In today’s political environment, where blind allegiance too often takes precedence over discernment and conviction, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina became the latest Republican to find himself in the crosshairs of President Trump. His offense? Breaking ranks with his party to vote against the advancement of Trump’s massive $3.3 trillion legislative initiative, boldly titled…
Compassion and Cost: Navigating Medicaid Reform
Early this morning, after a grueling overnight session, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a critical piece of the GOP’s broader tax legislation: a health care provision that includes sweeping reforms to Medicaid. The plan proposes to slash federal Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade—part of a larger…
Truth Over Tribe: Why I’m Not on the Red or Blue Team
I’ve noticed something lately. Every time I voice disagreement with something President Trump or his administration did, some folks automatically assume I must be “anti-Trump.” As if the only two options are blind loyalty or total opposition. So let me set the record straight: I’m not “anti-Trump,” and I’m not “pro-Trump.” I’m not marching under…
Trump’s Paris Agreement Exit – Independence or Isolation?
Once again, President Donald Trump has decided to pull the United States out of the Paris Agreement. This move, which he first executed during his initial term, has reignited a debate about America’s role on the global stage, the importance of environmental stewardship, and the fine balance between economic freedom and global responsibility. As an…