California House Republicans press Newsom to suspend gas tax increase
EXCLUSIVE — A group of House Republicans from California are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) to suspend the state’s annual gas tax increase as residents grapple with the nation’s highest gas prices in the country. In a letter sent to Newsom on Thursday, all 11 House Republicans from California urged Newsom to suspend a pair […]
China wraps up massive two-day military ‘punishment’ drills surrounding Taiwan designed to intimidate its new president
CHINA: ‘DRILLS SERVE AS A STRONG PUNISHMENT’: China pulled out all the stops today as it concluded two days of military drills that looked to all the world like a dress rehearsal for an invasion or blockade of Taiwan as Beijing continues to vow to bring what it considers a renegade province under Chinese rule […]
Memorial Day flags, and the upside-down Left
On Memorial Day, the flag most people think about is the American flag, Old Glory, symbol of our nation. Whether it is a huge banner waving high in the soft breeze of early summer or one of the thousands of tiny replicas fluttering by gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery, it reminds us solemnly and respectfully […]
When White House communicators clash: Karine Jean-Pierre and John Kirby are the latest in a tradition of tensions
A great deal has been written this year about the tensions between White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House national security communications adviser John Kirby. Their uneasy relationship reflects a host of internal and external expressions of doubt about Jean-Pierre’s lackluster performance, internal disagreements about whether to support Israel, and legitimate confusion about […]
College admissions expected to drop in the fall after first-time increase since pandemic
Overall undergraduate enrollment increased by 2.5% for the spring 2024 semester, the first time enrollment in bachelor’s programs has risen in four years. But the modest increase is likely to be short lived, as financial aid chaos is expected in the fall. According to data published Wednesday from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, total […]
New Philadelphia mayor announces city’s remote workers must return to office
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has made a significant number of changes since she started her term in January. Her most recent decision, however, is sure to ruffle the feathers of the city’s workers, especially those who have enjoyed the benefits of working remotely. During a press conference on Monday, Philadelphia’s mayor announced that all city […]
Alice Stewart, 1966-2024 – Washington Examiner
Washington was shaken this week by the sudden and tragic death of the political commentator and veteran media adviser Alice Stewart. Stewart, only 58, had appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room as recently as last Friday. Her body was found the following day in the Belle View neighborhood in northern Virginia. Authorities do not yet […]
Washington Capitals’ and Wizards’ Capital One Arena rated one of most dangerous NBA venues
Capital One Arena was ranked as one of the top 10 most dangerous NBA arenas, according to a new study. Located in Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown, the Capital One Arena hosts Washington Wizards and Capitals games. It was ranked as the eighth most dangerous arena based on factors including fan behavior and the crime rates for […]
We argue about campus free speech because we forget what the university is for
The combination of highly visible protests combined with the varying university responses has lately reignited the debate over free speech on campus. Longstanding opponents of free speech have suddenly declared its importance, and have noticed how recent ideas about how to erode cultural and jurisprudential free speech norms might actually be used for ill — […]
Kenyan president meets with Obama amid awkward press conference with Biden
Kenyan President William Ruto met with former President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., on Thursday in between a series of meetings with President Joe Biden and his team at the White House. The Kenyan president’s state visit to Washington will conclude Thursday with a state dinner at the White House. Earlier in the day, Ruto […]