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4,840 stories Updated Apr 30, 2026 Related desks: Elections National Security

The lead Apr 30, 2026 42

The Would-Be Assassin: The Problem Isn't Education -- It's Ideological Isolation

Higher education may sharpen intellect, but ideological echo chambers can limit critical thinking and deepen political divides.

Larry Elder

Apr 30, 2026 5

Trump’s “Shield of the Americas” Will Build on Success Combating Cartels

The Shield of the Americas marks a shift in U.S. strategy, uniting American nations in a coordinated effort to combat cartels, illegal migration, and security threats.

Ben Solis

Apr 29, 2026 35

Your Whereabouts Are Known at All Times

As surveillance technology expands, a Supreme Court case examines whether geofencing warrants violate privacy rights, raising concerns about government overreach and digital tracking.

Betsy McCaughey

Apr 29, 2026 89

Liberals Push Fake Immigration Stats to Undermine Trump Deportation Agenda

Debate over immigration enforcement intensifies as critics challenge claims that most deported migrants are non-criminals, pointing to misleading statistics and broader legal concerns.

Matt Lamb

Apr 28, 2026 18

‘Permanent, Irreversible Harm’: How Trump Is Protecting Parents From Losing Kids to Gender Ideology

Debate grows over foster care policy, parental rights, and gender identity as federal officials push to limit child removals based on family beliefs and expand support for foster families.

Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Apr 28, 2026 122

Don’t Vote Democrat to Spite Republicans

Calls for conservatives to vote Democrat out of frustration risk major political consequences, raising concerns about strategy, accountability, and the long-term impact on elections and governance.

Shane Harris

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