Why I Plant Locust Trees
TD Simon reflects on planting locust trees at 60, the responsibility of preserving liberty and faith, and leaving something lasting for future generations.
If John F. Kennedy Were Alive Today, Would He Still Be a Democrat?
John F. Kennedy called Americans to service, confronted Soviet communism, strengthened national defense and championed tax reductions to encourage economic growth. TD Simon asks whether the Democratic icon would recognize his party today.
From Refugee to Warrior: Trump Nominates Hung Cao for Secretary of the Navy
TD Simon reflects on the extraordinary journey of Hung Cao, who fled Vietnam as a child, spent decades serving in the U.S. Navy and is now President Trump’s nominee to become the permanent Secretary of the Navy.
Nearly 25 Years After 9/11 — And Still No Final Trial
Nearly 25 years after the September 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed still has not faced a final trial. TD Simon examines the latest setback after a military judge excluded Mohammed’s 2007 FBI statements from evidence and a trial date was pushed to 2028.
WHEN FEDERAL JUDGES TRY TO RUN THE COUNTRY
TD Simon examines the growing battle over nationwide injunctions, lower federal courts, presidential authority, judicial review and where constitutional checks on federal judges should begin.
THE 14TH AMENDMENT: FROM DRED SCOTT TO BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP — DID WE LOSE THE ORIGINAL INTENT?
A modern-day look at the correlation between the Dred Scott Case, The 14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship