The idea of "common sense" often implies a static, universal understanding of what is practical, logical, and appropriate. It's the unwritten rulebook passed down through generations. However, history ...

This story originally published on Oct. 22, 2025. The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, left, is part of a 'revolution of common sense' led by President Donald Trump. Chip Somodevilla ...

The term “common sense” is often evoked by President Trump, though his “common” sense can seem grotesquely solitary and unique, as for example when he cruelly shut down the USAID program, increasing ...

The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time — perhaps none more so than Donald Trump. The ...