Speaker Newt Gingrich is Chairman of Gingrich 360, a multimedia production and consulting company based in Arlington, Virginia. As former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Gingrich is well known as the architect of the “Contract with America” that led the Republican Party to victory in 1994, creating the first conservative majority in the House in 40 years. He was a Republican candidate for President of the United States in 2012.
Mr. Gingrich is a Fox News contributor, podcast host (Newt’s World), and syndicated columnist. He is the author of 41 books, including 18 fiction and nonfiction New York Times bestsellers. His latest books include Beyond Biden, Trump and the American Future, and Shakedown.
Mr. Gingrich and his wife, Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich, host and produce historical and public policy documentaries. Recent films include “The First American” and “Divine Mercy: The Canonization of John Paul II.”
Recognized internationally as an expert on world history, military issues, and international affairs, Mr. Gingrich is the longest-serving teacher of the Joint War Fighting course for Major Generals. He also teaches officers from all six services as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar and Professor at the National Defense University. In addition, Mr. Gingrich served as a Member of the Defense Policy Board. He was a member of the Terrorism Task Force for the Council on Foreign Relations, and he co-chaired the Task Force on United Nations Reform, a bipartisan congressional effort to modernize and improve the United Nations.
Mr. Gingrich and Ambassador Gingrich reside in McLean, Virginia and have two daughters and two grandchildren.
In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear perspectives from all sides of the political spectrum. We hope these different voices will help you reach your own conclusions.
The opinions published in this section are solely those of the contributors and do not reflect the views of Straight Arrow News.
Newt Gingrich
Share
. . .
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
More from Newt
Speaker Newt Gingrich is Chairman of Gingrich 360, a multimedia production and consulting company based in Arlington, Virginia. As former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Gingrich is well known as the architect of the “Contract with America” that led the Republican Party to victory in 1994, creating the first conservative majority in the House in 40 years. He was a Republican candidate for President of the United States in 2012.
Mr. Gingrich and Ambassador Gingrich reside in McLean, Virginia and have two daughters and two grandchildren.
Biden’s use of fake names raises new questions
Yesterday
Jack Smith’s rigged crusade in United States v. Donald Trump
In November 2022, Attorney General Merrick Garland assigned Jack Smith the responsibility of overseeing two investigations related to former President Donald Trump. Since then, Smith has brought four criminal charges against Trump for his alleged involvement in attempting to overturn the 2020 election, along with more than three dozen additional charges pertaining to the possession
Sep 13
Ruthless Putin must be stopped in Ukraine
Yevgeny Prigozhin’s reported death, allegedly at the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is unsurprising, considering the extensive list of assassinations attributed to the former KGB head. Critics of the Russian president have reportedly been victims of poisoning, falls from balconies and windows, or have experienced mysterious “serious illnesses.” Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich
Sep 6
GOP fields impressive candidates, great first debate
The Republican Party recently held its first debate for aspiring GOP presidential candidates. The debate featured a wide variety of accomplished Republicans, including a former vice president, a U.N. ambassador and several current or former governors. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich applauds the GOP for such an impressive field and remarks that the debate
Aug 30
Jack Smith is too politically biased to handle Trump’s trials
Special Counsel Jack Smith, appointed last November to investigate former President Donald J. Trump in two federal cases, is a veteran Justice Department prosecutor with experience taking on high-profile cases. In 2014, he convicted a former Republican governor of bribery. This ruling was later overturned in 2016 by the Supreme Court. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich
Aug 23
With or without Trump, the first GOP debate is worth watching
Eight candidates have successfully qualified for the first Republican 2024 presidential election debate, scheduled for Aug. 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While former President Donald Trump has consistently maintained his position as the leading GOP candidate, there’s still a chance he’ll choose not to face-off with the candidates eager to steal his thunder. Straight Arrow News
Aug 16
NDAA insufficient as Defense Department needs major reform
On July 27, the Senate passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that sets the policy agenda and approves funding for the Department of Defense. Earlier in the month, the Republican-led House narrowly passed a vastly different version of the bill, showing the power of conservative hardliners who pushed for
Aug 2
Better schools are not the only solution for at-risk students
Research has shown that investing in education yields positive results for at-risk students in low-income communities. For instance, a 2022 University of Michigan study revealed that students attending well-funded schools are 15% less likely to be arrested up to the age of 30. However, the situation becomes more complex for a generation of students living
Jul 26
Biden will crush the Democratic nomination but can he beat Trump?
Currently, a majority of Democrats approve of President Joe Biden, making him the likely nominee for the 2024 presidential election. Biden is popular because he has focused his attention on topics important to the Left, including the environment, racial equity and the economy. Biden will likely be facing former President Donald Trump, who has over
Jul 19
What are the House GOP’s next moves after debt ceiling deal?
In May, President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy managed to prevent a default on the nation’s debt by reaching a last-minute agreement to suspend the debt ceiling until 2025 in exchange for two years of spending caps. Now, as budget season commences, lawmakers are faced with the responsibility of passing spending bills to ensure
Jul 12
Universities should use endowments to pay off student loans
In an unsurprising ruling, the Supreme Court decided to repeal President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, which was aimed at reducing federal education debt. College tuition has been steadily increasing, resulting in student loan debt that has nearly tripled in the past 15 years. As tuition continues to rise, top universities’ endowment funds are growing.
Jul 5
On July Fourth, it’s important to remember what we’re honoring
As President Biden hits the road to sell his economic record, the country is getting ready to celebrate freedom in America on the Fourth of July. On that same day in 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence to establish the creation of America as a new country and determine what unalienable
Jun 28
Hunter Biden investigation isn’t over, it’s just beginning
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, struck a deal with federal prosecutors to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges of failing to pay federal taxes on time. On a separate charge of illegally possessing a firearm as a drug user, Biden is expected to avoid prosecution and jail time as long as he meets certain terms
Jun 21
Americans must find common ground to build better futures for our kids
America seems more divided than ever, thanks to political polarization, economic inequality, and the ongoing culture wars. Polls show Americans blame leaders from both political parties for the division. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich believes that the best days for the U.S. remain in our future as long as we can find common ground.
Jun 14
Debt ceiling deal is only the first step in fixing US economy
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy averted a catastrophic default on the nation’s debt with a last-minute agreement to suspend the debt ceiling. Now that the U.S. debt limit has been suspended until January 1, 2025, Republicans want to focus on controlling federal spending. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich understands the challenges of
Jun 7
Stories each side is underreporting
Ukraine Suspends Spokeswoman From US Over Unapproved Comments
17 sources | 13% from the left
Half a million children and families regain Medicaid coverage
13 sources | 0% from the right
Latest Stories
AP Images
Authorities say China is actively training to block US assistance to Taiwan
Watch 1:36
4 hrs ago
U.S. Air Force
Senate confirms top military nominees, Tuberville says his hold will continue
Watch 2:41
4 hrs ago
AP Images
AG Garland’s testimony got heated as Republicans, Democrats traded barbs
Watch 10:55
5 hrs ago
Getty Images
What’s the difference between a government shutdown and debt default?
Watch 1:18
6 hrs ago
Straight Arrow News
MindGym helping Air and Space Forces get mental reps
Watch 4:10
6 hrs ago
Popular Opinions
In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear perspectives from all sides of the political spectrum.
Old age aside, it’s clear why Biden trumps Trump
8 hrs ago
Jordan Reid
Trump’s immigration deterrence policy more humane than Biden’s
9 hrs ago
Timothy Carney
Biden’s use of fake names raises new questions
Yesterday
Newt Gingrich
California’s vital food safety ban takes aim at America’s health crisis
Yesterday
Adrienne Lawrence
Latest Opinions
In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear perspectives from all sides of the political spectrum. We hope these different voices will help you reach your own conclusions.
The opinions published in this section are solely those of the contributors and do not reflect the views of Straight Arrow News.
Jordan Reid
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle GlamTimothy Carney
Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise InstituteWeekly Voices
Monday
David Pakman
Host of The David Pakman ShowLarry Lindsey
President & CEO, The Lindsey GroupTuesday
Ruben Navarrette
Columnist, host & authorBen Weingarten
Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute FellowWednesday
Adrienne Lawrence
Legal commentatorNewt Gingrich
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360Thursday
Jordan Reid
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle GlamTimothy Carney
Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise InstituteOther AEI Contributors
John Fortier
Katherine Zimmerman
Matthew Continetti
Robert Doar
Friday
Dr. Rashad Richey
National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.Star Parker
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and EducationPolitics
Senate confirms top military nominees, Tuberville says his hold will continue
4 hrs ago
AG Garland’s testimony got heated as Republicans, Democrats traded barbs
Thousands protest in Canada over controversial gender, sexual education
U.S. Air Force
U.S.
MindGym helping Air and Space Forces get mental reps
6 hrs ago
Government offering more free at-home COVID tests
US granting Venezuelan migrants temporary legal status: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 21, 2023
Straight Arrow News
International
Authorities say China is actively training to block US assistance to Taiwan
4 hrs ago
Railway stops operations after migrants injured as thousands hop trains to US border
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to UN: Russia should be removed from Security Council
AP Images
Tech
Family sues Google over man’s death after he followed Maps’ directions
9 hrs ago
Is it alive? How AI’s uncanny valley could threaten human interaction
Israel Prime Minister urges Elon Musk to stop hate speech on X
Philip Paxson via FaceBook