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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

Tiana Lowe Doescher · October 24, 2026 8:03 am

Trump.

Trump and the MAGA enthusiasm strategy

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Abdul el Sayed’s chronic, brazen lying

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Is it too late to move the midterm needle in Michigan?

Bucks County demonstrators.

The conservative who said yes to Bucks County, USA

Palestinian supporters of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad movement chant slogans against the Israeli military action in Gaza, during a demonstration in the West Bank city of Jenin on Friday. (AP/Mohammed Ballas)

How the United Nations prevents peace in the Middle East

Mona Charen August 8, 2014 2:46 pm

Jonathan Alter at The Daily Beast has an idea that will infuse the president's "economic patriotism" rhetoric with some bite: Compel companies to take "loyalty oaths" to prove their patriotism. (iStock Photo)

Have you taken your Obama oath?

David Harsanyi August 8, 2014 2:39 pm

If you want to understand the future of America, it would be wise to spend more time following the news from Silicon Valley and less following the partisan bickering in Washington, D.C.ÃÂ (iStock Image)

Tech entrepreneurs have greater impact on nation than presidents

Scott Rasmussen August 8, 2014 2:18 pm

It's back-to-school season across the country. But in an increasing number of districts, "back to school" doesn't mean back to learning. Under the reign of social justice indoctrinators, academics are secondary to political agitation. Activism trumps achievement. (iStock Photo)

Readin’, writin’ and social justice agitatin’

Michelle Malkin August 8, 2014 2:13 pm

President Obama answers questions during his news conference following the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit on Wednesday at the State Department in Washington. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Compromise with Obama? Surely you jest!

David Limbaugh August 8, 2014 1:59 pm

The dream of building a system of bullet trains in the United States akin to what exists in Europe involves massive and sustained government spending, more money for unions, and promises to move the nation away from car-based transportation. Thus, it represents everything that excites American liberals. (iStock)

A high-speed train wreck for Obama and liberalism

Philip Klein August 7, 2014 11:17 pm

Sen. Rand Paul is greeted by local Republicans before speaking at a gathering for local candidates Tuesday in Hiawatha, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

GOP candidates flock to Iowa as caucuses regain prominence

Byron York August 7, 2014 10:53 pm

Conservatives are outraged that President Obama is threatening to use his executive authority to shelter undocumented foreigners from deportation now that immigration reform seems dead this year. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)

On immigration, Obama may be cynical, but he’s not breaking the law

Shikha Dalmia August 7, 2014 9:00 pm

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, left, and CIA Director John Brennan testify during a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee March 12, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The intelligence community’s secrets and lies

Steve Chapman August 7, 2014 3:00 pm

The Democratic Party embraces "comprehensive immigration reform," which is code for amnesty, which, in turn, is code for "keep the borders porous so that we get a constant stream of new Democratic voters and cheap labor." (AP Photo)

Democrat support for amnesty threatens their most loyal voters

Larry Elder August 7, 2014 2:50 pm

If philanthropy can bring together Dick Scaife and Bill Clinton in a celebration of America, how does one explain the bitter denunciations of the Koch brothers, who are at the very pinnacle of philanthropy themselves? (iStock Photo)

Philanthropy over politics

R. Emmett Tyrrell August 7, 2014 10:07 am

Sen. Pat Roberts waves to the crowd as he rides on the back of a pickup in a parade Saturday in Gardner, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Primaries show Republican voters wary of Tea Party candidates, skeptical of party establishment

Michael Barone August 6, 2014 9:56 pm