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When traveling to Amsterdam, attend to the locals’ accents

I come back to Amsterdam a lot, and every time I arrive, I feel a little sheepish about speaking Dutch. I actually know some of the language — I lived in the Netherlands as a child, in Eindhoven, down in the south, and I learned the language the way a 10-year-old learns anything, which is […]

The Donroe Doctrine is working

President Donald Trump’s efforts to combat national security threats in Latin America are bearing fruit. America’s historic enemies are running scared. On Sunday, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega canceled future elections in his country. He made the declaration on the anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, which ended the Somoza government and first brought him to power […]

After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs

The Maine Senate race is rated a toss-up as Troy Jackson runs on Medicare for all and abolishing ICE against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.

Democrats concede NJ voter-roll failure was ‘horrible’ — but reject broader fraud fears

Democratic lawmakers say New Jersey's motor vehicle system error registering 6,600 noncitizens demands accountability but reject widespread fraud claims.

Mamdani not only gloats about ‘taxing the rich,’ he lies as well

As with most tax-the-rich plans, Mamdani’s $5 million cutoff couldn't raise enough cash, so...

After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs

The Maine Senate race is rated a toss-up as Troy Jackson runs on Medicare for all and abolishing ICE against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.

Democrats concede NJ voter-roll failure was ‘horrible’ — but reject broader fraud fears

Democratic lawmakers say New Jersey's motor vehicle system error registering 6,600 noncitizens demands accountability but reject widespread fraud claims.

Trump spares no one at WHCA dinner, taking aim at Dems, press and his own Cabinet

Trump scrapped his combative speech for a unity-themed address, but still took familiar jabs at J.B. Pritzker, Chuck Schumer, and Gavin Newsom.

Gretchen Whitmer endorses moderate Haley Stevens in tight upcoming Senate primary

Gretchen Whitmer backed Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary as early voting begins, setting up a key Democratic clash.

Trump orders signs outside Smithsonian museum amid row over its depiction of American history

Trump's executive order targets federal sidewalks outside the Smithsonian to post signs directing visitors to a White House report on the museum.

House Republicans confront NJ governor over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote in alleged software failure

House Republicans demand answers from Gov. Miki Sherrill after 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote through a New Jersey motor vehicle system error.

Succession: Why Congress has no clear plan when lawmakers can’t serve

Lawmaker absences expose a constitutional gap over replacing members who cannot serve.

Combat vet senator chokes up over fallen friend in fiery floor speech about Iran war: ‘We will finish it’

US Sen. Tim Sheehy, a former combat vet, choked up pointing to a bracelet honoring a fallen friend as he opposed the Iran War Powers Resolution on the Senate floor Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: ICE removes former NFL player Daniel Ogama Adongo after visa overstay, criminal record

Daniel Ogama Adongo, a former Indianapolis Colts linebacker from Kenya, had overstayed his visa and faced multiple arrests including a criminal conviction.

Trump says Saudi nuclear agreement won’t move forward without Abraham Accords: ‘They have to be a member’

Trump says Saudi Arabia must join the Abraham Accords before any civilian nuclear energy deal moves forward, insisting the condition was always understood.

Maybe Don’t Believe the Polls?

Political polls drive not only coverage but also donations and voter behavior. So, it matters if they’re wrong.

Sheldon Whitehouse’s Court-Packing Plan Is Unconstitutional

The latest arguments for Court-packing are nothing but a lawless mask for power that would destroy the rule of law.

Gov. Whitmer backs Stevens in fierce Michigan Senate primary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has come off the sidelines to throw her support behind Rep. Haley Stevens' bid for the U.S. Senate, giving her a late-innings boost in her hard-fought race against Abdul El-Sayed for the Democratic nomination.

Trump won’t say if blowing up Iranian bridges or power plants is a war crime

President Trump is refusing to say whether he believes blowing up bridges and power plants in Iran would be considered a war crime.

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