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Don’t believe the anti-Trump media’s fishy narratives on the Iran talks

The two nations' interests aren't identical, nor are the two leaders’ — but reports of a growing divide are mainly an effort to create one.

From Delaney Hall to ‘Freedom 250,’ lefty violence is what real insurrection looks like

The clashes we’re seeing aren't spontaneous at all: Riots like those at Delaney Hall...

Nigeria kidnappings: The world’s selective moral outrage

Just a few short weeks ago, on May 15, nearly 50 preschool children were kidnapped by gunmen from schools in Northeastern Nigeria. That same day, gunmen attacked three schools in the Oriire district and abducted 46 people: 39 students, aged 2 to 16, and seven teachers. The attackers reportedly planted improvised explosive devices to deter […]

United States should pull the plug on UNRWA

The federal government should put an end to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, or UNRWA. It has long connived at Islamist terrorism against Israel and has, to put it mildly, long been an impediment to peace. In a May 18 letter, U.S. Sens. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and 23 of their […]

Democrats see the stars aligning in Iowa

For Iowa Democrats, a decade-long drought may finally be coming to an end. The...

Democratic senators push for AI guardrails on military in NDAA

Democratic senators are hoping to add guardrails on the military’s AI use to an annual defense policy bill as the House Armed Services Committee prepares to debate the massive legislation on Thursday. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced a bill Tuesday that would limit AI use for launching nuclear weapons, surveilling Americans and developing or deploying...

Speaker Johnson says anti-weaponization fund ‘off the table,’ citing difficult vote margins

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday that he told President Trump his proposed “anti-weaponization” settlement fund made it difficult for Republicans to push critical legislation through Congress, and that he believed the fund was now “off the table.” “I told him that it was a difficult prospect right now, given our vote tallies,” Johnson told...

Watch live: Blanche testifies before House after amid ‘anti-weaponization’ fund turmoil

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will testify before a House Appropriations Committee panel on Tuesday afternoon on oversight of the Justice Department. The hearing comes as the Trump administration has faced heavy scrutiny over its $1.776 billion compensation fund, which would help settle claims between those who say the government wrongfully prosecuted them. The "anti-weaponization"...

Oz sidesteps questions on Pulte’s lack of intel background

Dr. Mehmet Oz sidestepped questions on Tuesday about President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte, the homebuilder and director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to serve as acting head of the nation’s intelligence services, saying he trusted the president's judgement. Oz, who serves as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, received multiple...

Jon Ossoff bashes Trump in viral speech — Dem rockstar on the rise?  

If you weren't paying attention to Sen. Jon Ossoff before, chances are you've seen him in your social media feed lately.  

Appeals court tosses kids’ challenge to Trump energy orders 

An appeals court threw out a lawsuit brought by 22 young people that challenged President Trump’s executive orders setting federal energy policy, ruling on Tuesday that federal judges have no power to grant their request.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit panel ruled the children and young adults have no right to sue over claims the policies are endangering their health and the climate.  “Issuing such an injunction would effectively place...

House Republican vows to force vote on bill blocking ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite DOJ statement

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) on Monday said he plans to force a House vote on his bill to block the Trump administration’s so-called anti-weaponization fund, despite the Department of Justice’s decision to back down from the proposal for now. The nearly $1.8 billion fund, which would compensate people who believe they were unfairly targeted or...

US ambassador to Canada shares Trump ’51st State’ post

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra on Monday morning shared a post from President Trump about Canada being the “51st State,” reupping his acquisition push for the U.S.’s northern neighbor. Hoekstra posted a screenshot of a Monday Trump Truth Social post in which the president said “51st State!” and linked to a Bloomberg article about...

Shame! UK censors Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur 

The United Kingdom's interior ministry is prohibiting two progressive commentators, Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, from visiting the country to participate in an ideas festival. This is abject censorship and ought to be condemned as such.  

Watch live: Rubio testifies before House as US-Iran negotiations stall

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday afternoon on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request, as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz appear at a standstill. The White House is seeking $35.6 billion in discretionary budget authority for...

Oz addresses questions about Trump’s frequent visits to doctor: It’s ‘a routine, regular exam’

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz on Tuesday sidestepped questions at the White House press briefing about why President Trump has had so many doctor visits during his second term, saying Trump’s most recent trip was standard. Oz said he spoke with Trump about his visit to Walter Reed National Military...

Taylor Swift University: The proliferation of pop culture college courses

These courses reflect how the university has lost sight of its purpose.

Watch live: Oz leads White House briefing after new Medicaid requirements unveiled

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), will lead the White House press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Oz's turn at the podium comes a day after the Trump administration issued a final rule requiring most Medicaid beneficiaries ages 19-64 to provide proof they are working, complete community service or...

Live updates: Rubio, Blanche face Senate panels

On Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will testify before the House on Tuesday morning in budget hearings. Rubio as well as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will do the same in the upper chamber. The secretary of State's testimony comes as a deal between Iran and the...

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