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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

A man listens during a worship song before the start of a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The GOP must reject Stephen Miller’s holy war rhetoric

Peter Laffin October 4, 2025 6:00 am

Conservative commentator and conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA Director of Communications Candace Owens, center, listens as President Donald Trump speaks at the 2018 Young Black Leadership Summit at the White House, Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

The enemy of your enemy is not your friend

Kimberly Ross October 3, 2025 3:27 pm

President Donald Trump, fifth left, attends a group photo session with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, fourth right, with United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, second right, Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, left, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, third left, Kuwait's Crown Prince Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, second left, Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, right, during the GCC Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump’s absurd Qatar security guarantee: a predictable result of Netanyahu’s folly

Tom Rogan October 3, 2025 2:48 pm

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at 10 Downing Street, London, following the incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue.

The United Kingdom has surrendered to antisemitism

Zachary Faria October 3, 2025 12:59 pm

A vehicle marked with messages on its windows in tribute to Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk and carrying an American flag.

Meet the future of the conservative movement

Pedro Rodriguez October 3, 2025 12:12 pm

Protesters against Trump's mass deportation policies wave Mexican flags after setting cars on fire in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. (Ringo Chiu / AFP via Getty Images)

Study showing increase in left-wing violence omitted numerous acts of left-wing violence

Christopher Tremoglie October 2, 2025 3:58 pm

Emergency service workers at the scene of a stabbing incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in Crumpsall, Manchester, England.

Manchester attack shows a darkening future for Europe and its Jews

Sean Durns October 2, 2025 3:05 pm

Trump walks with his head down. A Marine can be seen behind him.

US military deployments near Venezuela portend seizure operations

Tom Rogan October 2, 2025 2:52 pm

Welcome to Mississippi state border roadside entrance sign.

There is no denying: Red states are better on education

Zachary Faria October 2, 2025 2:42 pm

A member of the public is helped from the scene of a stabbing incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in Crumpsall, Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 2, 2025.

Manchester attack underlines Europe’s antisemitic terrorism challenge

Tom Rogan October 2, 2025 1:58 pm

FILE - Protesters for and against transgender procedures for minors demonstrate outside the Supreme Court on Dec. 4, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Parents urge Trump to probe Las Cruces schools

Pedro Rodriguez October 2, 2025 12:28 pm

A video posted on Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, of N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, of N.Y., is shown in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington. The sombrero and mustache were superimposed on Jeffries.

For whom the bell trolls: Sombrero meme reveals who’s winning shutdown fight

Peter Laffin October 2, 2025 8:03 am