Writing about our nation’s last greatest Republican president, Ronald Reagan, George Will wrote: “at a turbulent moment…Reagan became the great reassurer, the steadying captain of our clipper ship. He calmed the passengers, and the sea.”  At the rate things are going, President Trump may very well outdo Reagan.

Yes, Reagan ended the “long twilight struggle” against Soviet communism.  The war Iran has waged against us for 47 years has gone on longer than that long struggle. Donald Trump has decided to end that war—decisively.  He’s already taken out the communist dictator of Venezuela, and there is every reason to believe “Cuba Libre” will be more than a chant or a drink but a reality by the end of the year.

Killing off regnant communism in this hemisphere, and the head of the snake of Islamism the world-over, regardless of political considerations here at home, is the kind of thing we used to call heroic statesmanship.  These ambitions and accomplishments have no equal. Trump may well be ushering us to freedom’s finest hour.

Writing about our nation&rsquo;s last greatest Republican president, Ronald Reagan, George Will wrote: &ldquo;at a turbulent moment&hellip;Reagan became the great reassurer, the steadying captain of our clipper ship. He calmed the passengers, and the sea.&rdquo;&nbsp; At the rate things are going, President Trump may very well outdo Reagan.
Yes, Reagan ended the &ldquo;long twilight struggle&rdquo; against Soviet communism.&nbsp; The war Iran has waged against us for 47 years has gone on longer than that long struggle. Donald Trump has decided to end that war&mdash;decisively.&nbsp; He&rsquo;s already taken out the communist dictator of Venezuela, and there is every reason to believe &ldquo;Cuba Libre&rdquo; will be more than a chant or a drink but a reality by the end of the year.
Killing off regnant communism in this hemisphere, and the head of the snake of Islamism the world-over, regardless of political considerations here at home, is the kind of thing we used to call heroic statesmanship.&nbsp; These ambitions and accomplishments have no equal. Trump may well be ushering us to freedom&rsquo;s finest hour.

Seth Leibsohn: Trump and the Return of American Resolve

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In the past two weeks, four terrorist attacks have struck the United States — in Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and New York.  With the war in Iran, Americans have been warned to be vigilant.

So it’s astonishing that Democrats still refuse to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Without funding, airport security is strained, and resources for thousands of federal law enforcement officers, including the U.S. Coast Guard, are cut. This weakens both border and maritime security.

The shutdown is because Democrats want to block support for ICE. But refusing to fund Homeland Security sends a troubling message: that opposing immigration enforcement—and giving Trump a “loss”—matter more than protecting the American people.

Political fights are inevitable, but they shouldn’t come at the expense of Americans’ safety.

Our nation’s security demands seriousness, not partisan posturing.

In the past two weeks, four terrorist attacks have struck the United States &mdash; in Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and New York.&nbsp; With the war in Iran, Americans have been warned to be vigilant.
So it&rsquo;s astonishing that Democrats still refuse to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Without funding, airport security is strained, and resources for thousands of federal law enforcement officers, including the U.S. Coast Guard, are cut. This weakens both border and maritime security.
The shutdown is because Democrats want to block support for ICE. But refusing to fund Homeland Security sends a troubling message: that opposing immigration enforcement&mdash;and giving Trump a &ldquo;loss&rdquo;&mdash;matter more than protecting the American people.
Political fights are inevitable, but they shouldn&rsquo;t come at the expense of Americans&rsquo; safety.
Our nation&rsquo;s security demands seriousness, not partisan posturing.

Carol Platt Liebau: Partisan Posturing Put the Nation at Risk

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The United States and Israel are winning this battle with the Islamic Republic of Iran — decisively. Our Gulf allies are standing strong. The cost has already been high. With at least U.S. and IDF forces paying the ultimate price.

But of course, some hard-left partisans hate the prospect of either President Donald Trump or the United States as a whole, winning an important, indeed crucial battle. 

The left in America refuses to come to grips with how evil the Iranian regime is and for how long it has been so. The collapse of moral clarity among American elites on the left is complete.

Democrats are defeated, appeasers, antisemitic in some cases or simply deranged by their hatred of President Trump: You keep speaking up too. We want to hear you say all these crazy things. History will record your positions.

The Republican Party should boldly proclaim that, even after 250 years, our country still knows what’s right from wrong and will defend the right.

The United States and Israel are winning this battle with the Islamic Republic of Iran &mdash; decisively. Our Gulf allies are standing strong. The cost has already been high. With at least U.S. and IDF forces paying the ultimate price.
But of course, some hard-left partisans hate the prospect of either President Donald Trump or the United States as a whole, winning an important, indeed crucial battle.&nbsp;
The left in America refuses to come to grips with how evil the Iranian regime is and for how long it has been so. The collapse of moral clarity among American elites on the left is complete.
Democrats are defeated, appeasers, antisemitic in some cases or simply deranged by their hatred of President Trump: You keep speaking up too. We want to hear you say all these crazy things. History will record your positions.
The Republican Party should boldly proclaim that, even after 250 years, our country still knows what&rsquo;s right from wrong and will defend the right.

Hugh Hewitt: Defeatist Democrats

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Donald Trump has an opportunity to go for the jugular in his war with the Iranian terror regime—and the IRGC has provided a perfect pretext for it now.

During the first phase of the war, both sides kept the oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran’s other deterrents have failed, they have decided to attack shipping in the Persian Gulf to pressure Trump into retreat. A sharp rise in oil prices have panicked the media and some of our allies.

Trump has instead signaled that any further interference will result in either seizure or full-scale demolition of Kharg Island. Iran exports 96% of its oil through this facility, mainly to China and India. It is their only connection to hard currency, and it continues to operate.

Trump reportedly is considering an occupation of Kharg Island, now that the US has decimated its defenses. This would checkmate the regime while preserving the facilities for a successor government in Tehran.

It’s time to go for the jugular.

Donald Trump has an opportunity to go for the jugular in his war with the Iranian terror regime&mdash;and the IRGC has provided a perfect pretext for it now.
During the first phase of the war, both sides kept the oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran&rsquo;s other deterrents have failed, they have decided to attack shipping in the Persian Gulf to pressure Trump into retreat. A sharp rise in oil prices have panicked the media and some of our allies.
Trump has instead signaled that any further interference will result in either seizure or full-scale demolition of Kharg Island. Iran exports 96% of its oil through this facility, mainly to China and India. It is their only connection to hard currency, and it continues to operate.
Trump reportedly is considering an occupation of Kharg Island, now that the US has decimated its defenses. This would checkmate the regime while preserving the facilities for a successor government in Tehran.
It&rsquo;s time to go for the jugular.

Ed Morrissey: Kharg Island Checkmate

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Americans recently learned that Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, “liked” some vile Instagram posts. Seventy of them. 

One described the New York Times’ reporting on the sexual violence during the October 7 attacks as a “mass rape” hoax the newspaper supposedly “fabricated.” Another accused Israel of a “vile land grab.” Yet another charged Israel with genocide. 

Rather than denying his wife liked the posts, the mayor simply claimed she is a “private person.”

But that’s not true. Rama Duwaji lives in Gracie Mansion at taxpayer expense and accompanies the mayor to ceremonial events. She recently sat for a cover story in “The Cut” – New York Magazine’s fashion and lifestyle site.

When someone in her position applauds the barbarism of October 7, she helps normalize Jew hatred in a way that should repel us all.

Americans recently learned that Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, &ldquo;liked&rdquo; some vile Instagram posts. Seventy of them.&nbsp;
One described the New York Times&rsquo; reporting on the sexual violence during the October 7 attacks as a &ldquo;mass rape&rdquo; hoax the newspaper supposedly &ldquo;fabricated.&rdquo; Another accused Israel of a &ldquo;vile land grab.&rdquo; Yet another charged Israel with genocide.&nbsp;
Rather than denying his wife liked the posts, the mayor simply claimed she is a &ldquo;private person.&rdquo;
But that&rsquo;s not true. Rama Duwaji lives in Gracie Mansion at taxpayer expense and accompanies the mayor to ceremonial events. She recently sat for a cover story in &ldquo;The Cut&rdquo; &ndash; New York Magazine&rsquo;s fashion and lifestyle site.
When someone in her position applauds the barbarism of October 7, she helps normalize Jew hatred in a way that should repel us all.

Carol Platt Liebau: Mamdani and the Normalization of Jew Hatred

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President Trump is realigning the global order—and the consequences are massive.

I’m referring most immediately, of course, to the ongoing military action in Iran.

The U.S. and Israel are involve. But the Gulf States are now involved as well—and their increasingly aligned directly with the United States.

Iran is an ally of both Russia and China—part of the BRICS Coalition, started out with Brazil, Russia, India, and China, now been expanded to 10 members. It’s basically an alternative to NATO.

The New York Times ran an article very revealing here’s the headline, “As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes.”

In the words of the article “Mr. Putin is also grappling with the arrival of a new world of unbridled American power under President Trump, which is checking Russia’s global influence….”

Notice – China’s watching, too.

Trump is realigning the global order and It’s going to be very, very interesting.

President Trump is realigning the global order&mdash;and the consequences are massive.
I&rsquo;m referring most immediately, of course, to the ongoing military action in Iran.
The U.S. and Israel are involve. But the Gulf States are now involved as well&mdash;and their increasingly aligned directly with the United States.
Iran is an ally of both Russia and China&mdash;part of the BRICS Coalition, started out with Brazil, Russia, India, and China, now been expanded to 10 members. It&rsquo;s basically an alternative to NATO.
The New York Times ran an article very revealing here&rsquo;s the headline, &ldquo;As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia&rsquo;s Global Influence Erodes.&rdquo;
In the words of the article &ldquo;Mr. Putin is also grappling with the arrival of a new world of unbridled American power under President Trump, which is checking Russia&rsquo;s global influence&hellip;.&rdquo;
Notice &ndash; China&rsquo;s watching, too.
Trump is realigning the global order and It&rsquo;s going to be very, very interesting.

Albert Mohler: Realigning the Global Order

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School children used to be taught about the dangers of yellow journalism, a practice where the media would falsify stories to inspire support for war, as in “you furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war.” Today, the practice is back, stronger than ever—but now it’s on the side against us.

When Ayatollah Khamenei was confirmed dead, the New York Times labeled him “avuncular and magnanimous,” complemented with a story picturing mourning Iranians.  This would be news to the overwhelming majority of Iranians who celebrated the end of their tyrant’s life—a mass murderer of innocents across the globe. 

CNN aired a story on Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, not once mentioning the precipitating cause: Hezbollah showering rockets into Israel.

Elite outlets also deliberately obfuscated just who threw IEDS into a crowd in New York City this weekend—making it look the real “bad guys” were anti-Islamist protestors when it was, in fact, American Islamists.

If you get your own news from mainstream media, the simple truth is this: you’ll be misinformed and uninformed.

School children used to be taught about the dangers of yellow journalism, a practice where the media would falsify stories to inspire support for war, as in &ldquo;you furnish the pictures, I&rsquo;ll furnish the war.&rdquo; Today, the practice is back, stronger than ever&mdash;but now it&rsquo;s on the side against us.
When Ayatollah Khamenei was confirmed dead, the New York Times labeled him &ldquo;avuncular and magnanimous,&rdquo; complemented with a story picturing mourning Iranians.&nbsp; This would be news to the overwhelming majority of Iranians who celebrated the end of their tyrant&rsquo;s life&mdash;a mass murderer of innocents across the globe.&nbsp;
CNN aired a story on Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, not once mentioning the precipitating cause: Hezbollah showering rockets into Israel.
Elite outlets also deliberately obfuscated just who threw IEDS into a crowd in New York City this weekend&mdash;making it look the real &ldquo;bad guys&rdquo; were anti-Islamist protestors when it was, in fact, American Islamists.
If you get your own news from mainstream media, the simple truth is this: you&rsquo;ll be misinformed and uninformed.

Seth Leibsohn: Don’t Trust Our Mainstream Media

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As the world marked International Women’s Day, an international incident reminded us what real repression looks like — and how silent many so-called “feminists” have become.

As their bus left Australia for a flight back to Iran, members of Iran’s women’s soccer team flashed “SOS” hand signals pleading for help. Iranian state media had branded them traitors for refusing to sing the regime’s national anthem before a match.

It’s easy to see why they were afraid to go home. Under Iran’s Islamist theocracy, women possess few rights and defiance carries brutal consequences.

As the Australian government dithered, President Trump urged officials to act and offered asylum in America.

For years, American feminist groups have called the president sexist. Yet when real women risked everything for freedom, he moved quickly to protect them — while the so-called feminists did nothing.

As the world marked International Women&rsquo;s Day, an international incident reminded us what real repression looks like &mdash; and how silent many so-called &ldquo;feminists&rdquo; have become.
As their bus left Australia for a flight back to Iran, members of Iran&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s soccer team flashed &ldquo;SOS&rdquo; hand signals pleading for help. Iranian state media had branded them traitors for refusing to sing the regime&rsquo;s national anthem before a match.
It&rsquo;s easy to see why they were afraid to go home. Under Iran&rsquo;s Islamist theocracy, women possess few rights and defiance carries brutal consequences.
As the Australian government dithered, President Trump urged officials to act and offered asylum in America.
For years, American feminist groups have called the president sexist. Yet when real women risked everything for freedom, he moved quickly to protect them &mdash; while the so-called feminists did nothing.

Carol Platt Liebau: As the Feminists Do Nothing

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This year marks 25 years since September 11, 2001.

Since then, America has grown older, and soberer.

We’ve learned the hard way that even the world’s greatest military cannot remake the Middle East. After Iraq and Afghanistan, few Americans want another long conflict in a distant land.

But let’s be clear: Iran isn’t some random target. For nearly fifty years, its regime has waged war against us— directly and through terrorist proxies —working constantly to destabilize the region and beyond.

It has taken Americans hostage, pursued nuclear weapons, funded terror groups, aided our enemies, and even plotted to assassinate our president. Reports indicate it was preparing attacks on U.S. interests in the Middle East.

Iran’s evil leaders abused America for decades with impunity. Good riddance.

This year marks 25 years since September 11, 2001.
Since then, America has grown older, and soberer.
We&rsquo;ve learned the hard way that even the world&rsquo;s greatest military cannot remake the Middle East. After Iraq and Afghanistan, few Americans want another long conflict in a distant land.
But let&rsquo;s be clear: Iran isn&rsquo;t some random target. For nearly fifty years, its regime has waged war against us &mdash; directly and through terrorist proxies &mdash;working constantly to destabilize the region and beyond.
It has taken Americans hostage, pursued nuclear weapons, funded terror groups, aided our enemies, and even plotted to assassinate our president. Reports indicate it was preparing attacks on U.S. interests in the Middle East.
Iran&rsquo;s evil leaders abused America for decades with impunity. Good riddance.

Carol Platt Liebau: Good Riddance

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It’s difficult to escape the conclusion that many Americans hate President Trump so much they’d rather see the butcher Khamenei alive, the Iranian people under his boot and mullahs with a nuclear weapon than see Trump triumph.

This level of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” well, it’s toxic.

Had Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio beaten Clinton and done these same things, Reagan and Bush-era politicos would have cheered. Today’s most adamant Trump haters would have been leading the ovation.

When Obama ordered the mission to kill bin Laden, I don’t recall his critics refusing to credit him. They loved America more than they disliked “44.”

And old guard Republicans who battled FDR throughout the ’30s quickly rallied to his side when Pearl Harbor happened. Country comes or should come before politics.

Perhaps someone will break free of the anti-Trump cult and show the way out.

We are waiting for that first turning from the “TDS” crowd. We may wait a long time.

It&rsquo;s difficult to escape the conclusion that many Americans hate President Trump so much they&rsquo;d rather see the butcher Khamenei alive, the Iranian people under his boot and mullahs with a nuclear weapon than see Trump triumph.
This level of &ldquo;Trump Derangement Syndrome&rdquo; well, it&rsquo;s toxic.
Had Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio beaten Clinton and done these same things, Reagan and Bush-era politicos would have cheered. Today&rsquo;s most adamant Trump haters would have been leading the ovation.
When Obama ordered the mission to kill bin Laden, I don&rsquo;t recall his critics refusing to credit him. They loved America more than they disliked &ldquo;44.&rdquo;
And old guard Republicans who battled FDR throughout the &rsquo;30s quickly rallied to his side when Pearl Harbor happened. Country comes or should come before politics.
Perhaps someone will break free of the anti-Trump cult and show the way out.
We are waiting for that first turning from the &ldquo;TDS&rdquo; crowd. We may wait a long time.

Hugh Hewitt: "Trump Derangement Syndrome" Is Now Toxic

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As we watch the ongoing campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran, President Trump now faces a decision on when to end the battle.

A premature end will almost certainly lead to another war.

This regime refused to stop its nuclear program, its missile program its exported terrorism after President Trump ordered Qassem Soleimani killed in January 2020, and again after Operation Midnight Hammer in June of last year, when he obliterated the nuclear weapons program of the Islamic Republic.

Instead, the fanatics atop this barbarous regime began to rebuild their killing capabilities and displayed their true nature with the stunning massacre of more than 35,000 of their own citizens in January. The Islamic Republic regime is incapable of changing. The regime must be changed.

Persevere President Trump. Americans have been dying at the hands of this wicked regime since it came to power in 1979. More have died this week. Do not let this regime survive to kill again.

As we watch the ongoing campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran, President Trump now faces a decision on when to end the battle.
A premature end will almost certainly lead to another war.
This regime refused to stop its nuclear program, its missile program its exported terrorism after President Trump ordered Qassem Soleimani killed in January 2020, and again after Operation Midnight Hammer in June of last year, when he obliterated the nuclear weapons program of the Islamic Republic.
Instead, the fanatics atop this barbarous regime began to rebuild their killing capabilities and displayed their true nature with the stunning massacre of more than 35,000 of their own citizens in January. The Islamic Republic regime is incapable of changing. The regime must be changed.
Persevere President Trump. Americans have been dying at the hands of this wicked regime since it came to power in 1979. More have died this week. Do not let this regime survive to kill again.

Hugh Hewitt: Persevere

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For 47 years, the radical Islamist terrorists running Iran have conducted multiple acts of war against the United States. The regime abducted our diplomats in 1979 and kept them hostage for 444 days. Their proxy terror network Hezbollah killed more than 240 Marines in Beirut, and kidnapped Americans throughout the 1980s. Iran and its Shi’ite militias targeted and killed hundreds of Americans in Iraq while wounding thousands more.

This weekend, Donald Trump finally addressed this long war by responding to it with overwhelming force.

Some Americans wonder how this fits with Trump’s “America First” strategy—claiming Trump has gone to war to protect Israel.

Make no mistake: This fits America First. It puts American interests ahead of European appeasers that spent decades restraining the US from a proper response to Iran’s acts of war. It will fully re-establish America as the first among nations—the superpower that, once again, does not fear to protect its interests.

For 47 years, the radical Islamist terrorists running Iran have conducted multiple acts of war against the United States. The regime abducted our diplomats in 1979 and kept them hostage for 444 days. Their proxy terror network Hezbollah killed more than 240 Marines in Beirut, and kidnapped Americans throughout the 1980s. Iran and its Shi&rsquo;ite militias targeted and killed hundreds of Americans in Iraq while wounding thousands more.
This weekend, Donald Trump finally addressed this long war by responding to it with overwhelming force.
Some Americans wonder how this fits with Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;America First&rdquo; strategy&mdash;claiming Trump has gone to war to protect Israel.
Make no mistake: This fits America First. It puts American interests ahead of European appeasers that spent decades restraining the US from a proper response to Iran&rsquo;s acts of war. It will fully re-establish America as the first among nations&mdash;the superpower that, once again, does not fear to protect its interests.

Ed Morrissey: Ending Iran's 47-Year War is America First

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New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani recently attended prayers at an Islamic Center with documented ties to the Alavi Foundation, which the Justice Department has identified as an Iranian front organization.

While the mayor was there, an imam prayed for the Mahdi—a Messianic figure in Islamic eschatology—to kill all “infidels.”

The Constitution protects the free exercise of religion. But that does not require political leaders to legitimize rhetoric that casts fellow Americans as enemies of God—that ought to be killed.

At other recent events in Times Square, Islamic speakers have declared it: “We are a threat”—referring to themselves. This isn’t pluralism. It’s provocation.

America welcomes those who come here legally to embrace our way of life. But hostility to our faith, our freedom, and our fellow citizens can’t be normalized.

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani recently attended prayers at an Islamic Center with documented ties to the Alavi Foundation, which the Justice Department has identified as an Iranian front organization.
While the mayor was there, an imam prayed for the Mahdi&mdash;a Messianic figure in Islamic eschatology&mdash;to kill all &ldquo;infidels.&rdquo;
The Constitution protects the free exercise of religion. But that does not require political leaders to legitimize rhetoric that casts fellow Americans as enemies of God&mdash;that ought to be killed.
At other recent events in Times Square, Islamic speakers have declared it: &ldquo;We are a threat&rdquo;&mdash;referring to themselves. This isn&rsquo;t pluralism. It&rsquo;s provocation.
America welcomes those who come here legally to embrace our way of life. But hostility to our faith, our freedom, and our fellow citizens can&rsquo;t be normalized.

Carol Platt Liebau: Mamdani’s Revealing Early Days as Mayor

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There is contemplation of war with Iran.  The truth is, Iran has been at war with us for decades. In 1979, Iran seized our embassy in Tehran and took 52 Americans hostage, holding them for over a year. Then—in 1983—Iran’s terrorist arm, Hezbollah, killed 17 American in Beirut. Later that year they killed another 241 in another bombing there.

In Spain in 1984, Hezbollah killed 18 Americans at a restaurant, and bombed the US Embassy in Beirut yet again, killing 11 more. In ’92, they bombed the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, killing 29 innocents.  And another 85 they killed in Argentina two years later.  There’s TWA Flight 847 and Bobby Stetham’s public execution, and the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers killing 19 Americans.

On and on.

Now they seek nuclear weaponry and kill their own dissidents by the tens of thousands.

As Lincoln put it: We didn’t want war, but the war came.  Let’s not be wobbly over it.

There is contemplation of war with Iran.&nbsp; The truth is, Iran has been at war with us for decades. In 1979, Iran seized our embassy in Tehran and took 52 Americans hostage, holding them for over a year. Then&mdash;in 1983&mdash;Iran&rsquo;s terrorist arm, Hezbollah, killed 17 American in Beirut. Later that year they killed another 241 in another bombing there.
In Spain in 1984, Hezbollah killed 18 Americans at a restaurant, and bombed the US Embassy in Beirut yet again, killing 11 more. In &rsquo;92, they bombed the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, killing 29 innocents.&nbsp; And another 85 they killed in Argentina two years later.&nbsp; There&rsquo;s TWA Flight 847 and Bobby Stetham&rsquo;s public execution, and the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers killing 19 Americans.
On and on.
Now they seek nuclear weaponry and kill their own dissidents by the tens of thousands.
As Lincoln put it: We didn&rsquo;t want war, but the war came.&nbsp; Let&rsquo;s not be wobbly over it.

Seth Leibsohn: Iran Has Been at War With Us for Decades

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Donald Trump's State of the Union address checked all of the usual boxes. As theater however, Trump reminded Democrats of his mastery.

Trump knew Democrats wanted to make the event into a circus and became the ringmaster. He anticipated their heckling and out shouted it from the dais.

He offered America a parade of heroes while Democrats sulked in their seats. Not once but twice, Trump asked Democrats to stand with Americans and then ridiculed them for failing to rise to the occasion.

First, Trump declared that the first duty of government was to American citizens rather than illegal aliens and challenge the room to stand in agreement. Almost every Democrat remains seated and Trump scolded. You should be ashamed.

More shockingly, Democrats refuse to stand when Trump called for justice for Iryna Zarutska, the young Ukrainian woman murdered in Charlotte by a lifetime violent offender. Trump appeared shocked and rebuked them. How do you not stand?

Trump exposed the Democrats for what they are.

Radicals who care less about Americans than they do for power.

Donald Trump's State of the Union address checked all of the usual boxes. As theater however, Trump reminded Democrats of his mastery.
Trump knew Democrats wanted to make the event into a circus and became the ringmaster. He anticipated their heckling and out shouted it from the dais.
He offered America a parade of heroes while Democrats sulked in their seats. Not once but twice, Trump asked Democrats to stand with Americans and then ridiculed them for failing to rise to the occasion.
First, Trump declared that the first duty of government was to American citizens rather than illegal aliens and challenge the room to stand in agreement. Almost every Democrat remains seated and Trump scolded. You should be ashamed.
More shockingly, Democrats refuse to stand when Trump called for justice for Iryna Zarutska, the young Ukrainian woman murdered in Charlotte by a lifetime violent offender. Trump appeared shocked and rebuked them. How do you not stand?
Trump exposed the Democrats for what they are.
Radicals who care less about Americans than they do for power.

Ed Morrissey: How Do You Not Stand

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Americans just got a revealing glimpse of what Democrats have in mind if they reclaim power. On a recent podcast, Obama National Security Advisor Susan Rice warned Big Tech, law firms, media outlets, companies, and universities that Democrats won’t “forgive and forget” those who cooperate with President Donald Trump. The left “won’t play by the old rules,” she announced.

How ironic. The same crowd that constantly calls Trump an authoritarian is now openly threatening political retribution.

Rice’s threats aren’t hypothetical. During the Biden administration, federal officials strongarmed tech companies to suppress disfavored speech. JP Morgan has just admitted to debanking Trump and some supporters — hardly a coincidence in today’s regulatory climate.

Meanwhile, Rice’s former boss Barack Obama speaks loftily about unity and “coming together.” Nice words — but Americans have seen too much to believe them.

Americans just got a revealing glimpse of what Democrats have in mind if they reclaim power. On a recent podcast, Obama National Security Advisor Susan Rice warned Big Tech, law firms, media outlets, companies, and universities that Democrats won&rsquo;t &ldquo;forgive and forget&rdquo; those who cooperate with President Donald Trump. The left &ldquo;won&rsquo;t play by the old rules,&rdquo; she announced.
How ironic. The same crowd that constantly calls Trump an authoritarian is now openly threatening political retribution.
Rice&rsquo;s threats aren&rsquo;t hypothetical. During the Biden administration, federal officials strongarmed tech companies to suppress disfavored speech. JP Morgan has just admitted to debanking Trump and some supporters &mdash; hardly a coincidence in today&rsquo;s regulatory climate.
Meanwhile, Rice&rsquo;s former boss Barack Obama speaks loftily about unity and &ldquo;coming together.&rdquo; Nice words &mdash; but Americans have seen too much to believe them.

Carol Platt Liebau: The Left's Threat

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A major battle with Iran appears imminent.

Ought it to be called a war, a battle or a strike?

That depends on what the United States and Israel decide to do and what President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu call it.

It also depends on whether Ayatollah Khamenei orders the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran’s proxy forces in Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, as well as terror cells around the world, to mount counterattacks that kill Americans, Israelis or people in our Gulf allies.

The ayatollah can trigger massive escalation with any counterattack that results in American and/or Israeli casualties.

And so there’s genuine risk to our troops and to our allies in Israel and the Gulf States. That is why when President Trump orders the American military to attack, it should be with overwhelming and sustained force.

Fanatics don’t reason, and the United States cannot afford to allow the world to see it deterred by the words and shaking fists of a second- or third-rate military equipped with bluster and ballistic missiles.

And led by fanatics.

A major battle with Iran appears imminent.
Ought it to be called a war, a battle or a strike?
That depends on what the United States and Israel decide to do and what President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu call it.
It also depends on whether Ayatollah Khamenei orders the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran&rsquo;s proxy forces in Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, as well as terror cells around the world, to mount counterattacks that kill Americans, Israelis or people in our Gulf allies.
The ayatollah can trigger massive escalation with any counterattack that results in American and/or Israeli casualties.
And so there&rsquo;s genuine risk to our troops and to our allies in Israel and the Gulf States. That is why when President Trump orders the American military to attack, it should be with overwhelming and sustained force.
Fanatics don&rsquo;t reason, and the United States cannot afford to allow the world to see it deterred by the words and shaking fists of a second- or third-rate military equipped with bluster and ballistic missiles.
And led by fanatics.

Hugh Hewitt: Watching Iran

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the federal workforce is smaller than it’s been in half a century.

That’s good news.

Taxpayers will shoulder fewer obligations for the generous salaries, health benefits and pensions federal workers receive. But there’s a deeper point.

America was never meant to be governed from Washington. The Constitution established a federal government of limited, enumerated powers — leaving most authority to the states and the people.

As Washington has inserted itself into nearly every corner of American life, the federal payroll has grown.

Government works best when it’s close to the people — in states, cities, and communities — not in bloated bureaucracies in a distant capital.

The federal government should perform its proper functions well. And freedom-loving Americans should insist that power remain closest to them, where it can be watched, checked, and held accountable.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the federal workforce is smaller than it&rsquo;s been in half a century.
That&rsquo;s good news.
Taxpayers will shoulder fewer obligations for the generous salaries, health benefits and pensions federal workers receive. But there&rsquo;s a deeper point.
America was never meant to be governed from Washington. The Constitution established a federal government of limited, enumerated powers &mdash; leaving most authority to the states and the people.
As Washington has inserted itself into nearly every corner of American life, the federal payroll has grown.
Government works best when it&rsquo;s close to the people &mdash; in states, cities, and communities &mdash; not in bloated bureaucracies in a distant capital.
The federal government should perform its proper functions well. And freedom-loving Americans should insist that power remain closest to them, where it can be watched, checked, and held accountable.

Carol Platt Liebau: Getting Back to Smaller Government

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Next week, President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address.  The rest of the legislative agenda will be set for the year, and, of course, we’ll be off to the mid-term elections in November.  A great many Democrats plan to boycott the State of the Union.  One, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, told New York Times, “These aren’t normal times, and we have to stop doing normal things.”

In that sentence, Senator Murphy spoke volumes.  What’s abnormal to the Democrats is the rule of law being enforced, conservative economic policy, the liberation of leadership from Marxist-Narco-terrorist leaders and, potentially with Iran, removing Islamist radicals and revolutionaries. 

As we head into the mid-term elections, let’s remember what the Democrats think is normal: the opposite of all that—living with and ignoring an illegal invasion of America, coddling Marxist drug dealing thuggery, and appeasing the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world, all the while jacking our taxes up even higher.

These are the stakes this year.  Don’t take them passively.

Next week, President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address.&nbsp; The rest of the legislative agenda will be set for the year, and, of course, we&rsquo;ll be off to the mid-term elections in November.&nbsp; A great many Democrats plan to boycott the State of the Union.&nbsp; One, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, told New York Times, &ldquo;These aren&rsquo;t normal times, and we have to stop doing normal things.&rdquo;
In that sentence, Senator Murphy spoke volumes.&nbsp; What&rsquo;s abnormal to the Democrats is the rule of law being enforced, conservative economic policy, the liberation of leadership from Marxist-Narco-terrorist leaders and, potentially with Iran, removing Islamist radicals and revolutionaries.&nbsp;
As we head into the mid-term elections, let&rsquo;s remember what the Democrats think is normal: the opposite of all that&mdash;living with and ignoring an illegal invasion of America, coddling Marxist drug dealing thuggery, and appeasing the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world, all the while jacking our taxes up even higher.
These are the stakes this year.&nbsp; Don&rsquo;t take them passively.

Seth Liebsohn: The State of Our Union

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Now that Minnesota prisons have begun to notify ICE when illegal immigrants with federal warrants are being released, the ICE surge there is winding down.

During the operation, agents found more than three thousand missing unaccompanied alien children. Over half a million children were smuggled into the United States during Joe Biden’s term. Federal authorities lost track of roughly 300,000 of them.

Some were forced into labor to repay smugglers, with children as young as 13 found in dangerous meat-packing plants. Others were found exploited by traffickers. The Biden administration failed to investigate thousands of human trafficking reports.

The ICE enforcement surges aren’t just about deportations. They’re about rescuing vulnerable children and restoring the rule of law after years of reckless border policies. Accountability matters for America’s sake, and for these exploited children. 

Now that Minnesota prisons have begun to notify ICE when illegal immigrants with federal warrants are being released, the ICE surge there is winding down.
During the operation, agents found more than three thousand missing unaccompanied alien children. Over half a million children were smuggled into the United States during Joe Biden&rsquo;s term. Federal authorities lost track of roughly 300,000 of them.
Some were forced into labor to repay smugglers, with children as young as 13 found in dangerous meat-packing plants. Others were found exploited by traffickers. The Biden administration failed to investigate thousands of human trafficking reports.
The ICE enforcement surges aren&rsquo;t just about deportations. They&rsquo;re about rescuing vulnerable children and restoring the rule of law after years of reckless border policies. Accountability matters for America&rsquo;s sake, and for these exploited children.&nbsp;

Carol Platt Liebau: On Behalf of the Children 

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