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I was a member of LA teachers union — I know what it’s become

I used to pay dues to the teachers union. I believed in it — fair pay, having someone in your corner, all of it. I was a member of...

Newsom opposes the billionaire tax — but he can fight much harder

Gavin Newsom deserves praise for trying to stop the state’s wealth from fleeing — though...

Andy Beshear’s 2028 playbook: How a Democrat wins in Trump Country

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Judge orders Trump administration to nix its ban on using Anthropic’s AI

The Trump administration likely broke the law when it banned the government from using the artificial intelligence tool Claude and forbade any contractors from doing business with its creator, Anthropic PBC, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

Federal judge extends order requiring access to lawyers for Minnesota immigration detainees

A federal judge on Thursday extended her order requiring that federal authorities give immigrants detained in Minnesota access to attorneys immediately after they are arrested and before they are transferred out of state.

No, Trump is not going to cancel the midterms

Greene has had to deal with some truly vile death threats of her own in recent years — surely she knows better. Irresponsible words and conjecture, most especially in the “Age of Trump,” can go sideways in an instant.  

Trump chides Supreme Court, says it hasn’t had ‘guts to do what’s right’

President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court again on Friday, voicing deep frustration with “a number” of recent decisions that have included the rejection of his signature tariff policy and his attempts to federalize the National Guard, among other setbacks. “I think the Supreme Court ought to be ashamed of itself for a lot...

Trump revamps war on drugs with ‘Shield of the Americas’ endeavor

President Trump on Saturday announced a new coalition to counter drug trafficking and cartels during the inaugural “Shield of the Americas" summit in Miami. “On this historic day, we come together to announce a brand-new military coalition to eradicate the criminal cartels plaguing our region,” Trump said during the event, which convened a range of...

New York’s big bet on congestion relief is paying off

The results are transformative and undeniable.

United CEO: Airfare likely to rise as jet fuel prices surge

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned this week that soaring jet fuel prices tied to conflict in the Middle East could soon push airline ticket prices higher. Kirby, following an event at Harvard University, noted that while the demand for air travel was still strong, the carrier would likely feel a “meaningful” impact on its...

From Redcoats to robots: AI is challenging our republic’s future

If we are to survive as a republic, we must remain faithful to the constitutional structure that afforded us the stability that we have enjoyed for over two centuries.

19 states approved permanent daylight saving time. Why they still have to change their clocks

They want to observe daylight saving time year-round. Here's why they can't.

Hegseth on reports of Russia helping Iran: ‘No one’s putting us in danger’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rebuffed concerns that Russia is supporting Iran amid the U.S.’s ongoing military operation in the Middle East. Hegseth said “no one’s putting us in danger” when asked by CBS News’s Major Garrett about reports that Russia provided information to Iran to help them target U.S. bases in the Middle East.  “We’re...

Republican Darrell Issa not seeking reelection

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) announced Friday that he would not seek reelection to his newly redrawn southern California seat, adding uncertainty to the GOP's efforts to cling to its narrow House majority in the midterms. Issa, who has served in the House since 2001, wrote in a statement that it was “the right time for...

Tennessee journalist detained by ICE sues, claims arrest violated her rights

Estefany Rodriguez's attorneys say she was complying with immigration officials and had no active case when agents took her into custody.

Trump says Iran ‘will be hit very hard’ despite apology for striking neighbors

President Trump vowed early Saturday to press on with U.S. military operations against Iran, declaring the country would be “hit very hard,” even after its president apologized for attacks against regional neighbors. “Today Iran will be hit very hard! Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death, because of Iran’s bad behavior, are areas...

Trump administration takes heat as Americans slowly return from Middle East

Tens of thousands of Americans are slowly returning to the U.S. after getting caught in the crossfire of President Trump’s decision to launch a war against Iran, throwing the region into chaos.  The State Department has said it's helping charter flights and evacuation plans for stranded Americans as the conflict enters its eighth day. The...

Noem’s ouster leaves open questions about FEMA’s future

Questions about the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are reemerging because of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s impending departure. Both Noem and President Trump have sought to dramatically reshape the nation’s disaster response agency. Among the most contentious changes so far are Noem’s policy of personally reviewing expenditures of over $100,000, with...

Republicans hope Iran conflict doesn’t become a ‘forever war’ 

Republicans are hoping the administration’s military operation against Iran doesn’t spiral into an endless war as the 2026 midterm cycle ramps up, a scenario some worry could threaten the GOP’s electoral prospects. Republicans have largely rallied behind President Trump’s decision to strike Iran. A war powers resolution that would have required Trump to seek congressional...

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