The Supreme Court on Monday issued an important order on its shadow docket in Mirabelli v. Bonta. The court granted an emergency appeal filed on behalf of Catholic parents by the Thomas More Society, blocking a state law that barred parental notification that their children had changed their gender identity. Continue reading “Supreme Court Delivers Key Victory for Parental Rights in California”
We now have a glimpse of the War Powers Resolution promised by Sen. Tim Kaine (D., Va.), which is reportedly scheduled for a vote in the Senate on Tuesday. The resolution purportedly ends all combat operations against Iran … until you reach the very end where there is a hole that you could drive a combat task force through. Continue reading “More Bark Than Bite: Kaine’s War Powers Resolution is an “Imminent” Failure”
Below is my column in the California Post and the New York Post on the bizarre conspiracy theory recently pushed by Rep. Ted Lieu (D., Cal.) in a House committee hearing. He is the latest Democrat who appears to hate disinformation . . . except his own. Continue reading “Rep. Ted Lieu Spreads Bizarre Conspiracy Theory in Congressional Hearing”
Below is my column in the Hill on the deposition of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Democrats are now pledging retaliation once they take power by calling President Donald Trump. The rush to use the scandal for political advantage has already resulted in some embarrassing misfires.
Here is the column: Continue reading “The Clintons and the Politics of Scandal”
There was an important ruling last week by Magistrate Judge William B. Porter of the Eastern District of Virginia in favor of the press regarding the handling of files and materials taken in a search of the home of a Washington Post reporter. Judge Porter ruled against the Trump Administration in what he called an “unsupervised, wholesale” search of the files of Hannah Natanson, who covers the federal government for The Post. Instead, the court itself will conduct the review in camera. Continue reading “Court Rules for Washington Post Reporter in Major Win for the Press in National Security Case”
Below is my column in Fox.com on the move this coming week to introduce a war powers resolution to end the attacks in Iran. The task, however, will be far more challenging in light of the escalation of hostilities. With the loss of American personnel, the choice is even more stark politically for these members. President Donald Trump has left Congress with only fight or flight options. Continue reading “Fight or Flight: How Trump Boxed in Congress on War Powers”
This week, “there is no joy in Mudville” – the mighty Padres have struck out.
The California Padres thought that they had secured Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly with an offer of $40 million for just two years. The Diamondbacks were offering that payout over three years, but Kelly took the Diamondbacks. The reason? California’s ruinous tax burden is fueling an exodus of wealthy taxpayers and businesses from the state. It is the latest example of how Democrats have reversed the Gold Rush with a long line of U-Hauls heading to more responsible states. Continue reading “California Strikes Out: Major League Pitcher Turns Down Padres $40 Million Offer Due to State Taxes”
The Wall Street Journal just published a comprehensive book review of Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution. It is a thoughtful and well-written discussion of the book that I recommend to readers. Continue reading “Wall Street Journal Reviews “Rage and the Republic””
Below is my column on Fox.com on the legal authority for Operation Epic Fury. There are good-faith arguments that such attacks should require declarations of war. However, President Donald Trump can rely on his predecessors, including Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Biden for the authority to carry out these attacks.
Here is the column: Continue reading “Epic Fury: Trump Can Rely on Past Democratic Presidents for the Authority to Attack Iran”
Below is my column in the California Post and New York Post on the rise of profanity politics in the United States. Politicians today do not just solemnly swear, they can not stop swearing.
Here is the column: Continue reading “I Do Solemnly Swear: How Profanity Has Taken Hold of American Politics”
Below is my column on Fox.com on the new disclosures of secret orders targeting now FBI Director Kash Patel and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. It is only the latest example of the abuse of the investigatory powers by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Here is the column: Continue reading “Jack Smith’s Secret Orders Targeting Patel and Wiles Should Alarm Us All”
This week, most Americans found a moment of rare unity in our pride over the performance of our athletes in the Winter Olympics. After years of rage politics, there was a brief respite as we joined in cheering our team in representing the United States in Milan and Cortina. Well, most of us. Some in the media found the entire demonstration of patriotism to be intolerable and triggering. What is striking is how this aversion to our flag and country was so openly expressed in major media. Continue reading ““You’re Not Alone”: Reporters Comfort Those Triggered and Traumatized by Scenes of Patriotism”
Before the State of the Union, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined other leaders in promising Americans that the Democrats will unleash a revenge tour after taking power in November, pledging to start throwing Trump people in jail when they retake Congress. Murphy went on MS NOW to feed the rage addiction that has taken over his party. Continue reading “Sen. Chris Murphy Joins Pledge to Throw Trump Figures in Jail After Taking Power”
Today I am flying back to Washington after a book tour in Colorado and California discussing Rage and the Republic. It was a great trip and I am thrilled by the interest in the book. While in San Francisco and Los Angeles, I took a few pictures that I wanted to share as part of our travel blog series. Continue reading “The Vibrant Beauty of California”
This week, CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was supposed to give the UCLA Burkle Center’s annual Daniel Pearl Memorial guest lecture on “The Future of Journalism.” It was a wonderful opportunity for students to hear from one of the impactful voices in the media. However, they will not be able to do so after a successful cancel campaign supported by faculty members. Continue reading ““Anathema in the University Mission”: Bari Weiss Canceled at UCLA”