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Trump’s approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: ‘More work to do’

President Donald Trump's approval rating hits 33% in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, and 80% of respondents expect the Iran war to go on indefinitely.

Clarence Thomas chokes up as he reveals promise he made after grandparents’ sudden deaths

Clarence Thomas choked up recalling a promise he made after his grandparents' deaths and Thomas Sowell's influence on his thinking about self-reliance.

Ex-counterterrorism chief advocates for Trump to ‘walk away from’ Iran war, yank troops out of Middle East

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is advocating for President Donald Trump to get the U.S. out of the Iran war and remove U.S. troops from the Middle East.

DeSantis suggests ally appointed to Palm Beach post could face death penalty over child sex abuse charges

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says former ally Michael Caruso faces a "world of hurt" after child sex abuse charges, noting the state's death penalty law.

Democrats’ sway toward socialism: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 20, 2026

NY Post readers discuss socialism’s growing popularity among Democrats, with several DSA-allied primary winners.

Trump fires back at EU over Google’s $1B fine, launches probe

President Trump on Friday slammed the European Union for fining Google over allegedly violating its digital competition law, stating the "illegal and highly discriminatory practice" will be probed in a trade investigation. "The European Union is at it again and, as usual, taking direct aim at GREAT American Companies!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This...

Canada opens Gordie Howe bridge without US; Trump says that’s ‘fine’

President Trump said Friday it was “fine” that Canada excluded the U.S. from its ceremony marking the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after the Trump administration threatened a 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian imports. “Canada disinvited the United States of America to the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, which is fine,...

House considering bipartisan ‘kill switch’ bill to regulate AI

I know the phrase "kill switch" immediately raises eyebrows. It sounds dystopian. It sounds like government overreach. But I think that framing misses the more important question. Why are lawmakers from both parties suddenly agreeing that something like this might be necessary?  

Immigration is a growth strategy for the states that need it most

Many of the states most worried about immigration are also those worried about population loss and workforce shortages.

The hidden strategy behind Trump’s latest Canada tariffs 

The administration has quietly changed the legal and political theory of the U.S.-Canada trade war. 

Will John Healey fund the UK defense increases he previously demanded?

Healey has moved from defense minister seeking an increase in his agency's budget to leading the ministry that traditionally pushes for reductions in defense spending. 

Musk on his involvement in politics: ‘I got carried away’

Tech mogul Elon Musk reflected on his brief venture into politics in a new interview released Thursday, suggesting he "got carried away." "I think I got a little too involved in politics," the Tesla and SpaceX CEO told The Economist. "I got carried away frankly." Musk took an increased interest in politics amid the 2024...

Retirees may need $185K for healthcare, Fidelity estimates

The new estimate from Fidelity Investments is up 7.5% from a year ago.

Loomer meets Zelensky after turnaround on war

Far-right influencer Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after publicly reversing her long-held and outspoken opposition to backing Ukraine in its war with Russia, expressing support for the country in a visit to Kyiv. Loomer, who is a loyal ally of President Trump, has frequently criticized U.S. military aid to Ukraine...

GLP-1 drugs could reduce long-term sick leave: Study

Based on Danish data, the study found those on GLP-1s had 17% less long-term absences.

The drug policy debate’s common ground: Better treatment and recovery

Whatever one’s preferred approach, both prohibition and reform depend on the availability of effective treatment and recovery services.

DOJ sues Milwaukee over mask ban for federal agents

The Trump administration sued Milwaukee on Thursday over the city’s ban on law enforcement wearing face coverings while on duty. The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued the measure is unconstitutional when used against federal agents, pointing to the administration’s recent wins in similar legal challenges it launched against California, Virginia and Philadelphia. “This Court should join the growing number of...

The US owes the people of Hong Kong an explanation

Six years ago, the United States drew a line on Hong Kong. That line just quietly disappeared.  

Vance’s lead over Rubio narrows in new Republican 2028 poll: Join Friday’s Whole Hog

A new Emerson poll suggests Vice President Vance's once-dominant position in the Republican 2028 field may be weakening, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio now running nearly even. Meanwhile, speculation is growing inside Republican circles and the Trump administration over who is best positioned to carry the MAGA mantle forward. Join The Hill’s senior vice...

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