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ICE director hits back at ‘political rhetoric,’ media ‘spin’ for imperiling officers and Americans

Anti-ICE protests and sanctuary jurisdictions are taking their toll, forcing the agency to divert its personnel and hindering its ability to reach higher arrest and deportation numbers, acting Director Todd Lyons told The Washington Times, putting the blame on political rhetoric.

Administration stops $11 billion in Army Corps of Engineers’ projects due to shutdown

White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced Friday that $11 billion in Army Corps of Engineers' projects will be paused and potentially canceled because of the government shutdown.

Zelenskyy returns to White House, this time with a proposition

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday proposed the swap of Ukrainian drones for American Tomahawk missiles, yet President Trump signaled he's not ready to commit to providing Kyiv with the long-range weapons it says it needs.

How Donald Trump’s approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll

More U.S. adults support President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict in Israel after he brokered a ceasefire deal in Gaza, a new AP-NORC poll finds - but his approval ratings on domestic issues remain weak.

‘No Kings’ protests embolden shutdown, Republican leaders say

Republican leaders believe the "spectacle" of left-wing "No Kings" protests in Washington and around the country this weekend are contributing to Democrats' unwillingness to reopen the government.

Federal courts about to feel bite of government shutdown

The government shutdown is about to slam into the federal courts, which had been able to keep running but are about to exhaust their extra cash and will have to furlough employees starting early next week.

Zelenskyy huddles with Trump over Ukraine-Russia war

President Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday for talks of long-range missiles and a possible end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

The GOP’s Virginia surge may be too little, too late

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Virginia Republicans scored a monumental victory in 2021. After 12 years […]

’31 Candles’ proves you’re never too old to grow up — or have a Bar Mitzvah

From indie filmmaker Jonah Feingold comes 31 Candles, a low-budget coming-of-age romantic comedy driven by sincere, relatable characters and a refreshingly thoughtful screenplay. Feingold casts himself as Leo Kadner, a 30-year-old Jewish filmmaker whose career has thus far amounted to directing saccharine Christmas movies stuffed with shameless product placement courtesy of overbearing studio executives. He is […]

The United Kingdom is no longer a first-world country

Through its admitted inability (or unadmitted unwillingness) to protect Israeli soccer fans from being attacked by violent antisemites, the United Kingdom is announcing to the world that it is no longer a functioning first-world nation. Aston Villa is set to play Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League, an annual soccer competition between top European […]

Hamas isn’t going away

After two long years, the war in Gaza is over — for now. The 20-point peace plan negotiated by President Donald Trump and his team has enabled the 20 remaining living Israeli hostages to return home, provided Gaza with the opportunity to rebuild, and charted a course for a future free from Hamas, the terrorist group that […]

Maine Senate candidate faces more resurfaced Reddit posts

Reports have found additional controversial social media posts Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner made years before his bid to oust Sen. Susan Collins (R). The Bangor Daily News wrote that Platner — who has already disavowed his previous posts on Reddit — reportedly asked why Black people “don’t tip” in a thread of questions users...

Interior says some layoffs ‘might’ happen during shutdown

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Interior eyes layoffs — but is hampered by recent ruling The Interior Department is eyeing staff cuts, although its plan is being partially hampered by a recent court order. © Greg Nash The department said in a Friday court filing that it would have...

Jay Jones’s Virginia attorney general campaign says it raised $500K following debate

The campaign for Democratic Virginia attorney general nominee Jay Jones announced he raised $500,000 in less than 24 hours after the attorney general debate Thursday, during which Jones’s texting scandal took center stage.  “In last night’s debate, [incumbent] Jason Miyares couldn’t defend the 50 times he’s failed to protect Virginians as Donald Trump has fired...

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