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Cotton Calls Out Protest Double Standard: Loud for Gaza, Silent on Iran

January 20, 2026 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Sen. Tom Cotton is calling out what he sees as a glaring protest double standard: massive demonstrations against Israel over Gaza, and near silence when it comes to Iran’s aggression, proxy warfare, and repression. The imbalance, critics argue, reveals selective outrage—and dangerous blind spots in U.S. foreign policy debates.

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Maduro in the Dock: Inside the Intelligence Case Behind the U.S. Narco-Terrorism Prosecution

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Nicolás Maduro faces serious criminal charges in a U.S. federal court stemming from accusations of leading a narco-terror enterprise, the Cartel de los Soles. Arrested in January 2026, he is indicted for conspiracy and drug trafficking, with implications for international law. His trial could reshape perceptions of state accountability for drug-related crimes.

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Democrats’ Selective Amnesia on Maduro

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Democrats have consistently labeled Nicolás Maduro a dictator and supported sanctions and an indictment against him. However, after a military operation led to his capture, many Democrats condemned the act as unconstitutional. This contradiction raises questions about their commitment to enforcing justice and the effective strategy behind their policies.

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Mora Namdar’s Return to State Signals a Harder Line on Visas—and a New Kind of Public Servant

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Mora Namdar’s confirmation as Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Consular Affairs represents a pivotal shift in U.S. immigration and national security policy. With a diverse background and a focus on tight visa scrutiny, she emphasizes the role of consular affairs in national security, igniting debates on immigration enforcement and policy.