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End NYC’s foie-gras ban before it takes effect

As the city’s 2019 ban on foie gras sales kicks in after years of litigation, the state’s highest court should take up a final appeal that could settle this...

Back-to-school in Mamdani’s NYC means back to the same old failure — it’s all in the plan

When an institution repeatedly states its priorities and acts accordingly, believe it. Academic excellence...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—September 10

2020—In New York v. Trump, a three-judge district court enjoins the Secretary of Commerce from complying with a...

The Victims of 9/11 Deserved Better

On this anniversary, we can choose anew.

White House press secretary suggests Russia-Ukraine conflict could end ‘this week’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday the president is confident in his ability to strike a deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting an end to the three-year-long war could come as early as this week. “The president, his team are very much focused on continuing negotiations with both sides...

Pope now in ‘critical condition’ after pneumonia, Vatican warns

Pope Francis was placed in “critical condition” on Saturday, the Vatican said, just four days after the religious leader contracted pneumonia. “The condition of the Holy Father continues to be critical. Therefore, as explained yesterday, the Pope is not out of danger. This morning, Pope Francis experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which...

What to know about Dan Caine, Trump’s pick to lead Joint Chiefs of Staff

President Trump ousted Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., a President Biden appointee, who served as the U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday. “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his over 40 years of service to our country, including as our current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...

Musk sends warning to federal employees over new Trump policy

Elon Musk, special advisor to President Trump, warned federal employees on Saturday of a new policy requiring them to detail their work efforts via email in order to keep their jobs. “Consistent with President @realDonaldTrump’s instructions, all federal employees will shortly receive an email requesting to understand what they got done last week,” Musk wrote...

Trump, Musk take victory lap at CPAC: 5 takeaways

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—President Trump took a victory lap at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this week after his resounding general election victory in November. The annual event featured an array of Trump’s most vocal supporters, including Vice President Vance, border czar Tom Homan and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. While the mood among...

Sunday shows preview: Trump workforce cuts, Ukraine-Russia rhetoric have world on edge

President Trump’s agenda is in full effect with numerous cuts to the federal workforce and Pentagon staff rounding out his objective to slash government spending with a focus on stark reform. One of the most impactful removals was announced Friday evening regarding the firing of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Charles “CQ” Brown, a four-star...

Stephen A. Smith brushes off Carville attack: ‘You sound like one of those old curmudgeons’

Stephen A. Smith brushed off Democratic strategist James Carville's recent criticism as the two continue their word battle regarding comments about the 2028 presidential election after Carville said the sports analyst doesn’t know his “a‑‑ from a hole in the ground” when it comes to politics.  “You sound like one of those old curmudgeons that...

Trump chides Maine governor at CPAC after clash at White House

National Harbor, Md. – President Trump chided Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday after the two clashed the day before at the White House over transgender athletes in women’s sports.  “You saw Maine yesterday, right? The governor of Maine,” Trump said, eliciting boos from the audience....

In foreign policy, Trump needs to be more like Reagan, less like Biden

The Biden administration's reluctance to take action against Russia in Ukraine has been criticized, while Trump's new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made similar rookie mistakes, potentially weakening U.S. security commitments and emboldening Vladimir Putin.

Watch live: Trump set to address CPAC

Former President Trump on Saturday afternoon will headline the final day of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland. Other speakers on the docket are Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.), Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R), Argentinian President Javier Millei, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Rep. Elise...

Hamas releases 6 more hostages, signals readiness for next phase of shaky ceasefire

Hamas on Saturday released six Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, signaling readiness for the next phase of a shaky ceasefire. Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham were handed to the Red Cross and eventually to Israel in the southern Gazan city of Rafah. Both were taken on an Israeli Air Force helicopter...

Let’s end remote work without accountability in the federal workforce 

It’s important to understand the particulars of the federal employment system that makes remote work so problematic.  

Live updates: Trump headlines final day of CPAC amid storm of controversy

President Trump on Saturday is set to deliver the closing speech of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Md., an appearance that comes just over a month into his new term. The president has already sparked controversy with a flurry of early moves, including the gutting of USAID and mass layoffs across...

How much federal data has Trump really purged?

Since Trump took office, almost 3,400 datasets from Data.gov have been removed.

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