The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868 after the Civil War, begins: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” Does this language confer U.S. citizenship on babies whose parents are in the country illegally or temporarily? The traditional understanding is yes. Mr. Trump says no
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Operation Epic Fury Should Make China Very Afraid
Like Desert Storm in 1991, a stunning air campaign is demonstrating America’s power of deterrence.
More Right-Wingers Ban Trans Athletes
Actually, it was the International Olympic Committee, and sportscaster Bob Costas approves.
The “No Kings” Demonstrations: Politics as Bad Group Therapy
Participants in the rallies accomplish nothing practical but feel heard, validated and affirmed.
Muslims Win If Iran’s Regime Loses
A defeat for the mullahs would yield benefits that would ripple across the globe.
A Welcome Setback for Medical DEI
Some of the worst excesses of racial identity politics have been in U.S. medical schools, but maybe that is starting to change. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education, which accredits M.D.-granting institutions, has quietly removed diversity, equity and inclusion protocols from its official guidance.
The Tragedy of Robert Mueller
Robert Mueller, who died Friday at age 81, served his country as a Marine and as the second-longest-serving director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The tragedy of his legacy is that he agreed to lead the probe into whether Donald Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election.
Trump Hasn’t Lost His Voters Over Iran
By Karl Rove: MAGA voters turn out not to agree with the noisy podcasters who oppose the war.
Gavin Newsom’s Climate False Alarms
Global warming isn’t behind California’s wildfires, and fires around the world are declining.
Is Only Bad News About Iran Fit to Print?
President Trump’s complaints about the news coverage of the Iran war are predictable—and entirely justified.
Gavin Newsom Is Driving Up Gas Prices
Californians pay $5.48 a gallon on average—and military jet fuel is getting dangerously expensive.
Iran War Will Lower Energy Prices
By Peter Navarro: The risk of regime violence has long been baked into the global price of oil and gas—and everything else.
Don’t Bank on a Texas Blue Wave
By Karl Rove: Record turnout for Democrats doesn’t guarantee success in the general election.
Trump Can Win Something Greater Than the Nobel Peace Prize
If the president ends the regimes in Iran and Cuba, he will cripple the global anti-American movement.
Trump’s Iran Challenge Is at Home
By Karl Rove: The operation is brilliant, but the explanation leaves much to be desired.
The Bibi-Made-Trump-Do-It Canard
Israel didn’t manipulate the U.S. The countries worked closely together.
Where Should Californians Relocate?
There are still more options for the multitudes who have understandably had it with the Harris-Newsom political class. Take Mississippi.
Even Contemptible Men Don’t Deserve Mob Justice
Ex-Prince Andrew, once a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, falls victim to a trans-Atlantic moral panic.
Will Trump Pull an Obama Tuesday Night?
Few people are betting against a childish spectacle, and it’s not just because Trump is often ill-mannered in public remarks. While Obama failed to jawbone Justice Alito into straying from sound constitutional jurisprudence, our 44th president’s public bullying of the Court seems to have had the intended effect on Chief Justice John Roberts.
Olympic Hockey Star Jack Hughes for President
His unabashed patriotism was as inspiring as his winning overtime goal for the Olympic hockey gold medal.
Democrats May Have Already Lost the 2028 Election
How can Kamala Harris be the front-runner? Consider the alternatives: Newsom, Buttigieg, AOC, Shapiro.
DEI Is a Threat to Americans’ Health
The Trump administration should seek to establish an alternative accreditor for medical schools.
Minnesota Burning
Anti-ICE protesters sound more like George Wallace than Martin Luther King.
Maybe It’s Time to Close the Kennedy Center for Good
Given scant home-based talent and difficulty recruiting the best talent to Washington, the programming at the Kennedy Center hasn’t been competitive with what large-city performing arts institutions offer. The building is another problem. People try to be nice about it, but let’s face it, it’s cold, flinty and cheap looking.