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Network of Enlightened Women 2026 Essay Contest college winner

Dameiya McMillian · April 27, 2026 6:00 am

Network of Enlightened Women 2026 Essay Contest high school winner

Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

What happens the day after tomorrow in Iran?

An Iranian Shahed exploding drone launched by Russia flies through the sky

Why Russia is bombing Ukraine in daylight

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Why the CIA deaths are a problem for Mexico

Iran war causes largest oil disruption in history: IEA

US preparing for island ground operations in Strait of Hormuz battle

Tom Rogan March 13, 2026 2:14 pm

Portraits printed on paper show both Khameneis side by side

White House should show videos of brutal atrocities committed by Iran’s ‘deranged scumbags’

Christopher Tremoglie March 13, 2026 9:11 am

Democrats and Republicans are in a ideological duel on the American flag.

ICE is more popular than Democrats, NBC poll shows

Steven Taff March 13, 2026 8:41 am

French President Emmanuel Macron.

As Starmer stumbles, Macron quietly boosts military ties with US

Tom Rogan March 12, 2026 3:09 pm

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a news conference

Democrats have no clue what they are doing on the climate

Zachary Faria March 12, 2026 2:34 pm

Bitcoin crypto currency on digital graphic background finance

What’s behind the crypto bank showdown

James Rogan March 12, 2026 6:00 am

Drunk driving.

Utah’s necessary stand against extreme DUIs

Steven Taff March 11, 2026 4:00 pm

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), center, addresses the audience at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany.

Let them eat steak

Sean Durns March 11, 2026 2:42 pm

Former Vice President Kamala Harris in conversation with Rep. Lateefah Simon discussing her book, "107 Days" at the Henry J. Kaiser Center For The Performing Arts in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Harris's book details her presidential run in 2024.

Democrats won’t get rid of Kamala Harris that easily for 2028

Zachary Faria March 11, 2026 1:05 pm

Pieces of missiles and drones recovered after attacks by Iran

Why Iran is attacking its Arab neighbors

Sean Durns March 11, 2026 10:35 am

Turkish President Recep Erdogan speaks during a news conference at Bogor Presidential Palace.

Rubio should recognize Erdogan’s attack on peaceful Americans

Michael Rubin March 11, 2026 6:00 am

Map showing the Strait of Hormuz

Trump must not lose the battle for the Strait of Hormuz

Tom Rogan March 10, 2026 3:48 pm