Washington Times Opinion

08/25/2025

On the streets of Chicago's South Side, where gunfire pops off regularly, leaving dead bodies for the nightly news crews, I once climbed atop an abandoned motel and refused to come down for 94 days.

On the streets of Chicago’s South Side, where gunfire pops off regularly, leaving dead bodies for the nightly news crews, I once climbed atop an abandoned motel and refused to come down for 94 days.

08/25/2025

Trump directs Justice Department to ‘vigorously prosecute’ flag burning

08/25/2025

"South Korea — the miracle of the Han River — is a model for all countries that care for their people and pursue socioeconomic and rule of law policies that benefit the people, not the ruling elite." writes Joseph R. DeTrani in today's A New Chapter for Pragmatic Diplomacy special section.

South Korea’s allied relationship with the U.S. since the July 27, 1953, Korean Armistice Agreement has brought peace and stability to the Korean Peninsula and to Northeast Asia.

08/25/2025

Poland is expected to spend more than $3 billion after signing a deal last week with the United States to upgrade its fleet of F-16 jet fighters to the top-of-the-line F-16 Viper model. Defense giant Lockheed Martin, which has built a 20-year partnership with the Polish air force, will carry out the contract.

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08/25/2025

In this episode of The Washington Times’ “God, Country and the American Story,” Billy Hallowell sits down with historian Bill Federer for a deep dive into the faith and history behind America’s birth. From the unique nature of the Declaration of Independence and the radical idea of making “the people the king” to Thomas Jefferson’s original anti-slavery language in the Declaration, Mr. Federer unpacks powerful historical nuggets as well as the biblical roots that shaped the founders’ vision for a new union.

Discover how divine providence, unexpected allies, and even miraculous fog played pivotal roles in the colonists’ fight for independence. As we look ahead to America 250, this conversation sheds light on the spiritual and historical forces that helped create and sustain a nation unlike any other.

08/25/2025

President Trump has just made history.

President Trump has just made history.

08/25/2025

Recent college graduates are struggling more than ever to find entry-level work as artificial intelligence and uncertainty about the impact of President Trump’s tariffs have dampened hiring.

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08/25/2025

President Donald Trump is considering reclassifying ma*****na as a schedule three drug. What are the consequences of that move? Would legalization make the industry safer?

Alex Berenson, author of "Tell your children: The truth about ma*****na", joins Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to offer insight on the dangers of reclassifying ma*****na.

08/25/2025

Newt Gingrich in today's A New Chapter for Pragmatic Diplomacy special section, " It is vital that South Korea and the United States remain vigilant and maintain forces so strong that Kim Jong Un knows it would be suicidal to launch an attack."

President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Washington this month is an important opportunity for the United States and the Republic of Korea to reaffirm their joint commitment to peace and security on the Korean peninsula.

08/25/2025

In 1993, I gave a speech to The Heritage Foundation in Washington titled "Making Sense of Jewish Liberalism."

In 1993, I gave a speech to The Heritage Foundation in Washington titled “Making Sense of Jewish Liberalism.”

08/25/2025

Stephen Foote and Marissa Silvestri say the Ludlow School Committee, a Massachusetts public school system, socially transitioned their daughter “B.F.” against their wishes.

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08/25/2025

"South Korea — the miracle of the Han River — is a model for all countries that care for their people and pursue socioeconomic and rule of law policies that benefit the people, not the ruling elite." writes Joseph R. DeTrani in today's section.

South Korea’s allied relationship with the U.S. since the July 27, 1953, Korean Armistice Agreement has brought peace and stability to the Korean Peninsula and to Northeast Asia.