(ThyBlackMan.com) Vice President JD Vance’s handling of the press is masterful, and some of his interactions with them have taken on iconic status. For example, in January, Vance was being interviewed by Margaret Brennan on “Face the Nation.” While asking Vance about the Trump administration’s immigration policies, Brennan protested that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Donald Trump knows a good deal when he sees one. He also knows that a good deal can fail if the rules are stacked against it. That is the reality facing America’s freight rail system today. The proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger has the potential to be ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Did you know that nearly 40 million Americans are hit with a surprise tax each year on gains they never received? $1,500 is the average amount millions of savers pay the IRS every year in phantom gains taxes. Why? Because buried deep in our outdated tax code is a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In 2008, Madeline “Kara” Neumann, age 11, died of diabetic ketoacidosis in Wisconsin. Her parents treated her symptoms with prayer instead of medical care. The day before she died, Kara could no longer talk while suffering terrible stomach pains. Yet her adults still wouldn’t take her to a doctor. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The parable of the Good Samaritan is a beautiful story superbly told by the master of story telling. One would be hard-pressed to mention story tellers comparable to Jesus Christ, although if one was compelled to, then, perhaps, the names of Aesop, Homer and Hans Christian Andersen would be ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Cycling in Italy is more than a workout—it’s a full-sensory experience. From vineyard-covered hills to ancient Roman roads, few places match the rhythm, scenery, and soul of the Italian countryside. The appeal goes far beyond cycling itself: it’s about the connection to history, culture, and the road beneath your ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On a sunny morning in May 1984, I reported for a job as first lady Nancy Reagan’s speechwriter. I drove my Toyota Corolla up to the Ellipse, careful to display the special tag permitting me to park quite close to the East Wing, and ventured inside, past the line ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Your desk, both physical and digital, is buried. For a single case, you’re sifting through terabytes of body-worn camera footage, dozens of social media accounts, surveillance video from three different locations, and endless logs of text messages. The sheer volume is overwhelming, and the variety is a logistical nightmare. ...