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Juneteenth, equal rights and the heritage of ALL Americans

Let us not treat black history and black life as somehow unapproachably apart from the larger history and life of this country.

Why the New York Knicks’ visit to the Trump White House is a big deal

The New York Knicks made a lot of history in the 2026 playoffs, including the largest NBA Finals comeback of all time, the best postseason point differential, and the most wins by double digits. Equally historic is the team’s decision to visit President Donald Trump’s White House. The Knicks will be the first NBA champions […]

Iran deal walks and quacks like a debacle

Quoting oneself usually smacks of self-aggrandizement. But I’ll make an exception to hold myself accountable. I wrote on March 31 that “it would be a debacle to pretend that ending the war much as it stands would be anything other than a failure.” President Donald Trump’s ceasefire is murky, so one can’t be certain, but […]

Americans online: The perils of childhood in an internet age

The pressures of modern parenting are, in many ways, like those of past generations. Meeting physical and emotional needs is a constant feature. Parents are tasked with loving, guiding, and nurturing. At a certain point, our children leave the nest. Turning them into responsible, contributing adults who establish lives and families of their own is […]

How much will Trump let Iran exploit American weakness?

The memorandum of understanding that the Trump administration has signed with the remaining leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran has nothing to do with nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, or state-sponsored terrorism. It has everything to do with the fact that the United States failed in its military objective to control the Strait of Hormuz, […]

Fetterman says he’s ‘pretty much locked and loaded’ in support of Iran war

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said in a recent interview that he is “pretty much locked and loaded” in his support of the U.S. war against Iran. “Something like this is much more important than just voting what your base might demand. Because I think things are much bigger and more important than that. And Iran...

Coons throws support behind Stevens in Michigan Senate Democratic primary

Democratic Sen. Chris Coons (Del.) endorsed Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens’s (D) Senate campaign on Monday, less than three months before the Democratic primary. In a video that Stevens’s campaign shared online, Coons said that it was his “honor” to endorse the four-term congresswoman. “I know Haley, I’ve spent time with her, traveled with her, campaigned...

Trump administration extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for ‘most vulnerable nations’

The Trump Administration is extending a waiver that allows some Russian oil to be purchased despite sanctions on Moscow, as the war in Iran leads to higher gas, oil and energy prices. The policy is intended to help nations that are the most vulnerable to high prices, the administration said. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said...

Judge bars Georgia judicial panel’s disclosure of Supreme Court candidates’ misconduct allegations

A federal judge in Georgia barred a state judicial committee from publicly commenting on judicial conduct rule violations the panel says two Democratic-backed state Supreme Court candidates committed ahead of Tuesday's election. U.S. District Judge Leslie Gardner, issuing a temporary restraining order, ruled on Monday that the special committee convened by the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) of...

Fatal Colorado hantavirus case not linked to cruise ship, officials say

An adult in Colorado who died from a hantavirus case was not linked to an outbreak on a cruise ship, according to a Monday release from the state’s Department of Public Health ​and Environment. Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that there are no Andes hantavirus cases in the...

ICE officer charged in nonfatal Minneapolis shooting during Operation Metro Surge

Hennepin County, Minn., Attorney Mary Moriarty on Monday issued an arrest warrant for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis in January, during the height of "Operation Metro Surge." Christian Castro, 52, faces four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and one count of falsely...

Hegseth stumps for Massie challenger in stark break from Pentagon norms

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail on Monday to help former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in his bid to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in a GOP primary, a highly unusual move for any head of the Pentagon. Hegseth appeared alongside Gallrein, who President Trump is backing against Massie, at a rally in...

US rejects new Iranian proposal to end war: Report

The U.S. has again rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict between the two countries, according to a new report. Axios reported Monday that Tehran offered a revised peace proposal that the White House shot down, per a top American official and another source close to the matter. Reuters also reported Monday that the...

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Monday warned of a "bloodbath" if the U.S. were to attack the island country, after Axios reported that Cuba has more than 300 military drones with discussed plans to use them to strike the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay or Key West, Fla. Axios cited classified intelligence that showed...

Jury rejects Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman

A California federal jury unanimously rejected Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman, ending the latest chapter in a nearly decade-long feud between the two technology moguls over the artificial intelligence firm's non-profit structure. The advisory verdict took less than two hours of deliberation from the jury, which listened to three weeks...

US bans foreign travelers from Ebola-impacted nations

In response to a growing Ebola outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is imposing a ban on foreign passport holders from entering the country if they have been in Uganda, Congo or South Sudan in the previous 21 days.  The agency in a statement said it was invoking Title 42, a law that allows the CDC director to block noncitizens from entering the U.S....

Trump dropped IRS suit in deal to create $1.776B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

The Justice Department on Monday launched a nearly $2 billion “anti-weaponization fund” as part of a settlement after President Trump sued the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for $10 billion. The fund, which will receive a total of $1.776 billion dollars, will give payouts as well as issue “formal apologies” to those who pursue settlements after...

Live updates: Hegseth campaigns with Massie opponent; DOJ creates fund for allies

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in northern Kentucky on Monday afternoon, campaigning in a "personal capacity" for former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein for Congress. It's an unprecedented visit that follows President Trump's effort to oust Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in Tuesday's Kentucky primary. Trump's Justice Department on Monday has moved to create a fund, worth...

A hidden barrier to starting a family

Endometriosis is a widespread disease affecting at least one in eight women, often leading to infertility, which can be prevented with earlier diagnosis and treatment.

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