In the world of high-stakes politics and national defense, trust isn’t just earned—it’s guarded, protected, and treated as sacred. That’s why Mike Waltz’s meteoric rise to National Security Advisor, followed by his even faster fall from grace in the wake of the “SignalGate” scandal, has set off alarm bells across the conservative landscape. A Cautionary…
Marco Rubio: Double Duty or Double Trouble?
By all accounts, Marco Rubio has come a long way since his early days as the Tea Party darling in the Senate. Fast forward to today, and he’s no longer just a voice in the legislative chorus—he’s holding two of the most powerful foreign policy posts in the country. For the past three and a…
Minerals, Morality, and Moscow: The U.S.-Ukraine Deal and Trump’s Putin Pivot
The April 30th announcement of a new U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement has raised eyebrows and opened debate—not just among policymakers, but among those of us who care deeply about biblical justice, national sovereignty, and the proper role of American influence abroad. Add to that President Trump's latest comments about Vladimir Putin, and we've got ourselves a…
Trump’s Second Term: 100 Days In — Triumph, Turbulence, or Trouble?
Well, bless your heart if you thought Trump's second term was going to be boring. It’s been just over 100 days since President Trump retook the reins of government, and whether you love him, tolerate him, or hate him, you can’t deny this: he came out of the gate like a bull on a mission.…
Freeze or Full Stop? Dealing with Iran’s Nukes
Let’s not beat around the sand dune—Iran with nukes is a problem. A big one. It's like handing a matchbook to a kid playing in a fireworks factory and saying, “Now be responsible.” For decades, Iran’s ruling regime has made its intentions clear: exporting Islamic revolution, wiping Israel off the map, destabilizing the Middle East,…
Deported by Mistake, Imprisoned Abroad: What the Case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Says About Justice, Sovereignty, and American Accountability
The saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not just another bureaucratic mishap swept under the rug. It’s a constitutional crossroads, a diplomatic standoff, and a gut-check moment for a nation that prides itself on being a beacon of justice and due process. At the heart of this story is a Maryland father, a lawful resident,…
Tariffs, Trade, and Tough Talk: How Should America Respond to China’s Latest Salvo?
Well, here we go again. Another round in the ongoing heavyweight bout between the United States and China. Yesterday, China raised tariffs on American goods to a whopping 125%—a direct response to the U.S. upping its own tariffs to 145%. It’s like watching two toddlers in a sandbox throwing handfuls of gravel at each other…
The Great Trade Shuffle
Well folks, just when you thought you’d seen it all, President Trump went and did that thing again — you know, the one where he lights a fire and then rushes in with a garden hose, saying, “Relax, I’ve got it under control.” Yesterday, Trump abruptly hit pause on his blanket tariffs for most countries…
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Truth Bombs: Trump’s High-Stakes Economic Gamble
When President Trump gets behind a podium and starts talking tariffs, you can almost hear the stock market tense up and the media hit DEFCON 1. But here’s the thing—behind the noise, tweets, and headlines, there’s a legitimate frustration driving Trump’s trade strategy: the American economy isn’t working for everyone anymore, and it hasn’t been…
Trump Talks Tough on Russia and Iran — Is There Substance Behind the Swagger?
President Trump has always had a way with words—some bold, some baffling, some just plain brash. And his recent comments about Russia and Iran hit all three of those categories. But once you brush past the colorful language, there’s actually something worth examining here. Trump is walking a tightrope—part peace broker, part strongman—and the way…
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