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By the minute: How Trump filled record-breaking State of the Union

By the minute: How Trump filled record-breaking State of the Union

by Marissa Fernandez and Ben Shapiro | Feb 26, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union in history at almost 108 minutes Tuesday night. He began the address to Congress, which totaled more than 10,000 words, by stating that America is the “hottest country” in the world. Trump...
Experts warn window to weaken Hezbollah is closing

Experts warn window to weaken Hezbollah is closing

by Anisha Iqbal | Feb 3, 2026 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON –– National security experts cautioned Tuesday that Lebanon faces a narrow opportunity to permanently curb Hezbollah, but only if U.S. policy focuses on dismantling the group’s financial and political networks, not just its weapons. “Lebanon today presents...
A “marriage of convenience”: Pro-Israel conservatives confront antisemitic factions in their coalition

A “marriage of convenience”: Pro-Israel conservatives confront antisemitic factions in their coalition

by Naomi Taxay | Nov 19, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — The National Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, a conservative-led initiative previously housed at the Heritage Foundation, met Tuesday to confront what members say can no longer be ignored: antisemitism within the conservative coalition. The shift in...
Lawmaker proposes legislation to commemorate Oct. 7 while Trump’s 20-point peace plan raises concerns

Lawmaker proposes legislation to commemorate Oct. 7 while Trump’s 20-point peace plan raises concerns

by Isabella Jacob | Oct 8, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – On the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war on Tuesday, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) proposed bipartisan legislation that would award the Congressional Gold Medal to all hostages held by Hamas after the attack. During a press...
A final White House brief amid ceasefire announcement

A final White House brief amid ceasefire announcement

by Lenna Peterson | Jan 15, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – At the 537th and final White House press briefing of President Joe Biden’s administration, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre updated the press on reports of a ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas.  With just five days remaining...
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