Author: Kevin Parker

This piece takes a clear look at whether stagflation could return amid the war in Iran, weighing the likely path of energy prices, supply shocks, and policy choices. It considers how monetary and fiscal decisions interact with real economy constraints, and what conservative priorities would change to limit the damage. Talk of stagflation has moved from background chatter to front page concern as oil prices and geopolitical risk rise. Stagflation means high inflation combined with weak growth and stubborn unemployment, a nasty mix that crushed living standards in the 1970s. The current situation is different in structure, but the risk…

Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The immediate aftermath left the area cordoned off and authorities working to secure the scene while details were still emerging. The attack happened outside a diplomatic mission, a site that usually has a tight security posture and clear markings of protected status. Attacks near…

NATO was born in 1949 to stop Soviet aggression, and it still matters, but today the alliance needs tougher talk, clearer goals, and fairer sharing of costs and risks. NATO’s origin after World War II in 1949 made real sense: a collective shield against Soviet expansion and a way to bind Western democracies together. That shared purpose justified U.S. leadership and sacrifice at the time, and it kept Europe free for decades. Yet history has moved on and so should parts of the alliance’s posture and politics. From a Republican perspective, gratitude for NATO’s role does not mean blind loyalty…

A prominent Democratic congressman, long tied to the Russia collusion narrative, now faces accusations of inappropriate sexual conduct with interns as he campaigns for California governor. The allegation lands at a volatile moment for a politician who built part of his profile around challenging the Russia collusion story. Republicans point to this as another example of elite hypocrisy, arguing that standards and accountability should apply regardless of party. The claim itself centers on inappropriate sexual conduct with interns, a charge that resonates strongly with voters concerned about ethics. For years, critics on the right derided him as the driving force…

Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday the U.S. has achieved many of its military objectives in Iran, but the regime in Tehran must choose between two pathways if it wants to avoid more economic pain. The piece looks at what that choice means, how pressure and deterrence are working, and why a clear strategy matters for American interests and allies. Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday the U.S. has achieved many of its military objectives in Iran, but the regime in Tehran must choose between two pathways if it wants to avoid more economic pain. That statement cuts to the…

Washington gave Tehran a 48-hour ultimatum starting Sunday (April 5), and the Strait of Hormuz sits at the center of the standoff. President Donald Trump set a clear deadline with a 48-hour ultimatum issued on Sunday (April 5), and that timeline has driven a surge of diplomatic posturing. Allies and third parties have been involved in back-channel talks, but those efforts have not resolved the strategic tension. The standoff has a sharp focus: control and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is not a distant abstract; it is a vital artery for global energy…

The Oklahoma City Police Department has placed officers on leave after reports that an April Fools’ Day prank prompted squad cars to respond to a claim involving a baby being thrown from a car; the incident has sparked an internal review and public concern. The Oklahoma City Police Department has placed officers on leave after reports of an April Fools’ Day prank that sent squad cars in pursuit of a baby being thrown out of a car before the call was City officials say an internal review is underway to determine what happened, why multiple units responded, and whether procedures…

Two relatives of deceased Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani have had their green cards revoked, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday. This report sets off a debate about national security, immigration enforcement, and how the United States treats ties to foreign malign actors. The move described by Rubio signals a willingness to use immigration status as a national security tool. For Republicans, this is straightforward: if someone’s family links them to hostile foreign networks, our immigration system should respond. The decision raises questions about precedent and how far authorities will go to protect Americans from overseas threats. Qasem Soleimani served…

The federal arrest of Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, centers on accusations of immigration fraud and suspected terror funding tied to past convictions abroad. Federal immigration agents took Salah Sarsour into custody this week on allegations involving falsified immigration paperwork and support for terrorist groups. The Department of Homeland Security identified him as a “criminal illegal alien from Jordan” who allegedly lied on the path to legal residency more than thirty years ago. Sarsour is currently being held in an Indiana county jail while the case moves forward. According to DHS, Israeli authorities previously charged and…

Florida’s new voter ID law has ignited a sharp debate over election integrity, access, and political theater across the state. Left-leaning groups reacted loudly when the measure became law, calling it a harsh step that will shut people out of the process. “Governor DeSantis just signed one of the worst voter suppression laws in modern American history,” Abha Khanna, a partner with Elias Law Proup, said in a statement on Wednesday, April 1. The governor presented the legislation as straightforward election protection, arguing it restores trust and sets clear rules voters must follow. Supporters say requiring identification at the polls…