When Wartime Immunity Meets Real-World Negligence

Sometimes the Supreme Court hands down a decision that doesn’t just split along predictable ideological lines. It flips the script entirely. That’s exactly what happened in Hencely v. Fluor Corp., where a 6–3 majority allowed a wounded U.S. soldier’s lawsuit against a military contractor to proceed. And yes, if you did a double take when…

The ICC vs. U.S. Sovereignty: A Christian Conservative Perspective on Global Justice, Hypocrisy, and Israel

President Trump has responded decisively to the ICC’s overreach, imposing sanctions on its officials after they issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Unfazed, the ICC has doubled down, insisting on its authority while receiving unwavering support from European nations, the UN,…

A Critical Look at President Biden’s Defense of the Afghanistan Withdrawal

The war in Afghanistan—the longest in U.S. history—ended with a resounding impact, and its aftershocks continue to ripple across the global stage. President Biden’s recent speech defending his decision to withdraw U.S. troops underscores the immense burden of presidential leadership, especially when navigating life-and-death decisions about war. While the gravity of this moment is undeniable,…