Clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center since late May have become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will be a vote on its geopolitical future as incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer relations with the European Union and the United States despite longstanding ties with Russia that have been championed by his critics.
Federal agencies made an estimated $186 billion in improper payments in the 2026 fiscal year, totaling about $3 trillion in payment errors since 2003, according to a new report.
The AI-sentience conversation was recently elevated in the Anthropic-War Department controversy. Much of it centered on technology advancing faster than legislation can keep up, and when something can mirror human consciousness this well, there is a temptation to rely on it as if it were human. Yet one key element is missing: sentience. The deeper […]
Long before she became President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Casey Means was sounding the alarm about glyphosate, the main ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup. Means wrote about the toxicity of glyphosate and reiterated her worries during her recent Senate confirmation hearing, telling senators that she is “gravely concerned about the health impacts of […]
For years, homeowners and builders have been trapped in a cycle of waiting — waiting for permits, waiting for inspections, and waiting for approvals that can take months or even years to arrive. Now, policymakers across the country are taking a fresh look at outdated permitting processes, and they’re beginning to cut the red tape […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has launched a blistering offensive against President Donald Trump, squarely blaming the administration’s federal overreach for California’s skyrocketing gas prices, all while refusing to take responsibility for the fact that Californians pay the highest gas prices in the nation on average. California’s energy exodus began long before Trump returned to office. […]
The Democratic Party's growing antisemitic wing is out to blacklist support for Israel, or at least the nation's main pro-Israel lobbying and political action...
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. On Nov. 4, 2024, a free and fair election was […]
Since its creation some 47 years ago, the Islamic Republic of Iran has demonstrated resourcefulness and dedication to its goals of regional hegemony and proliferation of Islamic radicalism. As a result, the extent of Iranian military recovery from the attacks in June 2025 should not have been surprising. Clearly, if the regime remains in control […]
“Reclaiming Affordability“ is an op-ed series in partnership between the Independent Women and the Washington Examiner. Each day this week, a policy expert at Independent Women will tackle the top voter concern of this election cycle from a different angle, putting forth realistic solutions to the affordability crisis. Energy affordability is a top issue for […]
When Congress returns from Easter recess, it will have one item on its agenda: Paying for the war in Iran. Budget analysts say the president will need $200 billion to finish the job. That $200 billion is possible. But with a zero-vote margin in the House, the only realistic option will be to offset that […]
