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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

From left, Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speak during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on what Republicans say is the politicization of the FBI and Justice Department and attacks on American civil liberties, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 18, 2023.

The House GOP brought the impeachment embarrassment on itself

Zachary Faria February 7, 2024 3:57 pm

China's President Xi Jinping gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. Xi Jinping wished U.S. President Joe Biden a successful recovery after Biden tested positive for COVID-19. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP)

Spying on the Netherlands, China traps itself between Roald Dahl and reality

Tom Rogan February 7, 2024 3:49 pm

Argylle: A spy comedy that misses its mark

Harry Khachatrian February 7, 2024 3:16 pm

The House Rules Committee on Tuesday rejected a proposal to block the Treasury Department from replacing President Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman. (AP Photo/Library of Congress)

Black History Heroes Series: Harriet Tubman

Christopher Tremoglie February 7, 2024 3:14 pm

Competition makes public schools better, new study suggests

Timothy P. Carney February 7, 2024 1:48 pm

The Biden administration is gaslighting Generation Z

Stephen Perkins February 7, 2024 1:19 pm

Should Biden want to debate Trump?

Brady Leonard February 7, 2024 12:59 pm

Nikki Haley continues her public self-humiliation ritual

Jeremiah Poff February 7, 2024 12:18 pm

House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's criticisms of the airline companies for cramming passengers onto planes were echoed by his Democratic colleagues, who had harsh words for companies they believe are looking to maximize profits at the expense of passenger experience. (AP photo)

Dress codes in public places are going to get canceled

Timothy P. Carney February 7, 2024 11:19 am

Parents shouldn’t give their children smartphones, and our culture should help them

Timothy P. Carney February 7, 2024 11:13 am

Editor’s note: We should support Tucker Carlson interviewing Putin

Washington Examiner Staff February 7, 2024 9:50 am

Farewell, Toby Keith. May patriotism be your legacy

Jeremiah Poff February 7, 2024 9:23 am