August 9 2022
 

Good morning from Washington where the FBI's decision to raid President Trump's home last night is the talk of the town. Katrina Trinko reports. What would the real impact of the so-called Inflation Reduction Act be? Anthony Kim analyzes. Plus: Doug Blair interviews author Eric Metaxas, Cal Thomas considers one of David McCullough's last books, and Victor Davis Hanson warns us not to put our faith in experts.

 
 
 
NEWS
US 'Corrupt at a Level Not Seen Before': Trump's Home Raided by FBI
By Katrina Trinko

"Such an assault could only take place in broken, third-world countries," says former President Trump. "Sadly, America has now become one of those countries."
COMMENTARY
No Wonder We Lost Trust in the Expert Class
By Victor Davis Hanson

Recently, a group of 55 distinguished pro-administration economists assured us that President Biden’s massive borrowing and new entitlements agenda were not inflationary
ANALYSIS
Eric Metaxas Says America Needs Faith to Thrive
By Douglas Blair

"I think that the Founders knew that a robust faith was at the very heart of keeping the republic," says author and radio host Eric Metaxas.
COMMENTARY
‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Should Be Renamed 'Economic Freedom Reduction Act'
By Anthony B. Kim

The Inflation Reduction Act is the legislative embodiment of big government socialism that undercuts America’s fiscal health and overall economic freedom.
ANALYSIS
To Tame Health Care System 'Monster,' Do These 3 Things, Pediatrician Says
By Virginia Allen

For the health care system to put patients first again, Dr. Marion Mass says it must "cut the glut, open the books, and make everybody play by the same rules."
COMMENTARY
Report Shows Corrupt IRS Employees Typically Keep Their Jobs. Some Even Get Promoted.
By Rachel Greszler

As Democrats look to add 87,000 new IRS agents, remember the agency's track record: Nearly 1,000 IRS employees willfully lied on or failed to pay their own personal taxes.
COMMENTARY
David McCullough's 'The Pioneers' Is a Rebuke to Our Entitlement Mentality
By Cal Thomas

David McCullough, who died Sunday, will be remembered for his great historical writing.
COMMENTARY
ICYMI: Latest Federal Takeover of Elections Violates Law
By Hans von Spakovsky

Democrats haven’t stopped trying to take over elections. They just have new tactics to do so under voters’ noses.
 
     
 
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