President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room. President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room.

Did Netanyahu Prolong the Gaza War To Save Himself?

A long exposé misses the mark.

Why Might Iran Want a Nuke?

Is dropping it on Israel the most likely reason?

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A Couple of Observations Relevant to Iran

Not really posts, but hey, here they are anyway.

Israel May Attack Iran Soon

A major escalation in Middle East tensions is forecast.

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Trump DOE Attacks Columbia Accreditation

The administration’s war on higher ed has escalated.

President Trump signing Oval Office February 12, 2025 President Trump signing Oval Office February 12, 2025

Back to Travel Bans

The newest Executive Order.

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Awful Things Are Happening

Terrorism in Colorado. Continued awful violence in Gaza.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on 'Investing in America', Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Cross Hall of the White House. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on 'Investing in America', Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Cross Hall of the White House.

Trump: Ending Wars is Hard

Who could have known?

President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of Commerce Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in the Oval Office, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of Commerce Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in the Oval Office, Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Michael Waltz Out as National Security Advisor [But in as UN Ambassador!]

A major reshuffling of the foreign policy team 100 days into the administration.

Israel’s Next Move

Will the Netanyahu government double down on its weakening of Iran?

A Carnival of Dunces

You know, the meritocracy at work.

ICE Arrests Protestor

A glaring example of trying to terrorize those the administration doesn’t like.

DOGE is a Farce

Unfortunately it is a destructive one.

Israel Preparing to Execute Trump Non-Plan For Gaza

A little ethnic cleansing coming right up.

Trump and Gaza

More outrageous behavior.

The Purge: FBI Edition

The administration is compiling a list of every single agent who participated in the January 6 investigations.

Trump and the Deep State at State

Normal transition . . . and potential red flags.

Rebels Retake Aleppo

Another huge blow against Iranian’s regional strategy.

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire

Peace, for a time.

Muslims Shocked—SHOCKED!—Trump is Pro-Israel

Of leopards and faces.

“Fox & Friends Weekend” Host for SECDEF

No, I am not kidding.

Mike Waltz Next National Security Advisor

The Congressman and Green Beret colonel will head Trump’s national security team.

Trump’s Ukraine Position Starts to Emerge

It sounds the same in the original Russian.

Trump’s Mandate

It’s neither unprecedented nor powerful. It doesn’t exist.

Israel Hits Iran With Limited Strikes

After 29 days . . . a proportionate response.

Gaza After Sinwar

Has the calculus of either side changed?

Biden, Harris Push to End Gaza War

Is Sinwar’s assassination an opening?

Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza

Another one bites the dust.

The Middle East War No One Wanted

After years of proxy battles, Israel and Iran are on the brink of a direct fight.

Israel Invades Lebanon

US and regional leaders are hoping for a limited operation.

Jimmy Carter Turns 100

The 39th President hits the century mark.

Nasrallah Killing Fallout

What we know a day later.

Pager Bombs and Just War

The leading scholar on the subject dissents.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah’s Military Commander and Several Deputies

A massive follow-up to the exploding communications devices.

Hundreds Wounded in Pager Sabotage

A massive Israeli operation. To what end?

The Undecided Voter: Iconoclast Edition

Alan Dershowitz is trying to make up his mind.

Israel Sees Nationwide Strike to Protest Hostage Killings

Massive numbers are taking to the streets in protest.

Hamas Kills 6 Hostages, Blame Netanyahu

Israeli forces recovered their bodies.

Israel Expands War in West Bank

Another step closer to a regional war.

Trump Lies About Hostage Release Record

Or more charitably, forgets due to cognitive decline

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assasinated in Iran

A bold strike that threatens to escalate a regional war.

Harris’ Dilemma

Running for President as Vice President is uniquely challenging.

Israel-Iran Proxy War Expands to Yemen

The fight has now expanded to a third front.

But What About Trump?

Biden is old and in diminished capacity. His opponent is old, in diminished capacity, and a horrible human being.

Jamaal Bowman Defeated in Primary

The Gaza conflict has ousted a member of “the Squad.”

Netanyahu Isolated

The war cabinet is gone. He now owns the war completely.

Benny Gantz Quits War Cabinet, Calls for Elections

The moderates are gone.

Israel Hostage Rescue Creates Outrage

Joy of four returned safe is mixed with the reality of scores of dead Palestinians.