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The lead May 28, 2025 45

POLL: Historic Optimism in Direction of Country Under Trump

New polling shows 50% of Americans believe the U.S. is on the right track—an all-time high and a major boost for Trump as public optimism rises.

Alan Jamison

May 28, 2025 36

Media, Democrats Blame Christians for Left-Wing Violence at Seattle Rally

Seattle police arrested 23 left-wing protesters at a Christian rally, but city leaders and media are blaming the peaceful event organizers instead.

Sarah Katherine Sisk

May 28, 2025 117

CLUELESS: Democrats Spend $20 Million to Figure Out How to Talk to Men

Democrats’ new $20M plan to win back male voters misses the mark by ignoring what’s really driving men away: a deep-rooted contempt for traditional masculinity.

Shane Harris

May 27, 2025 66

TRUMP EFFECT: Memorial Day Gas Prices Plunge, Lowest in Four Years

Over Memorial Day weekend, gas prices dropped to their lowest in four years, fueling record travel and reflecting Trump’s energy agenda.

Sarah Katherine Sisk

May 26, 2025 78

Transgender Locker Room Outrage Threatens to Upend Virginia Elections

Loudoun County’s transgender locker room policy sparks backlash and may shape Virginia’s high-stakes elections this November.

Alan Jamison

May 25, 2025 21

Democrats Must Face Their Violence Problem

Democratic leaders must confront growing left-wing violence, including recent antisemitic attacks, instead of deflecting blame. The time for moral clarity is now.

David P. Deavel

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