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Pentagon Plans 90-Day Energy Independence For US Military Bases
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell described dependence on municipal infrastructure as an “intolerable risk,” stressing that energy security is increasingly critical to modern warfare.
Mike Collins Always Wanted Another Rewrite
My mentor taught me how to make news with mule teams, billboards and a Rolodex. Today, his 700-word arguments are losing to the 1.7-second scroll.
The Section 1245 File
Trump wants to sell Turkey F-35s. The Russian S-400 and Congress stand in the way, and the midterms may change who Ankara has to win over.
The Silent Half
More than half of Americans have held back their political or social views, a new TIPP Poll finds, with self-censorship especially common among Republicans, higher earners, and working-age adults.
Rx Ukraine
Zelenskyy calls a wartime vote a tsunami. It may be the medicine the country needs.
The Credential Gambit
A judge ordered the White House to restore press access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Trump got the week of coverage he wanted before the ruling came down.
Anything Goes
Consumer investigators sent hundreds of shoppers into the same online store at the same time and found three-quarters of the items priced differently from one person to the next.
Utopia Yesterday, Apocalypse Today
Six months ago, AI's leaders promised abundance. Now they want the bureaucracies that botched COVID to oversee them.
Trump Is Right To Lift Diesel Sanctions On Russia. He Should Go Further
This, of course, sparked a complete breakdown among establishment politicians and commentators who accused Trump of betraying Ukraine and, effectively, switching sides to back Putin in his “war on Democracy.”
Meta Hit With $25 Billion Penalty In New Mexico Privacy Case
The state is also seeking an injunction to prevent Meta from continuing the practices that led to the jury’s finding of liability in the privacy case.
Europe’s Diesel Winter Is Coming, And Washington Is About To Make It Worse
Pakistan and Turkey have pledged troops under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed in August
Watch: Trump Defends White House Renovations Following Obama’s 'Cheesecake Factory' Jibe
Trump defended the extensive restoration work as a long-overdue preservation effort, brushing off the jab as politically motivated.
Watch: Trump Attacks Michigan's El-Sayed With 'Jihadist' Label At Rally
Speaking to supporters in the battleground state, Trump questioned the former public health official's loyalty to the nation and argued El-Sayed poses a security threat.
Watch: Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Returns To Jubilant Reception
Her unexpected reappearance marks a pivotal moment for Venezuela’s political landscape, galvanizing the opposition movement and renewing calls for democratic reforms.
Watch: Voters Cast Ballots In Pivotal Israeli Election Testing Netanyahu's Legacy
The election serves as a critical test of whether Netanyahu can assemble a governing majority
5th Circuit Rules Illegal Immigrants Not Entitled To Bond Hearings
“Because petitioners have never been admitted to the United States, due process does not entitle them to additional proceedings beyond what Congress has provided before they may be detained pending removal,” Wilson wrote.
Attack Ad Against Georgia Democrat State House Candidate Sparks Backlash
The ad was produced by A Strong Georgia Inc., a Georgia-based political organization that supports candidates aligned with its conservative policy platform.
‘FEARMONGERING’: Virginia AG Jay Jones Warns of ‘Armed Federal Agents’ at Polling Sites
However, the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security have no plans to deploy federal agents to polling sites, spokespersons from both departments said Monday when asked about the Virginia memo.
California’s 20,000-Ballot Fight: Judges Press DOJ Over Suspected Noncitizen Voters
This refers to California’s requirement that people registering to vote attest under penalty of perjury that they are U.S. citizens. However, individuals are not required to provide documentary proof of citizenship.
Federal Reserve Faces Pressure To Raise Rates Again As Inflation Persists
Some anticipate additional tightening if inflation remains elevated, while others warn that higher borrowing costs could further weaken housing and consumer spending.
French Protest Groups Demand More Rallies As Macron Faces Tough Choices
Labour leaders urged further protests next Saturday and a nationwide strike on Nov. 5, saying frustration over wages, living costs and public services was spreading far beyond the student movement that first mobilized last month.
When Money Becomes Everything
Money solves the problem of the double coincidence of wants. A farmer sells his wheat for something widely accepted in exchange, then uses it to buy shoes.
How To Create The Most Destructive Financial Bubble In History: Unleash The Finance Quants
Once public regulation and ownership crowd out private discipline, political overseers add conflicting social objectives that further distort incentives.
Editors’ Picks
The Boom They Never Saw Coming
A surge in investment, manufacturing, productivity and jobs is reshaping the American economy in ways that have received little attention.
Hard Lessons For Europe From The Ceuta Crisis
By Ana Palacio, Project Syndicate | September 1, 2026 European Union leaders should have received several messages during the recent surge of migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. In particular, cohesion without trust is fragile; dependence without limits leads to vulnerability; and selective enforcement of international law risks eroding a
The Vindman File
Alexander Vindman outspent his opponent sixteen to one and lost the Florida Senate primary by twelve points.