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Five More Questions with Stephen Kotkin: Can America Still Lead The World?

Stephen Kotkin on Iran, China, Ukraine, and America’s future.

Trump says Iran did not tell him it wanted to withdraw from talks, but it would be ‘fine’

President Trump said Iran has not informed him of their desire to quit peace negotiations over Israel's actions in Lebanon, but he said it is "fine if they're done talking."

Jerome Powell warns against meddling at Fed, says democratic institutions can be ‘torn down quickly’

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell took a parting shot at President Trump, warning that the central bank's independence was a "priceless asset" that must be defended.

Feds sell second Southwest waterfront property as part of Trump downsizing of government

A private developer is buying the Liberty Loan Building overlooking the Tidal Basin in Southwest Washington -- the second federal property sold under the Trump administration's government downsizing campaign.

Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence

Tina Peters, the former clerk convicted of participating in a scheme to chase election conspiracy theories promulgated by President Donald Trump, was released from prison Monday after the president successfully pressured Colorado's Democratic governor into commuting her sentence.

Congress is breaking the appropriations process 

Congress must address the Senate filibuster rule in order to preserve the appropriations process, rather than bypassing it with budget reconciliation, which would reduce transparency and limit oversight of federal spending.

Blanche challenges Obama’s framing of WHCD shooting: ‘Disappointing’

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Saturday blasted former President Obama’s response to the White House Correspondent’s Association (WHCA) dinner shooting last week as “disappointing.” Obama, in a statement the day after the incident, urged Americans to reject political violence while suggesting the suspect’s motives were unclear. “It’s pretty incredible that a leader, a former...

Supreme Court asked to halt limits on mail-order abortion pill Mifepristone

A pharmaceutical company that manufactures and distributes the abortion pill Mifepristone asked the Supreme Court on Saturday to block a federal appeals court ruling prohibiting doctors from prescribing the medication through telehealth services or dispensing it through the mail. Delaware-based Danco Laboratories, LLC, filed an emergency motion with the high court seeking an “immediate administrative...

False stories of ‘porn in schools’ are decoys for book bans

This bill would mean school districts across the country that reject book censorship would be thrust into this maelstrom.

US military signals Qatari jet on track for Air Force One use

The U.S. Air Force signaled on Friday that a luxury jet donated by Qatar is on track to be temporarily used as Air Force One as soon as this summer. The service announced in a news release that it has finished modifying and testing the Boeing 747, which is currently being repainted in President Trump’s...

Armed Services Republicans ‘very concerned’ about US troops withdrawal from Germany

The chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Service committees on Saturday expressed they are "very concerned" about the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany amid President Trump's feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump on Wednesday had announced that he was reviewing a possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany. "We are very concerned by the...

In 2026, ‘learn to code’ has become ‘learn to nurse’

Healthcare isn’t going anywhere, and can’t be outsourced.

How far did the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision go?

The Supreme Court’s invalidation of Louisiana’s congressional map has triggered a swirling debate about just how fundamentally the justices altered the Voting Rights Act landscape. Even the justices themselves disagree. The conservative majority brands it as merely an update. The liberal dissenters say it's nothing short of demolishing the landmark 1965 law. It has left...

Democrats erupt over abortion pill block: ‘We won’t stop fighting’

Democrats are pushing back on a recent court ruling that blocked doctors’ ability to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and dispense the drug through the mail, arguing it will significantly restrict reproductive care nationwide. “A court packed with Trump-appointed extremists decided to make medication abortion harder to access,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) said...

Bard College president exits as Epstein ties draw scrutiny

Leon Botstein announced on Friday that he is stepping down as the longtime president of Bard College amid scrutiny over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Botstein wrote in an email obtained by The Associated Press that he would retire at the end of June, ending his decades-long tenure at the helm of...

Maher knocks Trump administration over latest Comey indictment: ‘Going a little crazy’

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday quipped that the Trump administration is "going a little crazy" with its second indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over an alleged threat to President Trump's life. Maher used his "Real Time" monologue to segue from the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to the Comey...

What is dynamic pricing and could it impact your grocery bill?

You may have already noticed an influx of digital price tags at your local grocery store. Here's why some are concerned about them.

Do states that spend more on education get better grades?

(NEXSTAR) - No matter where you live in the United States, you'd like to know that your children are getting the best education possible. Sadly though, some states place a stronger emphasis on education than others and invest significantly more money in their systems. But does it equal better grades for students? The National Education...

Rogan rips ‘ridiculous’ Kimmel backlash over Melania Trump joke

Podcaster Joe Rogan on Friday ripped the "ridiculous" backlash against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke he made days before a gunman attempted to target President Trump and other officials at the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner last weekend. Kimmel held a mock roast on his show last week, during which he joked...

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