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4,840 stories Updated Feb 19, 2026 Related desks: Elections National Security

The lead Feb 19, 2026 102

American-Born Olympian Competing for Communist China a Total Disgrace

Eileen Gu’s decision to compete for China instead of the United States has reignited debate about patriotism, loyalty, media bias, and the role of civic education in shaping national identity.

Shane Harris

Feb 17, 2026 14

Making Bureaucrats Accountable

Government accountability doesn’t happen by accident. Clear expectations, measurable performance metrics, and consistent consequences are essential to transforming bureaucracy into high-performing, mission-driven teams.

Robert B. Charles

Feb 16, 2026 26

Religious Communities Succeed Where Social Programs Fail

After 16 homeless deaths in NYC, questions grow about whether government programs can truly solve poverty without faith-based accountability.

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Feb 16, 2026 20

AMERICA 250: Trump Announces Event to Rededicate Country to God

President Trump announced “Rededicate 250,” a National Mall event celebrating religious liberty and America’s identity as One Nation under God.

Alan Jamison

Feb 16, 2026 39

Democrats Defund DHS – Bad Move

Democrats’ push to defund DHS and ICE risks national security, despite strong public support for border enforcement and deportations.

Robert B. Charles

Feb 16, 2026 44

Has America Lost a Culture War – to a Bunny?

A New York Times claim that “the culture war is over” ignores deeper questions about language, citizenship, assimilation, and American identity.

David Lewis Schaefer

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