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Trump Is Making American Rail Great Again. A Mega-Merger Could Undo It.

Trump Is Making American Rail Great Again. A Mega-Merger Could Undo It.

California’s high-speed rail experiment is dead and few are mourning its loss. Donald Trump himself called Gavin Newsom’s terminally delayed pet...

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Dr. Makary's FDA Is a Liability for the Pro-Life Cause and the President

Dr. Makary's FDA Is a Liability for the Pro-Life Cause and the President

President Trump has rightly earned his place as the most consequential pro-life president in modern American history. From his transformative judicial...

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President Trump’s SEC Should Level the Playing Field for 403(b) Plans

President Trump’s SEC Should Level the Playing Field for 403(b) Plans

A new report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office does little to calm the nerves of retirees and the millions of Americans planning for...

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The Dialysis Industry Is Putting Profits Over Patients

There is a quiet crisis unfolding in American healthcare—one measured not in headlines, but in dialysis chairs, waiting lists, and shortened lives....

13.04.2026 7

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Making IPOs Great Again for Innovators and Investors

SpaceX’s coming market debut will be nothing short of historic. Elon Musk’s private juggernaut is reportedly seeking a valuation north of $2...

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President Trump Should Deliver a Permitting Reform Win to Power America’s Economic Future

A modern economy cannot function on a permitting system designed for another era. At a moment when the United States is competing for industrial...

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Iran Shows Why Louisiana’s Energy Industry Must Be Protected

Trial lawyer lawsuits threaten Louisiana’s LNG future just as global energy security faces new tests from Iran. Trial lawyer lawsuits threaten...

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Competition, Not Consolidation, Is the Cure for Rising Healthcare Costs

During my time as a public servant in the state of Ohio, I learned a simple truth: markets work best when they are open, competitive, and accountable....

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KEN BLACKWELL: Democratic ‘Affordability’ Message A Joke

the sheer chutzpah

03.03.2026 10

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Powering the Golden Age: An All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy for the AI Century

President Trump’s State of the Union left no doubt: the United States will compete, build, and lead in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced...

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Trump succeeds where Washington failed on drug prices

The public pays more for prescription drugs than patients in other high-income countries — 36% more, according to an authoritative study. Those...

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Winter Storm Fern and the Quiet Strength That Holds the Nation Together

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KEN BLACKWELL: The Return Of Corporate Political Coercion

lessons of 2020 matter

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If We Care About Lawfare, Start With the DEI and Woke Requirements Being Imposed by State Judge Pickers

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With China and Trade, America Is Winning Again

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Utah Attorney General Derek Brown Scores Direct Hit Against Left-Wing Lawfare

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Beyond Partisanship: Restoring Leadership and Civil Discourse Together

11.10.2025 20

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Finish the Fight: Using Common Sense and Commercial Data to Keep America’s Voter Rolls Clean

10.10.2025 20

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J KENNETH BLACKWELL: Big Auto Wants Your Data. Trump and Congress Aren’t Having It.

'a lifeline'

05.10.2025 20

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Amidst Concerns About Left-Wing Lawfare, States Should Review Who They Have on Contract With State Money

03.10.2025 20

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Out of the Past, Into the Future: A Call for Modern Air Traffic Control

01.10.2025 10

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High Power Bills Prove Trump Right on Energy Policy

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Trump’s Tariffs Worked. Now, Let’s Make Them Work Smarter on Steel.

23.09.2025 20

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Please Mr. President Pull The Nomination Of Rebecca Taibleson!

12.09.2025 20

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Wall Street's Toll Booths Threaten Trump's America-First Tech Agenda

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Why Every Evangelical American Should Care About Iran and Support Its Democratic Opposition

One of the most important rights we enjoy in the United States is the freedom to practice our faith. Sadly, this is not a reality... Read More The...

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End Biden’s Big Labor Giveaway Before the Rail Merger Rolls

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The Next Common-Sense Tax Fix: End the Phantom Tax on Mutual Funds Before the Midterms

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Election Interference Exposed

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Outdated Wireless Regulations Fuel Criminal Networks

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Peppering Trade Policy Too Much Could Leave Voters Salty

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Accurately Diagnosing America’s Health Spending Crisis

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The Trump Administration Should Look at Law Firm FARA Filings

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Now The Left Is Outrage Over an Easter Egg Roll

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Trump’s DHS and DOJ Are Going After MS-13, Not Moms at School Board Meetings

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SAVE Our Republic: Why the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act Is Absolutely Necessary

25.03.2025 10

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Iran Regime's Hostage Diplomacy and Attack On It's Opposition

24.03.2025 20

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Protecting Kids Online Means Empowering Parents

22.03.2025 20

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Cleveland Clinic Owes Patients Transparency and Accountability

17.03.2025 20

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President Trump's Tariffs Put America First — Now Let's Fine-Tune Them

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The Election Assistance Commission Needs Major Reform. Here’s How to Do It.

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It’s Time to Make Education Great Again!

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