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OP-ED: Democracy Dies in Darkness in Fairfax County

OP-ED: Democracy Dies in Darkness in Fairfax County

Because the consent of the governed is the cornerstone of democracy and knowledge is essential to consent, the active suppression of knowledge creates a poisoned atmosphere inimical to the growth of strong, healthy, democratic societies…Read more

Taiwan’s Commitment to Peace Is Strong and Enduring

Taiwan’s Commitment to Peace Is Strong and Enduring

Despite Taiwan’s careful efforts to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait, the international community has not been immune to misleading narratives that blame the victim rather than the aggressor, including accusations that portray Taiwan’s necessary defensive measures as “political escalations”…Read more

OP-ED: Tax Reform Isn’t Inevitable. It’s Earned

OP-ED: Tax Reform Isn’t Inevitable. It’s Earned

In the summer of 2017, Washington, D.C. was not just sweltering in heat—it was smoldering with political disappointment. Republicans had just failed to repeal Obamacare, despite a decade of promises. I was the Digital Communications Director for Speaker Paul Ryan at that time—a job I also held for Speakers John Boehner and Kevin McCarthy…Read more

WMATA Testing System to Let Riders Tap Credit Cards for Rides

WMATA Testing System to Let Riders Tap Credit Cards for Rides

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is testing a system that would allow riders to tap their credit or debit card directly to pay for a ride instead of a SmarTrip card. Testing is focused on Metrorail, starting with select stations and then a second wave of testing systemwide, according to a slide shown at Thursday’s Metro Board of Directors meeting…Read more

Trump Plans Calls With Putin, Zelenskyy Next Week

Trump Plans Calls With Putin, Zelenskyy Next Week

President Trump said he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin early next week after the Russian leader opted to skip peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey. Mr. Trump has pressed both sides to find an end to the war, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreeing to a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire…Read more

OP-ED: Fairfax County’s Recipe for a Tax Hike

OP-ED: Fairfax County’s Recipe for a Tax Hike

This year, I watched the Fairfax County budget process closely and even participated in public and private hearings. Then, on May 13, I watched the nine Democrat Supervisors of Fairfax County vote to approve yet another tax increase. Here’s what they taught me…Read more

Vance, Rubio to Visit Vatican for Pope Leo’s Inauguration

Vance, Rubio to Visit Vatican for Pope Leo’s Inauguration

Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass in Vatican City on Sunday, the vice president’s team announced. Leo, who grew up in suburban Chicago, is the first American pope, marking a major milestone for U.S. Catholics. Mr. Vance is Catholic and met briefly with Pope Francis before his death last month…Read more

Trump Awarded Highest Civilian Honor by United Arab Emirates

Trump Awarded Highest Civilian Honor by United Arab Emirates

President Trump on Thursday was given the Order of Zayed, the United Arab Emirates’ highest civilian honor. The award was bestowed for his “exceptional efforts to strengthen the longstanding ties of friendship and strategic partnership” between the U.S. and UAE…Read more

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Taiwan’s Commitment to Peace Is Strong and Enduring

Taiwan’s Commitment to Peace Is Strong and Enduring

Despite Taiwan’s careful efforts to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait, the international community has not been immune to misleading narratives that blame the victim rather than the aggressor, including accusations that portray Taiwan’s necessary defensive measures as “political escalations”…Continue Reading

OP-ED: Tax Reform Isn’t Inevitable. It’s Earned

OP-ED: Tax Reform Isn’t Inevitable. It’s Earned

In the summer of 2017, Washington, D.C. was not just sweltering in heat—it was smoldering with political disappointment. Republicans had just failed to repeal Obamacare, despite a decade of promises. I was the Digital Communications Director for Speaker Paul Ryan at that time—a job I also held for Speakers John Boehner and Kevin McCarthy…Continue Reading

WMATA Testing System to Let Riders Tap Credit Cards for Rides

WMATA Testing System to Let Riders Tap Credit Cards for Rides

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is testing a system that would allow riders to tap their credit or debit card directly to pay for a ride instead of a SmarTrip card. Testing is focused on Metrorail, starting with select stations and then a second wave of testing systemwide, according to a slide shown at Thursday’s Metro Board of Directors meeting…Continue Reading

Trump Plans Calls With Putin, Zelenskyy Next Week

Trump Plans Calls With Putin, Zelenskyy Next Week

President Trump said he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin early next week after the Russian leader opted to skip peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey. Mr. Trump has pressed both sides to find an end to the war, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreeing to a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire…Continue Reading

OP-ED: Fairfax County’s Recipe for a Tax Hike

OP-ED: Fairfax County’s Recipe for a Tax Hike

This year, I watched the Fairfax County budget process closely and even participated in public and private hearings. Then, on May 13, I watched the nine Democrat Supervisors of Fairfax County vote to approve yet another tax increase. Here’s what they taught me…Continue Reading

Vance, Rubio to Visit Vatican for Pope Leo’s Inauguration

Vance, Rubio to Visit Vatican for Pope Leo’s Inauguration

Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass in Vatican City on Sunday, the vice president’s team announced. Leo, who grew up in suburban Chicago, is the first American pope, marking a major milestone for U.S. Catholics. Mr. Vance is Catholic and met briefly with Pope Francis before his death last month…Continue Reading

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