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Gov. Josh Shapiro at a campaign rally in Beaver, Pennsylvania.

Josh Shapiro promises restraint as Democrats eye a Pennsylvania sweep

Salena Zito · October 27, 2026 3:08 pm

PHILADELPHIA- U.S. Senator David McCormick hosted the inaugural Pennsylvania Red Tape Dialogues last week at Temple University in Philadelphia with the goal of bringing together C-suite executives, small business owners, policy experts, and federal/state regulators to identify and eliminate burdensome government regulations. (credit Sen. McCormick's office)

McCormick takes on Pennsylvania’s red tape, one binder at a time

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Another 2026 polling wrinkle

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

The logic behind Trump’s ‘pretend I’m on the ballot’ appeal

President Donald Trump touches his ear as he talks about the noise from the new ballroom construction before a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The closing economic pitch Republicans are too scared to make

President Obama speaks at a news conference at the NATO summit at Celtic Manor, Newport, Wales, on Sept. 5. (AP/Charles Dharapak)

Obama’s prickly narcissism precludes self-assessment

Mona Charen September 16, 2014 6:28 pm

Franklin Roosevelt turned America, through Lend-Lease and other subtle devices, into a de facto ally of Britain without breaking any of the laws of neutrality and without alarming a country not ready yet to accept the reality of what it was about to be called on to do. (AP file)

Obama, FDR a study of contrasts on the edge of war

Noemie Emery September 16, 2014 9:00 am

in Iowa, Huckabee leads a new CNN poll of likely GOP presidential candidates with 21 percent. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Mike Huckabee gears up for 2016 run

Byron York September 15, 2014 11:58 pm

‘Late-Talking Children’ a helpful guide for parents

Thomas Sowell September 15, 2014 6:54 pm

It is now President Obama's stated intention to pursue the Islamic State's forces wherever they are, rather than his previous policy of using moderate force only in Iraq and only to protect American facilities and personnel.ÃÂ (AP Photo/Saul Loeb, Pool)

Obama forced by events to reverse course — and disillusion base

Michael Barone September 15, 2014 9:00 am

President Obama shakes hands with Jordan's King Abdullah II during their meeting at the NATO summit in Newport, Wales. As the United States looks to stitch together a coalition to tackle the extremist Islamic State group, the Obama administration will have to overcome the reluctance of Mideast allies who are deeply frustrated with a White House that they believe has been naive, fickle and weak on Syria's civil war. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Americans want strong foreign policy on the cheap

Philip Klein September 15, 2014 9:00 am

Former Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney walks on stage during an event celebrating the 52nd birthday of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, in East Brunkswick, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Resurgence of GOP hawkishness is boosting Romney 2016 prospects

Hugh Hewitt September 14, 2014 9:00 pm

Obama wants to wage this non-war war against a non-state state without congressional authority or debate. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty images)

Obama’s unnecessary, unpromising war

Steve Chapman September 13, 2014 8:02 pm

It is now President Obama's stated intention to pursue the Islamic State's forces wherever they are, rather than his previous policy of using moderate force only in Iraq and only to protect American facilities and personnel.ÃÂ (AP Photo/Saul Loeb, Pool)

Support Obama’s new Islamic State plan

Lawrence Kudlow September 13, 2014 7:09 pm

Samantha Dell wears a Baltimore Ravens' Ray Rice jersey as she tailgates before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday in Baltimore, Md. (AP/Patrick Semansky)

Violence is inherent in the sport of football

Linda Chavez September 12, 2014 8:32 pm

Today, the Federal Air Marshal program, which falls under the Transportation Security Administration, remains riddled with mismanagement, corruption and neglect, columnist Michelle Malkin writes. (SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty images)

Post-9/11: Protect the freedom to warn

Michelle Malkin September 12, 2014 8:12 pm

It is now President Obama's stated intention to pursue the Islamic State's forces wherever they are, rather than his previous policy of using moderate force only in Iraq and only to protect American facilities and personnel.ÃÂ (AP Photo/Saul Loeb, Pool)

Presidential malpractice

Mona Charen September 12, 2014 7:43 pm