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The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz.

A US victory in Iran is what Democrats fear most

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Earth Day and the failure of apocalyptic environmentalism

US President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun as he speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)

The price of appeasement: $20 billion won’t buy peace with Iran

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and other warships cross the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf.

Our Navy was built for this moment in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer look at each other as they shake hands during a press conference at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, Thursday Sept. 18, 2025, at the conclusion of President Trump's second UK state visit, with the previous one taking place in 2019 during his first presidential term.

The ascent of AI diplomacy

Sebastien Laye September 30, 2025 5:00 am

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up a map while speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Israel deserves support, not demands for its surrender

Cathy McMorris Rodgers September 29, 2025 10:20 am

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney talks with President Donald Trump before a group photo at the G7 Summit, Monday, June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada.

US energy tariffs strain partnership with Canada and raise costs

Lucy Gay September 29, 2025 9:06 am

President Donald Trump listens as Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum sits on the left.

US foreign aid will reorient to Ukraine defense, competing with China, as USAID dissolves

Timothy Nerozzi September 26, 2025 11:53 am

Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) speaks during a hearing of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Follow Rick Crawford’s plan to fix counterintelligence

John Schindler September 25, 2025 6:00 am

President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The UN needs reform. Trump can force it on them

Brett Schaefer September 25, 2025 5:00 am

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency at CIA headquarters.

Deconstruct the ‘deep state.’ Don’t become it

Tom Rogan September 24, 2025 2:00 pm

The Pentagon is seen from the air.

Move AFRICOM to Africa

Michael Rubin September 24, 2025 6:00 am

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber escorted by 2 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters.

More Trumpian trade policy will rebuild our defense capacity

Mark Lucas September 24, 2025 6:00 am

An Iranian flag flutters in front of the reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, just outside the southern city of Bushehr, Iran, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010.

We need a better plan for nuclear non-proliferation

Henry Sokolski September 23, 2025 6:00 am

The Cadet Chapel on West Point's campus.

West Point is a case study in the bureaucracy’s unaccountability

Will Thibeau September 23, 2025 6:00 am

the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C.

Reforming the deep state: Reining in the federal bureaucracy

Washington Examiner Staff September 22, 2025 7:00 am