The leading Democrats in the California governor's race would block Trump administration reforms aimed at mitigating the state's massive illegal immigration problem and would even fight a federal policy prohibiting licenses for truck drivers who can't speak English.
The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas sparked controversy this week after claiming that "American Zionists" enjoy the benefits of white privilege while speaking as though they are the oppressed -- remarks that came days after his band used its Coachella set to condemn U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran and Gaza.
The Justice Department's chief watchdog announced a probe Thursday into the release of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with a particular eye toward whether the department released everything it was supposed to while protecting the names of victims.
The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. April 22, 1776 Sentiments favoring independence from Great Britain are […]
2026 has been a frustrating year for American flyers. Oil price volatility from the Iran war is translating to higher ticket prices, and Congress’s failure to fund the Transportation Security Administration has fueled airport chaos. The fiasco currently unfolding with Spirit Airlines, which could leave travelers with fewer choices or taxpayers with a bigger bill, […]
School choice programs in recent years have been marred by allegations of fraud from critics who argue they are rife with bad actors looking to get rich off state dollars. Whether it is “fly-by-night” private schools, negligent parents looking to make a quick buck, or high-profile stories about questionable Education Savings Accounts purchases — such […]
With cost-of-living concerns in sharp focus as the November midterm elections near, both the executive branch and Congress are homing in on hospital rates as a driver of higher healthcare costs. In late March, the Department of Justice charged New York-Presbyterian Hospital with antitrust violations. Next week, the House Ways and Means Committee has scheduled […]
There is a view prevalent in the media and pundit universe that President Donald Trump is some kind of enigma. You never know what he is going to do or say next. While it is true that Trump operates on a level of unfiltered impulsivity rarely seen in politics, he is plenty calculating. Trump is […]
I didn’t grow up in this coalition. I chose it. I left the Democratic Party, voted for President Donald Trump three times, and defended the idea that a working-class, multiracial, cross-pressured coalition could realign American politics. That coalition delivered roughly 77 million votes in 2024. It wasn’t a personality cult. It was a convergence of […]
It’s been nearly 11 years since President Donald Trump descended the golden escalator to deliver a real, unapologetic, and indisputably authentic message to the American people. In that time, Trump led the Republican ticket three times and each time he won the GOP more votes than in the previous election, both nationally and in blue […]
In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy “an entire civilization,” touted U.S. military might while flanked by the Easter Bunny, picked a fight with the pope, and posted a social-media graphic depicting himself as Jesus of Nazareth. The man doesn’t seem entirely well, to put it mildly. So it’s little wonder the […]
The Council on American-Islamic Relations may be the most embattled nonprofit organization in U.S. history. A self-proclaimed Muslim civil rights group, CAIR has faced state-level executive orders labeling it a “foreign terrorist organization,” multiple resolutions denouncing its ties to Hamas, and numerous congressional inquiries examining its links to global terrorism. Yet the 501(c)(3) nonprofit group […]
The legislature of Maine made a big mistake on April 14 by passing legislation to institute a statewide moratorium on large-scale data centers. Under the legislation, the moratorium would last until November 2027. Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) has until Friday to veto the legislation or sign it into law. Voters in Maine are concerned about the effect […]
Mere months after the Southern Poverty Law Center labeled Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk a “hard-right extremist,” a transgender activist allegedly murdered him in cold blood. This came more than a decade after a man inspired by the SPLC’s “Hate Map” walked into the Family Research Center’s lobby and tried to kill everyone there. […]
Who would oppose a former Israeli hostage speaking to college students about his experience? Hamas? No — it was UCLA’s Undergraduate Students Association Council.
