Two images of the protests taking place in Los Angeles Donald Trump’s words are rarely accidental. His instinct for rhetorical impact—whether blunt force or performative affection—has always served a purpose: to reward loyalty, punish defiance, and bend public will to his own. That contrast was on full display again this week. Amid protests erupting across Los Angeles following sweeping ICE...

“If they can be charged, we’ll charge them. But if they can’t be charged, we will name them. And we will name them, and in a culture that respects shame, they should be people that are ashamed. That’s the way things work.” That was a mission statement from Ed Martin, the man appointed to lead the Justice Department’s so-called “weaponization”...

Say the words “Harvard” and “$53 billion endowment” in the same sentence, and you’re bound to hear this: Why on earth would they ever need more money? It’s a reasonable question—and an ethical one. At a time when student debt tops $1.7 trillion nationwide and working families struggle with rising tuition, the optics of America’s wealthiest university continuing to raise...

  What separates a good leader from a great one isn’t intelligence, charm, or even experience. It’s character—specifically, the willingness to do the right thing when it’s difficult, unpopular, or politically damaging. We’ve seen this quality in several U.S. presidents, but four in particular stand out—not for partisan wins, but for the ethical backbone they demonstrated when it mattered most....

What follows is not a partisan critique. It’s a call for accountability—from everyone. And in this case, it’s not just important. It’s essential. When a lawyer takes the oath of office, it’s not just a box to check. It’s a declaration—a personal and public commitment to uphold the law, serve the truth, and act with integrity. Pam Bondi took that...

“If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”–-Matthew 15:14 **When I first heard that President Biden had been diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer, I took this story down out of respect for him and his family. After reading the book, I’ve rewritten much of it, and I’m sharing it again now because I believe the...

Jake Tapper is a respected journalist. I say that not as a casual observer, but as someone who regularly watches his reporting and respects his work. He’s covered war zones, challenged presidents, and earned a reputation for fairness, tenacity, and doing the work. He asks tough questions and backs them up with facts. He’s written compelling books and brought needed...

Eight Social Rules— 1. Silence in Arguments—Not every opinion needs a reply. 2. The calmest voice controls the room—power doesn’t shout. 3. Gossip once, lose trust forever—people remember. 4. Ask more, talk less—Silence is golden. 5. Praise in public, correct in private—Respect goes viral. 6. Facing an implacable individual, mirror their energy, not their chaos—Stay in control. Amendment—Challenge people in...

With the constant churn of headlines—political strife, cultural division, and an unrelenting news cycle—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, even numb. So when this week’s TIME magazine arrived, I felt an unexpected sense of peace and gratitude. The cover was simple, yet powerful: a full-page portrait of Pope Leo XIV, dressed in royal vestments, hands folded calmly in front of him....

Week after week, CBS’s 60 Minutes has done what journalism is supposed to do: hold those in power accountable, no matter the cost. The current cost: The Trump administration has responded with threats, lawsuits, and efforts to silence dissent through sheer intimidation. The most recent episode took viewers to Ukraine, where correspondent Scott Pelley interviewed President Zelenskyy at a bombed...