The Wrap-up

Terrorism

Laurie Mylroie reveals a basic misconception that Americans have about who represents the true enemy in Iraq.

Charles Krauthammer analyzes the wretched motivations behind the Palestinians' continued bombing of Israel even after the surrender of Gaza.

The White House details progress made in Iraq in the past two years despite the efforts of an unrelenting terrorist insurgency.

Campaigns

“McCain sitting pretty for 2008 race,” reports Ralph Hallow.

Spending

The New York Times reports on bipartisan efforts to effectuate transparency in government spending via an online public database of government expenditures.

Misappropriation of agricultural subsidies, amounting to billions of dollars, continues unabated with little chance for much-needed reform.

Heritage’s Brian Riedl and Baker Spring explain how members of congress unapologetically shortchange much-needed defense spending in favor of domestic pet projects.

Conservatism

In their new book, One Party Country: The Republican Plan for Dominance in the 21st Century, Tom Hamburger and Peter Wallsten detail the resilience and permanence of the GOP in the face of sagging poll numbers and seemingly waning support. Chapter 1 of this exposé goes behind the scenes with Republican movers and shakers, including ACU chairman David Keene and board member Grover Norquist.

To his dismay, Jonah Goldberg finds that conservatives and liberals alike are turning to the “redemptive power and professional competence of the state.”

Domestic Issues

Susette Kelo tells of her struggle with eminent-domain abuse in New London, CT.

President Bush may tout himself as a proponent of free trade, but Bruce Bartlett asserts that it is a guise for protectionist political maneuvering that hurts the American economy.

Immigration

Not unexpectedly, the Pence plan for immigration reform has its critics.

Deroy Murdock exposes the hypocrisy of the Bush administration with respect to immigration and multilingualism.

Miscellaneous

Deroy Murdock reviews the disturbing record of the New York Times in elevating the “public interest” above national security.