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Trump Orders Maduro Capture, Defends US National Security

Doug Goldsmith January 5, 2026

President Trump’s nighttime operation to seize Nicolás Maduro and bring him to U.S. justice has set off a fierce political fight, raised constitutional questions, and resurrected past precedents about when presidents can use military force.

Minnesota, California Fraud Probes Expose Democrat Oversight Failures

Doug Goldsmith December 29, 2025

This piece takes a clear-eyed look at giant fraud allegations in Minnesota and California, compares them to the fiscal discipline seen in states like Florida and Texas, and asks why big blue states keep finding

Broadcast Networks Promote Anti-Trump Bias, Erode Trust

Doug Goldsmith December 27, 2025

The broadcast networks have become a spectacle of emotional excess and one-sided storytelling, so this piece calls out the most glaring examples from the year: partisan panels, soft interviews with the powerful, celebrity hagiography, and

TPUSA AmericaFest Proves GOP Needs Midterm Convention Now

Doug Goldsmith December 23, 2025

Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix felt less like a dry conference and more like a traveling show that knows how to win an audience. The event drew tens of thousands and made a strong

Conservative Leaders Clash Over Israel, Defining American Identity

Doug Goldsmith December 21, 2025

At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, old-school conservative instincts bumped up against new flashpoints, and the result was noisy but revealing. I watched organizers, commentators and rank-and-file attendees trade sharp words about Israel, identity and strategy

Charlie Kirk Murder Case Exposes Defense Limits, Secrecy Risks

Doug Goldsmith December 13, 2025

The piece examines how the explosion of social media has reshaped public understanding of high‑profile criminal cases, using the murder of Charlie Kirk and the arrest of Tyler Robinson as a test case, and argues

Networks Downplay Minnesota Somali $1B Fraud, Amplify Trump Criticism

Doug Goldsmith December 13, 2025

Networks spent more time scolding President Trump than digging into an alleged billion-dollar fraud tied to Somali operatives in Minnesota, and that imbalance matters. This article walks through how broadcast outlets framed the story, the

Netflix Delivers Sharp Wake Up Dead Man Mystery With Benoit Blanc

Doug Goldsmith December 13, 2025

This piece breaks down Netflix’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — what makes it tick, who stands out, how Rian Johnson steers the tone, and why it lands as a darker but

Six-Figure Earners Overspend, Slip Into Paycheck Dependence

Doug Goldsmith December 13, 2025

Many Americans earning six figures still live paycheck to paycheck, and this piece explains why that happens, what habits trap them, and which shifts actually free up money and stability. I call this pattern lifestyle

Walz Democrats Prioritize Wokeness, Undermine MN Cannabis Market

Doug Goldsmith December 11, 2025

I’ll explain how Minnesota’s rollout of legal marijuana went wrong, show how social equity rules and DEI cash skewed the market, highlight specific quotes and allegations about fraud and mismanagement, examine the practical effects on

New York Tolerates Antisemitism, Israel Defends Jewish Freedom

Doug Goldsmith December 10, 2025

I spent two weeks split between New York City and Jerusalem, and what I saw could not have been more different: an American city tolerating extremist talk on its streets and political stage, and an

Investigate Alleged Minnesota Taxpayer Fraud, Hold Leaders Accountable

Doug Goldsmith December 9, 2025

This piece links a 19th-century political boss to a 21st-century scandal in Minnesota, tracing how lax oversight and partisan protection let massive fraud flourish, highlighting “Feeding Our Future” and COVID-era abuses, and urging a time-limited

Van Epps Wins Tennessee Special Election, GOP Faces Warning

Doug Goldsmith December 4, 2025

The Tennessee 7th special election offers a blunt message for Republicans: a narrow win can mask a troubling trend, and last week’s result should prompt serious, immediate fixes to messaging, turnout and candidate quality as

Middle Class Squeezed, Lawmakers Must Restore Economic Freedom

Doug Goldsmith December 2, 2025

This piece looks at the odd reality of wealth in 2025: we enjoy unprecedented comforts and choices, yet many Americans feel squeezed by basic costs like housing, healthcare, and education. It argues that the system—driven

Defend Advent Hope, Restore Faith, Strengthen Family Resolve

Doug Goldsmith November 30, 2025

This piece looks at why hope still matters in a rough year, why the first Advent candle is called the Prophet’s Candle, how light outshines darkness, and real-life examples of people and programs acting as

Pelosi Exit Exposes Media Deference, Trading Conflicts

Doug Goldsmith November 29, 2025

Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step away from running again at 85 marks an era where she shaped policy and shaped media coverage as much as votes. This piece looks at her relationship with broadcast networks,

Trump Restores Affordability, MAGA Policies Boost Worker Pay

Doug Goldsmith November 28, 2025

This piece argues that “affordability.” is being reframed by conservative policy wins, explaining how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and other measures are restoring low inflation, boosting paychecks, and reviving American industrial power. Democrats

DR MARC SIEGEL: How faith and gratitude can still work wonders in a fractured nation

Doug Goldsmith November 27, 2025

This piece argues that shared faith and belief in miracles can bridge political divides, highlights dramatic survival stories from public figures and physicians, and makes the case for allowing spiritual care in medicine while urging

Christians Must Stand With Israel, Reject Antisemitism Now

Doug Goldsmith November 26, 2025

This piece lays out why, this Thanksgiving, faithful Americans must stand firmly with Israel and oppose rising antisemitism, tracing that duty through Scripture, history, and our shared civic values while warning against dismissing extremist influencers

Walk Across America Reveals Heart Of Small Town Values

Doug Goldsmith November 25, 2025

I’m walking across America and the season has changed — from the humid bustle of New York City in September to clear, chilly nights in rural North Carolina. Along the way I’ve met neighbors, sat

Manfred Must Preserve Due Process, Spare Guardians Pitchers

Doug Goldsmith November 25, 2025

This is an argument for mercy. Somebody please send it to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. Among the most important decisions Commissioner Rob Manfred will make in the course of his career as baseball’s

Melania, Usha Stand With Veterans, Demand Camp Lejeune Justice

Doug Goldsmith November 22, 2025

The visit by First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance to Camp Lejeune brought a rare moment of recognition for families who lived with poisoned water, and this piece digs into the history,

Ro Khanna Pushes New Deal Agenda, Threatens Economic Freedom

Doug Goldsmith November 19, 2025

I walked with Rep. Ro Khanna through the Cannon building and got a sharp, on-the-move look at the Democratic debate over economics, immigration, Israel, and the party’s direction. He framed his ideas around FDR-style production

DHS Cracks Down, Sanctuary Failure Costs Katie’s Life

Doug Goldsmith November 19, 2025

I agreed to let the Department of Homeland Security honor my daughter because their goals matched what every grieving parent wants: enforcement that protects families and public recognition that her death mattered. This piece walks

Defend Unitary Executive, Reclaim Presidential Authority

Doug Goldsmith November 15, 2025

Justice Antonin Scalia’s Morrison dissent still matters: he warned that a statute creating an independent prosecutor illegally grabbed executive power, and that lesson frames today’s fights over the presidency, judicial behavior, and accountability. This piece

Pelosi Retirement Signals Democrats Embrace Socialism

Doug Goldsmith November 8, 2025

Nancy Pelosi is stepping down after decades in power, leaving a Democratic Party that has shifted sharply left and embraced socialist ideas she helped normalize. This article traces that shift from the late 1980s through

Republicans Demand End To Costly ACA Subsidies, Protect Families Now

Doug Goldsmith November 7, 2025

The government is stalled over an emergency bump in Affordable Care Act subsidies from the COVID era, and this piece argues those temporary handouts do more harm than good. It explains how the subsidies flow

Protect American Workers, Hold Fed Accountable For AI Disruption

Doug Goldsmith November 4, 2025

The debate over AI, jobs, and policy has shifted from academic papers to real headlines, and it deserves clear Republican scrutiny. This article examines whether AI is already cutting jobs, questions how officials are explaining

Restore SNAP, Protect Hardworking Families With ACA Credits Now

Doug Goldsmith November 1, 2025

This piece looks at how the government shutdown has suddenly stripped millions of Americans of health and food support, why that matters to everyday families, and what immediate steps Republicans insist should be taken to

Trump Orders US To Resume Nuclear Tests, Strengthens Deterrent

Doug Goldsmith October 30, 2025

President Trump’s move to restart U.S. nuclear testing has sharply refocused the debate on deterrence, norms and leadership; this piece examines the immediate rationale, the historical context, the practical tools already in place to maintain

AI Race Demands US Internet Infrastructure Upgrade, Counter China

Doug Goldsmith October 27, 2025

The United States must lean into a focused plan to win the global AI race by combining relentless innovation, massive private investment, and a national push to upgrade internet infrastructure. This article argues that preserving

Artist Defies Hollywood Boycotts, Champions Israel Through Music

Doug Goldsmith October 26, 2025

I’m an artist who turned frustration into action: seeing a rising tide of antisemitism and a boycott culture in entertainment, I wrote and filmed a song called “On My Mind” in Israel with Israeli collaborators

Schumer Shutdown Strands Troops, Military Families Demand Relief

Doug Goldsmith October 23, 2025

Senate obstruction is putting troops and military families in a painful bind, with base services shut down, moves paused, and food banks stretched thin; this piece lays out how the shutdown is hitting servicemembers at

Wikipedia Has Become Overtly Biased Against Conservatives

Doug Goldsmith October 22, 2025

Larry Sanger says the website, Wikipedia, has become biased against conservative and religious viewpoints, but sees a way to fix it. That claim matters because that site is treated by many as a default source

Trump Asia Trip, NC Redistricting, and AI Power Plants

Doug Goldsmith October 22, 2025

Trump’s Asia Trip. Redistricting in NC. AI Power Plants. President Trump’s swing through Asia turned heads and reset expectations among allies and competitors. He kept the message tight: secure supply chains, fair trade, and stronger

New World Screwworm Threatens Texas Livestock Industry

Doug Goldsmith October 19, 2025

New World Screwworm Threatens Texas Livestock, Ranchers Warn Ranchers across Texas are warning that the New World screwworm could cause serious damage to the state’s livestock industry. People who work the ranches say the tiny

Montgomery Shooting Third Suspect Charged In Case That Killed Two

Doug Goldsmith October 19, 2025

Third Suspect Charged After Montgomery Nightlife Shooting Killed 2, Injured 12 MONTGOMERY, Ala. Authorities announced Thursday that a third person has been arrested and charged in a violent early-October shooting that left two people dead

Father Pleads Guilty To Second-Degree Murder Of 7-Month-Old Son

Doug Goldsmith October 19, 2025

Jake Haro, the father of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder after a months-long investigation failed to locate the infant’s remains. The admissions come as prosecutors pursued a case built on investigative

Cincinnati Balcony Collapse Near University Sends 10 To Hospital

Doug Goldsmith October 19, 2025

A third-floor balcony collapsed Friday evening at a residential building near the University of Cincinnati, sending ten people to local hospitals. Officials say one person was in critical condition. Cincinnati Police Department Capt. Stephen Bower

United Airlines Plane Clips Tail Of Another At O’Hare, No Injuries

Doug Goldsmith October 19, 2025

A United Airlines jet clipped the tail of another United aircraft while taxiing to its gate at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, airport officials said Friday. The contact happened during ground movement and prompted an immediate response

Senate Dems Block Bill To Pay American Troops During Schumer Shutdown

Doug Goldsmith October 19, 2025

Senate Democrats Block Bill to Pay American Troops During Schumer’s Ongoing Shutdown Senate Democrats just voted down a simple measure meant to guarantee pay for our troops while Chuck Schumer runs an ongoing shutdown. This

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Introduces Major Policy Changes

Doug Goldsmith October 19, 2025

Republican Take: One Big Beautiful Bill Act Raises Red Flags Washington rolled out a sprawling package that promises something for everyone and accountability for no one. That sort of approach should make conservatives uneasy because

Senate Dems Block Troop Pay During Schumer Shutdown

Doug Goldsmith October 18, 2025

Senate Dems Block Bill to Pay American Troops During Schumer’s Ongoing Shutdown In a stark moment on Capitol Hill, Senate Democrats rejected a narrow measure meant to guarantee pay for active duty military amid the

Vaccine Exemption Sought By Parent Objecting To Fetal Tissue Vaccines

Doug Goldsmith October 18, 2025

Parent Seeks Exemption Over Vaccines Tied to Fetal Cell Lines An advocacy group has stepped in to press the case of a parent seeking an exemption after her child objected to receiving vaccines linked to

Investigate Funding And Coordination Behind Violent Political Protests

Doug Goldsmith October 18, 2025

Investigate the Money and Coordination Behind Violent Political Protests Respondents to our reader poll think authorities should examine the funding and coordination behind political protests that turn violent. That reaction isn’t surprising. Voters want answers