Let’s start simply by listing some of what’s made Graham Platner one of the most stomach-turning political candidates in memory. Democrats seem set to choose the Maine “oyster farmer” and former Marine to try ousting five-term Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in November’s midterm elections. If they do pick him, however, it will be despite knowing […]
The “red-green alliance” refers to the political Left’s reliance on Marxists and Islamists as vital, sometimes-overlapping electoral constituencies. This phenomenon is now common in Europe, and perhaps its most vivid American manifestation to date arrived in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, where Democrats nominated a Squad-style socialist and Islamist for Congress. Retiring incumbent Rep. Bonnie […]
Artificial intelligence doesn’t create in a vacuum. Rather, it depends on human work to analyze data, discovering patterns and finding anomalies. That work is essential for AI’s machine learning. Therefore, categorizing such work as “fair use” misses the point. As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, a fundamental question is emerging: What happens to creators’ rights — […]
Millions of school children across the country are enjoying their summer vacations, but not the students of Fairfax County Public Schools, in Virginia, who still have almost two weeks of school ahead of them. A mid-June release date is not that uncommon for schools elsewhere, but those that end in June usually begin after Labor […]
The House Democrats’ campaign arm on Thursday announced four new names for its program dedicated to supporting challengers who could flip key GOP-held districts in the midterms. Three of the new candidates on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s (DCCC) “Red to Blue” list are coming off contested primary wins in recent weeks. Former Navy helicopter...
The Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that it received its largest-ever contribution to expand its initiative promoting free enterprise. A single individual is giving $100 million to the pro-business organization, setting a record for the 114-year-old organization. The person making the contribution was described as a long-time member of the organization who requested anonymity. The...
A pair of advocacy groups filed suit on Wednesday against the Education Department over its cap on how much physician associates and assistants can borrow in student loans, the latest legal challenge to the recent limits. The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association filed suit in the U.S. District Court...
With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Bangladesh since he arrived at the national zoo last week.
Former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) is leading current Sen. Jon Husted (R) in a Senate race in the Buckeye State by 8 points as President Trump's favorability rating falls in the state. In the Fox News poll, 53 percent of respondents backed Brown, while 45 percent backed Husted. Two percent were uncertain about whom...
The U.S. official overseeing President Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project led an official delegation to Russia’s premier economic forum, underscoring the president’s outreach to Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin escalates the war against Ukraine. Rodney Mims Cook Jr., who serves as chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, is attending the St....
Analyst Nate Silver on Wednesday questioned Democrat Graham Platner’s chances of beating Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in November, citing a recent poll that showed a decrease in his lead over the incumbent. A new poll released Wednesday by Public Policy Polling found Platner with a 4 percentage point lead over Collins, reflecting a weakening in his...
Rather than relying solely on the whims of a particular administration, the MARA Act would establish science-based requirements, ensuring clear and consistent guardrails for how aquaculture research and development proceed in federal waters.
It is June again. That means another collision between Pride Month and Title IX Month, and another round in the clash between biological sex and gender identity. As they have been for years, students, parents, schools, and lawmakers are still being forced to choose sides on an issue that unfailingly grabs national attention. The divide could...
The Senate is expected to launch into a voting blitz on Thursday as it moves toward passing a budget reconciliation package that would fund immigration enforcement agencies. A party-line vote kicked off hours of debate, followed by a series of unlimited back-to-back amendment votes before final passage later this week. The chamber on Wednesday revealed...
Democrats are feeling bullish about their chances of flipping a critical New Jersey battleground district amid a Republican congressman’s prolonged absence from Washington. Rep. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-N.J.) formally clinched the GOP nomination for another term Tuesday, teeing up an uphill battle for the toss-up seat representing the west-central part of the Garden State. He’s...
