You may be surprised to learn that the wife of “hillbilly” J.D. Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrants. Usha Vance (née Chilukuri, a name with origins in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh) grew up in San Diego. The woman who could become second lady exemplifies the rise of an immigrant group that has prospered without quotas or affirmative action.
Publication: Wall Street Journal
Judge Cannon Cashiers Jack Smith
The judge says the special counsel was unlawfully appointed, and she makes a strong case.
A Shot Rings Out, and a Warning for America
By Peggy Noonan: This is bad for America, bad for its morale, for its confidence in the idea of its continuance. And of course it is terrible in the eyes of the world, more proof that we can’t hold it together.
Biden’s Press Conference Won’t Stem Tide of Defections
He says the summit showed the U.S. is still the ‘indispensable nation.’ To many Democrats, it is Biden who no longer seems indispensable.
Why the Left Is Throwing Biden a Lifeline
AOC and Bernie Sanders are betting the President will reward their loyalty in a second term.
Mike Johnson, Leader of the Free World
The House Speaker rejects U.S. decline and retreat from global leadership.
The 25th Amendment Isn’t for Biden
Deeming a President unable to perform his duties requires a declaration to that effect from the VP and a majority of the cabinet, all of whom have some loyalty to Biden. Is Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg ready to throw Mr. Biden under the electric bus?
Fauci and the Medical Experts Gave Biden a Memory Pass
They ignored the president’s obvious cognitive troubles and then attacked anyone who pointed them out.
Biden Should Withdraw, and So Should Trump
The country needs a fresh start after years of anger and polarization.
Dems Can’t Avoid the Biden Problem
The debate showed the President clearly isn’t up to four more years in office.
The Presidential Debate Is Trump’s to Lose
Even with the moderators in Biden’s corner, the president will have a hard time with the questioning.
Europe May Be Declining, But America Isn’t
The Continent has already seen empires fade, but the U.S. remains dynamic.
The “Fix” Is in with the Latest Attack on Clarence Thomas
A report from a self-styled non-ideological Supreme Court watchdog is filled with errors and omissions.
Why Republicans Don’t Abandon “Felon” Trump
They see the Democrats’ political use of the justice system as a more serious threat to democracy.
Trump vs Biden: Can We Overcome Our Disbelief?
We’re asked to accept that the incumbent is sharp as a tack and the challenger has the character to lead.
The Dishonorable Attack on the Alito’s
By Peggy Noonan: A left-wing activist impressed her comrades, hardened her foes, and got attention. So what? There was something quite inhuman in what the left-wing activist did.
No Summer Vacation from the 2024 Presidential Race
By Karl Rove: A presidential campaign never stops, but there are lulls. We’re entering one: the period between the Donald Trump and Hunter Biden verdicts and the first debate, two weeks from now. If you need a rest from politics, take advantage because when that debate starts, from then on it’s going to be a breakneck pace.
The Sliming of Byron Donalds
Mr. Donalds is an African-American Republican who is now on the short list to be Donald Trump’s running mate. Which explains why over the past week he has found himself unfairly maligned as hankering for the old days of Jim Crow—the sordid racial caste system that reduced African-Americans to second-class citizens and undergirded segregation.
Why Republicans Hate the Trump Verdict
Even those who dislike the former President see a case of legal and political malpractice.
Will RFK Jr. Swing Election to Biden?
By Karl Rove: Third parties never win, but on occasion they’ve been known to determine the loser.
Biden to Morehouse Graduates: America Hates You
As his black support erodes, he plays up racial resentments to the class of 2024.
Gavin Newsom’s Battleground Gift to Trump
The governor’s war on gasoline will hike prices in California, but also Arizona and Nevada.
Biden Makes a Bogus Executive Claim
The President already waived his claim on the special counsel interview.
The George Costanza Presidency
With each expedient act, from climate policy to the Mideast, Joe Biden digs a deeper hole for himself.