The World and Everything in It: October 14, 2026
Washington wants cheaper fuel to ease the pain of war with Iran—even if it means easing pressure on Russia. Hunter Baker explains why Americans view the economic sacrifices differently. In Nicaragua, a ruling couple moves to keep the presidency in the family, while a small-town Illinois fire crew struggles to keep its ambulances running. Plus: a truckload of fries goes up in smoke, and Cal Thomas asks what happened to the American spirit that once turned big dreams into reality.