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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world...

Hollywood merger would scale up the ‘woke’

If two failing fast-food chains merged, Americans would not expect better meals. They would...

UCLA hasn’t learned its lesson

UCLA must think it is off the hook for antisemitism and bigotry after a...

Bernie Sanders, traveling salesman of bad ideas

When Bernie Sanders has a bad policy to sell, he comes to California.

Yes, geniuses, we want poopless buses

It's news that could pass for satire: LA’s Department of Transportation is urging riders...

At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Israeli strikes killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials said, according to multiple outlets. Reuters, citing local medics, reported one airstrike that hit an encampment with displaced families left four dead. A different strike, according to health officials, left five others dead in Khan Younis. According to the Israel Defense Forces...

US intercepts another oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

The U.S. intercepted another oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that had come from the Caribbean, according to the Defense Department (DOD). “We defend the Homeland forward. Distance does not protect you. Overnight, U.S. forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of the Veronica III without incident in the [U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)] area...

Don’t underestimate the UN — Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is no substitute 

If only the Board of Peace, dubbed “The Legion of Doom” by comedian Jimmy Kimmel and led by a chairman who seems bored with peace, remains standing, we may learn the truth of the old song, “You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone.” 

Retired Army general predicts ‘formidable’ US military action against Iran if Trump pulls trigger

Retired four-star U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane said he believes President Trump is inching closer to a decision on using military force against Iran as the president escalates pressure on Tehran over its nuclear program. “Obviously, the president has yet to make the decision about that military option, but obviously, we can see what’s taking...

Democrats say Trump’s climate rollbacks ‘corruption in action’

Democrats are linking President Trump's unraveling of climate change regulations to a larger story about corruption, a midterm argument they think could hurt Republicans in the battles for the House and Senate this fall. While climate change itself may not be an issue driving most voters to the polls, Democrats are seeking to make a...

Mamdani works toward child care pledge as advocates press for patience

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making strides toward his campaign promise for universal child care in a phased implementation plan that has already seen some assistance by the state's governor. While the city already offers free, universal pre-K to children 4 years old and up, Mamdani has worked with Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to secure funding...

GOP senators view Lutnick’s contacts with Epstein as political liability

Republican senators are worried that revelations around Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could balloon into a bigger political liability for the GOP heading into this year’s midterm elections.  Lutnick is viewed on Capitol Hill as one of President Trump’s most influential economic advisers, and Republican senators have generally...

DOJ sends letter to Congress with list of people named in Epstein files, including Trump: Report

The Justice Department (DOJ) sent a letter to Congress on Saturday outlining its justification for redactions made in the released Jeffrey Epstein files, according to Politico. The six-page letter to the leaders of the Senate and House Judiciary committees also included a list of “all government officials and politically exposed persons” named in the files...

Olympic athlete couples celebrate Valentine’s Day in Milan

"This relationship will go on forever.”

Noem boasts of Trump administration ensuring ‘we have the right people voting’ ahead of midterms

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested on Friday that her department has a broad role in election security, claiming she has the authority to identify “vulnerabilities” in the election system and implement “mitigation measures” to make sure local and state elections are “run correctly.” Noem argued during a press conference in Arizona, where she was...

Baby food sold across the US recalled due to possible health risk

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — A baby food sold in Connecticut and 48 other states has been recalled due to a possible health risk, according to the FDA. Initiative Foods issued a recall for Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree due to elevated levels of patulin. This naturally occurring substance is produced by molds that...

Zelensky touts meeting with Witkoff, Kushner ahead of Geneva talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a phone call with Trump administration envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Saturday ahead of trilateral talks in Geneva next week, saying all three “count” on the meetings with Russia being "truly productive.” “Not everything can be shared over the phone, and our negotiating team will present...

Bad Bunny represents U.S better than Trump, Americans say in poll

60% said they approved of the Spanish-language show.

Sunday shows preview: DHS shutdown, Epstein files backlash shine light on political quarrels

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shut down on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the department. DHS accounts for 3 percent of the U.S. federal budget and most department employees will be required to work without pay for the duration of the shutdown, which could stretch on for weeks due...

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