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Strong, independent journalism plays an important role in holding public institutions accountable, and scrutiny of our schools is essential.

Operation Epic Fury has reminded the world that American strength isn't theoretical -- it's operational. Likewise, "drill, baby, drill" is not just a slogan; it's an energy-dominance strategy.

Christopher Gates, an ex-pilot for United Airlines, is suing his former employer for failing to uphold his request for a religion exemption to the COVID shot that was imposed company-wide. Sue, baby, sue.

Foreign-owned companies operating as major American brands is common. Far less common, however, is when the foreign owner has access to the data of nearly 150 million Americans.

It pays to have a back-up plan. Exhibit A: Saudi Arabia's Petroline, which has blunted Iran's efforts to menace energy shipments out of the Persian Gulf by threatening attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

My first official act as the Marine Corps officer instructor at the Naval ROTC at Vanderbilt University in 1979 was to blow up a classroom.

The White House is cracking down on con artists who have been ripping off taxpayers.

Last month, the Texas attorney general's office announced that investment adviser Vanguard had agreed to pay $29.5 million and accept new "passivity" commitments to resolve an antitrust lawsuit.

Forty-seven years ago, the Islamic Republic of Iran vowed "Marg bar Amrika!" ("Death to America!")

As Japan and the U.S. look to strengthen their economic partnership, one issue deserves far more attention than it typically gets: the price Japan pays for American-made prescription drugs.