Author: David Gregoire

‘Conservatism,’ as a political ideology, has failed to conserve anything meaningful, and that’s a serious problem. The phrase above captures a blunt criticism that’s been levied at modern conservatives, and it deserves a clear response. Conservatives should listen to questions about outcomes without accepting every claim as gospel. A real reply balances what conservatism stands for with an honest look at where it fell short in practice. True conservatism is about preserving the institutions that enable human flourishing, not fossilizing every tradition. That means defending the rule of law, a free economy, and civic institutions like schools and families. When…

Russia and China slammed a U.S.-drafted Gaza resolution that passed the U.N. Security Council on Monday, calling the text vague and inconsistent while raising fresh questions about what the council actually accomplished. The Security Council vote on Monday moved a U.S.-drafted resolution forward, but the headlines focused on the dissenting tone from two permanent members. Russia and China publicly criticized the measure for lacking clarity and for containing internal contradictions that, in their view, undermine its effectiveness. Those objections turned a routine U.N. action into a diplomatic tussle worth watching for anyone tracking the Gaza crisis. From a Republican perspective,…

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy announced he would travel to Turkey on Wednesday to restart peace negotiations, but Moscow has denied that it is sending any representatives. The trip signals a push for a diplomatic reset even as doubts linger about whether Russia will meaningfully engage. President Zelenskyy’s decision to head to Turkey is a clear move to reopen lines of dialogue at a time when the battlefield and diplomacy remain tightly linked. Turkey has positioned itself as a practical mediator in conflicts where major powers are unwilling to sit across the table, and its geographic and political role gives it…

The Louvre Museum in Paris announced a temporary closure of some staff offices and one public gallery because of structural fragility, prompting immediate safety measures and inspections while keeping most visitor spaces open. The move came via a Monday statement and is framed as a precaution to protect staff, visitors, and the collections while engineers assess the building. The Louvre’s decision shut a portion of internal offices and a single gallery to prevent any risk from structural weaknesses. Museum officials moved quickly to limit access and called in specialists to evaluate the affected zones. This is being presented as a…

President Trump’s sudden shift to back a House vote to release the Epstein files has drawn skepticism across the political spectrum, with critics questioning timing and motives even as supporters push for transparency. President Trump surprised many by publicly signaling support for a House vote to make the Jeffrey Epstein files public, a move that immediately became a political lightning rod. That show of support was labeled sudden by observers who expected a steadier course from the former president. Critics on both sides pointed to timing and optics rather than substance, and reactions were immediate and fierce. From a Republican…

Emily Orbison was reinstated on Nov. 11 and will receive back pay dating to Sept. 15, according to a district reinstatement letter; this article explains what that means and how such decisions typically play out in school district employment matters. Emily Orbison was reinstated on Nov. 11. She will receive back pay dating to Sept. 15, according to a district reinstatement letter. Those two lines are the core facts from the district correspondence and form the starting point for understanding the administrative outcome. The reinstatement date establishes when Orbison returned to active employment and signals the district’s decision to reverse…

California was hit hard by a powerful atmospheric river that moved through the state, causing at least six deaths, widespread flooding and continued concern as lingering thunderstorms raised the risk of dangerous mudslides in vulnerable regions. The storm arrived with intense bands of moisture and heavy rain that soaked large swaths of California, producing flash flooding and swollen rivers. Local officials reported significant impacts to communities from Northern California down through the southern foothills. Roads were submerged and low-lying areas saw rapid rises in water levels that forced quick decisions by emergency responders. <p”At least six deaths” is the toll…

President Trump is urging primary challenges to Indiana Republican lawmakers who declined to redraw the state’s congressional maps as he had demanded, putting intra-party accountability front and center and raising the stakes for GOP control and candidate selection. President Trump has publicly called for primary challenges against Indiana GOP legislators who did not act on his request to change congressional boundaries, framing the issue as one of loyalty and responsiveness to conservative voters. That demand puts the spotlight on a routine but consequential process: redistricting shapes who represents districts and how competitive seats will be. For Republicans who believe in…

Federal agents conducted interior immigration arrests in Charlotte on Sunday, and residents reported encounters with officers near churches and apartment buildings. A top Border Patrol commander said agents made dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday, highlighting an aggressive interior enforcement push by federal authorities. The agency framed the operation as targeted actions against individuals with immigration violations. Local residents reacted with alarm after spotting agents in neighborhoods, particularly near places of worship and multiunit housing. Those on the ground described officers approaching people outside churches and at apartment complexes, creating a tense atmosphere for families and…

Across Europe this year, protests targeting tourists and high-profile figures moved from disruptive stunts to concerted public confrontations, stretching local resources and spotlighting tensions between residents, activists, and the travel economy. Cities from Barcelona to Rome felt that strain as protesters used theatrics and direct action to make a point about overcrowding and economic inequality. What began as scattered incidents, like playful water gun attacks, evolved into larger demonstrations aimed at tech billionaires and museum staffing disputes. The result was a rolling series of headaches for local businesses and officials trying to balance order and public sentiment. In Spain, reports…