The Department of Education Lives On

Last week, I wrote about the United States House of Representatives approving funding for the Department of Education for fiscal year 2026 at about the same level as each of the previous two years. This action, I suggested, was at odds with President Donald Trump, who...
Bottom of the Barrel

Bottom of the Barrel

I have, on multiple occasions, derided the Center for Strategic and International Studies #EmpirePropaganda mill. But, lo and behold, I have come upon something commendable published by them: an early December 2025 analysis of the acutely depleted United States air...

Showdown? US/Iran Talks Set For Tomorrow

After yesterday’s off-again, on-again back and forth, it appears that representatives of the US and Iranian government will be meeting in Oman tomorrow. What are the main points of discussion? Can a war be averted? Will the neocons around Trump win out?