The controversy over Postmaster General David Steiner’s statement about mail ballots is one of those political stories where everyone immediately runs to their assigned battle stations. Supporters hear “election integrity” and reach for the applause button. Opponents hear ‘federal voter data portal’ and see less of a postal reform and more of a constitutional boundary…
Opening the Retirement Investment Floodgates
President Trump’s executive order on retirement benefits is a meaningful shift in how Americans might be allowed to invest their long-term savings. At its core, the order aims to expand the universe of investment options available within retirement accounts, especially those tied to employer-sponsored plans. Traditionally, these plans have been limited to relatively straightforward, regulated…
Righteous Ends Demand Righteous Means
So, the Supreme Court just handed down a decision that looks like a win for President Trump on the surface, but when you scratch a little deeper, it’s actually a warning shot — one that conservatives, constitutionalists, and anyone who still believes in the rule of law would do well to heed. At the heart…
The Voice of America Shake-Up
When news broke that more than 1,300 Voice of America (VOA) employees were placed on leave and funding was terminated for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), a lot of folks immediately hit the panic button. Headlines started screaming about “censorship” and “authoritarianism,” but let’s take a breath and actually break…
Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Anchor or Antiquated Policy?
The debate over birthright citizenship has resurfaced in full force, as attorneys general from 22 states have filed suit to block President Trump’s executive order aimed at limiting this century-old practice. This issue is more than just a political or legal squabble; it strikes at the heart of what it means to be an American.…
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