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FAUCI FILES: Declassified Docs Spark Fresh Questions About COVID Origins

The release of newly declassified documents has reignited debate over COVID-19's origins, examining Anthony Fauci's role in gain-of-function research, intelligence assessments, and government transparency.

Sarah Katherine Sisk

Jul 1, 2026 2

Adams Memorial Coming

John Adams helped shape the American republic, yet he remains one of the nation's most overlooked Founders. A new Adams Memorial aims to recognize his family's lasting contributions to American history.

Robert B. Charles

Jun 30, 2026 11

DOJ Policy Change Could Expand Options for Treating Serious Mental Illness

A new Justice Department policy gives states greater flexibility to use institutional care for the mentally ill, reversing decades of federal emphasis on deinstitutionalization.

Jarrett Stepman

Jun 30, 2026 24

What England Can Teach Us About 'Democratic Socialism'

Britain's renewed embrace of socialism offers a cautionary tale for Americans as government control expands and economic growth stalls.

Stephen Moore

Jun 30, 2026 30

Leftists Lose It as Texas Puts Bible Education Back in Schools

Texas is adding limited Bible readings to public school curriculum, reigniting debate over biblical literacy, education, and America's cultural foundations.

David P. Deavel

Jun 30, 2026 9

George Washington at Our 250th Anniversary

As America nears its 250th anniversary, a walk through George Washington's Mount Vernon offers a timely reflection on the remarkable character, leadership, and humanity of the nation's first president.

Robert B. Charles

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