Second lady Usha Vance’s due date is rapidly approaching. I have no idea how healthcare expenses are treated for the vice president’s family. But JD Vance has long advocated for $0 out-of-pocket costs for giving birth.
Every time I get asked by a TV anchor what I think about the drama of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, my favorite "historical" headline from the Onion comes to mind: "World's largest metaphor hits iceberg."
- Richard Kyte Columnist
We are gradually becoming a nation entranced by spectacle, where it is easy to tell what people like or dislike, but hard to tell what they think.
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Brent crude was trading at around $72 a barrel on Thursday morning, the price it was at the day before the launch of attacks on Iran.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's socialist picks for Congress just knocked off some Democratic incumbents in New York City. They included surprising defeats, especially that of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Espaillat lost to Darializa Avila Chevalier, who on socia…
- STEVEN L. REGEN
Federal intervention that sidelines independent peer review threatens to upend the slow, decades‑long scientific work that has powered America’s greatest medical and technological breakthroughs, replacing evidence‑based judgment with political whim.
- CHARLES B. PYLE
Virginia’s latest school‑misconduct scandal underscores a long‑ignored truth: without enforceable prevention policies and real oversight, background checks alone cannot protect students from predatory educators, writes this columnist.
The mullahs and malcontents are still in charge, rebuilding and breeding terror
With machinery working under the watch of National Guard troops, U.S. President Donald Trump continues to blame vandals for the peeling paint and putrid condition of Washington's iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which Trump declared restored a little over two weeks ago. Trump claims …
Opinion editor Joel Pollak explains what the momentum from Socialist Democrats in New York could mean to the November elections in California, especially Los Angeles.
🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.
Trump visited a Mack Trucks plant in eastern Pennsylvania to urge support for Republican congressional candidates with an economic appeal — saying the resolution of the Iran war would swiftly ease energy prices.
As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary on July 4, an uneasy feeling hangs over many of the celebrations: that this moment feels smaller than it should. Less unified. Less transcendent. Less shared.
Analysts say US-Iran talks laid fragile groundwork as Iran eyes Hormuz transit fees & lasting Lebanon peace hinges on Israeli withdrawal.
🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.
Congress should exercise immediate oversight of the Department of Justice to reaffirm its commitment to press freedom and all public officials to remember a fundamental truth: When journalists are silenced, the public is left in the dark.
In a time of deep division, The Valentine's Bill Martin demonstrated the power of finding common ground. Again and again, he helped us see a fuller version of our history — and started conversations that will continue long after he is gone.
As we commemorate our remarkable 175-year journey, we invite you to join the Richmond Times-Dispatch as we reflect on our legacy, celebrate our impact, and look ahead to many more years of serving the greater Richmond community.
Second lady Usha Vance’s due date is rapidly approaching. I have no idea how healthcare expenses are treated for the vice president’s family. But JD Vance has long advocated for $0 out-of-pocket costs for giving birth.
Every time I get asked by a TV anchor what I think about the drama of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, my favorite "historical" headline from the Onion comes to mind: "World's largest metaphor hits iceberg."
We are gradually becoming a nation entranced by spectacle, where it is easy to tell what people like or dislike, but hard to tell what they think.
Brent crude was trading at around $72 a barrel on Thursday morning, the price it was at the day before the launch of attacks on Iran.
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This week brought the latest diatribe (via Lora Current of the American Legislative Exchange Council) against the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI. It's been well-established that cap-and-trade markets are a highly effective tool for reducing harmful carbon pollution, and RGGI spe…
Congrats on an excellent op-ed by Jeff Bennett on June 19. He did an excellent job of pointing out the history of his family and its many contradictions. He wrote about facts of the family not pointing fingers, not taking a victim’s position or blaming anyone, just facts. Perhaps if we had m…
We are in your debt for your coverage of the Data Center fight. Your coverage, plus attending last week’s “listening tour” with Senators Lucas and Jones in Manchester, has given me a pretty good understanding of the situation.
When I ran for City Council (in Illinois), I got valuable advice from a pro. He said, “People will vote for you if you tell them you are going to give them free stuff.”

