Author: Kevin Parker

The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints. This move marks a rare public sanction aimed at foreign operatives who push for content controls on American platforms, and it raises hard questions about influence, free speech, and who gets to decide what Americans can see online. This is a clear moment where policy, tech, and free speech collide. The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress…

President Trump takes the Kennedy Center Honors stage as master of ceremonies, mixing sharp humor and plain-spoken moments while the broadcast lands amid deliberate political theater and cultural commentary. President Trump showed up to the high-profile ceremony ready to command attention in a different spotlight, and his presence sparked chatter about the lines between statesmanship and show business. Supporters saw a confident leader trading speeches for stagecraft, while critics treated the move as spectacle. The event offered an unusual chance to watch a political figure perform outside the usual briefings and rallies. President Trump joked that he could trade in…

The Southern Baptist Convention’s recent tilt toward causes like amnesty and DEI has cost it credibility and left many conservatives inside the denomination demanding a return to biblical priorities and accountable leadership. The Southern Baptist Convention has squandered much of its moral credibility crusading for leftist causes, such as amnesty and DEI. That choice has been noticeable to rank and file members who expected churches to focus on the gospel, biblical instruction, and community care. Many who once trusted denominational leadership now question whether its priorities match the convictions of ordinary congregants. When a religious body treats policy fashions as…

This piece argues for a confident, selective approach to national membership, stressing rule of law, cultural cohesion, and policies that reward merit and assimilation. We need to talk plainly about what it takes to keep a nation functioning: secure borders, enforceable laws, and an immigration system that serves the public interest rather than undermines it. Americans should support policies that preserve the institutions the founders built without apologizing for national self-interest. That means prioritizing citizens’ safety, economic stability, and the cultural framework that binds diverse people into one polity. Patriotism is rooted in shared values and obligations, not open-door slogans…

Colorado State Senator Faith Winter died after a late‑night crash on Interstate 25 south of Denver in November 2025; investigators later placed fault with her and toxicology showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.185, more than twice the legal limit. On a November night in 2025, Senator Faith Winter was driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5 when she struck a stopped Ford F-350 in traffic on I-25. She was the only occupant of her vehicle and died at the scene from multiple blunt force injuries confirmed by the coroner. Early reports described a multi-car pileup, but investigators later separated the events…

This article argues that the Obama and Biden administrations shielded Hillary Clinton while taking steps against Donald Trump that raised serious constitutional and legal concerns, recounting key episodes, oversight findings, and the institutional fallout. Not long after the email controversy hit, the FBI opted not to bring charges against Hillary Clinton, and that decision became a touchstone for partisan frustration. Agents, prosecutors, and political leaders traded explanations, but the public saw a gap between conduct and consequence. From a Republican perspective, that gap suggested a double standard in enforcement at the highest levels of government. On the Trump side, investigators…

Atmospheric rivers and their consequences, how they form, how we track them, and what communities and infrastructure must reckon with as these moisture bands deliver both vital water and serious hazards. “Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land.” These long, narrow bands can stretch for thousands of miles and pack a huge amount of water vapor into a conveyor belt that makes landfall. When conditions line up, that moisture falls out quickly and can overwhelm landscapes and systems built for calmer weather. These features form when warm,…

Inflation eased to 2.7% in November, the administration points to energy and rate moves as drivers, consumer confidence dipped and unemployment rose to 4.6%, and leaders are promising more action on taxes, drug prices, and costs as they push for an economic rebound. The latest Labor Department numbers brought some welcome relief, with inflation cooling to 2.7% in November from 3% in September. The White House is leaning into those figures as clear evidence that their economic approach is starting to deliver results. That doesn’t erase the hard parts of the recovery, but it does change the narrative heading into…

Vice President J.D. Vance did not explicitly declare his intentions to run for president in 2028 at Turning Point Action’s AmericaFest on Sunday, but he offered plenty of hints that he wants to c The crowd at Turning Point Action’s AmericaFest felt the energy shift when Vice President J.D. Vance took the stage on Sunday, even without a formal announcement about 2028. He spoke like someone already auditioning for the top job, leaning into core conservative themes and making clear where he stands. The event gave Republicans a chance to see a candidate who knows how to connect with the…

Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna said they are drafting an “inherent contempt” measure that would fine Attorney General Pam Bondi until she complies, marking an uncommon move to force executive cooperation and test congressional authority over enforcement and oversight. Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna announced they are working on a measure invoking “inherent contempt” to impose fines on Attorney General Pam Bondi until she complies with congressional demands. The move puts Congress on a rare, direct collision course with the Department of Justice by using a tool that bypasses routine litigation and presses for immediate compliance. That language,…