Courage, Strength, and Optimism

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gives a State of the Force address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 in Quantico, Virginia.

Hegseth’s Pentagon initiatives hold promise

Elaine McCusker, John G. Ferrari · October 15, 2026 6:00 am

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, left, and opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez address supporters from the top of a truck during a protest against the official presidential election results declaring President Nicolas Maduro the winner in Caracas, Venezuela.

Venezuela needs more than an election date

A person pastes a heart-shaped sticker on a banner with pictures of Israeli hostages during a a gathering at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv.

After Trump brought him home, an Oct. 7 hostage family member tells his story

The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Cannon House Office Building.

Expand the Child Tax Credit, but define success first

This 2015 photo shows server banks inside a data center at AEP headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Trump should crack down on Chinese AI distillation

A new fertilization technique that could eventually create babies from the DNA of three people raises a number of ethical questions, including whether the government should sanction the creation of genetically-modified humans. (Thinkstock)

Why universal gene synthesis screening protects American biotech

Anemone Franz February 13, 2026 6:00 am

Glowing AI chip with digital circuits and rising candlestick charts on a dark background, representing finance and technology. 3D Rendering

AI won’t cause a sudden job apocalypse, but a war of attrition

Brendan Steinhauser February 6, 2026 6:00 am

Avian influenza A virus particles under a microscope.

Washington must protect Americans from dangerous biological experiments

Robert Redfield, Robert Moffit February 5, 2026 6:00 am

The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

How Hollywood can combat Russian influence in Africa

Emily Hester, Britt Bowersox February 5, 2026 6:00 am

In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

Trump should finish the job in Iran

Hugh Hewitt February 4, 2026 6:00 am

President Donald Trump.

Trump’s praiseworthy India trade deal

James Rogan February 4, 2026 6:00 am

Ore is hauled from the Kennecott's Bingham Canyon Copper Mine.

Why breaking China’s grip on critical minerals can’t wait

Paula DeSutter January 31, 2026 6:00 am

Avian influenza A virus particles under a microscope.

Why biodefense must be a national security priority

Gerald W. Parker January 26, 2026 6:00 am

People's Liberation Army honor guard marches past the Great Hall of the People

Why China and Russia will not simply walk away from Venezuela

Imdat Oner January 25, 2026 6:00 am

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers the 2026 State of the State address, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Albany, N.Y. (Darren McGee/ Office of Governor Kathy Hochul via AP)

Life is worth living

Diana L. Banister January 25, 2026 6:00 am

Congress must prioritize resilience and reliability in FirstNet reauthorization

Chad Wolf January 24, 2026 6:00 am

An abandoned oil pump jack stands in Cabimas, Venezuela.

The $100 billion mirage: why Venezuela’s oil won’t save the market

Ron MacCammon January 23, 2026 6:00 am