Author: Mandy Matthews

I’ll explain why phasing out enhanced health subsidies makes sense, who actually feels the impact, how taxpayers are affected, the long-term risks of permanent expansion, and what practical, conservative alternatives look like. Policy debates over health subsidies have grown loud, but the facts are quieter than the rhetoric. Millions of Americans get coverage through exchanges, yet the real question is sustainability and fairness over the long run. Conservatives argue that temporary boosts that balloon deficits are the wrong path for a nation already weighing heavy obligations. Groups on the left know full well that allowing the enhanced subsidies to expire…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly challenged U.S. President Donald Trump to a friendly wager on the World Series matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, turning a sports moment into a bit of cross-border banter. The exchange landed in public view and prompted reactions about mixing high-level politics with a pastime that people on both sides of the border care about. This piece looks at what that kind of wager signals, how conservatives might read it, and why presidents and public figures sometimes use sports to score soft diplomatic points. The focus stays on the…

When Outrage Flips: The Ballroom vs. the Bulldozer They used to cheer when statues came down, and now the same outlets are soft-soaping a private project. “The same people and publications who cheered tearing down statues are now waxing poetic about Trump building a ballroom on private dime.” That contrast is hard to miss and worth calling out. Here’s the basic point: spending your own money on a property change is not the same thing as celebrating the removal of public monuments. Private investment creates choices for an owner about how to use their land, and it should be treated…

Trump and Australia’s Critical Minerals Deal Aims to Blunt Beijing’s Leverage China’s government revealed earlier this month it was cracking down on rare earth mineral exports to the U.S., a move that ramps up strategic tension between Washington and Beijing. The restriction looks like a deliberate effort to tighten control over resources the West needs for technology and defense. In response, President Donald Trump struck a mineral deal with Australia that his MAGA base applauded and that signals a pushback against Beijing’s chokehold. The pact is pitched as a straightforward way to secure supply lines and reduce U.S. vulnerability. Fox…

President Trump answered a demand from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer with a single, unmistakable word: No. That curt refusal landed on Truth Social and immediately set the tone for a showdown over government funding. This is about who sets the terms when the country is being asked to keep doors open and taxpayers on the hook. Trump called the Democrats’ list of demands “unserious and ridiculous” and said a meeting would be pointless unless the party got real about priorities. He made clear he will not bankroll a sweeping left-wing wishlist as the…

A dramatic scene unfolded on the National Mall as DC police and federal agents apprehended an illegal alien. The man, speaking in Spanish, pleaded, “Please! I’m not a criminal. I work here! I want to be with my family!” Despite his cries, he was swiftly tackled and detained by authorities. The Department of Homeland Security later identified the man as a Mexican national with a criminal past. He faced prior charges for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 13 in Fairfax County. Despite being ordered to leave the country, he illegally re-entered the United States multiple times. President Trump…

A federal judge recently turned down the Department of Justice’s plea to make public the grand jury records linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operations. This ruling poses a significant challenge for the Trump administration, especially as Attorney General Pam Bondi faces growing criticism over her management of the case and the release of crucial documents. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman made this decision, as reported by Reuters. This decision comes on the heels of another judge’s refusal to disclose grand jury materials associated with Ghislaine Maxwell’s case earlier this month. Maxwell, known for her role as Epstein’s confidante, was convicted…

The federal government is set to significantly reduce its workforce by approximately 300,000 employees this year. Scott Kupor, the director of the Office of Personnel Management, explained that the majority of these workers, about 80%, would leave on their own accord, while the remaining 20% would be dismissed. This move reflects a 12.5% reduction in the federal workforce since the beginning of the year. Currently, the U.S. government employs around 2.4 million federal workers, excluding military personnel and U.S. Postal Service employees. The 2024 Pew Research report highlights that federal workers make up 1.87% of the entire civilian workforce. This…

\White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared some insights with reporters about why Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wasn’t invited to an upcoming peace summit. The meeting is set to take place between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Leavitt, the invitation for this summit came from Russia, which explains why Ukraine wasn’t included. Zelensky has been vocal in his criticism of the meeting, stressing that Ukraine’s participation is crucial for any peace talks. He warned that without Ukraine, any decisions made would be “dead decisions” that “would never work.” The Trump-Putin meeting is scheduled for Friday…

Under the Biden administration, many Americans feel like the country has shifted toward a more authoritarian regime reminiscent of the Woodrow Wilson era. Despite the aggressive actions from the FBI, who are often likened to the Gestapo by critics, the MAGA community has maintained a peaceful demeanor. Even in the face of censorship and questionable COVID-19 policies, they have focused on maintaining sanity and peace. This restraint has proven wise, as any unrest could have been used against them by the current administration. The mainstream media, often seen as an arm of the Democratic Party, would likely have seized any…