Profiles of current and former members of Congress

By Federal Newswire | May 1, 2026

Rising tensions with China have renewed focus on Taiwan, though the broader Pacific may prove just as critical in any conflict. Cleo Paskal, a senior fellow focused on the Indo-Pacific, argues that U.S. territories and nearby island nations form an overlooked frontline in that competition.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2026

War in Ukraine continues to shape global security and humanitarian response, as lessons from the conflict spread beyond Europe. Andrew Moroz, founder of the Renewal Initiative, says Ukraine’s resilience offers a model for rebuilding and leadership even as the war continues.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2026

Global competition with China is reshaping how the United States thinks about trade, security, and military power. Brant Sadler argues maritime dominance sits at the center of that challenge and that U.S. policy must adapt to meet it.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 29, 2026

Tensions between the United States and China are intensifying as policymakers debate how to prevent conflict over Taiwan while protecting economic and security interests.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 29, 2026

Prescription drug costs remain a major policy issue as lawmakers debate how to balance innovation with affordability, and patent rules and market dynamics are shaping what patients pay at the pharmacy.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 28, 2026

Russia’s war in Ukraine has expanded into classrooms, culture, and competing historical narratives. Reports of forced curriculum changes and ideological instruction highlight a broader effort to reshape identity in occupied territories.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 28, 2026

Policy debates over regulation continue as lawmakers weigh economic growth against new safety rules and oversight. Patrick McLaughlin, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, says recent deregulation shows promise but warns that new legislation could undermine those gains.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 27, 2026

Concerns about China’s influence are shifting from Washington to state and local debates over investment, security, and supply chains. Former U.S. ambassador Joseph Cella says gaps in awareness at the grassroots level leave communities vulnerable.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 27, 2026

Global instability is intensifying debates over America’s role in the world. Russia’s war in Ukraine, rising tensions with China, and conflict in the Middle East are testing whether the United States should lead abroad or pull back.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2026

China’s tightening control over civil society has extended into religious life. Recent crackdowns on underground churches highlight broader concerns about human rights, religious freedom, and the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to consolidate authority.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2026

Global conflicts are reshaping U.S. foreign policy as war in the Middle East shifts attention away from Ukraine.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2026

The U.S. is facing rising energy demand driven by artificial intelligence and global competition.

By Federal Newswire | Mar 25, 2026

The U.S. is competing with China over printed circuit boards, a critical piece of the technology stack. These essential components are found in everything from smartphones to missile systems, and most other modern electronics. David Schild argues that America has neglected this layer of the supply chain, resulting in strategic vulnerabilities that could have consequences for economic competition and national security.

By Federal Newswire | Mar 25, 2026

For virtually every American, health care is one of the largest monthly expenses. This is due in part because the U.S. healthcare system is among the most expensive and complex sectors of the economy, consuming a growing share of family budgets and federal spending. Brian Blase argues that the core problem is not a lack of government involvement, but too much of it—distorting incentives, restricting supply, and enabling massive levels of fraud across federal programs.

By Federal Newswire | Mar 13, 2026

For Ukrainians, the fight for survival against Russia is also about values, economic freedom, and the country’s long-term future. Ukrainian advocates Velentyna Pavsyukova and Yana Matviichuk explain how humanitarian work, faith, and economic reform are central to the geopolitical battle facing their country.

By Federal Newswire | Mar 13, 2026

The United States has for decades had to confront the Chinese Communist Party’s human rights record and strategic ambitions. Among the most disturbing allegations is the claim that China operates a state-backed organ harvesting system targeting prisoners of conscience. Jan Jekielek argues that understanding this practice provides a window into how the Chinese Communist Party operates and why democratic governments must rethink their approach to Beijing.

By Federal Newswire | Mar 13, 2026

Four years after Russia invaded Ukraine, some Americans believe Ukraine is doomed to fail, and others see the war as a NATO provocation, while Russian propaganda works to distort what is happening on the ground. Steven Moore argues that those narratives collapse when confronted with reality inside Ukraine, where a resilient society, a citizen army, and a determined national identity have held back a far larger aggressor.

By Federal Newswire | Mar 3, 2026

For decades, American policymakers and business leaders assumed that integrating China into the global economy would moderate its politics and align its interests with the West. Ram Charan argues that the assumption was dangerously wrong. China, he says, has executed a deliberate strategy to dominate global supply chains, hollow out Western industry, and convert economic leverage into geopolitical power.