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Stand for the anthem and more: Letters to the Editor — July 26, 2026

Kudos to Bob Chavez, a Vietnam veteran who slapped a young man at a...

Rural voters turn on Trump again as poll swings 14 points

POLL: Rural voters have soured on Trump again, with his standing among the group flipping from positive to negative in the span of a month.

Trump returns to rescheduled correspondents’ dinner armed with insults and praise

President Trump addressed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner Friday night, the event's first full gathering since an armed suspect disrupted the previous dinner months earlier, opening his remarks by praising Secret Service and law enforcement personnel for their response that night.

Founder of SCOTUSBlog sentenced to 6 years in prison for tax evasion

Tom Goldstein, a lawyer who argued dozens of cases before the Supreme Court and founded the widely read SCOTUSBlog but lived a secret life as a high-stakes poker player, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for tax evasion and mortgage fraud.

1K internet domains were used to illegally stream World Cup matches

The sites violated United States copyright law, the Department of Justice said.

Van Jones says phone ‘blowing up’ after saying democratic socialists ‘going too far’

Liberal pundit Van Jones said Monday that his phone has been “blowing up” with praise from lawmakers and government officials from both parties after he took a swing at democratic socialists online. In a post on the social platform X Saturday, Jones said that “some people in groups like the [Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)]...

Voting rights are under attack on multiple fronts in battleground Ohio

While statehouse Republicans have been pretty clear with their intentions, the scope and severity of the FBI raids on an Ohio voting rights organization still came as a stunning surprise.

CBP officer indicted for excessive use of force, falsifying report

U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas said Espinosa allegedly made false statements.

Live updates: Trump hosts Lebanese president amid Iran conflict escalation

President Trump is holding a bilateral meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday morning, the first time a Lebanese head of state has made a White House visit since 2009. Trump lauded the Lebanese nation and its people as he opened his meeting in the Oval Office. The U.S. and Iran have escalated hostilities...

State Department warns of ‘potential for unforeseen escalation’ in Middle East

The State Department has issued a worldwide caution for travelers because of escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with Americans in the Middle East at particular risk but urging caution globally. The “Worldwide Caution” was issued Monday, warning that U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted.  “Due to heightened tensions...

Thune on Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘I’m not a huge fan of tariffs’

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Tuesday that he wants to know more about President Trump’s rationale for slapping additional 50-percent tariffs on Canada, adding that he’s “not a huge fan of tariffs.” "Just finding out about that. I'm curious to know a little more about the rationale for it but as you...

What exactly is ‘explosive diarrhea’?

In the case of the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, the “hallmark” symptom appears to be the more explosive type of diarrhea.

If only Bernie Sanders had won the nomination in 2016

Author Bill Press argues that the Democratic Party's efforts to suppress Bernie Sanders during the 2016 primary prevented a strong candidate from defeating Donald Trump, a mistake he believes current Democratic leaders continue to repeat.

House Republican on Iran war: ‘We should have finished this a long time ago’

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Monday the Trump administration should have finished the job in Iran “a long time ago” instead of negotiating a short-lived memorandum of understanding (MOU). “In my personal opinion, we should have finished this a long time ago,” McCormick told host Blake Burman on NewsNation’s “The Hill.” “You don't let up....

Jewish politicians shouldn’t bash Israel to get to the White House

Bashing Israel used to be a third rail in American politics; now, it has become a litmus test for Democratic politicians, particularly Jewish ones, seeking to get ahead.

Carney blasts new Trump tariffs: ‘Direct violation’ of trade deal 

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke out Monday after the Trump administration announced a new 50 percent tariff on a range of exports from the U.S.'s northern neighbor. President Trump signed three orders in total, accusing the country of “discriminatory” trade policies. Carney slammed the new import taxes as “the latest … in a series...

Cracks on data centers deepen on right

Resistance to the construction of data centers has largely been from the left, but it’s quickly bubbling up as an issue dividing the political right and the coalition that helped elect President Trump. On the one hand, tech-right visionaries with influence in the Trump administration argue that the U.S. should do everything in its power to...

What Trump didn’t say about election interference

Donald Trump's recent speech regarding the 2020 election was criticized for failing to provide proof of election interference while contradicting official U.S. intelligence assessments.

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