WHERE I STAND with Richard French

Whether you’re Republican or Democrat, the least you should be feeling right now is concerned about the military operation in Iran. The least any lawmaker should be doing is demanding a clear rationale and a way forward. Unfortunately, too many GOP officials have chosen to suck up and spin instead of doing their job. Richard explains.

Anyone reckless enough to let Donald Trump redefine who’s citizenship he’ll recognize or not, would do well listening to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The issue is birthright citizenship and an upcoming Supreme Court case on the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Richard explains.

In the past year Donald Trump has ordered military strikes on seven nations.  And like with the previous attacks, we the people are unclear what the mission is for Iran right now. Why now? Does he actually have a plan or is he making it up as he goes along? Richard explores the evidence.

President Trump doesn’t want the midterm elections to even happen for many reasons discussed in this commentary. Apparently all our worst suspicions about what he might be capable of are justified. Richard explains.

The Department of Justice has withheld some Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor. Do you find that shocking? Do you believe that it is possible? Richard reveals the investigations that are now underway.

That some clown would inject himself in the middle of the Team USA Men's Hockey celebration, wearing a gold medal he did not earn and pound beers like a deserved teammate is pitiful, that this person is our FBI Director is shockingly tone deaf. Richard exposes this stunningly bizarre event.

Rebecca Boyle last week wrote a fascinating piece in The Atlantic that crystallized the fast-approaching catastrophe facing our western states. Richard examines her conclusions and offers a sincere warning to America.

Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas is no stranger to scandal and might end up winning the biggest Pyrrhic victory in recent Republican history.  Richard explains the potential consequences for both Republicans and Democrats.

He has told us that even though he is neither a doctor nor a scientist, he knows more than all the experts when it comes to lifesaving vaccines and medical protocols. Richard takes a close look at the quirky life of RFK Jr. , America's Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Unqualified to begin with, Kristi Noem has refused to create any accountability for what has in essence been a secret police force, and has not only denied local law enforcement the ability to investigate the abuses and deaths but she has blatantly defied every stage of the rule of law. Richard explains the rationale.

When a judge last week dismissed defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s attempts to retaliate against Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, a former Navy Captain and Astronaut, many of us were buoyed by a federal judge’s damning opinion for the Secretary but also stunned that it’s come to this. Richard explains.

The numbers confirm things are going from bad to worse for Trump and by extension the party. And here’s the thing... there are no indicators that the White House has any intention of helping it’s party. Richard explains.

Yesterday the Attorney General of the United States appeared before Congress under the assumption she would answer pressing questions about several urgent issues. The AG made it clear from the very beginning that she had no intention of answering any questions. Richard reviews what turned out to be a circus of sorts in our nation's capital.

Friendships among Congress persons across the political aisle were not always as uncommon as they are today. In particular cases, a Republican and a Democrat could fight and argue in session but maintain a good friendship away from the Capitol. One noteworthy example is the friendship of Republican Ronald Regan and Democrat Tip O'Neill. In this segment, Richard explains why friendships across...

Late last week, Donald Trump posted an unmistakably blatant racist video clip that portrayed a former President and First Lady as apes. Apologizing would require a conscience or the faintest presence of decency.  But don't hold your breath! Richard explains why.

After being threatened with contempt by Congress, Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed last week to testify before the House Oversight Committee about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Could this backfire for Trump and the Republicans? Richard explains.

In several situations where ICE appeared to be overstepping reasonable policing boundaries, we the people saw for ourselves. And the truth cried out! Listen to the words of Renee Good's brothers and others who have true stories to tell. Richard connects the dots! Hit the play button!

The federal government had pledged 12 billion dollars, with New York and New Jersey contributing the remaining 4 billion to what would be called the Gateway Project. Despite over a billion dollars having already been spent, Trump’s Office of Management and Budget has decided to stop funding the project. They can’t even explain why. Richard explores the details.

A lot of things we're seeing in our country right now are not only un-American and unpopular, they're also very stupid. Richard points out some really peculiar behavior from ICE to the White House. As Forrest Gump said, “Stupid is as stupid does.”

As offensive as enriching himself by using the power of the Presidency, it’s somehow even more disgraceful when President Trump comes to us and says open your wallets because I feel offended. Richard explains the taxpayer pilfering taking place by our Chief Executive.

In a quietly published rule buried on New Year’s Eve the Department of Veterans Affairs imposed a near total ban on abortions, even in cases of rape and incest. This imposition would actually give these military women fewer options for abortion services than women incarcerated in federal prisons. Richard explores the repercussions.

Whatever the reason, nothing justifies the idiocy that keeps the most successful NFL football coach in league history out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame while others will be welcomed in with far thinner resumes by comparison. Richard explores this surprising news in the world of professional football.

Despite all of Trump's positive chatter about our great economy, a New York Times/Sienna poll says it all. Less than 3 in 10 people think the economy is even remotely good! Richard describes the reality our President is failing to see.

Alex Pretti went to help a woman tossed to the pavement by ICE, for his troubles he was pinned to the street and pepper sprayed. Then, 10 shots were fired by officers killing the 37 year old man. It seems the national outrage is politically being felt. Richard reviews the events of the day and potential outcome for the country.

Federal policy is being shaped not with we the American people in mind but with personal enrichment as priority number one.  This is all a corruption of a healthy democracy replaced by one where every safeguard has instead been perverted to advance one man's ambitions at the expense of fairness and justice. Can you guess who we're talking about?