Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC, and the Free Speech Fire Drill

Well, here we are again, folks: another cultural meltdown over who’s allowed to flap their gums on TV. And this time the lucky contestant on America’s Next First Amendment Crisis is none other than Jimmy Kimmel. He managed to land himself in the hot seat after cracking jokes about the tragic shooting of conservative activist…

Amateurs at the Helm: The Trump Administration’s Signal Fiasco

Imagine this: you’re gearing up for a major military operation—lives are on the line, national security is at stake—and somehow you decide to share your war plans on an encrypted messaging app. Oh, and just for good measure, you accidentally include a journalist in the group chat. Yep, that just happened. Welcome to amateur hour…

Why Ukraine Still Matters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington last week with high hopes. He was expecting tough conversations, yes, but also the reinforcement of an alliance that has been critical to Ukraine’s survival. The centerpiece of his visit was supposed to be a minerals deal—one that would give the U.S. a tangible economic stake in Ukraine’s…

JD Vance Is Right About Europe’s Free Speech Problem—But Let’s Keep the Comparisons Straight

Last week in Munich, Vice President JD Vance made waves with his blunt criticism of Europe’s growing hostility toward free speech. His remarks were direct, unvarnished, and—most importantly—true. He called out the European Union and several of its member states for cracking down on speech under the guise of fighting “hate” and “disinformation.” Predictably, European…