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Labor Day: A holiday to salute America’s workers

New York hosted the nation’s first Labor Day parade when 10,000 workers marched from City Hall to Union Square. As the movement grew, so did the parades and celebrations.

Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority

The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to a resounding victory in a regional election Sunday, but fell a little short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country's first far-right state government since World War II.

Woke LA censors beloved history musicals after Native American complaint – then Texas swoops in

It was a typical school day in December 1995.  I was teaching fifth grade....

Armed assailant lunged at candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign says

An armed assailant lunged at the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people, campaign officials said.

Republicans should build a wall around the welfare state

Congress is considering $880 billion in spending cuts, which could be achieved by removing all noncitizens from Medicaid and other welfare programs, which would save about $1 trillion over the next decade.

US federal workers split on support for Trump’s return to office mandate: Survey

Federal workers in the U.S. are split on their support for President Trump’s return to office mandate, according to a new survey. The Washington Post-Ipsos poll, published earlier this week, found that half of Americans in the federal workforce oppose a five-day in-office mandate while the other 49 percent are supportive of the effort. Among...

Watch live: Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez rail against Trump policies at Tucson rally

The next stop on Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vt.) "Fighting Oligarchy" tour: Tucson, Ariz. Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) are pairing up again on Saturday afternoon to rally supporters in the swing district against President Trump's policies that they argue favor the wealthy while ignoring the needs of the working class. The duo has also...

In Ukraine and worldwide, sovereignty is under siege 

In this shifting global landscape, it seems that territory and external control are once again becoming central to international politics.

Israel launches retaliatory strikes at Lebanon amid shaky ceasefire with Hezbollah

Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Lebanon amid a shaky ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah brokered late last year, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).  The Israeli military said it struck dozens of Hezbollah rocket launchers and a command center in response to the Lebanese militant group’s rockets that targeted the Jewish State...

GOP grapples with mounting frustration over DOGE cuts

Republicans are facing mounting voter frustration with Trump administration cuts made under tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The anger has spilled out into public view in recent days as Republican lawmakers have been confronted over the cuts at raucous town halls. And multiple polls have suggested that, while voters are open...

Has Trump caused the establishment Democratic Party to implode?

“We hate Trump” is now the entirety of the Democratic platform.

Why pulling out of military exercises in Europe is a strategic blunder

The Trump administration's decision to pull out of military exercises in Europe is a severe strategic mistake, as exercises are essential for interoperability and readiness, and trust between the U.S. and its NATO allies is compromised.

Former NATO commander on Trump giving up alliance role: ‘Nothing could make the Kremlin happier’

Former NATO Supreme Allied Cmdr. Wesley Clark weighed in on a report that President Trump’s administration is considering drastically changing its military combatant command structure, arguing the potential decision would hinder the military cooperation between the U.S. and Europe and satisfy the Kremlin. “It's the critical linkage between the United States, our nuclear forces, U.S....

Mourning the Voice of America and all it stands for 

One can only hope the VOA can be saved, or that a new VOA will emerge to perpetuate the values of the one we’ve just lost. 

Trump on death of ‘great fighter’ George Foreman: ‘He will be missed’

President Trump took to social media Saturday morning to offer his condolences to the family of former boxing champion George Foreman, who died Friday at the age of 76. "George Foreman is dead. What a GREAT FIGHTER!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "He had, without question, the heaviest and biggest punch in the history of...

Maps show when allergy season will peak near you

Multiple allergy forecasters indicate 2025 is likely to be a pretty rough year for seasonal allergies. Pollen counts are expected to be higher than average in 39 states.

In Berlin, Europe’s elite are very nervous there’s too much freedom of speech

The World Forum in Berlin is calling for a new world order based on European values, but this vision is based on a flawed premise of a global elite governing citizens and limiting free speech to protect democracy.

Trump presses Maine governor for ‘full throated apology’ after transgender athlete spat

President Trump on Saturday pressed Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) to issue a personal apology after the two didn't see eye-to-eye earlier this month on a policy regarding transgender athletes in the Polar Star State. "While the State of Maine has apologized for their Governor’s strong, but totally incorrect, statement about men playing in women’s...

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