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Why James Talarico Deserves to Be the Next U.S. Senator from Texas

Texas is a state built on big ideas and even bigger contradictions—a place where oil and…

Macron Reappoints Lecornu as Prime Minister in Bid to End France’s Political Deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister following Lecornu’s abrupt resignation earlier…

Nobel Peace Prize Honors María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan Dissident Living in Hiding

. María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who has spent months in hiding, was awarded…

The Looming Crisis of Retirement and Health Care Security

In just a few short years—some forecasts place it at around seven years—both Social Security and…

U.S. Must Ramp Up Shipbuilding to Retain Naval Supremacy as China’s Fleet Surges

For decades, the United States Navy has been the dominant power on the world’s oceans—a deterrent…

For Virginia, It’s Time to Back Abigail Spanberger for Governor

With an enviable resume, Abigail Spanberger is making waves as she vies for the governor’s office…

Why California Should Back Katie Porter for Governor

Of all the gubernatorial races in 2026, the highest-profile contest is clearly the one in California—after…

Are the Latest Indictments Political? Legal Analysts Weigh in on the Wave of High-Profile Prosecutions: The Latest, NY Attorney General Letitia James he

A series of recent federal indictments has sent shockwaves through Washington and beyond, sparking debate over…

For Israel to Reclaim Its Moral Standing, Netanyahu Must Go

Benjamin Netanyahu’s long political career has been defined by survival — political, legal, and moral. But…

Hamas and Palestinian Factions Agree to Terms of Ceasefire Framework with Israel

In a major development late Wednesday, Hamas and a coalition of Palestinian factions announced they have…

What is the Insurrection Act?

The Insurrection Act of 1807 is a rarely invoked but deeply consequential piece of American legislation.…

President Putin, You’ve Heard this Song Before: Why Can’t We Be Friends?

If BentGent could write a letter to President Putin that we knew would be delivered, it…