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There are many things in American life that deserve our suspicion and contempt, but plumbers aren't among them.

Evidently, Jimmy Kimmel disagrees. The late-night host took a shot at newly confirmed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who used to run a plumbing business, by saying, "We have a plumber now protecting us from terrorism."

The gibe ...Read more

President Trump has been musing about whether he's the most powerful man in world history, and judging by the results lately, the answer is definitely "no."

It's certainly true that Trump has technical tools at his disposal that would have astounded famous pre-20th century contenders for the title of most powerful man, whether Caesar, ...Read more

Iran, a second-rate power in a state of economic collapse, just fought the U.S. to a standstill in a major military conflict.

The disappointing outcome has echoes of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, in that a major world power hasn't been able to impose its will on a militarily inferior foe.

The problem comes when we run into an enemy that has...Read more

Democrats take great offense at being accused of being unpatriotic, but the data doesn't lie.

A new NBC News poll captured the partisan gap over pride in America. Overall, 56% of Americans are extremely or very proud of the country, but only 29% of Democrats, compared to 90% of Republicans.

That's a yawning gap, and about a matter that ...Read more