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The Delphi bailout Congress shouldn’t pay

Washington has an unfortunate habit of picking winners and losers. Congress should resist doing so again. President Donald Trump’s supplemental budget request asks Congress to spend roughly $1 billion to restore full pension benefits for about 5,700 former salaried employees of Delphi whose pensions were reduced when their plan was terminated.  Supporters portray the proposal […]

To end the wars in Ukraine and Iran, starve Russia’s gas pumps 

Sanctioning Russia’s gasoline imports could lead to peace in Ukraine — and Iran.  

Paul: ‘We’re worse off than we were before’ Iran war

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who has voted repeatedly for resolutions to withdraw U.S. troops from the military conflict with Iran, told reporters Wednesday that the United States is “worse off” than it was before President Trump launched the war in late February. “I think the Iran war has not been a success. I’ve been opposed...

America’s image is falling behind that of China

The findings point to one of the most consequential shifts in global public opinion since Pew began tracking international attitudes.

On the Ballot: Maine Democrats breathe sigh of relief despite steep obstacles ahead of Jackson

Democrats in Maine are breathing a sigh of relief after avoiding a divisive battle to replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee, but the party’s biggest test lies ahead as it seeks to unseat five-term Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). Former state Senate President Troy Jackson (D) won an overwhelming majority of delegate slots, prompting his...

Houthis say 2 Saudi oil tankers attacked in Red Sea

Houthi rebels in Yemen said Thursday they struck a pair of Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, the first known attack since the group announced a blockade of Saudi ships attempting to go through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait earlier this week.  The Houthis said they hit the two tankers, named Encelia and Layla,...

Why Republicans are joining the fight against money in politics

Long assumed to be an issue exclusively of the left, it is a top issue of concern among Republican voters.

Trump reignites tariff war despite legal losses, GOP jitters

In today's issue: ▪ Trump plows forward with tariffs ▪ Johnson on a roll ahead of recess  ▪ DNC panel meets on primary calendar ▪ Cyclospora outbreak reaches new record The Trump administration is moving full steam ahead on imposing tariffs as an economic cudgel around the world, even after losing several legal battles that have...

Ukraine may already be winning World War III for an oblivious West

Ukraine is now dealing the decisive blow that may win the global war that much of the Western world still fails to recognize is being waged against it.

Scalise embraces House GOP’s elder statesman role amid leadership shake-up speculation

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has reached his peak elder statesman era in President Trump’s second term. The No. 2 House Republican has harnessed policymaking lessons from Trump’s rocky first-term trifecta, providing institutional memory that is unique among the conference’s other top leaders who rose to their positions later. At the same time, Scalise...

Ratepayer bill gains momentum in House amid data center backlash

A bill that seeks to mitigate data centers’ impacts on Americans’ electric bills is gaining steam in the House, as lawmakers face pressure to act in the face of sharp backlash to the sprawling AI infrastructure. The bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act would require states to “consider” standards that put the costs on tech companies, rather...

Obama Center subcontractor shuts down amid $4M fight, lays off 25

A plumbing contractor claims the Obama Presidential Center project forced him to lay off 25 workers and suspend operations over disputed payments.

Former intel community chief James Woolsey dies at 84

Former Director of Central Intelligence James Woolsey, who led the intelligence community during a portion of President Bill Clinton's tenure, passed away at age 84.

AOC roasted over defense bill claim as GOP lawmaker tells her to ‘stop stoking Jew hatred’

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims the NDAA would merge parts of the U.S. military with the Israel Defense Forces, drawing sharp pushback from Republicans.

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