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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?

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Why the CIA deaths are a problem for Mexico

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

Why Russia is bombing Ukraine in daylight

Trump is seen at a press conference.

Trump should care about the Ivory Coast’s democracy

Michael Rubin October 14, 2025 6:00 am

People react as they gather to watch a live broadcast of Israeli hostages released from Gaza.

High school students should learn what happened to the hostages

Elliott Broidy October 14, 2025 5:00 am

Abigail Spanberger

Spanberger pretends she doesn’t understand Title IX

Zachary Faria October 13, 2025 3:27 pm

President Donald Trump listens during an event in the Oval Office.

When Democrats go small, Trump goes big

Peter Laffin October 13, 2025 2:35 pm

Christopher Columbus is believed to be from Genoa, and Italian-Americans were the ones who first lobbied for a Columbus Day celebration in the U.S. (Wikipedia)

‘We’re back, Italians,’ Trump proclaims in recognition of ‘hero’ Christopher Columbus

Christopher Tremoglie October 13, 2025 11:05 am

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives at the Pentagon, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Washington.

The Harvard Crimson’s lame gotcha attempt on Pete Hegseth

Pedro Rodriguez October 13, 2025 10:17 am

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), speaks to the members of the media.

John Fetterman: The lone voice of reason in a radical Democratic Party?

Vanessa Vallejo October 13, 2025 9:54 am

Winsome Earle-Sears (at right) turns to ask Abigail Spanberger a question during their debate at Norfolk State University on Oct. 9, 2025. (WAVY-TV.)

Abigail Spanberger could fix her child predator problem with this one easy trick

Tiana Lowe Doescher October 13, 2025 9:38 am

Close up of a stethoscope and a pen in a doctor's robe pocket.

Three ways conservatives can win on healthcare

Charles Sauer October 13, 2025 6:00 am

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama

Is Albania’s Edi Rama the new Noriega or Erdoğan? The answer is both

Michael Rubin October 13, 2025 6:00 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission.

Europe continues to guzzle Russian gas

Ani Chkhikvadze October 12, 2025 6:00 am

Eiffel Tower by the Seine River in Paris at summer.

France is an economic time bomb

James Rogan October 11, 2025 6:00 am