Opinion - Page 124

February 23

China dominates with 5,500 ships while America has under 100 — but Trump’s fighting back

President Donald Trump released a comprehensive Maritime Action Plan on Feb. 13 to restore America's maritime dominance as Chinese shipbuilding outproduces America.

February 23

Trump has sealed the border. Now, Democrats are hell-bent on ending immigration enforcement

Border encounters dropped dramatically from 249,740 in December 2023 to just 6,472 in December 2025 under Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies.

February 23

MARK HALPERIN: Trump strategy super session plots midterm survival as history stalks GOP

Trump's senior team, led by chief of staff Susie Wiles and pollster Tony Fabrizio, gathered to strategize around messaging for the 2026 midterm elections. And it was fascinating.

February 22

BISHOP BARRON: AOC mocks Western culture — Marx would love that, but I find it chilling

Secretary Marco Rubio champions Western culture and Judeo-Christian faith at Munich conference, drawing criticism from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and sparking debate.

February 22

Illinois city's reparations plan is misguided, divisive and likely unconstitutional

Evanston, Illinois' $25,000 reparations payments to 44 Black residents raise constitutional questions and practical concerns about race-based compensation programs.

February 22

DAVID MARCUS: Mamdani's Jim Crow 2.0 snow removal operation requires ID

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism over snow removal job ID requirements, with critics alleging hypocrisy regarding his stance on voter ID laws.

February 22

Jimmy Lai is risking everything for democracy. We can't ignore what China is doing

Chinese Communist Party destroyed publisher Jimmy Lai through asset freezes, staff arrests and harassment before imposing his prison sentence.

February 21

DAVID MARCUS: Memo to Bono: Please shut up and go away

Bono and U2 face criticism over new protest song "American Obituary" targeting Trump's policies. Critics argue the aging rock star misrepresents facts.

February 21

DR MARC SIEGEL: RFK Jr and David Kessler are right to take on Big Food

Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unite against ultra-processed foods despite their political differences.

February 21

Five important reasons why the Trump economy is about to really blast off

Inflation drops below 1% under Trump while wages buy 2% more than at inauguration, but Biden-era price increases still impact American paychecks.