Instead of letting Trump’s baton conduct the pace of rearmament, it’s time for Europe to discover its inner De Gaulle — or at least leaders worthy of the name.

The vivid images of protesters against ICE raids in Los Angeles brandishing the Mexican tricolor instead of the Stars and Stripes have dominated news coverage and commentary. But decades of research show that the U.S. flag almost universally elicits strongly positive feelings in Americans from all backgrounds.

The decision to bomb Iran is fair game for criticism and concern. But the Iraq syndrome cosplay misleads more than instructs. For starters, no one is proposing “boots on the ground,” never mind “occupation” or “nation-building.”

If policymakers want the promise of the AI era to translate into meaningful gains in living standards, they must first get government out of the way.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Soto v. United States delivers a massive win for military retirees seeking back pay of combat-related special compensation.

The Democratic Party has gotten itself into a mess because it has evolved — or devolved — into a party fairly perceived as more concerned with the interests of the few and less concerned with the welfare and rights of the many.

Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian bombers was impressive enough for President Donald Trump to issue an order bolstering U.S. defenses against drones. This has renewed importance as unidentified drones have entered U.S. airspace in the past and have shadowed our warships.

The extremely positive and productive — and calm — visit of Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz with President Donald Trump received relatively little media emphasis.

With New START set to expire in February, and U.S. policymakers facing pressure to avoid exceeding treaty limits by uploading new warheads, a new nuclear deal is critical. However, policymakers should not rush to meet Putin’s eagerness for a deal without thoroughly questioning his motives. 

Instead of exalting victimhood, we could champion resilience, agency and gratitude. We could honor past struggles while embracing present freedoms. In doing so, we might discover that victory — over adversity, over our limitations — carries far greater virtue than victimhood ever could.