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Time to retire TACO — Operation Epic Fury’s crystal clear message to Putin, Xi

Among the many, many reverberations of Operation Epic Fury, it’s clearly time to retire TACO — the snarky claim that “Trump always chickens out.”

From Colorado to Virginia, blue states try California’s failing model

Colorado used to be the West's answer to California — all the mountains, none of the madness. Pro-growth, lightly regulated, and magnetically attractive to...

Iran strike ignites Capitol Hill battle over war powers, Homeland Security funding

The U.S.-Israel military offensive against Iran is stoking a heated fight on Capitol Hill over who has the power to take the country to war, while also intensifying the battle over Homeland Security Department funding.

Supporters of Brazil’s Bolsonaro rally across Brazil against Lula

Thousands of supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrated in cities across the South American nation on Sunday, as organizers hoped to build momentum for a right-wing victory in the upcoming presidential elections.

Israel closes Gaza border crossings amid strikes on Iran

The Israeli government closed all border crossings into the Gaza Strip on Saturday, as the U.S. and Israel launch strikes against Iran.  Israel’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) wrote on the social platform X that the closure of the crossings is part of “several necessary security adjustments” amid the joint attacks on...

House Republicans push Johnson to go to war with Senate over SAVE Act

Some House Republicans are pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to fight the Senate GOP over the SAVE America Act

Trump’s Iran strike rocks Texas Senate race as Dems demand ‘war powers,’ GOP applauds president

Military strikes in Iran have opened up a partisan rift in Texas' looming Senate primaries. Republicans praise Trump's operation while Democrats demand approval.

Paying tribute to late, great music legend Neil Sedaka

Residents, transplants, rich, poor, people born in NY, choosing NY, wanting to live here — work here, love here — are leaving.

Trump speaks to Middle East leaders, gets briefing on Austin shooting

President Trump called three leaders in the Middle East on Sunday as he monitors the burgeoning conflict with Iran from his Florida estate, the White House said.

U.S. strikes destroy nine Iranian ships, Trump says

President Trump on Sunday said U.S. attacks delivered a major blow to Iran's navy.

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Iran’s future ‘will be determined by the Iranian people’

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina stressed Sunday that the future of Iran following the joint U.S.-Israel military strike that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be up to the citizens of the Persian nation and that American troops would not be sent into the country.

For Democratic contenders, Iran war presents opportunity and risk

FOR DEMOCRATIC CONTENDERS, IRAN WAR PRESENTS OPPORTUNITY AND RISK. According to the RealClearPolitics average of polls, the top five contenders for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination are former vice president and 2024 nominee Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. All of them were […]

California is a dependent state, not a powerhouse

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. California has a wealth of advantages compared to other states. […]

Vance’s war on Medicaid fraud risks blowback for GOP 

Vice President Vance began his new role leading the Trump administration's war on fraud with a bang this week by announcing a nearly $260 million moratorium on Medicaid funding for Minnesota.    Strategists on both sides of the political spectrum say the campaign carries risks for the administration as it seeks to move on from the...

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