Tucked within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a particularly transformative set of provisions on natural resources. Chief among them is a bold expansion of oil drilling, gas extraction, mineral mining, and timber harvesting across millions of acres of public lands and offshore zones. This includes both previously accessible and newly reopened areas, such…
RFK Jr. at HHS: Trump’s Wild Card Pick and the Conservative Dilemma
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was always going to be a political lightning rod, but his Senate confirmation hearing turned into an all-out battle over science, ideology, and the soul of the conservative movement. The spectacle exposed deep political and philosophical divisions: Democrats, who have…
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…
President Biden’s Offshore Drilling Ban: A Win or a Warning?
President Biden’s decision to halt new offshore drilling across 625 million acres of U.S. waters has sparked passionate debate, and rightly so. This sweeping executive order raises critical questions about the balance between environmental stewardship, energy independence, and economic stability. While this ban is framed as a climate victory, its broader implications deserve a closer…
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