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Pathetically lionizing Colbert, a white George Floyd? and other commentary

Stephen Colbert’ departure from “The Late Show,” which “treated a mediocre comic like an inspiring political leader,” exemplifies “the slow and humiliating death of establishment liberals,” snarks David Masciotra.

Bioethicists: ‘Terminally Sedate’ People Committing Suicide by Self-Starvation

Article in Bioethics argues doctors should be allowed to ‘terminally sedate’ people to prevent...

IRS reportedly weighing adding non-U.S. citizen checkbox to tax forms

The IRS is reportedly looking into requiring taxpayers to disclose their citizenship status on next year's tax forms.

Massie teases 2028 comeback after primary loss to Trump-backed challenger

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for the 2028 election, less than a week after losing his primary to a challenger endorsed by President Trump. “I filed with FEC for the 2028 House race,” Massie wrote on social media. “This allows me to raise funds to continue...

From battlefield to benefits office: A better deal for our warfighters and veterans

Congressman Jeff Crank believes that blockchain technology can help the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Pentagon track service members' records more efficiently, reducing wait times for veterans seeking benefits and improving the overall process.

Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund leaves legal firestorm at feet of lawmakers

Legal experts say President Trump’s new $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is rife with legal and ethical issues that only Congress is likely to be able to address. Trump and the Department of Justice (DOJ) set off a firestorm when they pushed to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit from the president seeking $10 billion over the leaking...

Trump’s last-minute AI order switch exposes White House divides

President Trump’s abrupt decision to pull an executive order on artificial intelligence testing has exposed a deeper divide in the White House over how to oversee the technology’s development without stopping its growth.  After ushering tech leaders to the White House for a signing ceremony Thursday, Trump’s 11th-hour decision to scrap the order displayed his...

Ted Cruz, Trump ally battle online over criticism of Iran deal

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sparred with one of President Trump’s outside advisers on social media Saturday after indicating he was “deeply concerned” about the terms of an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran. “I am deeply concerned about what we are hearing about an Iran ‘deal,’ being pushed by some voices in the administration,”...

Ebola resurgence sparks global concern, travel restrictions: What to know

The resurgence of Ebola in central Africa is prompting international concern, with health officials issuing urgent warnings and travel restrictions as an outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain spreads. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency last week amid a growing number of reported cases in Congo and Uganda. A...

Secret Service respond to shots fired near White House

U.S. Secret Service rushed reporters into the press briefing room on Saturday after gunshots were fired near the White House, according to The Hill’s sister network NewsNation. A law enforcement source told NewsNation that a man armed with a pistol opened fire near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, and Secret Service returned fire, taking...

GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham, Roger Wicker blast reports of 60-day ceasefire deal with Iran

Key Senate Republicans are raising concerns about a reported peace deal being negotiated with Iran, arguing it would be a disaster for the United States that would make meaningless the war launched by President Trump nearly three months ago. “The rumored 60-day ceasefire — with the belief that Iran will ever engage in good faith...

Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated,’ Strait of Hormuz will be opened

President Trump said on Saturday that a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated” and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following a phone call with Arab allies in the region. “Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “In...

Trump faces growing pressure to reopen Hormuz Strait — one way or another

President Trump is facing growing pressure on multiple fronts to take action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway in the Middle East, as Americans face a Memorial Day weekend with the highest gas prices in nearly four years. Iran is coming under pressure from the Qataris and Pakistanis, the mediators between the...

Sunday shows preview: Trump compensation fund fallout hangs over lawmakers’ recess

A new “anti-weaponization fund” unveiled by the Justice Department this week faced swift backlash from Republican and Democratic legislators on Capitol Hill. The fund is the result of a negotiated settlement for President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the fund will “issue formal...

Loomer celebrates Gabbard resignation: ‘All of our enemies love Tulsi‘

Right-wing influencer Laura Loomer on Saturday cheered the sudden resignation of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, renewing criticism against the top U.S. intelligence official over her stance on Iran. “Thank God Tulsi Gabbard resigned!!!” Loomer wrote in a post on the social platform X, claiming “all of our enemies love Tulsi.” Gabbard announced her...

US adds Atlanta airport as enhanced screening location for travelers from Ebola outbreak countries

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its enhanced Ebola screening to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for passengers coming from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan in response to a recent outbreak of the Ebola virus. The added screening at the world’s busiest airport is part of the federal government’s emergency public health...

New York official warns AI could cost city thousands of jobs

A New York City official warned this week that those working in the Big Apple could face the brunt of the negative impacts of artificial intelligence, possibly costing the city thousands of jobs.  Comptroller Mark Levine laid out scenarios the city will face tied to future impacts of AI on the economy and job market...

DOJ defends deleting releases tied to Jan. 6 attack from website: ‘We are proud’

The Justice Department (DOJ) is pulling press releases from its website related to charges on individuals tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, citing efforts to dispel of “partisan propaganda.” The move comes more than a year after President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan. 6 defendants upon his return to the Oval Office. A...

Climate change accountability works best through Congress, not courtrooms

Congress is considering legislation to halt climate liability lawsuits and protect fossil fuel companies from retroactive liability for decades of emissions. The transition to cleaner energy should be driven by technology, markets, and policy.

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