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Zoh’s support for riots: Letters to the Editor — May 11, 2026

The Issue: Mayor Mamdani’s support for the protesters at the riot outside Park East Synagogue. Your article on the anti-Israeli mob attacking police officers at Park East Synagogue is...

Garish Met Gala garb and more: Letters to the Editor — May 10, 2026

Garish gala garb Having been raised by a very fashion-conscious mother to admire the...

Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to fight the surge of hate

Jews are facing levels of hostility not seen in generations.

‘The munitions are depleted’: Sen. Kelly warns weapons use in Iran has reduced military readiness

The United States is less prepared for a major military conflict after depleting its munitions stockpile during the ongoing conflict with Iran, Sen. Mark Kelly said Sunday.

Energy Secretary Wright ‘can’t predict’ when gas prices will come down amid Iran conflict

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday he cannot predict when gas prices will go down or whether they may increase further, as negotiations to end the conflict in Iran drag on.

Russia harshly criticizes US attack on Venezuela, capture of Maduro

Russia is offering stark criticism of the U.S. military attack on Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. In response, Russia called for a full meeting of the United Nations Security Council. "This morning, the United States carried out an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This causes deep concern and condemnation,"...

Live updates: Bondi says Maduro indicted in New York, to face ‘full wrath’ of US justice

President Trump early Saturday announced that U.S. personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and were flown out of the country as the military carried out a “large scale” strike inside the nation. Explosions were heard in the early hours in Caracas, the nation’s capital, and some parts of the city reported being without...

Trump praises US military’s operation in Venezuela: ‘brilliant’

President Trump praised the US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro as "brilliant" and announced that the US had successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela.

Trump tries to beat back questions about health: Key takeaways

In one of his most candid interviews about his age, President Trump disclosed the ways he manages his health, several of which go against the advice of his doctors.  Speaking to The Wall Street Journal in an interview published Thursday, Trump discussed his discomfort with some of the guidance coming from his physicians, as well as his regrets over...

Minnesota fraud scandal poses danger for Democrats in Senate race

The massive statewide fraud scandal in Minnesota is threatening to become a liability for Democrats in the state’s closely watched Senate race this year. In particular, some Democrats think the widespread money laundering scheme, which is estimated to have stolen as much as roughly $9 billion, could be a problem for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, the second-in-command to...

Trump’s feud with Colorado over Tina Peters intensifies while drawing in Boebert

President Trump is in a full-fledged feud with politicians in the state of Colorado that is both intensifying and increasingly bringing in other Republicans annoyed with steps taken by the White House. The root of the issue appears to be the prosecution of former Mesa County elections clerk Tina Peters, who has aligned herself with...

Trump says Maduro captured, flown out as US military conducts ‘large scale’ strike

President Trump said that United States personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and were flown out of the country as the U.S. military carried out "large scale" strike inside the nation in the early morning hours on Saturday, an operation that came after a monthslong standoff between the two leaders. "This operation was...

Curtis Sliwa defends Mamdani, chalks up Trump ‘love-fest’ to them both being ‘actors’

Former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa (R) defended Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) ahead of his swearing-in, but described the recent meeting between him and President Trump as them being "actors" in a "love-fest." Sliwa spoke for an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Monday. When asked if he would have other New...

Student loan debt: Which age group carries the biggest balances?

Borrowers ages 50 to 61 have the highest average balance of any age group at $48,203, according to federal data.

Trump insults Pritzker with AI-generated social media post

President Trump on Friday shared an AI-generated image mocking Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), the latest in his feud with the governor since his return to the White House almost one year ago. The image shared on Truth Social depicts Pritzker in a city, surrounded by flames and homeless encampments around him, with people lying...

Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack

A solo hiker who authorities believe was killed by a mountain lion on a remote Colorado trail on New Year's Day was not the first person to encounter one of the predators in the area in recent weeks.

Trump’s Iran threat angers ‘America First’ wing; Tehran hawks question tactics

President Trump is seizing on protests in Iran to threaten U.S. military intervention against the Islamic regime, angering leaders of the GOP’s “America First” wing, which has been increasingly critical of the Republican administration’s interventionist foreign policy. The president’s threats come as Israel lobbies for American support to strike what it says are renewed efforts...

Things appear grim in search for Dec. 30 boat strike survivors

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Things appear grim in search for Dec. 30 boat strike survivors The U.S. Coast Guard painted a grim picture of its ongoing search for the survivors of a Dec. 30 strike on an alleged drug-trafficking convoy...

McCarthy says lawmakers heading for the door because ‘nothing is happening’

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Friday said congressional lawmakers are retiring because "nothing is happening" on Capitol Hill. "If nothing’s being accomplished — because they are making a sacrifice, they’re being away from their family, sometimes it’s a long travel, you get harassed, you get death threats, all the different things — but you’re...

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