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FDNY chief is the wrong job for blatant political hacks

With the city in the middle of a spate of fatal fires, the head of the FDNY should be on hand, not taking most of her top people off...

Xavier Becerra and Nithya Raman won their elections — now they’re dodging questions about the promises that got them there

Xavier Becerra and Nithya Raman seem to think that they don’t have a responsibility...

DeSantis blasts Washington Post over report he’s preparing 2028 presidential bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accused The Washington Post of fabricating claims he reached out to political consultants about a potential 2028 presidential bid.

I couldn’t afford a corporate job, a great home and two kids in California — so here’s what I did

As a mother of two in California, I can no longer have the trifecta...

Gavin Newsom preaches ‘morality’ on death-row mercy. Mom of an 8-year-old kidnapped, raped and murdered deserves the last word

The saddest part about Gavin Newsom’s unilateral decision to commute the death sentences of...

DeSantis blasts Washington Post over report he’s preparing 2028 presidential bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accused The Washington Post of fabricating claims he reached out to political consultants about a potential 2028 presidential bid.

How Brussels Helped Create Poland’s Judicial Chaos

The EU seems more interested in adding fuel to the fire than helping to find a solution.

US offers $20 million reward for information on Iran’s nuclear program

The State Department's Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $20 million for tips on Iran's nuclear program via Signal or Tor tip lines.

Trump highlights NASA nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft mission planned for 2028

President Donald Trump announced NASA will launch its first nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars within two years, aiming to send astronauts to the Red Planet.

The Lancet Hearts Greta Thunberg

I wonder if The Lancet’s editors also laud the keffiyeh Thunberg dons and her T-shirt bearing the slogan ‘Yalla Intifada’?

Fear Jon Ossoff

Youthful and good-looking, with a taste for soaring, idealistic rhetoric, he could activate the Democratic reflex to always look for the next JFK.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says she’ll reject PAC money, funding from foreign policy groups

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican who narrowly won her election on Tuesday, said that moving forward, she will reject all PAC money and any funding that comes from foreign policy groups.

Sen. Chris Murphy discharged from hospital after ‘small’ brain bleed

Sen. Chris Murphy was discharged from the hospital on Friday after experiencing what his doctor said was a "small hemorrhagic stroke," a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain that causes bleeding and can be life-threatening.

Stephen Miller’s rise to chief of staff indicates Trump isn’t ready to move on

President Donald Trump's decision to name hard-line loyalist Stephen Miller as his top aide cemented what many Republicans were already privately fearing: There will...

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what happens next on Capitol Hill

Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are vying for top House Republican, and incoming progressives challenge Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries for leadership.

Trump’s move from Wiles to Miller signals major tactical shift for governing without Congress

Stephen Miller and Russ Vought have been identifying policies Trump can enact by executive order on immigration, tariffs and government spending.

A Clarification on Non-Retirements

An article in yesterday’s Washington Post initially placed a quote of mine in a context that gave a mistaken impression about the “implicit bet”...

Has the Iran War Been Worth It? I Can’t Know

If you can count the costs but can’t count your winnings, you are likely to conclude that you lost the game.

Maybe the Election Will Work Out in Our Favor?

We’re playing a long game, and these unfortunate results could prove to be God’s blessing in disguise.

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