Author: Mandy Matthews

Matt Schlapp has confirmed that Sen. John Cornyn of Texas has been invited to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference, and conservatives are taking notice of what his appearance could mean for the movement and for Republican priorities going into the next election cycle. American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp confirmed that Sen. John Cornyn of Texas has been invited to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference. That simple confirmation matters because CPAC is where conservative leaders and activists set tone and test messages before they travel through the rest of the party. An invitation alone signals that…

This piece examines how different kinds of work interact with family life, contrasts jobs that pull people away from the household with those that integrate with caregiving rhythms, and outlines practical changes that families and employers can consider to make work support, rather than compete with, home life. Too often the debate gets framed as a binary: a virtuous division between breadwinning and caretaking. That framing misses the middle ground where most people actually live their lives. “The choice is not between ‘real work’ and ‘just staying home with the kids.’ It’s between work that pulls you away from family…

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has declined to say whether he will honor an ICE detainer for an illegal alien accused of killing Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman, sparking criticism about priorities and public safety. This incident centers on an 18-year-old college student, Sheridan Gorman, who was out around 1:00 a.m. and said she wanted to “catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.” Authorities allege that a man named Medina-Medina approached her during that late-night walk in a park and stands accused in her death. The case is raw and painful for the family and the campus community. Governor Pritzker’s silence…

London saw a shocking overnight attack on emergency vehicles tied to a Jewish charity, and authorities are treating it as a potential antisemitic hate crime while the community and police respond. Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire early Monday morning in London in what British police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. The scene left vehicles gutted and raised immediate alarm among charity workers and local residents who depend on those services. Emergency responders and investigators arrived quickly, but the physical damage is considerable and the emotional impact on staff and volunteers is deep.…

The Senate is deadlocked over the SAVE America Act, and bill sponsor Mike Lee (R-UT) says he will keep pushing debate until it passes. The standoff shows how high the stakes are for lawmakers who view this measure as central to their agenda and for those who worry about its consequences. Republican senators who back the SAVE America Act see it as a necessary step to advance priorities voters sent them to Washington to deliver. They argue the bill is a clear statement of conservative policy and a test of whether the party will stand firm on its principles. That…

Republicans are pressing Democrats to take clear positions as the Senate moves into its second week of debate over the SAVE America Act, framing the bill as a test of support for President Trump’s top legislative priorities. Republican senators have shifted into an assertive posture, asking Democrats to go on the record about the SAVE America Act as debate stretches into week two. The tactic is simple: force votes, create public contrasts and keep the focus on issues Republicans say matter to voters. This is part of a larger push to turn legislative debate into a clear choice for the…

President Trump faces a volatile standoff with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, cycling through military and diplomatic options while trying to keep American interests and allies secure. The situation around the Strait of Hormuz has escalated into a clear national security challenge, testing the administration’s resolve. Tensions have forced a rapid reassessment of force posture, sanctions, and alliances. American leadership is under pressure to act decisively without inviting a wider conflict. From a Republican perspective, strength and clarity matter more than hesitation. The goal should be to restore deterrence, protect global commerce, and defend allies while avoiding open-ended wars.…

The fight overseas is real, but what happens at home often decides the outcome. America still fields the strongest military on earth, but battlefield power alone doesn’t guarantee victory or protect our interests. What really matters is the nation’s ability to sustain operations, keep supply lines moving, and maintain public and political support. That means the home front—industry, energy, manpower, and resolve—must be as hardened as any brigade or carrier strike group. Our weapons and training give us an unmatched edge, yet wars are long tests of endurance, not just demonstrations of firepower. When spare parts, munitions, or fuel become…

Iran struck a joint U.K.-U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean and its primary nuclear enrichment site was hit again as fighting in the Middle East reached its fourth week. Iran’s recent strikes against a joint U.K.-U.S. base in the Indian Ocean mark a dangerous escalation that coincides with renewed damage at its main nuclear enrichment site. The situation unfolded as the conflict in the Middle East entered its fourth week, keeping global security on edge. This pattern of attacks and counterattacks is now testing allied resolve and U.S. readiness in a serious way. For Republicans, this is straightforward: Iran…

The clash at a Colorado JBS Foods plant that triggered a strike on March 16 puts pressure on wages, corporate policy, and the balance between worker demands and market realities. The walkout at the JBS Foods facility in Colorado began on March 16 after local union leaders said pay and workplace rules were unacceptable to their members. The dispute pulls into sharp relief how corporate cost pressures, worker expectations, and consumer interests collide in modern labor fights. It also draws a political line between free market approaches and centrally planned alternatives. Company executives insist they must keep operations efficient to…