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The Middle East is holding its collective breath. For a few terrifying hours this week, the world felt like it was spinning directly toward an absolute catastrophe. Following a chilling…
If anyone in Washington still doubts Donald Trump’s absolute, iron-clad grip on the Republican Party, the state of Louisiana just sent a clear, unyielding message: Disloyalty will not be tolerated.…
It was the most anticipated diplomatic showdown of the year, but beneath the smiles, handshakes, and carefully choreographed pageantry of Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing, a decades-old fault line…
BEIJING — The stairs were out. If you want to understand the shifting tectonic plates of global power, you didn’t need to look at a data sheet or a classified…
If you were hoping for a quiet summer at the gas pump, you might want to look away. President Trump has officially slapped a “totally unacceptable” label on Iran’s latest…
In a significant ruling Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court rejected a Democrat-led effort to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The court determined that Democratic lawmakers improperly advanced a redistricting referendum…
It’s been a tense few weeks, but tonight, the “peace” we were all hoping for feels thinner than ever. In a massive escalation that has everyone from Tel Aviv to…
If you were looking for signs of a cooling economy, the April ADP National Employment Report just threw a bucket of cold water on that theory. Private payrolls jumped by…
In a move that signals both a return to American naval dominance and a sharp warning to global “freeloaders,” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that Project Freedom is…
NEWARK, NJ — They say Newark Liberty is one of the toughest airports to land at, but Sunday afternoon took that reputation to a terrifying new level. In a scene…
President Donald Trump didn’t waste words when reporters asked him about the latest twist in the Iran conflict. While speaking in Florida, Trump confirmed he’s personally reviewing a new proposal…
Story Snapshot • King Charles III attended a high-profile White House dinner• The visit followed a rare address to Congress• A few pointed remarks sparked buzz across political circles• Reactions…
ECONOMY & POLICY Energy prices are squeezing household budgets, but the White House is betting Americans can outlast Iran. Not everyone’s convinced. BY THE NUMBERS $126 Brent crude / barrel…
If you thought the “Special Relationship” was getting complicated, wait until you see what’s happening on the Rhine. The White House is officially putting Berlin on notice. President Trump has…
If you listened to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s latest State of the State address, you might think he’s been the leading crusader against corruption in the North Star State. He…
The global energy landscape just experienced a seismic shift. In a move that few saw coming—but many felt was brewing—the United Arab Emirates has officially announced it is quitting OPEC…
They call it the “Hinckley Hilton.” The Washington Hilton is a place etched into the darker pages of American history—the site where Ronald Reagan nearly lost his life in 1981.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver, Tehran has reportedly bypassed traditional channels to hand-deliver a new peace proposal to the White House via Pakistani intermediaries. The offer, first…
GEORGIA – State fire crews are locked in a high-stakes battle against two massive wildfires that have now consumed over 53,000 combined acres across South Georgia. Despite a brief reprieve…
Republican Column Staff April 26, 2026 · 5 min read Former Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields was in the room — at table 255, with a direct line of sight…