Congress Must Stay in Its Lane: The Logan Act Deserves New Teeth

By Lynn Scheid Foreign policy is supposed to be clear, deliberate, and strategic—not a free-for-all where every politician with a passport gets to play statesman. Yet, in a stunning display of congressional overreach, Democratic senators reportedly advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reject a minerals agreement with President Donald Trump, effectively derailing delicate negotiations and…

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A Firsthand Perspective from Ukraine

Listen to the report here. https://www.lynnscheid.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Russian-Ukraine-Report.m4v I am publishing a public version of this report to ensure readers are well-informed about this situation.   Personal Statement: A Firsthand Perspective from Ukraine in 2013-2014 In late 2013 and early 2014, I was in Ukraine filming a new TV documentary series called Black Sea Security. At the time,…

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What America’s Most Accomplished Presidents Have in Common

Throughout American history, certain presidents have stood out for their remarkable achievements, leaving a profound and lasting impact on the nation. Whether leading the country through economic turmoil, military conflicts, or social change, these leaders shared several key traits that enabled them to accomplish more than most. From Franklin D. Roosevelt’s leadership during the Great…

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To Those Affected by the Tragedies in Los Angeles: With Deep Gratitude and Hope

There are no words vast enough to express the deep gratitude I feel for every person in the entertainment industry. You’ve given me—and countless others—a lifetime of joy, comfort, and inspiration. Through every film, television show, play, ballet, concert, musical, symphony, and opera, you have made us laugh, cry, reflect, and dream. You’ve created entire…

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