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The lead Sep 29, 2026 13

Iran’s Dwindling Influence on Shipping

Iran's grip on global energy markets is slipping as new pipelines and increased production erode the Strait of Hormuz's strategic importance.

Jason Hayes

Sep 29, 2026 11

Minnesota: Omen or Outlier for Midterm Elections?

Fraud in state programs allegedly costing taxpayers billions forced Governor Tim Walz out of his re-election bid and left Republicans competitive statewide.

Barry Casselman

Sep 29, 2026 75

The Democrat Turnout Operation Is Going Broke

Democrats are confident that historical trends and public opinion polls mean they will win sweeping victories this November. But their under-funded turnout operation leaves reason for doubt.

David Catron

Sep 28, 2026 59

Media Ignores Democrats’ Massive ActBlue Scandal

A new House report says ActBlue had shockingly low standards for investigating possible foreign donations to U.S. political campaigns - but the media is trying to bury the scandal.

Sarah Katherine Sisk

Sep 28, 2026 131

Voting Democrat – or Staying Home – Won’t Lower Gas Prices

Democrats are obsessing over high fuel costs, but the historical record and their policy platform strongly suggests that things would be even worse if they were in charge.

Shane Harris

Sep 27, 2026 21

Let’s Keep Our Eyes on the Prize and Not the Polls or the Odds

The polls have been wrong - or outright deceptive - too many times over the past decade to trust them now.

David P. Deavel

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