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Seven years after President Trump scrapped the Iranian nuclear deal, the U.S. is now engaged in direct negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran to try to reach a new deal. Yet the talks in Oman have so far raised more questions than answers, especially as Steve Witkoff has just clarified the administration’s objective with […]

Bondi v. VanDerStok concerned whether the ATF’s 2022 update to its regulations under the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), which articulated that federal law requirements that apply to the manufacture and sale of standard firearms also apply to “ghost guns” –readily convertible weapons parts or receiver kits– exceeds the mandate of the same. The […]

Which side will Europe take in a China-U.S. trade war? Of all the scenarios facing Europe right now vis-à-vis their relationship United States and China, their best option would be to side with the U.S., argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “The third scenario is what […]

Hans von Spakovsky talks with lawyer and Navy veteran Cully Stimson about the “abominable” decision of a federal judge barring the Defense Department from revising its military standards on gender dysphoria. He also provides a classic movie review of “Judgment at Nuremberg,” the 1961 movie about the military and the courts and the prosecution after […]

More and more of President’s Trump’s agenda is being tied up in the District Courts. We take a deep dive on this. All that and the Parting Shot.

On this episode of “The Federalist Radio Hour,” former federal prosecutor John O’Connor joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down the showdown over the deportation of El Salvador native Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, explain whether illegal aliens have due process rights, and analyze how activist judges’ enabling of “court shopping” hurts the judicial system. […]

We’re diving headfirst into everything from the lawsuit shaking up Elon Musk’s world to the media’s complete meltdown over Patty Morin’s surprise White House moment. We break down Ashley St. Clair’s bold legal move, Newsom’s tantrum, and the explosive updates in the Abrego Garcia case—including a major walk-back from his wife and jaw-dropping MS-13 connections. […]

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they dig into the IRS possibly revoking Harvard’s tax-exempt status, Bernie Sanders backing a truly radical Senate candidate in Michigan, and CNN’s over-the-top praise for George Clooney’s 2024 call […]

In an era when American politics closely resembles a WWE cage match, strength and flair go a long way. That’s why Navin Nayak of the Center for American Progress’s Action Fund joins Henry to explain why his party is on the ropes. Navin argues that polished messaging and ideological extrapolation don’t cut it in the […]

Former Czech President Václav Klaus joins the Center for Immigration Studies podcast to discuss migration, national identity, and the importance of the nation-state. An economist and longtime advocate for national sovereignty, President Klaus challenges prevailing European views on immigration, multiculturalism, and the European Union. Key highlights: Reconciling free market economics with the necessity of limited […]

Following a surprise Oval Office announcement by President Trump during Bibi Netanyahu’s trip to Washington, the United States has once again restarted negotiations with Iran over its nuclear weapons program. Thanks to Israeli attacks on Iranian air defenses and its proxies, coupled with crippling U.S. sanctions, Iran has never been weaker and America has never […]

In this episode, Ericka Andersen joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “Who Owns the Embryos?” from the April 2025 issue of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Democrats make special pilgrimages to demand the release of the El Salvadorian illegal immigrant now in the custody of El Salvador. As new reports on his gang affiliation and domestic abuse create a PR nightmare. New York Attorney General Letitia James is faced with a strangely familiar […]

Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome Yuval David, actor, journalist, filmmaker, advocate and advisor to Of The People. Together, they discuss the rise of antisemitism in media and culture, the power of storytelling in advocacy, and how Yuval uses his platform—from Hollywood to the halls of power—to champion Israel, combat hate, and inspire global action […]

Is Gov. Janet Mills of Maine an ‘Neo-Confederate’? Yes, and “she is taking states’ rights to the extreme,” argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” After refusing to comply with a Trump administration order banning men from competing in women’s high school sports, the Department […]

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s handling of the Trump administration’s deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, analyze President Donald Trump’s decision to cut off billions of federal funding for Harvard University, explore how Democrats normalize political violence, and talk over New […]

Former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and National Review Contributing Editor Andy McCarthy is in for Jim on Tuesday’s 3 Martini Lunch. Join Andy and Greg as they dig into ICE’s clever move to apprehend a Columbia protest leader, the UK Supreme Court’s affirmation of reality concerning biological sex, and the legal spotlight now shining on […]

We’re diving into all the drama the media wishes you’d ignore. We’ve got Letitia James getting referred to the DOJ (oops), Soros Jr. trying—and failing—to mess with JD Vance, and a wild update on the Ashley St. Clair baby saga. Plus, Pam Bondi is laying the smackdown on Tesla terrorists, Karoline Leavitt is calling out […]

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy and Kelley Brown, a Massachusetts U.S. history and civics teacher, interview Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Prof. Gordon Wood. Prof. Wood explores the pivotal events and ideas that sparked the American Revolution. He discusses the political tensions of 1775, King George III’s imperial policies, and the colonists’ transformation from subjects to citizens. Wood highlights Benjamin […]

This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Elisha Krauss, conservative commentator, writer, host, and podcaster. They discuss Elisha’s experience living in California as a conservative and how to fight back against the lies the left sells women about marriage, motherhood, and the workplace. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation—and make […]