Author: Kevin Parker

North Korea says it tested a new hypersonic missile system intended to strengthen its nuclear deterrent, a move that raises fresh security concerns across East Asia and stresses the need for steady, strong defense policies. The tests are another step in Kim Jong Un’s long game to expand strike capabilities and bargaining power. This article breaks down what the tests mean, how they change the regional balance, and why a firm posture matters. The regime announced its latest launches as proof that a new hypersonic capability is operational. Hypersonic weapons travel at many times the speed of sound and can…

This piece looks at a public clash over President Biden’s fitness to lead, focusing on a Late Show exchange where former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended him and host Stephen Colbert pushed back after a concerning debate performance. It lays out the arguments, the exact quotes exchanged, and how that split reflects broader doubts within the Democratic Party. A growing number of Democrats have concluded that President Joe Biden all but doomed their party’s chances when he insisted on running again, and that unease has become a live political issue. Some younger Democrats openly distance themselves from the…

President Trump moved to federalize National Guard troops for Chicago, a move the administration says was needed to protect federal property and agents, but a federal judge temporarily blocked deployment and the fight has reached the Supreme Court. The administration agreed to pause while the high court weighs the case, and both sides are arguing over who controls military decisions when domestic unrest is at issue. The legal back-and-forth highlights a sharp tension between executive authority and judicial oversight. The White House ordered federalization on October 4, calling for 300 Illinois National Guard members plus 200 from Texas and 16…

Alaska Schools and the Rise of Bureaucratic Activism Even in a red state like Alaska, bureaucrats have infiltrated the education department with ‘protest’ and ‘action civics.’ That language shows up in program descriptions and training materials, shifting classrooms from instruction to agitation. Parents who sent kids to learn the basics are seeing something different. What this looks like in practice is not a few passionate teachers but coordinated initiatives from central office staff and contractors. These programs often come with lesson plans, student organizing checklists, and consultant-led workshops that push a particular style of civic engagement. When unelected officials set…

We built a country on habits, memories, and institutions that lasted generations, and those roots still matter in how we govern and live together. America cannot survive without heritage Americans. When people share a past, they share expectations about rights and responsibilities, and that shapes stable communities that can solve hard problems. Those shared expectations keep elections, courts, and local governments from collapsing into chaos. Families and faith communities are practical engines of civic life because they teach self-restraint, sacrifice, and neighborly duty in ways no institution can replicate. Conserving those patterns preserves a civic culture that prizes stewardship over…

Merit First: How University Leadership Makes or Breaks America’s Colleges America’s universities will fail to succeed unless they choose leaders based on who is the most qualified candidate and who is best equipped to lead the university into a promising future – regardless of leftist attacks. That idea isn’t partisan chatter, it’s simple logic: institutions survive or crumble based on leadership. Colleges that ignore experience and competence trade long-term strength for short-term headlines. Picking leaders on merit means focusing on track record, academic credentials, and proven management skills. It also means valuing fund‑raising ability, curriculum oversight, and a clear plan…

Katherine Clark Says Leverage Justifies Pain of a Shutdown Katherine Clark, Democrat Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives, made it plain when she acknowledged the trade-off in blunt terms: “Shutdowns are terrible. And of course there will be families that are going to suffer. We take that responsibility very seriously, but […]” That admission cuts through any suggestion that the damage is accidental; it was framed as part of a calculation. When a senior Democratic leader admits willingness to allow hardship to preserve leverage, voters should take it seriously. That kind of political calculus puts party goals ahead of…

Supreme Court to Decide Whether Marijuana Users Can Keep Their Guns The Supreme Court is gearing up for a high-stakes clash over gun rights and federal drug law that will matter to everyday Americans. This fight cuts straight to whether personal freedoms survive when federal statutes collide with state choices on marijuana. The dispute began with a Texas case where federal agents found a firearm and the man admitted to regular marijuana use, sparking felony charges under federal guns-and-drugs statutes. That prosecution has climbed the appeals ladder and is now set for arguments early next year at the nation’s highest…

Why Brennan’s ‘Not Involved’ Claim on the Steele Dossier Falls Short The public argument over the origins of the Steele dossier has been messy and partisan, but some facts are stubborn. As more documents and timelines emerged, it became harder to accept a neat, exculpatory narrative from intelligence officials who were central to the events. ‘Brennan’s assertion that the CIA was not ‘involved at all’ with the Steele dossier cannot be reconciled with the facts.’ Officials like John Brennan defended the agency’s distance from the dossier, yet emails and memos show contacts and handoffs between private researchers, contractors, and intelligence…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement stepped up enforcement in recent days and arrested dozens of people they describe as some of the worst offenders. The agency reports these arrests included those convicted of sex crimes, robbery, murder, and human trafficking. This is the kind of targeted action communities expect when the rule of law matters. The timing matters because citizens feel the immediate impact of violent crime and exploitation. When enforcement is consistent, it deters repeat offenders and protects vulnerable victims. That practical effect is the real measure of success for any immigration policy. Too often, tough work by federal agents…