Hugh Hewitt

Trump says he knows where remaining IRGC leaders are but won't discuss plans publicly, as experts say to watch for splits within the security forces.

JD Vance weaves his Catholic conversion with a love story and sharp critique of immigration and Western civilization in his new book "Communion."

Graham Platner may drop out of the Maine Senate race, but his story is a stark warning that no candidate can outrun opposition research and social media scrutiny in 2026.

Only about a fifth of Supreme Court cases this term split along ideological lines, with Roberts and Kavanaugh each in the majority 95% of the time.

The annual chorus of court critics hits its highest volume every year at this time. Most Americans, however, rightly cherish and admire the Supreme Court

Why Senate Republicans, including Collins, Wicker and Thune, may use budget reconciliation to pass Pentagon funding and avoid a government shutdown.

Democrats face a hard-left takeover as DSA-backed candidates win in NYC, shifting the party further from its traditional center-left roots nationwide.

Charles Krauthammer's 2011 column on cosmic silence and intelligence finds new relevance amid the AI singularity debate and the global arms race.

Republicans must surge defense spending to address weaknesses in missile defense and allied support exposed during the battle with Iran.

President Trump's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities echo FDR and Churchill's WWII race to stop Hitler's atomic bomb at Norway's Vemork plant.

Vice President JD Vance leads 2028 GOP presidential contenders, but DeSantis, Kemp, Youngkin and Pompeo are expected to challenge in primaries.

The film "Pressure" starring Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower offers lessons on presidential decision-making ahead of the emerging 2028 race cycle.

Katie Porter and Eric Swalwell fell from favor with Democrats over personal conduct, while Graham Platner keeps party backing despite growing scandals.

As the Semiquincentennial approaches, Americans should reflect on 250 years of freedom and the ongoing struggle to defend individual rights.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins the GOP Senate runoff after President Trump's endorsement, setting up a contested race against James Talarico.

Hugh Hewitt urges reprising 1990s strategy to create a no-fire zone near the Strait of Hormuz and challenges NATO allies to contribute.

President Trump argues Operation Epic Fury against Iran is necessary to prevent religious fanatics from obtaining nuclear weapons despite rising costs.

Iran has reportedly regained operational access to most of its missile sites and launchers, according to leaked U.S. intelligence assessments.

As the Xi-Trump summit approaches, the case is made for releasing Jimmy Lai and other political prisoners as a marker of mercy in history's eyes.

Reports suggest the U.S. and Iran are at their closest point to a deal, but Hugh Hewitt calls the framework terrible and urge Trump to use full leverage.

Maine's 2026 Senate race pits Republican Sen. Susan Collins against Democratic nominee Graham Platner, whose Nazi-era tattoo and bigoted posts are drawing increased scrutiny.

GOP candidates must make the case for the battle with Iran and demand victory to avoid a predicted midterm election wipeout in House and Senate races.

After the White House Correspondents' Association attack, questions mount about what violent individuals share and whether pattern recognition can prevent future harm.

Senate Republicans must defend the legislative filibuster as the key barrier to Democratic court-packing plans that could end the rule of law in America.

Hugh Hewitt argues Trump must demand Iran's full capitulation on enrichment, missiles and terrorism rather than accepting a partial deal in Islamabad.

Sarah Isgur's book on the Supreme Court is funny, insightful and a must-read that also makes the case against unconstitutional court packing.

VP Vance exits U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan without a deal as Trump orders a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and signals possible renewed strikes.

The two-week ceasefire with Iran hinges on whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens, a crucial test after five weeks of devastating military operations.

From Sherman's march to Trump's Iran deadline, a historical argument emerges for why ruthless wartime measures can ultimately deliver lasting peace.

President Trump's address on Operation Epic Fury raised questions about NATO's future, Hugh Hewitt argues, as European allies failed to support the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran.