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The rumble in the jungle: is Washington punching itself out?

By Ron MacCammon April 26, 2026 6:00 am

The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz.

A US victory in Iran is what Democrats fear most

Elizabeth Stauffer Apr 22, 2026

Earth Day environment regulation

Earth Day and the failure of apocalyptic environmentalism

Jason Hayes Apr 22, 2026

US President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun as he speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)

The price of appeasement: $20 billion won’t buy peace with Iran

Heyrsh Abdulrahman Apr 18, 2026

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and other warships cross the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf.

Our Navy was built for this moment in the Strait of Hormuz

Ali Holcomb and Joel Griffith Apr 18, 2026

Rubio demands investigation into Ford deal with Chinese battery maker for Michigan plant

By Jeremy Beaman February 15, 2023 11:34 am

China infiltrates yet another aspect of American life

By Benji Backer February 15, 2023 6:40 am

Pedestrians, one wearing a mask, walk by a poster of Chinese President Xi Jinping on a street in Beijing.

Keep focused on China’s vast espionage campaign

By Tom Rogan February 15, 2023 6:15 am

This Sept. 9, 2016 photo shows rush hour traffic moving along the Hollywood Freeway in Los Angeles. California's traffic-locked roads are being considered for their potential to serve a new purpose as clear power producers.

Road to nowhere: How California has spent billions but failed to keep roads up to standard

By Tori Richards February 15, 2023 6:00 am

Amid the Chinese spy balloon madness, there is a silver lining

By Elizabeth Stauffer February 15, 2023 6:00 am

Support growing among Democrats for TikTok ban

By Christopher Hutton February 15, 2023 3:00 am

Bidenflation is not going away

By Washington Examiner February 15, 2023 12:01 am

"The Pentagon has not received any orders with regards to Venezuela," said Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon Friday evening, according to CNN.

Putting slack and margin back in the military

By Mackenzie Eaglen February 14, 2023 3:20 pm

Is DeSantis getting ready for a Youngkin-like education breakthrough in 2024?

Is DeSantis getting ready for a Youngkin-like education breakthrough in 2024?

By Haisten Willis February 14, 2023 6:30 am

Creaking California: State’s failing water infrastructure vulnerable to Katrina-style disaster from ‘inland tsunami’

By Tori Richards February 14, 2023 6:00 am

Satisfaction with US immigration levels at lowest point in decade: Poll

Satisfaction with US immigration levels at lowest point in decade: Poll

By Misty Severi February 14, 2023 1:39 am

House Republicans launch subcommittee investigation into COVID-19 origins

House Republicans launch subcommittee investigation into COVID-19 origins

By Juliegrace Brufke February 13, 2023 4:37 pm