Todd Thurman

An amicus brief is a legal document that individuals or organizations submit to the court because they have an interest in the pending case, even though they are not directly a party to the case itself. The phrase “amicus brief” comes from the Latin word…

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to weigh in on NBC’s controversial report arguing that Black people must seek ‘safe spaces’ to go camping.

The integrity of our elections is paramount to a functioning democracy. There was a time in America when the Democrat Party was concerned about the influx of dollars into our elections. They argued that when wealthy individuals are allowed to deploy vast amounts of private…

On July 24, The American Cornerstone Institute filed an amicus brief with the US Supreme Court arguing that it’s time the American people took back our power from unelected Federal bureaucrats and the Courts that enable them. Our brief supports the plaintiffs in the case,…

A recent Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data found that marriage in the United States is declining. According to the analysis , a record high 25% of 40-year-olds in the U.S. have never been married , up from only 6% in 1980.

As most Americans were grilling hot dogs in their backyard and enjoying fireworks over the 4th of July weekend to celebrate the beginning of their nation, few saw the news of another reason to celebrate: U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana issued a…

Dr. Ben Carson, Famed Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Previews His Upcoming Appearance at the Third Annual Pray Vote Stand Summit.

Dr. Ben Carson — world-renown brain surgeon, fmr HUD secretary and Founder & Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute joins to talk about Free Speech and his new book, “Freedom of Bark.”

Former HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson reacts to the Supreme Court striking down race-based admissions on ‘The Evening Edit.’

For over a century, America has stood alone as the preeminent powerhouse on the world economic stage. Unsurprisingly, aspiring nations like China have yearned to expand their own influence and challenge America’s hegemony. Lately, these efforts seem like they are making progress, both overseas and…

On June 29, the Supreme Court released its much-anticipated decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, ruling that both Harvard and the University of North Carolina’s consideration of race in their admissions process is unconstitutional.

Expanding work requirements across government-funded benefit programs is crucial to reduce needless or fraudulent enrollments and help those on welfare programs begin the path to self-sufficiency and long-term independence. The policy goals behind these programs must emphasize that aid is given to those who need…

With Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia being in the news with the recent diagnosis of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, questions about President Joe Biden could be answered with a cognitive test, former Housing and Urban Development secretary and renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson said Thursday…

Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson told Newsmax on Thursday that adults discussing gender transitioning with children are actually committing “child abuse” because children lack the maturity to make such decisions.

Dr. Ben Carson expressed concerned about the direction of the U.S., amid the delays and lack of transparency on COVID-19’s origins, a vaccine doctor’s unwillingness to debate, corruption, and the unequal application of justice.

Dr. Ben Carson told Newsmax on Friday that Americans, particularly “people in authority,” need to “stop fighting each other and trying to make people feel like victims.”

Homeownership is essential to a strong middle class, and a stable housing market is crucial for a strong economy. At the end of the day, purchasing a home is the biggest investment nearly any individual will make in their entire lives. Homes offer families a…

Don’t be fooled into thinking the natural gas ban is good policy. And don’t be fooled by the politicians who declare a natural gas ban to be a conspiracy theory.

It’s long past time we rethink our national approach to homelessness and realize as a nation that the government policy of “housing first” has not achieved the results it has promised.  In fact, despite spending billions of taxpayer dollars, homelessness across the United States has…

The debt limit is the amount of money the government is authorized to borrow in order to meet its existing legal obligations.  The current legal debt limit is $31.4 trillion, and since January 19, 2023 the Department of Treasury has engaged in “extraordinary measures”…