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The Constitutional Crucible: Scrutiny, Stability, and the Executive in 2026 The political climate of America at the beginning of 2026 is characterized by the paradox of returning to an old pattern of disruptive executive behavior while at the same time entering an unknown climate of international politics. Again, recent comments by popular media personality Tucker … Read more
Without a doubt, Gavin Newsom is going to throw his hair-gelled hat into the Democrat presidential ring ahead of the 2028 election. And given the weak field of likely challengers, I wouldn’t be surprised if he manages to capture the nomination. He’s slick, after all – not just the hair. He has ‘that presidential look’ … Read more
It wasn’t too long ago that Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis were locked in hot competition as they competed for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Using one of his signature nicknames, Trump referred to the governor as “DeSanctimonius,” while DeSantis claimed that his rival was “running to settle scores” and stated, “I would … Read more
It’s been a wild day in federal courts and not a good one for the president of the United States or, frankly for the Constitution. In one ruling, a lowly district court judge ruled that President Trump didn’t have the authority to defund PBS and NPR, despite the fact that Congress passed legislation removing funding … Read more
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors violates the First Amendment rights of a therapist who challenged the law. In an 8–1 decision, the court sided with Kaley Chiles, a conservative Christian therapist, finding that the restriction on counseling practices amounted to a violation of free speech protections. … Read more
President Donald Trump signed an executive order March 26 barring federal contractors and subcontractors from engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, according to a White House fact sheet. The order directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue compliance guidance and identify economic sectors where DEI practices are being used. The directive instructs … Read more
In the remote deserts of northern Namibia, there is a community whose daily hygiene routine challenges everything most people think they know. And no, it has nothing to do with superstition. The Himba tribe, one of the last semi-nomadic communities in the region, has developed a unique way of maintaining personal hygiene without using water … Read more
In one of the most disturbing medical cases in recent years, a Georgia doctor didn’t just operate on her patients — she performed for the camera while doing it. And even after losing her license, she didn’t stop. Dr. Windell Davis-Boutte, a dermatologist running a cosmetic practice in Lilburn, Georgia, became infamous after posting videos … Read more
Sen. Lindsey Graham is facing criticism after being spotted at Walt Disney World over the weekend as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown stretches into its sixth week and U.S. military operations against Iran continue abroad. Photos and eyewitness accounts placed Graham at the Orlando theme park, including at Chef Mickey’s restaurant inside Disney’s … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments this week in a closely watched case that could redefine the scope of birthright citizenship in the United States, placing a long-standing constitutional question squarely before the nation’s highest court. At issue is the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, which states that “[a]ll … Read more