Trump is right to treat the Epstein files as a distraction

August 14, 2025

Trump is right to treat the Epstein files as a distraction

If there is anything of note to come from the row on Capitol Hill over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, it is that cynicism toward politicians is justified. For Republicans, this saga was a self-inflicted wound. For years, a faction of the GOP demanded the release of the files, cheered on by a […]

Europe should not abandon monitoring in Armenia

President Donald Trump celebrates the signing of the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace deal, the latest notch in his quest for a Nobel Peace Prize. “For more than 35 years, Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought a bitter conflict that resulted in tremendous suffering for both nations.… Many tried to find a resolution … and they were unsuccessful. With […]

Democrats prove once again that they’re the stupid party

In 2013, former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal challenged the GOP to “stop being the stupid party.” Bizarre remarks and behaviors from party leaders damaged the brand and kept it in the political wilderness, he believed: Todd Akin’s “legitimate rape” comment, Christine O’Donnell’s “I’m not a witch” campaign ad, Michele Bachmann, an early front-runner in the […]

Trump shouldn’t bite on Putin’s poisoned North Korea lure

The Kremlin readout of a call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday emphasized that the two men had discussed Putin’s upcoming talks in Alaska on Friday with President Donald Trump. Those talks will center on Trump’s push to see Putin accept an immediate, unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Ukraine […]

Hamas is responsible for civilian deaths in Gaza, not Israel

Hamas continues to use civilian dress and infrastructure to cover up its operations. Yet, Israel gets blamed for any and all danger to civilians in Gaza thanks to the moral depravity of left-wing governments, media, and activists. On Tuesday, Israel struck a vehicle and a group of men who were portraying themselves as members of […]

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Putin will attempt to play Trump in Alaska

President Donald Trump wants to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept a ceasefire and serious negotiations toward ending the war in Ukraine. As a first step, Trump should publicly gift Putin a FIFA 2026 World Cup soccer ball at their meeting in Alaska on Friday. Putin will get the message. White House officials said […]

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