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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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a news conference.

Ukraine’s corruption scandal deepens

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Donald Trump aboard Air Force One.

Do Epstein files make Venezuela military action likelier?

Tom Rogan November 18, 2025 12:20 pm

Michelle Obama speaks onstage at Vice President Kamala Harris's rally.

Michelle Obama shows she’s just a miserable curmudgeon who hates America

Christopher Tremoglie November 18, 2025 11:16 am

Young men play football in Bamako, Mali.

If Mali falls, could Nigeria be next?

Michael Rubin November 18, 2025 6:00 am

Hamas militants, accompanied by members of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

‘Palestine’ doesn’t deserve to be a state

Zachary Faria November 17, 2025 2:53 pm

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Trump should boost UN high commissioner for refugees

Michael Rubin November 17, 2025 6:00 am

Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson speaks during an election night watch party.

Failing cities turn to failed socialism

Zachary Faria November 14, 2025 1:10 pm

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at an event in Beijing.

Why China remains incandescent over Japan’s comments on Taiwan

Tom Rogan November 14, 2025 12:38 pm

Parents playing with kids on the beach.

Is having children really cost-prohibitive?

Debra Soh November 14, 2025 8:28 am

Billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder and leader of the Georgian Dream party, greets demonstrators during a rally in support of "Russian law."

Georgia sinks further into authoritarianism and Russia’s orbit

Ani Chkhikvadze November 14, 2025 6:00 am

Trouble in Belgrade- Serbia’s embattled president looks to Trump for a lifeline

Trump should reject Serbia sanctions waiver request

Ivana Stradner, Angela Howard November 14, 2025 6:00 am

A large semitruck hauls freight on an open highway under a morning sky.

Newsom caves on illegal immigrant drivers licenses

Zachary Faria November 13, 2025 2:59 pm