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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—October 27

2020—A divided Ninth Circuit panel rules (in Cortesluna v. Leon) that the district court wrongly determined that a police officer was entitled to qualified immunity on a claim that…

The Big Scholarly Lie

Academia is committed to clearing Jason Arday of plagiarism, despite the overwhelming evidence against...

Getting to the Bottom of Trump’s Recent Antics

A week before the elections, the president’s mind is not where you’d think.

A loss by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lower the political heat in Washington

A loss by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tuesday's Israeli elections could mean a cooling of domestic political polarization in Washington. But the U.S. security relationship with Israel is unlikely to change whether Mr. Netanyahu remains in office or not.

Trick-or-treat at the White House: Trumps to hand out candy to military, police and foster families

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will mark Halloween two days early, opening the White House to trick-or-treaters on Thursday.

Almanacs release predictions for fall, winter – but can you trust them?

Sure, it's only August, but wouldn't you like to know what kind of weather to expect in the coming months?

Exclusive: US says ‘significant deterioration’ in China’s treatment of detained American academic

Chinese authorities are increasing restrictions on a wrongfully detained American academic, prompting U.S. officials to express alarm about a “significant deterioration” in his treatment, according to sources familiar with the matter.  Min Zin, an American citizen who runs a think tank focused on politics in Myanmar, was arrested in China in June. The Trump administration...

Is every billionaire a policy failure?

Maybe a wealth tax can be put to good use by our elected officials. Or maybe letting the billionaires keep and invest their money is a better alternative.

Ocasio-Cortez backs Markey in Massachusetts Senate primary

Democratic Sen. Ed Markey (Mass.) received a boost to his reelection bid Thursday with an endorsement from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).  Markey is engaged in a competitive Democratic primary race against Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.). The two candidates have sought to build upon a growing antiestablishment sentiment in the Democratic Party in their campaigns.  Moulton...

O’Reilly: Trump endorsement ‘doesn’t have the cachet that it did’ because of Iran

Political commentator Bill O'Reilly on Wednesday said an endorsement from President Trump "doesn't have the cachet that it did" previously, citing the Iran war. O'Reilly and NewsNation's Chris Cuomo talked about Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), who secured the Republican nomination in Florida's gubernatorial race. Trump has endorsed Donalds, but the candidate said it is the...

The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity is more than a road

One year after its launch, the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) serves as a strategic land corridor linking Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Turkey to enhance Eurasian security and diversify global energy supplies.

Live updates: Trump warns Iran of ‘economic warfare’; bond market sounds alarm

President Trump late Wednesday threatened Iran with a sweeping new economic crackdown, warning that countries helping Tehran evade U.S. pressure could also face consequences. In a post online, Trump described the effort as “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale” as his administration seeks to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a...

Mark your calendars — Democrats are ready for 2028

The Democratic Party belongs to all Democrats. It belongs to every wing of our party, every region of our country, and people from every walk of life. It belongs to those who live in major cities, rural communities, suburbs and small towns. It belongs to those who have been active in our party for decades and those...

Ossoff: ‘Amazing to watch this White House melt down’ over Harp remark

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) doubled down Wednesday on his criticism of President Trump’s relationship with longtime White House aide Natalie Harp, brushing off a wave of attacks from the president’s inner circle over his remarks. Ossoff, who is seeking reelection in Georgia against Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), came under fire by the White House...

On the Ballot: Bipartisan couples face tough odds. But these pairs make it work

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. Democratic strategist James Carville and GOP consultant Mary Matalin. Former GOP California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kennedy scion Maria Shriver. These are just a few famous examples of some of the most prominent and well-known — past and present — bipartisan relationships in American politics — a phenomenon that some researchers believe make up as much as a quarter of U.S. romantic relationships.  Dating...

America’s Muslim allies are hedging against Washington

America’s traditional allies in the Islamic world are not walking away from it, but they are no longer betting everything on Washington. After decades of relying on U.S. security arrangements, they are quietly building alternative partnerships to insulate themselves from Washington's whims. They may still need America's technology, intelligence and military heft, but a number...

What is Trump afraid we will see about how the tariffs were formulated?

When the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative unveiled its now-infamous "Liberation Day" tariff formula in April 2025, economists quickly noticed that something was not right. At first glance, the formula looked impressive. It had Greek symbols, academic citations, and all the trappings of serious economic analysis. But once economists began examining it, the sophistication quickly fell...

Will Democrats abandon Florida after Nixon win?

In today's issue: ▪ Democrats face uphill fight in Florida ▪ Cassidy shares doubts on FDA nominee ▪ Trump downplays bond market concerns ▪ Melanoma mRNA vaccine trial success Florida Democrats are warning national party members not to abandon the state in November after democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeated moderate Alex Vindman in a shocking...

Pennsylvania State Police helicopter violently collides with plane, pilot dead: FAA

Two people were aboard the PSP aircraft when it collided with a Cessna 150 around 6:50 p.m., a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said in a statement.

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