless they do so according to their biological sex. As…
Mifepristone, State Sovereignty, and the Battle for Life: Why the States Must Have the Right to Sue
In the ever-escalating cultural and constitutional war over abortion in America, the fight over mifepristone—the so-called “abortion pill”—has emerged as ground zero. Recently, Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri filed a lawsuit challenging the FDA’s loosened restrictions on mifepristone, arguing that federal approval and telehealth access undermine their pro-life laws. President Trump’s Department of Justice is asking…
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