Kash Patel and the Russia Hoax Reckoning

FBI Director Kash Patel delivered a promise about the Trump-Russia collusion hoax on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo” that Americans have waited nearly a decade to hear. “We’ve got all the evidence,” Patel declared. “We’re working with our prosecutors at the [Justice Department] under acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and we are going to be making arrests—and […]

America at 250: Still Dominating the World—and Here’s Why the Left Won’t Admit It

This year, on July Fourth, will be the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, as exemplified in the ratification, signing of the Declaration of Independence. A lot of people ask ourselves, why are we so exceptional? Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily […]

The Border Kids Biden Turned Into Ghosts

Hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied minors poured across the southern border under the last administration. They came alone, often after brutal journeys controlled by cartels, and the people in charge acted like it was just another day at the office. Promises of compassion turned into a nightmare of neglect, exploitation, and vanishing children. What happened […]

The “Angry Man” Wants an Exit Strategy

The latest entry in the “Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes” hall of fame features one Christopher Ostroushko, a suburban construction guy turned “anti-ICE activist” who is suddenly discovering that being a viral internet tough guy has some significant overhead. After getting caught on video allegedly shoving a female journalist from behind during a Minneapolis […]

Democrats Give America Preview of Their ‘Bait and Switch’ Strategy to Grab Power

Democrats run on “affordability,” spend their early days in power feverishly working to make sure they can never lose again, then rule like Mao. It’s become clear that despite the deep unpopularity of the Left’s cultural and political agenda, Democrats have no intention of pivoting from peak wokeness. The activist class that the party depends […]

Trump Isn’t Negotiating—He’s Crushing Iran’s Regime

JACK FOWLER: Well, you mentioned the war, Victor. So the Straits of Hormuz are—the Iranians say they’re in control. This is from two days ago, where clearly Donald Trump’s saying we are now in control. Anyway, what’s your take on the latest headlines, Victor? Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from […]

The SPLC Was Paying the Ku Klux Klan, DOJ Indictment Claims

The Southern Poverty Law Center has raised money for decades claiming to dismantle white supremacy, but it funneled millions of dollars to white nationalist groups, including the Ku Klux Klan, according to a federal indictment handed down Tuesday. The SPLC claims it was funding informants inside the extremist groups. While the SPLC “purports to fight white supremacy and racial […]

Winning the War, Fighting the Swamp: Trump’s Toughest Battle Isn’t Iran

We are now entering the 50th or 52nd day, somewhere in that period, of the ongoing war with Iran. We’re in the middle of negotiations. We have a blockade on Iranian shipping going in and out, Iranian-bound shipping going in or out of Iran, as well as the Iranians are claiming that they too are trying to stop […]