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The lead May 8, 2025 61

Spain’s Green Energy Blackout Proves Trump is Right about Energy

Spain's blackout reveals the dangers of over-relying on renewables. Trump’s all-of-the-above energy policy offers a smarter, more stable path forward.

W. J. Lee

May 8, 2025 65

STATUE MADNESS: New York City Ditches Thomas Jefferson, Celebrates 12-Foot-Tall Sculpture of Overweight Woman

New York City replaced a statue of Thomas Jefferson with a controversial new installation in Times Square. Here's what it reveals about our culture.

Shane Harris

May 8, 2025 16

“One if By Sea…”

Progressive Democrats are pushing an agenda that undermines civil rights, fuels crises, and ignores the will of voters. It's time to push back.

Robert B. Charles

May 7, 2025 32

‘INSANE ORWELLIAN WORLD’: Ted Cruz Speaks Out as Accused Tesla Vandal Released to Receive ‘Gender-Affirming Care’

A suspect accused of firebombing Tesla vehicles in Kansas City was released from jail to continue receiving gender-affirming care, raising public controversy.

Outside Contributor

May 7, 2025 13

ProPublica Wins Pulitzer for Politicized Deception

ProPublica's Pulitzer-winning abortion series obscures the role of abortion pills and FDA deregulation in tragic maternal deaths, critics argue.

Outside Contributor

May 7, 2025 60

BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds Military Transgender Ban

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow Trump’s transgender military ban to proceed, sparking sharp ideological division and reigniting a national debate.

Alan Jamison

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