The national debt clock displayed at a bus station in Washington on Jan. 2, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

What to expect from Trump’s global tariffs 

By Terri Wu Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump has dubbed April 2 “Liberation Day,” when he will unveil reciprocal tariffs to level the trading field between the United States and its

Letters to the Editor

Tammy Messina | Objecting Just to Object?

Speaking of “manufacturing outrage without substantive evidence,” that’s exactly what Aarika Burden attempted to do in her March 25 letter to the editor titled “Protecting Children or …?”  It’s unclear

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 4, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump says he is ‘not joking’ about 3rd term 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he is “not joking” about recent talk of him potentially seeking a third term in office, although such a

National security adviser Mike Waltz in Pituffik, Greenland, on March 28, 2025. Pool photo by Jim Watson/Getty Images.

Mike Waltz reiterates he doesn’t know Atlantic editor 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  National security adviser Mike Waltz has reiterated that he does not know The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, after the journalist suggested over the weekend that Waltz

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States move to ban using food stamps for soda 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  States are beginning to take action to ban food stamp recipients from using their food stamps for soda.  West Virginia will ask the U.S. Department of

Many veterinarians recommend regular brushing for pets, and a wide array of treats and meal additives complement brushing to help support your pet’s oral health. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

How to Protect Your Pet’s Dental Health 

Like humans, pets’ oral hygiene plays an important role in their overall health and quality of life. Common conditions like plaque buildup, tartar and bad breath can escalate to serious

David Hegg

David Hegg | Courage Worth Honoring

By David Hegg Recently, I finished a great book recounting the exploits of Dog Company, the Army Rangers who led the assault up the cliffs on D-Day, and accomplished the

Letters to the Editor

Larry Moore | Conspiracy Theories

As I am writing this letter, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is rescuing the two astronauts who were abandoned by Joe Biden. In reality, he probably had no idea they were even

Denise Lite

Denise Lite | DOGE and the Illogical Left

Since Elon Musk took the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency under Donald Trump’s second administration two months ago, protests against him have spiked — some escalating into violent

Letters to the Editor

Philip Wasserman | Throwing Out the Baby and …

There’s an old saying: “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.” But that’s exactly what happened when President Donald Trump’s executive order banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs across