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Trump Says Tariffs Based on ‘Common Sense’

Trump Says Tariffs Based on ‘Common Sense’

President Trump said Wednesday that he used ‘common sense’ to calculate the steep tariffs that he slapped on countries unless they can broker new trade deals with the United States. Mr. Trump explained his thinking on tariff rates just hours after sending more letters to eight countries announcing the new levies…Read more

Trump Says He’s Considering Federal Takeover of D.C.

Trump Says He’s Considering Federal Takeover of D.C.

President Trump said Tuesday that his administration has been “testing” the idea of taking over the District and suggested that he could also exert some influence over New York if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor…Read more

ANALYSIS: Beautiful Bill’s Big Winners? Small Businesses

ANALYSIS: Beautiful Bill’s Big Winners? Small Businesses

The “pass-through” deduction, which allows the owners of eligible businesses — partnerships, S-corporations, etc. — to only include 80% of their business income on their individual tax returns is a major help. More than 90% of U.S. businesses file this way and if this deduction expired this year, all of them — my business included — would be facing much higher tax bills in 2026…Read more

OP-ED: A Kamala Harris Comeback?

OP-ED: A Kamala Harris Comeback?

Last week, a poll released by the University of California, Irvine, noted that 41% of survey respondents chose Ms. Harris to be the next governor of California, compared to 29% who opted for an unnamed Republican candidate. Ms. Harris has said she will decide by the end of the summer whether she will run. Reports indicate she’s using her July vacation to decide…Read more

Manassas GOP Headquarters Vandalized Over July 4 Weekend

Manassas GOP Headquarters Vandalized Over July 4 Weekend

Located about 45 minutes outside of Washington, the Manassas GOP headquarters had spray paint on its building with the word “fash” written, almost certainly a short form of the word “fascist,” a common Democratic epithet against Republicans for decades…Read more

OP-ED: Shining the Light of Truth on the Proxy Adviser Cartel

OP-ED: Shining the Light of Truth on the Proxy Adviser Cartel

Over the past decade, a war has been waged in corporate boardrooms across America. It’s a battle that has taken place with little to no public awareness — and it’s caused the democratic process to be circumnavigated as policymakers have embraced partisan ideology over the financial security and economic well-being of retail investors…Read more

NATO Leader Mark Rutte Compliments Trump’s Leadership

NATO Leader Mark Rutte Compliments Trump’s Leadership

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte applauded President Trump for the work he did at the NATO summit to get other members to spend more on defense. Mr. Rutte told the New York Times that “when somebody deserves praise, that praise should be given”…Read more

Trump Signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Into Law on July Fourth

Trump Signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Into Law on July Fourth

President Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on Independence Day, just one day after Congress sent the massive tax and spending cut package to his desk. Surrounded by congressional Republicans on the South Lawn during a military picnic at the White House…Read more

PENCE: One Nation, Under God, 249 Years Strong

PENCE: One Nation, Under God, 249 Years Strong

As fireworks once again light up the night skies from sea to shining sea, this Independence Day carries a renewed spirit of hope and thanksgiving. This year, as we begin our 250th year as a free and independent nation, the American people have reason to celebrate not just our remarkable past but also a bright and promising future…Read more

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Trump Says Tariffs Based on ‘Common Sense’

Trump Says Tariffs Based on ‘Common Sense’

President Trump said Wednesday that he used ‘common sense’ to calculate the steep tariffs that he slapped on countries unless they can broker new trade deals with the United States. Mr. Trump explained his thinking on tariff rates just hours after sending more letters to eight countries announcing the new levies…Continue Reading

ANALYSIS: Beautiful Bill’s Big Winners? Small Businesses

ANALYSIS: Beautiful Bill’s Big Winners? Small Businesses

The “pass-through” deduction, which allows the owners of eligible businesses — partnerships, S-corporations, etc. — to only include 80% of their business income on their individual tax returns is a major help. More than 90% of U.S. businesses file this way and if this deduction expired this year, all of them — my business included — would be facing much higher tax bills in 2026…Continue Reading

OP-ED: A Kamala Harris Comeback?

OP-ED: A Kamala Harris Comeback?

Last week, a poll released by the University of California, Irvine, noted that 41% of survey respondents chose Ms. Harris to be the next governor of California, compared to 29% who opted for an unnamed Republican candidate. Ms. Harris has said she will decide by the end of the summer whether she will run. Reports indicate she’s using her July vacation to decide…Continue Reading

OP-ED: Shining the Light of Truth on the Proxy Adviser Cartel

OP-ED: Shining the Light of Truth on the Proxy Adviser Cartel

Over the past decade, a war has been waged in corporate boardrooms across America. It’s a battle that has taken place with little to no public awareness — and it’s caused the democratic process to be circumnavigated as policymakers have embraced partisan ideology over the financial security and economic well-being of retail investors…Continue Reading

PENCE: One Nation, Under God, 249 Years Strong

PENCE: One Nation, Under God, 249 Years Strong

As fireworks once again light up the night skies from sea to shining sea, this Independence Day carries a renewed spirit of hope and thanksgiving. This year, as we begin our 250th year as a free and independent nation, the American people have reason to celebrate not just our remarkable past but also a bright and promising future…Continue Reading

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