The renewed push to ban individual stock trading by members of Congress reflects more than a cyclical ethics debate or a momentary populist impulse. It signals a deeper institutional reckoning over whether public office can continue to coexist with private financial maneuvering in markets lawmakers directly influence. For years, Congress has relied on disclosure rules,…
A Costly Conscience: Thom Tillis, Trump, and the Battle for the Soul of the GOP
In today’s political environment, where blind allegiance too often takes precedence over discernment and conviction, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina became the latest Republican to find himself in the crosshairs of President Trump. His offense? Breaking ranks with his party to vote against the advancement of Trump’s massive $3.3 trillion legislative initiative, boldly titled…
Audio Doesn’t Lie: Biden’s Memory Lapses and the Erosion of Trust in American Leadership
The recently released audio from Joe Biden's 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur has left the nation with more questions than answers. The tapes, which the Biden administration fought tooth and nail to keep under wraps by claiming executive privilege, reveal a deeply unsettling picture of the former Commander-in-Chief's mental state. And let’s just…
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