President Trump has issued an executive order aimed at curbing the practice of birth tourism. This move should not be confused with birthright citizenship, although Trump often criticizes both. Under the Fourteenth Amendment, birthright citizenship grants U.S. citizenship to those born on American soil, with minor exceptions, regardless of parental legal status. The U.S. Supreme...
The Trump administration decided to overhaul the regulations of the federal historic preservation agency. This decision poses a threat to historic sites nationwide. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, which I once chaired, typically safeguards such landmarks. The Council administers Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, affecting around 120,000 federal actions annually. These...
Overview of the Declaration and Its Aftermath One year ago, President Trump announced a ‘crime emergency’ in Washington, D.C., citing gangs and crime without evidence. In response, Trump deployed about 800 members of the D.C. National Guard and over 1,000 National Guard members from various states to counter alleged criminal activities. Currently, 4,600 troops patrol...
President Donald Trump reportedly used a smaller military plane instead of Air Force One due to an Iranian assassination threat. This happened as he left the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, last month. This has brought attention to the safety and security of presidential transport. Although Trump was seen boarding Air Force One in Turkey’s...
North Carolina’s political scene is set for a competitive race as Republican state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom prepares to face Democrat Jamie Ager in the upcoming November elections. The race follows the decision by incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards to withdraw his bid for reelection. His withdrawal came after an ethics report highlighted concerns about his behavior...
Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, has made Medicare-for-all a key part of his campaign. He believes this policy shift would mean higher taxes for Americans in exchange for health coverage not tied to employment. This proposal would change how healthcare is funded, affecting private insurance and potentially altering employment dynamics. According to experts, it...
President Donald Trump has announced a renewed focus on sanctions against Iran. This decision follows Iran’s demand for compensation in peace talks, prompting Trump to ask the same for the U.S. He suggests this will pressure Iran, portraying it as on the brink of financial collapse despite enduring sanctions over decades. Traditionally, sanctions are a...
The events of 2024 left members of the Democratic Party feeling uneasy about their leadership. Despite the passage of time, apprehensions persisted into 2026. On Friday night, Hunter Biden provided a solemn update regarding his father, Joe Biden, who previously served as president. Speaking to the BBC, Hunter shared, “The cancer has spread. It’s metastasized...
Late last year, conservative commentator Glenn Beck realized a longstanding fantasy for many right-wing supporters: bringing a founding father back to life. In a video, Beck sat across George Washington in a podcast studio setting. This version of Washington was different, with a modern look that included a tight T-shirt and updated hairstyle, resembling more...
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong holds a lead in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race. This development has prompted David Crowley and his mainstream coalition to seek ways to counter her growing support. Hong, who is running as a Democratic candidate for governor, was seen campaigning in Milwaukee on July 24. Her candidacy has attracted significant attention due...