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Yes, Northern Virginia, there is a Veterans Day

The only two national holidays that Fairfax is not observing are Veterans Day and Columbus Day.

The birthright citizenship case affects Puerto Rico, too

As policymakers reconsider the scope of birthright citizenship, Puerto Rico exemplifies how territorial ambiguity can obscure constitutional lines and complicate national policy.

No norms: The second liberals stop getting their way, they want to pack the court

For 40 years, it has been clear that Republican-nominated justices are more likely to peel off and side with the liberal bloc than the other way around.

How the weaker dollar quietly makes life more expensive

A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs for everything from your summer vacation to your weekly grocery bills: a weaker U.S. dollar.

Democrats bullish on midterm election prospects 6 months out

In today’s issue: Democrats are feeling increasingly bullish about their prospects for the midterm elections with less than six months remaining before voters head to the polls. History is on their side, as the party out of power has typically gained seats in Congress in most midterms. But they’re starting to show signs of a chance to flip control of both...

Spanberger won’t rule out taxes on gym memberships, streaming services: ‘Should be discussed’

Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., leaves door open to taxing services like gym memberships, digital subscriptions and dog grooming in a recent ABC interview.

Melania Trump adviser turns up the heat on Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ fallout

Melania Trump adviser Marc Beckman calls for advertisers to drop Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, saying ABC should cut ties with him.

Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets

Senators can no longer bet on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket after the Senate unanimously passed new rules banning insider wagering.

Trump announces ‘Project Freedom,’ Iran threatens attacks, Pakistan announces US release of seized cargo ship

Trump announces "Project Freedom" to help ships escape the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tensions, but Iran threatens attacks.

California leaders mum on $1B high-speed rail detour aimed at preserving disgraced labor leader’s memorial

California's hundred-billion dollar high-speed rail project is facing scrutiny for a $1 billion detour meant to preserve the gravesite of disgraced labor leader Cesar Chavez.

State Department fires back at accusations of ‘empty planes’ rescuing Americans from conflict zones

Grey Bull Rescue founder Bryan Stern is contesting State Department claims that every American who sought evacuation help during the U.S.-Iran conflict got it.

Jon Ossoff silent on SPLC indictment after taking more than $700K from affiliate of indicted group

Sen. Jon Ossoff faces GOP attacks over his ties to the Southern Poverty Law Center following its indictment for alleged fraud and money laundering schemes.

NY state-budget delay is just the tip of Albany’s epic dysfunction

Albany's been a nasty nest of special-interest favor trading for decades now; it's why state government keeps growing and why New York is in...

This state’s on an epic Supreme Court losing streak — here’s why

Colorado has decided that the First Amendment is optional when the politics cut the state’s way.

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