It’s Time to Retire the Presidential Pardon

As an independent Christian conservative, I hold deeply to the belief that justice should be impartial, transparent, and rooted in truth. Yet the presidential pardon, once envisioned as a tool for mercy and justice, has become a symbol of inequality and political gamesmanship. The recent wave of pardons and commutations from President Biden—combined with the…

President-elect Trump’s Legal Battles: Navigating the Fine Line Between Justice and Lawfare

With his stunning victory in the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump has once again demonstrated his enduring appeal to a significant segment of the American electorate. Despite the political and legal firestorm surrounding his candidacy, Trump has returned to the White House, leaving pundits and politicians alike grappling with what this victory means for the…

Balancing Compassion and the Rule of Law: How to Address Biden’s Blocked Plan for Undocumented Spouses

In a recent development, a federal judge in Texas has temporarily halted President Joe Biden's initiative aimed at providing legal status to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. The "Keeping Families Together" program, announced in June, sought to protect over 500,000 spouses and 50,000 children from deportation, granting them work permits and a pathway to permanent…

U.S. Lifts Ban on Military Contractors in Ukraine

The Biden administration recently made the significant decision to lift the ban on deploying U.S. military contractors to Ukraine. This move opens the door for American private companies to provide direct maintenance and repair support for U.S.-made weapons like the F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems. It’s a development that could change the…

An Analysis of President Biden’s Decision to Announce $6 Billion in Expedited Military Aid to Ukraine Before the Inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump

With President-elect Donald Trump set to be inaugurated in January, President Joe Biden recently announced that he will fast-track over $6 billion in military aid to Ukraine. The timing, motivations, and potential impact of this decision raise a number of questions. Some see this as a necessary commitment to a longstanding ally; others view it…

Biden DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Virginia: An Attack on Election Integrity?

Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Biden administration sued Virginia over its effort to maintain clean and lawful voter rolls, specifically targeting Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order that seeks to purge noncitizens from the state’s voter registration lists. At its heart, this legal battle shines a spotlight on a deeper, more troubling…

Kamala Harris and Plagiarism: Following in Biden’s Footsteps?

Recent allegations have surfaced accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of plagiarism, particularly concerning her 2009 book, Smart on Crime, co-authored with Joan O'C. Hamilton. These accusations echo the controversy that once nearly ended President Joe Biden’s political career. As Harris confronts these claims, it's instructive to reflect on Biden’s past experiences with similar allegations and…