HOT TAKES
Everyone says they want the Epstein Files released. We just got a big dump of documents, many of which were heavily…
I had no idea there had been bombs planted in the capital during January 6th. I feel like this story unnecessarily…
While I am happy the government reopened, I am conflicted because people’s healthcare premiums will increase at the end of this…
Foreign policy experts predicted Trump’s second term would deliver pure isolationism and “America First” restraint. Well, someone apparently forgot to tell…
For this week’s hot take prompt, I want you guys to think about the freedom of speech in America. Many are…
This shutdown only proves one thing: Trump is willing to put the American people at risk to get his way. I…
While I am happy the government reopened, I am conflicted because people’s healthcare premiums will increase at the end of this…
The win of Zohran Mamdani for mayor-elect of New York City was an incredible moment for people everywhere on the night…
President Trump has stated that he does not want American citizens to go hungry, yet he attributes the issue to Democrats.…
“I hope we see a lot of new, young fresh faces do well in 2026. I’m 73, and it’s totally clear…
The “No Kings” protests were a reminder that sometimes maintaining democracy requires people to demand it. Seven million showed up across…
“After decades of media distrust growing in the U.S., many cease to tune in at all. TikTok, X and other platforms…
Trust in the American government is at an all time low. In the past week, MAGA supporters and Democrats alike blew…
Hot Takes is brought to you by ONC’s interns. It is a space designated to respectfully display their unfiltered opinions. Prompt:…
The attack on the three nuclear facilities in Iran is generating a lot of turmoil and angst. But what’s worse? Dealing…
Prompt: This week, President Trump called for “unconditional surrender” from Iran, noting that he knows the exact location of Ayatollah Ali…
There is an old Chinese proverb that says, “May you live in interesting times.” We surely live in interesting times. This…
Question: More Americans than ever are relocating from blue states like California, Illinois, and New York to red states like Texas,…
RFK Jr.’s shake-up of the Department of Health and Human Services isn’t reform: it’s retreat. Cutting 20,000 jobs and rolling back…
Trump’s sudden criticism of Netanyahu is a political calculation. For years, U.S. support for Israel has been treated as untouchable, but…
