America250 feels primed to flop. The post Ashes of American Flags appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics Ashes of American Flags America250 feels primed to flop. Does it feel like a jubilee year to you? The United States will hit its quarter-millennium in July, and the powers that be are trying to make “America250” something people can get excited about. The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission’s website touts such stimulations as a national volunteer program and last June’s somewhat overhyped military parade. There was a tacky light show on the sides of the Washington Monument. The White House YouTube has AI-generated videos recounting episodes in the War of Independence from the “first person” and a…Open
Markets calmed, allies reassured, sovereignty intact—great success! The post The ‘Art’ of Trump’s ‘Concept’ Deal in Greenland appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs The ‘Art’ of Trump’s ‘Concept’ Deal in Greenland Markets calmed, allies reassured, sovereignty intact—great success! President Donald Trump had barely finished his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos when speculation erupted over whether his administration was laying the groundwork for a potential Greenland deal—one that, if realized, would mark a dramatic escalation of U.S. involvement in the Arctic. Speaking with the CNN journalist Kaitlin Collins, who caught up with Trump as he traversed the hallways of Davos, the 47th president of the United States proudly announced he…Open
These are the Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
AI:A spending bill passed by the House includes provisions to codify a previous executive order requiring commercial driver's license (CDL) holders to be English proficient.Open
After more than a year of digging, Statehouse candidate Bailey Templeton’s most public records collection shows 1,085 Illinois children under 18 without SSNs had Medicaid bills of $66 million in 2025. That’s up 725% from $8 million for 450 children in 2021.
AI:Newly released records reveal a significant surge in Medicaid costs for Illinois children without Social Security numbers. In 2021, 450 children accounted for $8 million in bills; by 2025, that figure rose to $66 million for 1,085 children, representing a 725% increase.Open
Director of the Marist Poll Dr. Barbara L. Carvalho: “Despite the publicly heated debates about abortion, there remains a consensus of opinion on this issue among Americans.”
AI:A recent Marist Poll indicates that despite intense public debate, most Americans support legal limits on abortion.Open
“Senate Republicans must work with Democrats to advance the other five funding bills while we work to rewrite the DHS bill. This is [the] best course of action, and the American people are on our side,” Schumer says
AI:An increasing number of Democrats have vowed to vote against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding in response to the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has suggested that Republicans work with Democrats to rewrite the DHS bill while advancing other funding measures.Open
The high court is expected to make a decision by the end of the term.
AI:The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision regarding the Lisa Cook case by the end of its current term, with some legal analysis suggesting a potential victory for Donald Trump in this matter.Open
NYT published a critical story on “A Year Inside Kash Patel’s FBI.” The article contained several factual errors, but never seemed to challenge -- or even research -- Strzok's false allegations. A simple review of public records could have avoided that.
AI:Jerry Dunleavy criticizes The New York Times for publishing a story on Kash Patel’s time at the FBI that allegedly contains factual errors and fails to challenge false allegations made by Peter Strzok regarding "Crossfire Hurricane."Open
