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Columbus Comes Full Circle

As support for the holiday wanes, it’s worth revisiting the events that led to the first celebration.

All the Time in the World

A (spoiler free) review of 'No Time to Die'.

On Our Second Anniversary, Thank You

On Our Second Anniversary, Thank You

Dear Dispatch Reader, Two years ago today, we published the first post at The Dispatch. ...

Washington Should Deter an Attack on Taiwan

It might not be easy, but it’s better than a full-scale war.

The Cheney Challenger Lurking on the Sidelines

As Wyoming’s congressional GOP primary field narrows, Anthony Bouchard insists he’s the victim of an establishment Republican plot.

Federal Probe Scrutinizes Financial Dealings of the American Conservative Union

Sources say that investigators are looking into possible criminal campaign-finance misdeeds by the political organization headed by Matt Schlapp.

How Democrats Are Using the Pandemic to Advance Long-Term Spending Priorities

Given that we staved off much hardship with early relief spending, anti-poverty policy clearly has gone further than was necessary.

We’re Broke. We Can’t Just Keep Spending Like We’re Not.

There’s a case to be made for raising taxes. But not while progressives are trying to spend trillions.

The Morning Dispatch: China Deploys Aircraft Near Taiwan

Plus: North and South Korea ease tensions after a month of hostility.

Hostage Diplomacy Is Back. It Requires a Forceful Response.

It has risen from being a tool of terrorists in the modern era to one used by governments.

Can the Heritage Foundation Successfully Navigate the Post-Trump Era?

Its choice of a new president will tell us much about the direction the conservative think tank is headed.

A Musical Film that Would Be Better Without the Music

A review of 'Dear Evan Hansen'.

In Emphasizing Asia, Biden Can’t Forget About Europe

China is our biggest rival and presents many challenges. But we cannot ignore Eastern Europe.

Congress Grapples With Military Justice Reform

Legislation seeks to give trained military prosecutors, not commanders, control over how to handle sexual assault and other crimes.

What We Learned When the Generals Went to Congress

Pentagon officials shed new light on the interagency squabbles dominating the administration’s Afghanistan policy.

How the Biden Administration Is Hurting Its Credibility on China

It should speak more, not less, about freedom and human rights.