Charlie Kirk closed his eyes to this earth for the last time… and opened them to eternity for the first.
A powerful video where he shares his journey of faith. His life was short, but a life well-lived.
Rest in peace, brother. Your wisdom will echo through the lives you’ve touched, and your influence will remain forever irreplaceable.
Thank you for your thoughtful perspective and your kind words, Nancy. We do know that foreign influence operations and coordinated online activity are real concerns that have been documented over the years. At the same time, it’s important that we don’t assume every harsh or offensive comment comes from a bot or a foreign actor. Some reflect real people, and that is just as concerning.
My point was simply this: regardless of who is behind the comments, we should never lose our compassion or our humanity. We can disagree even strongly without celebrating another person’s suffering. Our character is revealed most clearly by how we treat others, especially when we disagree. AW
The hatred directed toward my post about Mitch McConnell is deeply disturbing. Somewhere along the way, we have confused political disagreement with the loss of our humanity.
The Bible warns us:
“Do not gloat over your brother in the day of his misfortune… nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction.”
Book of Obadiah 1:12
And again:
“Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice.” Book of Proverbs 24:17
None of us knows what tomorrow holds. Illness, loss, suffering, and frailty eventually visit every family. Before we celebrate another person’s pain, we should remember how desperately we may one day need the compassion we refused to show someone else.
Mercy is never a sign of weakness. It is the mark of wisdom and character.
AW
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Mississippi may continue counting mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote that federal law sets Election Day as the deadline for casting a ballot, not necessarily when it must be received. The ruling leaves similar mail ballot laws in place in several states unless Congress changes the law.
AW
President Trump was elected because Americans were exhausted by forever wars. But there is another danger that deserves equal vigilance: forever negotiations.
Iran has spent decades mastering the art of delay—stretching out talks, changing the terms, and buying time while preserving leverage. Diplomacy is essential, but diplomacy without firm deadlines, accountability, and consequences can embolden an adversary rather than restrain one.
The objective should never be endless meetings. It should be lasting peace secured through strength.
America deserves neither forever wars nor forever negotiations. It deserves leadership that knows when to negotiate, when to stand firm, and when to insist on results.
AW
We are all entitled to our political opinions, and reasonable people can disagree strongly with Senator Mitch McConnell and his record. But wishing death or eternal punishment on someone who is facing a serious health challenge diminishes our own humanity.
Compassion does not require political agreement. It simply reflects the kind of nation we should strive to be. AW
No matter your political beliefs or party affiliation, some moments rise above politics.
Please join me in praying for Senator Mitch McConnell as he faces what may be the greatest battle of his life. In times of illness and uncertainty, compassion should always triumph over division.
May God grant him strength, wisdom, comfort, and peace, and may his family be surrounded by hope and grace. AW
Reports that President Trump’s financial disclosures show $1.2 billion in income tied to cryptocurrency should prompt an important conversation not about party, but about principle.
Whenever significant private wealth and public office intersect, Americans deserve transparency and accountability. The same ethical standards should apply to every president, regardless of political affiliation.
Public trust is strengthened when we ask fair questions and demand equal standards under the law not selective outrage. Accountability is not partisan; it is constitutional.
AW
Wars are often measured in territory gained or lost, missiles launched, or headlines written. Far less attention is paid to the hidden costs that accumulate over time.
Russia’s fuel shortages, reportedly worsened by sustained Ukrainian strikes on critical infrastructure, are a reminder that even a military superpower can face mounting internal pressures during a prolonged conflict. Modern warfare doesn’t simply exhaust armies it strains economies, disrupts supply chains, burdens families, and tests the patience of entire populations.
History repeatedly teaches that the longer a war lasts, the more unpredictable its consequences become. Resources are depleted. Political divisions deepen. Civilian life is disrupted. What begins as a military campaign can evolve into an economic and political crisis at home.
That reality should serve as a warning not only to Russia and Ukraine, but also to the United States and Iran. Escalation is often easier than de-escalation. Nations may enter conflicts believing they can control the outcome, only to discover that the financial, human, and political costs far exceed the original calculations.
Strength remains essential. So does deterrence. But wisdom requires recognizing that the true price of a long war is rarely paid only on the battlefield. It is paid by families, workers, businesses, and future generations.
The greatest victories are not always won through endless conflict they are achieved by securing peace from a position of strength before the costs become irreversible.
AW
The rise of democratic socialism in America is no longer a political footnote—it is a movement that deserves serious attention.
The affordability crisis is real. Millions of young Americans face crushing housing costs, student debt, inflation, and growing doubts about achieving the American Dream. When people feel left behind, they become more open to promises of dramatic change.
Ignoring that reality is a mistake.
History shows political movements grow when legitimate economic concerns go unanswered. The future will depend on whether America’s leaders can offer credible solutions that expand opportunity, reward hard work, strengthen free enterprise, and restore confidence in the next generation.
The affordability narrative is spreading rapidly among younger voters. Pretending it isn’t happening won’t make it disappear.
AW
Today, the nonprofit, Give to Cure Foundation which we support, is no longer watching this tragedy from afar. Our team is on the ground in Venezuela, witnessing unimaginable devastation—body bags, neighborhoods reduced to rubble, families searching for loved ones, and first responders doing everything they can with limited resources.
But amid the heartbreak, we are also witnessing hope. Tears of gratitude from families receiving food and medical supplies remind us that compassion still changes lives.
Politics has no place in moments like these. Human suffering demands humanity. Every life has value, and every family deserves dignity.
We are delivering aid directly to those who need it most and are already preparing additional relief flights because the need is overwhelming.
If you’d like to help, please visit https://t.co/nQVLHQDWJS. Every donation helps deliver hope directly to those who have lost so much.
Please keep the people of Venezuela, our relief team, and every first responder in your prayers. Sometimes the greatest act of humanity is simply showing up. AW
The Supreme Court has ruled that states may limit girls’ and women’s school sports to biological females, concluding that doing so is consistent with Title IX and the Constitution. Supporters call it a victory for fairness and equal opportunity in women’s athletics, while others disagree. The debate will continue, but the Court has now established a significant legal precedent. Respect for the rule of law and respect for one another should remain at the center of the conversation. AW
Fog of War
The shooting may have slowed, but the strategic battle is far from over.
President Trump wants lower gasoline prices and a diplomatic agreement that prevents Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Iran, meanwhile, knows its greatest leverage remains the Strait of Hormuz one of the world’s most vital energy corridors. Even the threat of disrupting shipping can send shockwaves through global markets.
Neither Washington nor Tehran appears eager for another full-scale war, yet neither wants to negotiate from a position of weakness. That leaves diplomacy balanced on a knife’s edge.
The next chapter of this conflict may be written less by missiles than by negotiations, energy markets, and control of critical shipping lanes. Until there is a durable agreement on nuclear ambitions, regional security, and freedom of navigation, the fog of war will continue to hang over the Middle East and the world. AW
Why are so many Americans loyal to political parties, labels, and personalities but reluctant to be equally loyal to the Constitution and the facts?
The Constitution does not have a Republican version or a Democratic version. Facts do not change because they are politically inconvenient. Yet too often we defend our “team” first and search for the truth second.
When our side is wrong, we excuse it. When the other side is wrong, we condemn it. That isn’t principle it is partisanship. It weakens public trust, fuels division, and leaves our institutions vulnerable.
A constitutional republic depends on citizens willing to think independently, question their own assumptions, and apply the same standards to everyone. The rule of law only works when it is enforced consistently, not selectively.
Political parties are vehicles, not destinations. Elected officials are public servants, not heroes beyond criticism. Our highest allegiance should be to the Constitution, the rule of law, and the pursuit of truth even when it challenges our own beliefs.
America is strongest when facts matter more than narratives, character matters more than party affiliation, and constitutional principles matter more than political victories. AW
Most Americans support helping families who genuinely need assistance through SNAP. But every taxpayer also expects those benefits to be protected from fraud.
Congress heard testimony from a senior USDA watchdog alleging that SNAP fraud schemes have been linked to individuals connected to terrorist groups, foreign adversaries, and transnational criminal organizations. If true, that’s not just waste it raises serious national security concerns.
Programs designed to feed struggling Americans should never become opportunities for organized criminals or those tied to terrorism. Protect the vulnerable. Protect taxpayers. Hold fraudsters accountable. AW
Moderator: What about the girls who feel uncomfortable & cheated?
Women's Lobby of Maine: Oh they're the problem & they're misinformed; the science is clear there's no advantage.
Moderator: Show us the evidence!
Women's Lobby: GASLIGHT & MISDIRECT
Shameful + embarrassing.
Here are the facts:
‼️There are males in female sports and spaces in Maine. Listen to just the testimony from 4/14.
‼️ Our referendum designates private spaces in schools by Sex (all schools, all ages) like bathrooms and locker rooms. This is common sense, and appropriate for all ages.
‼️ The act also designates competitive sports in schools by Sex (for most towns, competitive school sports start in junior high, or some in high school... anything before that is a town sport and not included in the bill).
This is inclusive, fair, and progressive.
✅ Everyone plays and has access to private spaces.
✅ Everyone has a sex, and sex is not gender.
✅ There is no right or wrong way to be male or female (look, feel, present, even identify how you want).
A female that wants a female-only space or sports opportunity in school is owed that by Federal Civil Rights Laws that have existed for 54 years. Same with males. Anything else is sexist, regressive, discriminatory, and illegal.
Moderator: What about the girls who feel uncomfortable & cheated?
Women's Lobby of Maine: Oh they're the problem & they're misinformed; the science is clear there's no advantage.
Moderator: Show us the evidence!
Women's Lobby: GASLIGHT & MISDIRECT
Shameful + embarrassing.
Here are the facts:
‼️There are males in female sports and spaces in Maine. Listen to just the testimony from 4/14.
‼️ Our referendum designates private spaces in schools by Sex (all schools, all ages) like bathrooms and locker rooms. This is common sense, and appropriate for all ages.
‼️ The act also designates competitive sports in schools by Sex (for most towns, competitive school sports start in junior high, or some in high school... anything before that is a town sport and not included in the bill).
This is inclusive, fair, and progressive.
✅ Everyone plays and has access to private spaces.
✅ Everyone has a sex, and sex is not gender.
✅ There is no right or wrong way to be male or female (look, feel, present, even identify how you want).
A female that wants a female-only space or sports opportunity in school is owed that by Federal Civil Rights Laws that have existed for 54 years. Same with males. Anything else is sexist, regressive, discriminatory, and illegal.
I don’t believe anyone should be scapegoated, and it’s important to represent people’s positions accurately. At the same time, public officials are expected to be clear that federal immigration law, Supreme Court rulings, and due process all matter.
If the concern is that ICE should obtain judicial warrants in situations where the law requires them, that’s a legitimate legal argument. But if the message is interpreted as encouraging resistance to lawful federal enforcement beyond what the law allows, it’s understandable that critics will raise concerns.
Reasonable people can disagree about immigration policy and the role of ICE, but the debate should be grounded in what was actually said, what the law requires, and how those policies affect public safety, constitutional authority, and local communities not slogans or personal attacks. AW
America is governed by the rule of law, not selective obedience. We are free to challenge Supreme Court decisions and advocate for change, but elected officials should not ignore rulings they dislike.
Zohran Mamdani’s refusal to accept the Supreme Court’s ruling on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) raises a larger constitutional question. Today it’s TPS. Tomorrow it could be the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, religious liberty, property rights, or election law.
If we decide which Supreme Court rulings deserve obedience based on politics, we weaken the very Constitution that protects us all. The rule of law must always remain above partisan interests.
AW
I have called out President Trump many times, especially on tone, humility, foreign entanglements, and moments when I believe he undermines his own agenda. You may disagree with my conclusions, but it is simply not accurate to say I never criticize him. The difference is that I criticize based on principle, not partisan reflex. AW
My faith is not determined by any politician or political party. My identity as a Christian is rooted in my relationship with Jesus Christ, not in how someone else votes or whom they support.
I don’t measure people by the color of their skin, and I won’t allow my race to dictate my politics. I evaluate policies, leaders, and ideas on their merits, and I’m willing to both support and criticize any public official when I believe it is warranted.
We can disagree passionately without questioning one another’s faith, humanity, or dignity. That’s how respectful dialogue and a healthy democracy should work. AW
When you eventually lose sight of the value of money, you also forget the sacrifice it took to earn it. Every dollar once represented long hours, difficult decisions, risk, discipline, and opportunities that had to be seized. Money earned through honest work carries a story. When that story is forgotten, gratitude fades, waste becomes easier, and entitlement quietly takes its place. Remembering how difficult it was to make your first dollar is one of the surest ways to remain humble, generous, and financially responsible.
Never let success erase the memory of the struggle. Gratitude is one of the greatest forms of wealth, and humility is what preserves it. AW
My vote is private, as every American’s should be. My views aren’t based on party loyalty but on principles. I’ll support policies I believe strengthen the country and criticize those I believe do not, regardless of who is in office.
As for government, skepticism is healthy. Every administration and every institution should be held accountable. But the answer isn’t cynicism it’s transparency, constitutional limits, the rule of law, and an informed citizenry. That’s how a republic endures. AW