Shutdowns and the Founders
By Douglas V. Gibbs As the dust settles from another government shutdown, this one being the longest in American History,...
Encouraged by the End of the Government Shutdown
By Douglas V. Gibbs The government shutdown is nearing its end after 41 days, with Senate Democrats breaking ranks to...
The Shutdown Shadow and America’s Soul
By Douglas V. Gibbs An illusion of victory has been achieved, but the end of the government shutdown masks deeper...
Shutdown End In Sight
By Douglas V. Gibbs We are experiencing no ordinary government shutdown. Sure, its record-breaking length is definitely something new, but...
A Symbol of Strength and Liberty: Trump’s Big Ballroom, and a History of White House Renovations
By Douglas V. Gibbs President Trump decided it is time to create something that just about every President has called...
Schumer Shutdown: Democrats Block Pay for Federal Workers While Demanding Leverage
By Douglas V. Gibbs While the halls of Capitol Hill echo with partisan rhetoric and political theater, real Americans are...
Lawsuit: Arizona’s Adelita Grijalva Still Waiting to be Sworn In
By Douglas V. Gibbs Adelita Grijalva won a special election on September 23, 2025 for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, succeeding...
Interstate 5 Closed for Marine Corps Anniversary: A Symbolic Slap in the Face
By Douglas V. Gibbs This weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom shut down a major artery of Southern California, Interstate 5...
Blessed be the Dealmakers
By Douglas V. Gibbs The deal has been made. Trump signed the peace deal in Egypt, and for now we...
Grand Conspiracy Reveal begins with Bolton’s Quandry
By Douglas V. Gibbs The conspiracy against Donald J. Trump has been so large that I can’t even count...