The Hilton Horror A Stark Warning for Presidential Security and the Urgent Need for a White House Ballroom
A gunman who checked into the Washington Hilton on Saturday night breached outer security checkpoints and opened fire near the ballroom where President Trump and senior officials were gathered. The attacker, identified as 31‑year‑old Cole Tomas Allen, was armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives, but was subdued after wounding a Secret Service officer whose ballistic vest saved his life. The near‑miss echoes the 1981 Ronald Reagan shooting at the same hotel and reignites debate over holding presidential events in commercial venues. The author argues that a purpose‑built White House ballroom is now essential for presidential security.
The Week That Redeemed Mankind
The blog post chronicles Holy Week—from Palm Sunday’s humble entry on a donkey to Easter Sunday’s empty tomb—framing each day as both a historical event in first‑century Judea and a theological milestone. It highlights Jesus’ confrontations with Roman authority, temple...
The China Opening: Nixon’s Strategic Masterstroke and How His Successors Squandered It
President Richard Nixon’s 1972 visit to Beijing broke diplomatic isolation and used the Sino‑Soviet split to gain strategic leverage against the USSR. The move opened a channel that later presidents expanded into full diplomatic ties, WTO membership, and deep economic...
Our Reckoning With the Islamic Republic of Iran: Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion
On Feb 28 2026 the United States and Israel began joint strikes—Operation Epic Fury (U.S.) and Roaring Lion (Israel)—against Iran’s nuclear facilities, missile sites, IRGC installations and senior leadership. The initial wave killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top officials, while CENTCOM...