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Congressional Move to Defund ICE Gains Momentum After Deadly Minneapolis Incident
-Editorial A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was fatally shot on Jan. 24 by U.S. Border Patrol agents during a federal immigration operation, marking the third deadly shooting involving federal immigration officers in the city in just over two weeks and intensifying…
Trump’s Call for a 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Hits a Wall as Deadline Passes Without Change
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Jan. 20, 2026 arrived, the U.S. financial sector braced for potential disruption following President Donald Trump’s high-profile call for credit card companies to cap interest rates at 10% for one year. The proposal, framed by the…
Trump Urges Congress to Pass Sweeping Healthcare Proposal Aimed at Lowering Costs
-Editorial President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass what his administration is calling the “Great Healthcare Plan,” a broad legislative proposal aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, reducing health insurance premiums, expanding price transparency, and imposing new disclosure requirements…
When Enforcement Devalues Life: Immigration Policy, State Power, and the Erosion of Trust in America
-Editorial For decades, the United States has grappled with immigration, striving to balance its historical identity as a nation of immigrants with legitimate concerns over border security, public order, and national safety. Yet today, that delicate equilibrium appears increasingly fragile.…
Padilla and Senate Democrats Mark Fifth Anniversary of Jan. 6 Attack
-Editorial U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California and 17 Democratic colleagues took to the Senate floor Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, honoring more than 100 law enforcement officers who…
Rubio Defends U.S. Actions in Venezuela, Cites Court Orders and Oil Sanctions Amid Regional Concerns
-Editorial In a detailed interview on ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the United States’ recent operations in Venezuela, citing court-authorized sanctions and an oil “quarantine” as part of a broader law-enforcement and…
Mexico Cites Stronger Peso, Wage Increase, and Tourism Growth at the Start of 2026
-Editorial President Claudia Sheinbaum said that Mexico entered 2026 with signs of economic momentum, citing a strengthening peso, rising wages, solid stock market performance, and continued growth in international tourism. Speaking during her daily news conference, Sheinbaum highlighted what she…
Public Purpose, Private Profit: The Growing Abuse Inside Nonprofits, Business Groups, and Trade Alliances
–Editorial In the public imagination, nonprofits, trade associations, and business organizations occupy a privileged moral space. They are widely assumed to exist for service rather than profit, collaboration rather than control, and public benefit rather than private enrichment. These institutions…
Sheinbaum Earns International Recognition in First Year as President
-Editorial President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first year in office in 2025 was marked by a series of international recognitions highlighting her public policy agenda, global influence, and personal style, according to announcements from professional organizations and major media outlets. Sheinbaum, who…
Making America Safe Again: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services End-of-Year Review Demonstrates Impact of Rigorous Immigration Crackdown
Under the leadership of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and USCIS Director Joseph Edlow, the agency has enhanced immigration screening and vetting protocols to protect communities and national security and has advanced immigration policies that put the national interest…