*Middle East Challenges to the Obama Administration: The Forthcoming Crises*

January 26th TWA 800 - what did Leon Panetta know, and when did he know it? Byron York on the "ugly case" no one wants to talk about. Hanson: "messianic expectations." Beware of Obama's Trojan Horse. The new "Republicrats!" New emperor has no clothes. . Middle East Challenges to the Obama Administration: The Forthcoming Crises Dr. Walid Phares Whatever problems the Bush Administration has already confronted, the current administration will have to address - but perhaps with more urgency. Obama and Pelosi - Throwing Good Money After Bad Gregory D. Lee The country has never experienced an economic situation like it is in now, so Congress should focus on what has proven to work - but will they? Exclusive: An Open Letter to the New Secretary of Education (Part 1 of 2) Rita Kramer The politicization of the schools has had many consequences. Are we prepared to deal with them? Exclusive: Federal Children's Health Insurance Expansion is a Trojan Horse Carolyn Cook This insurance program has turned from a safety net to a classic Trojan Horse - but instead of Greek soldiers, it holds a socialist agenda that, once established, might never be eradicated. Today's Blog Topics Ayers denies knowledge of 1970's plot to blow up Detroit police facilities Taliban use radio to spread terror in Pakistan Obama's 'National Service' plans wants YOUR children. Miranda rights apply to terrorists, says Obama Limbaugh Responds to Obama Explosive Video Reich, Obamas economic advisor no "White Male Construction Workers" (Video) Possible Gitmo transfer to Colo. spurs protest A ‘Tyranny' Postscript Edward Cline As with the original Progressives, Obama et al. do not want Americans to know what it is they are "progressing" to, which, in a word, whether they intend it or not, is to totalitarianism. Taking President Obama At His Word Newt Gingrich The Obama inaugural illustrated how far America has come in a short time, but doubts remain concerning some of Obama's conflicting policy directions. Will Democrats Face a Handicap in 2010? Salena Zito It's hard to believe today that the Democrats could be vulnerable in 2010, but the political landscape is ever changing... Coal, Glorious Coal! Alan Caruba Why is the Obama administration - and virtually all of the major environmental organizations - opposed to coal? Exclusive: Illegal Aliens Akin to Burglars in the Night Michael Cutler Will "change we can believe in" reflect the way our nation used to do business: aliens who might displace - or harm - American workers were kept out of the United States? Exclusive: Hope. Change. Free Stuff! Satire by Shawn Goodwin In this new era of miracles, Barbara Walters declared that Obama would eradicate her trademark lisp, and Whoopi Goldberg stated that the new president would cure her of her foot-in-mouth disease. U.S. Army War College Publishes Apologia for Hamas Steve Emerson Will Congress investigate why the U.S. Army is funding papers that support Hamas? Ideals of Our Founding Fathers John Armor So, by shutting down the military tribunals at Guantanamo, aren't you attacking, rather than defending, both the ideals of the Founders and the Constitution that they wrote? Exclusive: The Gaza Lesson Plan: Our Insane View of the Conflict Nicholas Guariglia Based on what the international press has printed and what the academia has published, has our present debate over Israel and the Gaza Strip become emotionally irrational and intellectually infantile? Today's Hot Topics: 1-26 We choose, you peruse. •1. Two ex-Guantanamo inmates appear in Al-Qaeda video •2. Biden Says to Expect More U.S. Casualties in Afghanistan •3. Our armed forces shouldn't have to play catch and release. •4. (Mark Steyn) Conformity's Seduction - Oh, yes, yes, yessssssss, we can! •5. Challenges loom as Obama seeks space weapons ban •6. Gitmo's Ghosts •7. Napolitano lists Canadian border a top security priority •8. Homeland security agenda •9. Gates Predicts U.S. Will be in Iraq and Afghanistan ‘for Years to Come' •10. Don't Listen to Rush? by Jed Babbin •11. Obama has an agenda for Israel. But is it Israel's agenda? •12. Following the Afghan Drug Trail •13. The last thing President Obama wants is a terrorist attack on his watch. •14. How Father Desbois Became a Holocaust Memory Keeper •15. Law enforcement south of the border is badly outgunned. Caption Contest January 21 - January 26 Can you come up with the funniest photo caption?