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The Trump administration’s recently released National Security Strategy puts renewed focus on the Americas, which has largely been neglected since the U.S. involvement in the civil wars in Central America during the Reagan administration. Donald Trump’s vision for the Americas is evident in ...

OP-ED: Tourism is more than a business

Washington County’s rich history, cultural heritage, and community events have defined our area as a premier tourist destination. We welcome visitors to learn about the Whiskey Rebellion, enjoy our downtowns, and explore our parks and trails. And while we want them to take great memories of ...

There are two different paths for political leadership to take in reviewing their past decision-making, current events, and prospects in upcoming elections. The first is to never admit a mistake and to always blame the opposition for the failure of any policy, or election result. This approach ...

In December, the Trump administration released its foreign policy blueprint, the National Security Strategy (NSS). It calls for a “Trump Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine, with the U.S. dominating our sphere of influence (the Americas) while conceding other spheres to China and the ...

Lawyers are the brunt of many jokes, often deservedly so. Members of my profession tend to be brash, overconfident, and unemotional. Far too often we give advice and fail to listen. Our legal training focuses on becoming zealous advocates for our clients. Attorneys are not trained to be ...

Indeed, “dead on arrival” would be the most apropos way to characterize the chances of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed fiscal 2026-27 Pennsylvania budget being adopted by the General Assembly. For it is far more remarkable for the economic fallacies it promulgates than sound fiscal ...