The latest maneuvering in Washington’s halls of power has the House GOP finalizing changes to their tax-and-spending reconciliation bill, tweaks necessary to keep the legislation compliant with the Senate's "Byrd Rule." Now, before your eyes glaze over at Senate procedure, here's why it matters: if the bill doesn’t follow this rulebook, it loses its “privileged”…
In Defense of Order or an Overstep? President Trump’s Deployment of Troops to Los Angeles
In a bold and highly controversial move, President Trump took swift action to restore order in Los Angeles, where anti-deportation protests had spiraled into widespread unrest. On June 8, he ordered the deployment of the National Guard without the consent of California’s governor. Roughly 500 active-duty Marines were dispatched the next day to safeguard federal…
A Look at the $1,000 Baby Bonus in the OBBBA
Let’s take a closer look at a provision in the OBBBA that promises a $1,000 federal contribution for every child born between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2028. Yep, you heard that right: every baby born during that five-year stretch gets what’s being dubbed a “MAGA account,” kickstarted with a cool grand courtesy of…
Weighing the Evidence: The Federal Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
I’ve previously written about the troubling deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father who was removed from the United States without the benefit of a full and fair legal process. My position then—and now—was simple: every individual, regardless of status, deserves due process under the law. If there were grounds to believe Garcia had…
Shields Up, Anchors Down: A Look at the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Defense Provisions
As we continue wading through the legislative leviathan that is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it’s time to steer away from social spending and chart a course into deeper waters: defense spending. Buried within this multi-trillion-dollar behemoth is a powerhouse provision that allocates nearly $150 billion to shore up America's national defense. Now, this…
Shared Burden, Shared Blessing: A Look at the SNAP State Cost-Sharing Provision
As we continue our deep dive into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), we turn our attention to another provision impacting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Beginning in fiscal year 2028, the bill would require states to shoulder 5% of the costs of the program. For those of us who believe in the…
Reflecting on the South Sudan Deportations
The Trump administration recently carried out the deportation of Asian immigrants to South Sudan—a nation torn apart by decades of brutal civil war and widely regarded as one of the most dangerous and unstable regions on the planet. According to a report by Politico, this controversial move may have been in direct violation of an…
The SALT Divide: When Conservative Principles Meet Political Reality
The latest drama on Capitol Hill—yes, another one—is unfolding around the massive GOP-led legislative effort known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” This mega-package, spearheaded by President Trump and GOP leadership, attempts to stitch together a coalition with a Christmas-morning wishlist of conservative priorities: tax reforms, spending cuts, border security, and a firm stand…
A Look at the LaMonica McIver Assault Case
Representative LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) has been charged for allegedly assaulting federal officers during a visit to a New Jersey ICE facility. For those of us who value both the rule of law and the God-given rights protected by our Constitution, it’s time to hit the brakes and ask a serious question: is this a legitimate…
Law, Mercy, and the Migrant: Reflecting on the Supreme Court’s TPS Decision for Venezuelans
The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision affirming President Trump’s authority to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelan nationals. These individuals were originally granted protection due to the collapse of civil society in Venezuela—rampant political persecution, economic devastation, and violence that made safe return virtually impossible. For years, they’ve lived and…
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