Open any newspaper and the word “genocide” is everywhere, attached to a conflict now in its third year of international litigation, endlessly debated by legal scholars, contested by governments, and argued over in United Nations chambers and on cable news alike. Reasonable people disagree about it, and that disagreement drives coverage. Then there is Sudan. […]
Americans are not known for their patience in long-term wars that include consistent casualty counts. That record includes the stalemates or outright defeats in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Afghanistan War, and the second Gulf War, which followed President George W. Bush’s order of the invasion of Iraq in 2003. In sharp contrast […]
The surging progressive movement suffered a setback on Tuesday night, as Wisconsin Democrat David Crowley edged out democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the gubernatorial primary, a surprise win given he was down double digits in polls ahead of the election. But progressives surged in other races, as Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated more center-left Rep....
President Trump is reframing his Supreme Court losses on tariffs, birthright citizenship and the Federal Reserve as victories in disguise. Exuding confidence, Trump is pressing ahead with new attempts at all three. But his critics are rushing back to court. It tees up key tests of the Supreme Court’s recent blockbuster decisions, putting Trump’s agenda on the line once again. The president tends to interpret judicial rulings...
Chief Nursing Officer Patty Knecht calls on Congress to approve $346 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in the fiscal 2027 appropriations package to combat the national nursing shortage.
My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is refusing to concede in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, alleging irregularities in the vote totals. The businessman, who is backed by President Trump, lost to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa DeMuth (R) by roughly 11 percentage points and over 45,000 votes, according to Decision Desk HQ. When asked by a reporter...
In today's issue: ▪ A major upset in Wisconsin ▪ US attacks ship breaking Hormuz blockade ▪ Former Marine released from Russia ▪ Air Force One security concerns The left’s successful run in Democratic primaries hit a major roadblock in Wisconsin on Tuesday night as democratic socialist Francesca Hong, whom polls showed leading by double digits, suffered...
Democrats’ string of left-wing primary wins is giving the party’s progressive flank a burst of momentum — and potentially handing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) a new headache should Democrats take back the House. The recent victories come as Democratic voters have been clamoring for a change in direction. That appetite was on full...
The Senate’s departure for a five-week August recess leaves big political fights for September and the postelection lame-duck session, setting up a scramble to accomplish as much of President Trump’s agenda before Republicans possibly lose complete control of Congress. Trump has ramped up pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to move a...
Michael Alfonso, Sean Duffy's 26-year-old son-in-law, defeated a crowded field to win the Republican nomination for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District.
