Federalism & Governance

In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, a milestone that invites both celebration and reflection. Amid the festivities, Congress should revisit one of the most neglected provisions of the Constitution: the War Clause. For too long, the authority to decide when and how the nation goes to war has drifted from Congress to the executive branch. This erosion of legislative war powers undermines democratic accountability and threatens the integri

This op-ed argues that extremism and insider threats—ranging from January 6 sympathizers to figures like Eddie Gallagher and Jack Teixeira—pose a serious risk to military readiness, unit cohesion, and public trust. It calls for a renewed approach to military discipline that balances civil liberties with the need for ethical leadership and institutional accountability.

For too long, American policy debates have been trapped by a fundamental misconception: that we must choose between freedom and safety,...

"From Afghan Villages to American Courtrooms, False Accusations Threaten Justice" When I served as an infantry officer in Afghanistan, I...

Only a fraction of Americans serve in the military, and fewer still know someone who does. Most service members are drawn from a small...

There are moments when a city feels less like itself. Sirens crowd the air. Curfews narrow ordinary life. Armed uniforms become the most...

Consider a scenario that plays out daily in modern conflicts: A soldier has clear authorization to engage hostile forces but chooses...

On July 4, 1776, a group of men sat in a sweltering room in Philadelphia and did something extraordinary. They committed treason.

When news broke that the United States had accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar to serve as the next Air Force One for President...

Recent reports that the National Guard has been federalized in California to support immigration enforcement raise serious legal and...