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Best of the Babylon Bee: Dems wishing there was some sign that Graham Platner was a bad person

Every week, The Post will bring you our picks of the best one-liners and stories from satirical site the Babylon Bee to take the edge off Hump Day.

Mamdani’s AC warning revealed that NY’s power grid is in big trouble — and it’s a problem he helped cause

The green-energy policies that Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his allies support threaten New York’s...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—July 8

1994—Some messes can take years to clean up.   In 1990, after months trying to...

The Never-Ending Panic About Liberalism

Theorists on the right and the left have tried to inflate a few policy...

Congress May Accidentally Help China Win the AI Race

A heavy hand in controlling exports could block American firms from serving the world’s...

Trump to name Fed chair successor ‘early next year’; someone willing to cut rates early and often

President Trump said Tuesday that he plans to wait until early 2026 to name his pick to lead the Federal Reserve.

Afghan migrant charged with threatening suicide bombing in Texas

The Justice Department announced charges Tuesday against an Afghan immigrant who allegedly appeared in a TikTok video threatening a suicide attack to kill Americans.

Venezuela to continue accepting deported migrants despite Trump’s airspace closure assertion

U.S.-operated flights returning deported migrants to Venezuela will continue despite President Donald Trump's assertion that the airspace of the South American country should be considered closed.

Pardon of Honduran ex-president complicates Trump’s drug war messaging

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was released from a U.S. prison after being pardoned by President Trump for a drug trafficking conviction.

White House restarts public tours after delays from construction of Trump’s ballroom

The White House restarted public tours on Tuesday after weeks of delays due to construction on the East Wing related to President Trump's proposed ballroom.

Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former U.S. Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor’s race

Democrat Mandela Barnes, who served four years as Wisconsin's lieutenant governor and narrowly lost a 2022 U.S. Senate bid, jumped into the battleground state's open race for governor on Tuesday.

Trump signs Medal of Honor Act to raise pensions for America’s military heroes

President Donald Trump signed the Medal of Honor Act, which raises the "special monthly pension payable" to living recipients, the White House said.

Trump torches Dems’ ‘fake affordability’ pitch – but GOP panic in deep red state hints voters aren’t buying it

Trump criticizes Democrats' affordability platform as Tennessee congressional race between Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn draws national attention.

GOP rep weighs bolting California for Texas seat as dueling redistricting wars upend 2026 map: report

GOP Rep. Darrell Issa considers an unusual move from California to run for Congress in Texas amid controversial redistricting battles affecting both states.

DHS demands Letitia James take action over New York’s refusal to honor ICE detainers

DHS demands New York attorney general take immediate action as state releases nearly 7,000 criminal illegal immigrants despite ICE detainers since January.

Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians

Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.

Dem free-for-all engulfs NJ as 13 contenders scramble for Sherrill’s House seat ahead of critical 2026 fight

New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special primary election is set for Feb. 5, 2026, as 13 Democrats and one Republican compete to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.

Johnson points to Obama-era drone precedent as Congress probes deadly Caribbean strike

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says he won't prejudge the Sept. 2 Caribbean strike as House and Senate Armed Services committees plan oversight hearings.

Construction labor crunch drives up costs and deepens America’s housing affordability crisis

Labor shortfall in construction industry resulted in 19,000 fewer homes built in 2024 and $10.8 billion economic hit, significantly worsening housing affordability.

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