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OP-ED: Schools Are Flunking the First Amendment

OP-ED: Schools Are Flunking the First Amendment

A bird’s-eye view of contemporary education reveals a frightening reality: widespread ignorance of rudimentary free speech principles. From primary school through graduate school, speech codes, censored students and muzzled parents mark campuses across the nation…Read more

Senate Fiscal Hawk Warns Against Raising Debt Ceiling

Senate Fiscal Hawk Warns Against Raising Debt Ceiling

Sen. Rand Paul said Sunday he would consider voting for President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” if GOP leaders scrap plans to raise the nation’s borrowing limit. Attention shifted to possible Senate GOP holdouts after House Republicans last week passed Mr. Trump’s measure…Read more

Trump Pays Tribute to ‘Immortal Deeds’ of Fallen Soldiers

Trump Pays Tribute to ‘Immortal Deeds’ of Fallen Soldiers

President Trump on Monday called on Americans to honor the sacrifice of fallen service members, saying the nation’s debt to these warriors and heroes is “eternal” and they “will live forever in the chronicles of true American patriots.” Before his remarks, Mr. Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony…Read more

Trump Develops New Perspective on Fort Knox Gold

Trump Develops New Perspective on Fort Knox Gold

The Trump brand has long been associated with gold, but the president suddenly lost interest in the famous U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky. After a roughly two-week span in February in which President Trump talked repeatedly about traveling to Fort Knox to ensure the nation’s gold is safely stockpiled there, he appears to have abandoned the idea…Read more

Memorial Day Drivers Can Expect to See Lowest Gas Prices in Years

Memorial Day Drivers Can Expect to See Lowest Gas Prices in Years

The White House is touting that gas prices are the lowest since 2021 for Memorial Day weekend, as AAA predicts more than 39 million Americans will be on the road. Fuel savings platform GasBuddy says travelers can expect to spend an average of $3.08 for a gallon of unleaded gas…Read more

OP-ED: Reflecting on Memorial Day’s True Meaning

OP-ED: Reflecting on Memorial Day’s True Meaning

On Monday, we celebrate Memorial Day, the civic holy day we set aside each year to commemorate those who died fighting our wars. It is a day for somber reflection of the sacrifice — more than 1 million service members — that has been made over the course of our nation’s history. This commemoration began on June 3, 1861…Read more

‘Slaw Dog’ Wins First Oscar Mayer ‘Wienie 500’

‘Slaw Dog’ Wins First Oscar Mayer ‘Wienie 500’

The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile race, the “Wienie 500,” was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Friday and won by the “Slaw Dog” car representing the Southeast region. The race was the first meetup of all six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles in one place in a decade and was the first contest between the hot dog brand’s iconic promotional vehicles…Read more

Prayer Service Hosted at the Pentagon

Prayer Service Hosted at the Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a morning prayer service at the Pentagon on Wednesday, saying that he planned for it to be a monthly “sacred tradition.” Mr. Hegseth, a Christian who frequently invokes his faith, said American military leaders going back to George Washington have sought God’s protection and guidance both in peace and war…Read more

When Words Lead to Bloodshed

When Words Lead to Bloodshed

The murder of two Israeli embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum this week sent shockwaves through the Jewish community—and rightly so. The attacker reportedly screamed “Free Palestine” as he was arrested. But for Loudoun County residents, that phrase hits even closer to home. Just hours before the shooting, those very words were spoken from the dais of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors—by none other than Supervisor Koran Saines…Read more

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Category Archives: Homepage Headlines

OP-ED: Schools Are Flunking the First Amendment

OP-ED: Schools Are Flunking the First Amendment

A bird’s-eye view of contemporary education reveals a frightening reality: widespread ignorance of rudimentary free speech principles. From primary school through graduate school, speech codes, censored students and muzzled parents mark campuses across the nation…Continue Reading

Trump Develops New Perspective on Fort Knox Gold

Trump Develops New Perspective on Fort Knox Gold

The Trump brand has long been associated with gold, but the president suddenly lost interest in the famous U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky. After a roughly two-week span in February in which President Trump talked repeatedly about traveling to Fort Knox to ensure the nation’s gold is safely stockpiled there, he appears to have abandoned the idea…Continue Reading

OP-ED: Reflecting on Memorial Day’s True Meaning

OP-ED: Reflecting on Memorial Day’s True Meaning

On Monday, we celebrate Memorial Day, the civic holy day we set aside each year to commemorate those who died fighting our wars. It is a day for somber reflection of the sacrifice — more than 1 million service members — that has been made over the course of our nation’s history. This commemoration began on June 3, 1861…Continue Reading

‘Slaw Dog’ Wins First Oscar Mayer ‘Wienie 500’

‘Slaw Dog’ Wins First Oscar Mayer ‘Wienie 500’

The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile race, the “Wienie 500,” was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Friday and won by the “Slaw Dog” car representing the Southeast region. The race was the first meetup of all six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles in one place in a decade and was the first contest between the hot dog brand’s iconic promotional vehicles…Continue Reading

Prayer Service Hosted at the Pentagon

Prayer Service Hosted at the Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a morning prayer service at the Pentagon on Wednesday, saying that he planned for it to be a monthly “sacred tradition.” Mr. Hegseth, a Christian who frequently invokes his faith, said American military leaders going back to George Washington have sought God’s protection and guidance both in peace and war…Continue Reading

When Words Lead to Bloodshed

When Words Lead to Bloodshed

The murder of two Israeli embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum this week sent shockwaves through the Jewish community—and rightly so. The attacker reportedly screamed “Free Palestine” as he was arrested. But for Loudoun County residents, that phrase hits even closer to home. Just hours before the shooting, those very words were spoken from the dais of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors—by none other than Supervisor Koran Saines…Continue Reading

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