Vargas: American Generosity Still Leads Globally, We Have Proof
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief Published originally in Newsmax It’s been said that America is the greatest country in the history...
Mark Vargas is the Editor-in-Chief of Illinois Review, the state’s leading source for conservative news and commentary. A political strategist and media personality, Vargas is also a columnist and frequent on-air analyst for Newsmax and formerly co-hosted The StoneZONE with Roger Stone.
In 2025, he was appointed by the White House as a Republican National Committee (RNC) media surrogate for the 2026 Midterm Election Cycle, regularly appearing across national television, radio, and digital platforms to advocate for President Donald J. Trump’s policies and advance the broader Republican agenda.
A former civilian official in the Office of the Secretary of War, Vargas completed 14 deployments to Baghdad as part of a U.S. task force focused on economic stabilization and reconstruction. He was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal for his service.
He later played a key role in securing presidential clemency for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and longtime Trump ally Roger Stone – efforts highlighted by The Wall Street Journal.
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief Published originally in Newsmax It’s been said that America is the greatest country in the history...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefLast September, Chicago Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot welcomed the buses full of migrants arriving in the city...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefPublished Originally in NewsmaxIn many states, various athletic programs — including baseball, softball and football, have implemented...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief Originally Published in Newsmax On Jan. 10, 2023, Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., signed legislation banning assault...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief, Illinois ReviewNewsmax Columnist Since 1997, Congress has paid more than $17 million in settlements — or...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefOver the holidays, Southwest Airlines canceled nearly 17,000 flights due to staffing shortages, severe weather and outdated...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefFor Republicans in Illinois, it’s DEFCON 1.After heartbreaking losses, Democrats once again control every statewide office; they...
By Mark Vargas, NewsmaxFollowing embarrassing losses on election night, both Arizona GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward and Illinois GOP Chairman Don...
By Mark Vargas, Editor at Large It is impossible to sugarcoat this and tell you that there’s hope for Republicans...
By Mark Vargas, Editor at Large Illinois Senate and House Republicans suffered debilitating defeats on election night, prompting House GOP...