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Tim Constantine

tconstantine@washingtontimes.com

Tim Constantine hosts "The Capitol Hill Show" every weekday from Washington, D.C., broadcasting to listeners all across the United States. He combines his background in TV and radio, his experience in public office, his controversial fall from grace and his hard-nose business approach with his understated sense of humor for the most-entertaining radio program anywhere.
Tim has the unique position among talk radio's elite as having been on the other side of the interview microphone almost as much as he's been the one asking the questions. Never mean, but always seeking truth and accuracy, he is a breath of fresh air in today's world of mindless talking points from the left or the right. He is "America's Voice of Reason." He can be reached at tconstantine@washingtontimes.com.

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi speaks at the U.S. Iraq Business Summit at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Friday, July 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr., file)

Iraq’s prime minister marks his first 100 days in office. What has he accomplished?

When the United States swears in a new president, the media often makes bold predictions about what will be accomplished in the first 100 days. The momentum afforded by a national election, the excitement of a new president and the political capital he carries with him all set expectations high for the sprint out of the starting block.

August 20, 2026
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to an overflow crowd outside a campaign event Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Graham Platner: A dark period or a lifetime of darkness?

Maine Democrats made it official at the ballot box on Tuesday. Graham Platner is their choice to run against five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins for the U.S. Senate. Mr. Platner has been plagued by a barrage of negative stories and revelations about his past, much of which he has waved away with his oft-repeated phrase, "That was a dark period in my life."

June 12, 2026
President Donald Trump participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Trump and Iran: Crazy like a fox

Much of the world, including a majority of Americans, was not thrilled when President Trump launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28. Another Middle Eastern war? There was no appetite for it.

April 10, 2026
A family enjoys the sunset with the view of the city skyline and Burj Khalifa, at Dubai Creek Harbour in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Trouble in Dubai may open doors for Kyrgyzstan’s Financial Investment Territory

Dubai long ago established itself as a financial hub, handling huge sums of money in the form of global investment. Modern, stocked with shrewd and educated executives, and traditionally safe and stable, Dubai has joined Singapore as a place where investors and global markets are comfortable trading their wares.

March 18, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron waits for Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein at the presidential Elysee Palace, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

What is the government’s role in fighting crime? Don’t ask France

France makes an interesting contrast with Donald Trump's American crackdown on crime. As French President Emmanuel Macron reshuffles his government for the second time in six months, the French state appears paralyzed in the face of a surge in violent, international crime and doesn't seem to have any plan to deal with it.

October 17, 2025
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani speaks during Iraq's banking sector reform conference in Babylon Hotel in Baghdad on April 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban) **FILE**

Good news from the Middle East: Iraq-Turkey pipeline reopens, with U.S. help

As the world gathered for the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, many of the news reports focused on hopes to end the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. While the ravages of war clearly warrant attention, it is important that good news from around the globe not be lost in the shuffle.

September 26, 2025