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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—February 14

1972—By a vote of 6 to 1, the Florida supreme court rules (in State v. Barquet) that the state’s statutory prohibition of abortion violates the federal…

Trump Should End the FDA’s 25-Year Cover-Up on the Abortion Pill

Mifepristone has not gotten safer; the FDA has just gotten more political.

Gallup’s Presidential Approval Misstep

The polling industry seems increasingly uninterested in its own history.

The Ugly Deportation Case of Rumeysa Öztürk 

The administration may appeal the latest decision and might well win. But its conduct...

Vance visit demonstrates US commitment to peace in the South Caucasus

This week, Vice President JD Vance made a historic visit to the South Caucasus. He became the first sitting vice president to visit Armenia and, shortly thereafter, one of the highest-level U.S. officials to travel to Azerbaijan in decades. The timing of the trip was critical, coming amid a fragile but active peace process between […]

Why the US can’t ‘run’ Venezuela 

After two decades of sanctions and economic collapse, the idea of the U.S. seizing Venezuela's oil and managing the country toward stability is not only immoral, but structurally incoherent, and would likely lead to violence, collapse and displacement.

Frey says ‘everybody could have done more to prevent fraud’ in Minnesota

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) commented on a recent fraud scandal in his state that has drawn national attention, saying, “You do not hold an entire community, any community, accountable for the actions of individuals.” “Obviously, everybody could have done more to prevent fraud. And I think that's a fair point to make. You do...

Minnesota senator says Trump administration trying to ‘cover up’ ICE shooting

Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) said on Sunday she thinks the Trump administration is trying to “cover up” the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer by pushing a narrative before investigators were able to gather information. “I think what we are seeing here is the federal government, [Homeland...

A shorter workweek can prevent AI-driven mass unemployment

Over the last year, announcements of layoffs tied to artificial intelligence have become a near-weekly occurrence. Companies across industries have cited “efficiency gains” from AI tools as a reason to downsize. Computer science majors, once among the most secure entrants into the job market, are struggling to find opportunities as entry level roles are increasingly automated.  It is a confusing...

Noem defends ‘domestic terrorism’ assessment in Minneapolis ICE shooting

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her response to a fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer this week, amid concerns that she too quickly characterized the woman’s actions as “domestic terrorism.” In a heated interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” the secretary doubled down on her...

Minneapolis mayor doubles down on ICE comments: ‘I’m sorry I offended their delicate ears’ 

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) doubled down on his explicit comments about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that he made after a fatal shooting in his city last week. “We had, I don't know, 10,000 or so people that were protesting and marching yesterday. And virtually all of it was [a] very peaceful expression of...

How to register your child for a Trump account while filing your taxes

Some estimates suggest the accounts could be worth more than $300,000 by the time your child turns 18.

Sex tapes and gladiator fights: Juvenile justice needs reform now

Punishment provides immediate, visible results, while empowering youth requires patience, understanding and time. But let’s be clear: punitive and exclusionary responses backfire, causing harm to youth, detention facility staff, families and communities. 

Homan says he believes ICE officer thought he ‘did the right thing’ in Minnesota shooting

White House border czar Tom Homan on Sunday said he believed the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer thought he “did the right thing” in the recent fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis. “I truly believe, and again, this will come out in the investigation, that in his mind, he feared for his life,...

Will El Niño take over in 2026? The odds just got better

The days of La Niña are numbered. The climate phenomenon is expected to fade away in the next few months, making way for its counterpart to take over, national forecasters said on Thursday.

Why Turkey is building a space port in Somalia

Turkey is joining countries such as India, Japan and South Korea in its desire to establish its own indigenous space industry.

Trump signs executive order to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue

President Trump signed an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue from being used in judicial proceedings, a week after U.S. forces initiated a covert operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The executive order, signed Friday and made public on Saturday, declared a national emergency to ensure Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury...

How to treat ‘extra’ paydays, tax refunds and possible tariff dividend checks in 2026: Experts

Saving money is one of America's top new year's resolutions for 2026, so if financial fitness is your goal, it might be a good time to plan for any upcoming windfalls.

Trump urges Cuba to cut deal with US

President Trump on Saturday suggested that Cuba should cut a deal with the U.S. after last weekend's military actions in Venezuela. "THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA - ZERO!" Trump wrote Saturday morning on the social media platform Truth Social. "I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS...

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