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Brig. Gen. Eric Widmar, senior legal counsel to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is resigning nearly a year before his term ends, citing personal reasons related to family demands. His departure follows a pattern of high-ranking military officials leaving under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, raising concerns about leadership stability and military professionalism.

Louisiana's broadband expansion strategy, led by Governor Jeff Landry, is improving business competitiveness by addressing rural internet limitations. The state's efficient deployment efforts have attracted national recognition, including praise from the U.S. Senate and the American Enterprise Institute, while projected savings of $372 million over four years and GUMBO projects aim to connect thousands of businesses.

Chronic absenteeism remains a persistent crisis, with 22.6% of students in 44 states and DC being chronically absent in 2024-25, still higher than prepandemic levels. A report by the American Enterprise Institute highlights a 0.9 percentage point decline from 2023-24 but warns of long-term challenges, including a 48% increase in absenteeism among kindergartners compared to 2019.

The US is considering relocating military assets in the Middle East further west, potentially to Israel, following Iranian missile and drone strikes that caused significant damage to installations including the Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain. Estimates suggest $5 billion in damage across 11 US military sites, prompting internal discussions about restructuring the Gulf military posture.

President Trump claims Iran will agree to major weapons inspections to ensure 'Nuclear Honesty.' Heather Conley, a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, stated Iran is being paid to open the Strait of Hormuz without concessions on its nuclear program.

Iowa passed a law requiring schools to notify parents and create attendance plans for chronically absent students, leading to a significant decline in absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism in Iowa fell from 21.6% in 2023-24 to 16% in 2024-25, outpacing the national decrease. The state also implemented data tracking tools and accountability measures under the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, a three-year high driven by energy price spikes linked to the Iran war. Core inflation, excluding food and fuel, was 2.9%, exceeding the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and reducing hopes for an interest rate cut.

Consumer price inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy price spikes linked to the Iran war. Core inflation (excluding food and fuel) was 2.9%, with significant increases in apparel (4.8%) and transportation services (4.1%). The report dampened hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, a three-year high driven by rising energy prices linked to the Iran war. The core inflation rate was 2.9%, with significant increases in fuel oil (58.9%) and gasoline (40.5%), dampening hopes for an interest rate cut.

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy price spikes linked to the Iran war. The core inflation rate was 2.9%, with significant increases in apparel and transportation costs. The report dampened hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, a three-year high driven by energy price spikes linked to the Iran war. Core inflation was 2.9%, with significant increases in apparel and transportation costs. The war's economic costs have exceeded benefits from tax refunds under the Trump administration, according to Moody’s Analytics.

The film 'Pressure' depicts General Dwight Eisenhower's decision-making during the D-Day invasion planning. The article discusses political theories about voter behavior, including the 'capital versus the countryside' divide and how candidates' personalities influence non-incumbent elections. Analyst Michael Barone notes this divide replaces traditional partisan lines.

The National Security Space Launch (NSSL) schedule is unlikely to be affected by the New Glenn disaster, as it can still rely on the Falcon 9 rocket, according to Todd Harrison of the American Enterprise Institute.

An obituary and tribute to Bob Woodson, a civil rights activist and founder of the National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise (later renamed the Woodson Center), who died at age 89. The article examines his journey from poverty in Philadelphia through the civil rights movement and his later work combating what he viewed as harmful dependency-creating welfare policies.

Democrats outnumber Republicans 6-to-1 among commencement speakers at top U.S. colleges, with 86% of partisan speakers being Democratic or Democratic-leaning. The College Fix analyzed graduation ceremonies at elite universities across the country. Notable Republican speakers included Arthur Brooks and Dario Gil.

The article examines how the Iran War is affecting U.S.-China competition and strategic priorities in East Asia. It discusses how the conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure present both challenges and opportunities for American and Chinese leaders. Expert analysis from figures like Zack Cooper at the American Enterprise Institute explores differing interpretations of the war's implications.

The article warns that China could disrupt global markets by economically isolating Taiwan, leveraging its role as a critical semiconductor hub, similar to Iran's impact on the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts suggest Beijing may use non-military strategies like supply chain disruption and market pressure to coerce Taiwan, rather than direct invasion.