If Trump were being criticized merely for ignoring Putin’s authoritarian rule when Trump speaks about him — and not for Trump’s wish for detente — I would have no objection. Of course, to be consistent, his critics would also have to fault Trump for how he talks about Sisi, Netanyahu, and wise King Salman.
The Iran War’s Hidden Tax on American Households
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its May 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on June 10, confirming what many Americans already feel at the pump and in their wallets. Headline CPI rose 0.5% month-over-month and climbed to 4.2% year-over-year, the highest...
































