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4,811 stories Updated Jul 16, 2026 Related desks: Elections National Security

The lead Jul 16, 2026 31

On the Iran War, NATO Chief Agrees With Trump -- The Media Buried the Lede

It is unquestionably newsworthy that the secretary general of NATO assessed Iran's nuclear progress substantially the same way Trump did.

Larry Elder

Jul 16, 2026 39

Obamacare Enrollment Is Down Because Trump Is Attacking Fraud

Obamacare enrollment fell by nearly three million, but new federal data suggests the decline is tied not only to expiring subsidies, but also to the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on fraudulent enrollments.

Matt Lamb

Jul 16, 2026 29

Xi Jinping Edges China Toward North Korea-Style Rule

Xi Jinping is steadily dismantling long-standing Communist Party norms, consolidating personal authority through ideological control, loyalist appointments, and institutional reforms that increasingly center power around one leader.

Ben Solis

Jul 16, 2026 19

Why Reading Is More Important Than Ever

From Theodore Roosevelt to timeless novels and biographies, the simple habit of reading enriches the mind, sparks imagination, and offers a lifelong source of wisdom, peace, and personal growth.

Robert B. Charles

Jul 15, 2026 14

Supreme Court Justices Ask for More Security in Rare Capitol Hill Appearance

Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan made a rare appearance before Congress to seek increased security funding amid rising threats against members of the nation's highest court.

Paul Belmonte

Jul 15, 2026 6

American Exceptionalism: The Parchment That Birthed a People

Based on remarks by Phill Kline, this speech reflects on the Declaration of Independence, the sacrifices that secured American liberty, and the enduring responsibility to preserve the nation's founding ideals.

Phill Kline

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