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Opinion

Trump should restore confidence in institutions

National Columnists

The Trump administration stands on the cusp of something potentially transformative. If President Donald Trump succeeds in unleashing a new era of energy abundance and securing America’s leadership in artificial intelligence, the economic gains will be profound. Lower energy costs, faster ...

There is solution to Israel-Gaza War

National Columnists

As the governments of the U.K., Canada and France announce their intent to recognize a Palestinian state, I recall the words of C.S. Lewis, so aptly quoted by President Ronald Reagan in his famous “evil empire” speech: “The greatest evil is not done now ... in those sordid ‘dens of ...

Drawing district lines is inherently political

National Columnists

Let’s take a tour of the 13th congressional district in Illinois. It starts in East St. Louis and then moves steadily north. By the time it gets to Springfield, home of Abraham Lincoln, about 90 miles away, it takes a sharp turn to the east, reaching Decatur and finally Champaign, itself ...

Unsung heroine inspires others to volunteer

National Columnists

Eileen Cunningham is a mother of four and grandmother of three with another on the way. The wife of “Goose” Cunningham — when you are from Hazelwood, Pennsylvania, everyone has a nickname — possesses the unique quality of bringing people together to form communities. How? The natural ...

Make sure US dominates telecommunications

National Columnists

Trump’s announcement and executive order to ensure that the U.S. dominates the artificial intelligence revolution was a welcome America First policy directive. That mostly means keeping the government out of the way. But an equally vital industry for our economic and national security ...

Why are we fixating on 2028 election?

National Columnists

August is usually downtime in Washington. Congress is in recess, the heat and humidity contribute to the desire to escape town for cooler weather, the president is normally somewhere else and cable news is focused on shark attacks. Not this August. Cable news, especially, along with some ...