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Free speech must apply to everyone at UC —not just the radical left

University of California Regent Jay Sures asked the right question this week about free speech on campus: Does it apply to everyone equally? Or just the far left?

U.S. press freedom reaches new low, says global journalism organization

The U.S. hit a historic all-time low in press freedom, now ranking 64th globally, according to Reporters Without Borders' 2026 World Press Freedom Index.

Fetterman warns of ‘small Communist takeover’ in Maine as Platner nears Democratic nomination

Sen. John Fetterman sounded the alarm Friday about the leftward drift of his own party, warning that a "small Communist takeover" is underway in Maine as Graham Platner closes in on the Democratic Senate nomination.

Drugmaker files emergency appeal to restore access to mail-order abortion pill mifepristone

A pharmaceutical company that makes the abortion pill mifepristone asked the Supreme Court on Saturday to block Friday's lower court ruling that prohibited telehealth and mail access to the drug nationwide.

Nebraska becomes first state to impose Medicaid work requirements before OBBB deadline

Nebraska became the first U.S. state to impose Medicaid work requirements eight months before the deadline set in the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Democrat shakeup in Maine Senate race boosts far-left, sows fresh doubts for Chuck Schumer’s future

Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the Maine Senate race handed Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer another public defeat, sharpening doubts about his political instincts and his hold on Senate Democratic leadership.

Trump pulls nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general, taps Dr. Nicole Saphier

President Trump pulled his year-old nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general Thursday and replaced her with Dr. Nicole Saphier as his third nominee for the vacant post.

House votes to end Homeland Security shutdown with bill funding most agencies

The House on Thursday ended the 76-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown as it cleared a Senate-passed bill funding most agencies.

Senate Republicans aim for 45-day FISA extension

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans have urged their Democratic colleagues to agree to extend the expiring federal surveillance law for another 45 days, but one Democrat wants a shorter extension under one condition.

Biden DOJ fantasized about prosecuting habit-wearing nuns

Justice Department prosecutors under the Biden administration exchanged emails relishing the chance to prosecute Catholic nuns -- particularly traditional nuns "who still wear the head habit."

House passes farm bill as GOP leaders count votes on DHS funding

The House is one step closer to completing its packed legislative agenda for the week after passing a farm bill reauthorization on Thursday.

Hassett says Iran’s economy ‘on the ropes,’ hopes Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said he's hopeful the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, pointing to the economic stress that Tehran leaders face because of President Trump's blockade.

Trumps send off the British royals: ‘The greatest king in my book’

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Thursday after their majesties' four-day overseas excursion to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church is running for the U.S. Senate in Kansas

The pastor of the largest United Methodist Church in the U.S. launched a campaign Thursday for the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas, upending the race in a normally Republican state as the GOP's small majority seems less secure than it was a year ago.

Dem Senate hopeful ripped for trashing middle America in unearthed social media posts: ‘Ticks me off’

Archived posts reveal Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow disparaged middle-America communities she now seeks to represent in now-deleted posts on social media.

Biden admin used abortion group dossiers, including photos of minors, to target Christians, DOJ report reveals

Trump administration accuses Biden Justice Department team of working with abortion groups to create dossiers on pro-life Christian activists' families.

Trump was ‘one door away’ from danger, GOP lawmakers says as he demands Secret Service explanation

Rep. Gimenez raises concerns about Secret Service security failures at the WHCA dinner, comparing lapses to the 2024 Butler assassination attempt.

Crockett ripped for latest ‘low IQ’ jab at paralyzed Texas governor following ‘Hot Wheels’ fallout

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott "uniquely disabled" on a broadcast, sparking backlash and accusations of hypocrisy.

House passes Senate DHS funding bill after Johnson reverses course on 75-day shutdown standoff

Congress moved to end the record-breaking DHS shutdown as Mike Johnson brought the Senate spending bill to a vote amid paycheck deadline warnings.

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