More than 40 years ago, columnist Charley Reese wrote a blunt observation about American politics: “Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them.” 545…
Keeping up with the news these days can feel a bit like drinking from a fire hose. One of the latest examples involves testimony before the House Oversight Committee concerning Jeffrey Epstein —…
See that picture of me standing on the first tee? Notice the happy smile. It will be the last time I smile for the next four hours. I have a love-hate…
President Lincoln laughed heartily at Hawk’s line. Mary glanced at him and smiled. It was so good to hear him laugh again. He had not laughed in months. Behind them, the door to…
Just back from vacation, I looked over the headlines to see what I missed. Turns out—quite a lot. Both House and Senate Democrats tried to rein in President Trump’s war powers over Operation…
We need to be honest about right and wrong instead of playing political games. This moment calls for clear thinking and genuine values, not pretending or hiding behind slogans. Sometimes, stepping up with straightforward…
I was on vacation with friends when the U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran happened, which was inconvenient because I was trying to avoid the news. Normally, on vacation I treat current events the way I…
My take on the SOTU speech from Tuesday, February 24, 2026. I am doing my best to keep this positive and to focus on the amazing things that President Trump, and his administration, have…
I haven’t written much about President Trump in a while in my commentaries, focusing instead on other pressing issues and subjects. But after watching the State of the Union address last Tuesday, I…