NEWS AND OPINION:

A Missouri Republican has penned a brand new e-book which is holding its personal within the publishing world.

Sen. Josh Hawley is the creator right here, and right here’s the telling title of the lawmaker’s new providing: “Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs,” printed by Regnery.

“All is not well with men in America. And that spells trouble for the American republic,” the creator wrote.

“These are troubled times. But trouble may lead to renewal. If the Bible is right, the mission of Adam beckons, and the possibility of something better — for men, for America — awaits us,” Mr. Hawley famous.

His e-book is now ranked No. 1 in two Amazon publishing classes — “Christian Men’s Issues” and “Political Conservatives and Liberalism.” It additionally landed in second place within the “History and Theory of Politics” class as effectively.

“A free society that despises manhood will not remain free. The American founders believed that a republic depends on certain masculine virtues. Senator Josh Hawley thinks they were right. In a bold new book, he calls on American men to stand up and embrace their God-given responsibility as husbands, fathers, and citizens,” the writer says upfront notes for the e-book.

“No republic has ever survived without men of character to defend what is just and true. Starting with the wisdom of the ancients, from the Greek and Roman philosophers to Jesus of Nazareth, and drawing on the lessons of American history, Hawley identifies the defining strengths of men, including responsibility, bravery, fidelity, and leadership,” Regency mentioned.

The e-book was printed May 16. Mr. Hawley can be the creator of “The Tyranny of Big Tech,” printed by Regnery in 2021.

TOWN HALL, IOWA STYLE

It is definitely must-see TV for followers of former President Donald Trump.

Fox News primetime host Sean Hannity will current a city corridor occasion with Mr. Trump, set in a most attention-grabbing spot. That must be Clive, Iowa — a metropolis of some 18,000 folks west of Des Moines.

“During the event, which will pre-tape earlier in the day, host Sean Hannity will take questions from the audience while discussing the 2024 presidential race and the overall state of the country with the former president,” the information community mentioned in a press release shared with Inside the Beltway.

Look for it to air at 9 p.m. EDT on Thursday.

The busy Mr. Trump, by the way, will likely be in full marketing campaign mode within the Hawkeye State.

Prior to taping the town-hall occasion, in response to a press release from his marketing campaign, he'll attend the Westside Conservative Breakfast in Urbandale. He will go on to host a luncheon with dozens of Iowa non secular leaders in Des Moines, then go to with “hundreds of grassroots leaders and supporters” earlier than stepping in entrance of the digital camera.

VETTING THE APPS

Here’s some useful laws from three Republicans.

Sens. Tim Scott of South Carolina, Roger Wicker of Mississippi and James Lankford of Oklahoma have launched the Know Your App Act, which might require on-line app shops to show the nation the place the apps they promote are developed.

“Americans should be able to make informed decisions about the online services they use in order to protect their data and security. Requiring app stores to display an app’s country of origin is a common-sense solution that can help them do just that,” mentioned Mr. Scott in a press release.

Mr. Wicker added that “our adversaries will exploit every available tool, including popular apps that gather huge amounts of data on Americans, to gain an advantage over the United States.”

“It is crucial for users to take steps to limit their exposure and be made aware of the risks associated with using foreign-controlled apps. The Know Your App Act would bring much-needed transparency to app stores, empowering Americans to safeguard their families from exploitation,” he mentioned, additionally in a press release.

The laws already has gained help from such organizations as Heritage Action for America, Coalition for a Prosperous America, Independent Women’s Voice and the Ethics and Public Policy Center.

FOR THE LEXICON

“Unretiring.”

The golden years aren't what they was once, maybe.

“Older Americans are increasingly ‘unretiring’ to deal with elevated prices and rocky financial positions. Unfortunately, financial insecurity from inflation may be here to stay,” writes Patrice Onwuka, an opinion contributor to USA Today, and director of the Center for Economic Opportunity on the Independent Women’s Forum.

“An average of 10,000 Baby Boomers reach retirement age each day. Unfortunately, the inflation-driven affordability crisis and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes meant to combat inflation have driven housing costs higher. As a result, retirees are moving back into the labor force. According to a survey by Paychex, 55% of retirees who went back to work said they did so because they needed more money, and 1 in 6 retirees is considering returning to work,” she famous.

“The cost of bad policy in the Biden administration” contributes to the state of affairs, Ms. Onwuka mentioned.

“Reckless federal spending triggered inflation to skyrocket. Anyone promoting an agenda of inaction on government overspending, especially during debt ceiling negotiations, isn’t helping seniors, but contributing to their hardship,” she wrote.

POLL DU JOUR

• 32% of U.S. adults say President Biden is “very liberal”; 61% of Republicans, 28% of independents and 9% of Democrats agree.

• 19% say Mr. Biden is “liberal”; 13% of Republicans, 16% of independents and 28% of Democrats agree.

• 27% say he's “moderate”; 9% of Republicans, 24% of independents and 46% of Democrats agree.

• 7% say he's “conservative”; 6% of Republicans, 7% of independents and seven% of Democrats agree.

• 3% say he's “very conservative”; 3% of Republicans, 3% of independents and three% of Democrats agree.

• 12% aren't positive concerning the challenge; 7% of Republicans, 22% of independents and seven% of Democrats agree.

SOURCE: An Economist/YouGov ballot of 1,500 U.S. adults performed May 2023.

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