May 21, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Events are moving forward in Cuba, to what end we do not yet know. Federal prosecutors have indicted Raul Castro, the Tyrant’s younger brother, now 94 years old, for murder. The charge goes back to 1996, when Castro allegedly ordered the downing of two airplanes occupied by American citizens. There is generally no statute of limitations on murder. The indictment obviously raises the prospect of Castro being placed under arrest
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May 20, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Price controls are in the Hall of Fame of bad ideas. They have an unbroken record of failure, stretching back literally thousands of years. And yet, they remain alluring to people with no knowledge of either history or economics, or–probably more relevant–to failing governments. There was a time when Britain’s government was known for a certain level of financial sophistication. No longer: [British Chancellor] Rachel Reeves is pressuring supermarkets to
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May 20, 2026 — John Hinderaker
I am willing to assume that there was a time when the NAACP did some good. (I do not make the same assumption about the SPLC.) But that time is long, long gone. For many years, the NAACP has been a force for ill, not for good. An excellent example is its just-launched boycott campaign: The NAACP is calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of
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May 20, 2026 — John Hinderaker
It is a remarkable fact about the Democrats’ Senate candidate in Maine, Graham Platner, that his Nazi tattoo is not the most reprehensible thing about him. His social media history is appalling and is just now coming to light. Thus: Seven years ago, Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner cruelly mocked an American soldier who was caught on camera taking fire from the Taliban in Afghanistan. The viral helmet footage
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May 19, 2026 — John Hinderaker
The conflict in Iran has, in a sense, united Americans across ideological divides. Liberals are rooting for the mullahs and are delighted that so far, they have been able to hang on. Not the original mullahs–they are mostly dead–but their successors. Conservatives are frustrated because we don’t understand why President Trump has allowed third-generation mullahs and the IRGC to stall for over a month, while ostensibly engaging in negotiations. But
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May 19, 2026 — John Hinderaker
This story comes from the New York Post, which got it from something called Puck News: A civil war has erupted inside the New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s explosive column alleging widespread sexual abuse of Palestinians by Israeli prison guards. Staffers at the newspaper are questioning whether some of the most incendiary claims, including an allegation that Israel trains dogs to rape Palestinian detainees, would have ever cleared the
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May 18, 2026 — John Hinderaker
The Trump administration is taking the position that federal law does not just permit the government to detain illegal immigrants, it requires such detention. This position has inspired outrage on the left, and circuits that have addressed the issue have split. So it is on to the Supreme Court. The question is a tricky one, involving interpretation of a law that is not particularly well drafted. That is probably due,
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May 18, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Luigi Mangione, the Left’s murderous heartthrob, made a court appearance today, as the New York court addressed his lawyer’s motions to exclude evidence. As always, an admiring throng of (mostly) women turned out to support him: Luigi’s fans don’t want to free him because they think he is innocent, they want to free him because they know he is guilty and approve of his murder. If this video doesn’t come
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May 18, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Someone in the Trump administration told Axios they are concerned about the potential for a drone attack by Cuba: Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to use them to attack the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, U.S. military vessels and possibly Key West, Fla., 90 miles north of Havana, according to classified intelligence shared with Axios. Why it matters: The intelligence — which
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May 17, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Transportation of goods between Asia and Europe is, obviously, of great importance. There are basically three routes, or potential routes: Our goal, and Europe’s, is to identify a route that does not go through Russia or Iran. That is now becoming feasible, as Armenia is swinging toward the West. The Telegraph has a long piece that you should read in its entirety. I will try to convey the gist: To
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May 17, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Is the special relationship between the U.S. and Britain on the rocks? I think it depends on which Britons you ask. At yesterday’s Unite the Kingdom rally, they showed pictures of world leaders on the screen. One after another was booed by the crowd, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer getting the loudest boos. Until they came to… Tommy Robinson led the crowd in a chant: At the Unite The Kingdom
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May 17, 2026 — John Hinderaker
The 2028 election is a long way off, and much will happen between now and then. To mention just one non-remote contingency, it is possible that the Democrats will succeed in killing President Trump, so that by 2028 JD Vance is the incumbent president. That would render all current speculation moot. But who can resist? This post caught my eye last night: Is the author correct? Let’s go through the
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May 16, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Eurovision is the annual European song contest that is somewhat like American Idol, only bigger. The music is generally Euro-pop, which, for what it is worth, I tend to like. Nationalism plays a role, as contestants enter on behalf of a country. Twenty-five countries participated this year. The event is broadcast live across Europe to an enormous audience, and scoring is based on a blend of judges’ scores and popular
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May 16, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Last September, British conservatives held a massive march through London. Estimates varied, but the crowd was at least 100,000 to 150,000 strong. We wrote about the march here. There was another Unite the Kingdom demonstration today. These events were organized in part by Tommy Robinson, and, although entirely peaceful, they are viewed as anathema by the British establishment. Thus, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced this year’s rally as “peddling hatred
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May 16, 2026 — John Hinderaker
It was a busy week in the news, although, to be honest, a relatively quiet one in meme-world. Trump went to China, the New York Times sank to what could be a new low even for that despicable rag, the Spencer Pratt campaign took Los Angeles by storm, a Hollywood director unveiled a new adaptation of The Odyssey in which Helen is black and Achilles is a woman, the Democrats’
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May 15, 2026 — John Hinderaker
The press is spinning President Trump’s visit to China, but there is no point in reading spin. The best account you will see of what transpired comes from President Trump’s impromptu press gaggle on Air Force One. For better or worse, Trump is probably the most transparent president in American history. Reporters ask questions, and he answers them. The video is worth your time. Trump responds sharply to left-wing reporters
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May 15, 2026 — John Hinderaker
I did a brief appearance on the Rowan Dean Show last night. We talked about President Trump’s visit to China and the 2028 presidential race; specifically, the fact that Kamala Harris is currently leading in polls for the Democratic nomination. It is a short but, I think, fun segment:
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