Sometimes it feels like President Trump is one headline away from dropping a tariff. This weekend’s flare-up with Canada proves the point. While flying aboard Air Force One to Malaysia, Trump posted on Truth Social that he’s planning to raise tariffs on Canadian goods by another 10%. The reason? A television ad from the province…
Andrew Cuomo vs. Zohran Mamdani: When Politics Becomes a Battle of Identities
If there’s one thing America doesn’t need more of right now, it’s another shouting match over who’s the bigger “offender.” Yet, here we are, with Andrew Cuomo, the once (and perhaps future) power player of New York politics, and Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist Assemblyman from Queens, going head-to-head in a fight that says more…
Why America’s Naval Move in the Caribbean Deserves Both Support and Scrutiny
When President Trump ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group into the Caribbean to combat narco-terror networks, the world took notice. The decision—backed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—wasn’t just a routine show of force. It was a declaration that America will no longer tolerate cartels poisoning our children, destabilizing our neighbors, and infiltrating…
Hakeem Jeffries Finally Picks a Side, and It Says a Lot About the Left
After months of playing political peek-a-boo, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has finally come out from behind the curtain to endorse Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor. Yes, the same Zohran Mamdani who describes himself as a “democratic socialist” and has made a name calling to “tax the rich,” “defund the police,” and “reimagine…
Justice, Reputation & the Peril of Precedent
In the unfolding case where Letitia James stands accused of mortgage fraud, the stakes go well beyond her own future. At its heart, this is a question about the character of our justice system: Does it serve justice or is it serving someone’s agenda? As Proverbs 16:11 reminds us: “A just weight and balance are…
When Tweets Trump Tact: A Lesson in Cooling Off Before Calling Out
President Trump has never been accused of underreacting, and his latest dust-up with Canada proves the point. When an ad popped up north of the border quoting Ronald Reagan about “the dangers of protectionism,” Trump slammed the brakes on trade talks faster than you can say “NAFTA.” There was just one small problem: the ad…
The Grijalva Mess Is a Bad Look for Washington
The State of Arizona has done something extraordinary, and not in a good way. It has sued the United States House of Representatives. The reason? Because the House, under Speaker Mike Johnson, still hasn’t sworn in Adelita Grijalva, the Democrat who won September’s special election to fill the late Raúl Grijalva’s seat. Her election is…
The Supreme Court and the Sword: A Case That Could Redefine Presidential Power
There’s a tug-of-war playing out across America right now, and it’s not between two candidates or even two political parties. It’s between the Constitution’s two halves: federal and state power. President Trump’s latest legal battle over deploying the National Guard in cities like Portland, Chicago, and San Francisco has pulled that rope tighter than it’s…
A Fragile Dawn in Gaza
The Trump-brokered ceasefire remains technically intact, but it’s hanging by a thread. There have already been limited strikes following alleged violations, and both sides are quick to point fingers. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is no less dire: food, medicine, and aid are desperately needed, yet delivery remains tangled in the usual web of politics,…
John Bolton’s Indictment: Justice Without a Team Jersey
So, John Bolton has now joined the “Indicted Former Officials Club.” The federal government dropped an 18-count indictment on him this week for allegedly mishandling classified documents. That’s eight counts of allegedly sharing defense secrets and ten counts of holding onto them like they were baseball cards. Now before anyone starts yelling “witch hunt” or…
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