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China is facing a demographic bomb— and it could handcuff Beijing’s ambitions

Births plummeted by 17% last year — and regime leaders don’t yet seem to understand it’s much easier for a police state to force birth rates down than to...

Obamas say most recent fatal ICE shooting in Trump immigration crackdown a ‘wake-up call’ for nation

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama said the shooting of Alex Pretti should mark a turning point in the national debate over President Trump's immigration crackdown.

A man is under arrest for assaulting U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival

A man was arrested Friday night at a party during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, for allegedly assaulting a Florida congressman.

Minneapolis police chief cites footage in challenging federal account of Alex Pretti killing by ICE

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is openly pushing back on Homeland Security's description of the shooting of Alex Pretti.

Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdown

Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a 37-year-old Minnesota man, a stand that increases the prospect of a partial government shutdown by the end of the week.

Republican drops primary challenge against incumbent Sen Cassidy after Trump-backed candidate enters race

Louisiana state Rep. Julie Emerson announced on Thursday that she was abandoning her U.S. Senate bid because President Donald Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow entered the race.

NEA insider blows whistle on ‘toxic’ culture and far-left politics inside teachers union: ‘It’s a cult’

NEA whistleblower reveals allegedly "toxic" political environment at the nation's largest teachers union, describing workplace as "cult-like" with a far-left agenda.

These Gen-Z Trump voters don’t want JD Vance in 2028

Vice President JD Vance is the Trump administration’s unofficial envoy to Gen Z. But young Trump supporters may not be all that enamored with...

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other...

Trump says US should have tested NATO by invoking Article 5 over border security

President Trump suggested the U.S. should have tested NATO’s commitment by invoking Article 5 in response to the southern border crisis.

Top 5 moments from Jack Smith’s testimony on Capitol Hill

Jack Smith testifies before House Judiciary Committee, facing Republican criticism over Trump prosecutions while defending his cases as apolitical.

‘Brain the size of a walnut’: Bessent goes off on Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump since his return to office last year. Treasury...

Scott Bessent at Davos on Greenland, affordability, and the Fed | The Conversation

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Defense bill bars Pentagon from paying for adult entertainment

A defense appropriations bill that cleared a House-Senate conference this week will ban Pentagon military and civilian officials from using government credit cards to pay for nude entertainment at topless bars.

Congress puts health insurance CEOs in the hotseat over denied claims, rising premiums

The personal stories about denied claims offered a few poignant moments amid hours of debate about the root causes of rising healthcare costs and the policies that can be used to lower them.

‘The Secret Agent’ earns 4 Oscar nominations, boosting Brazilian cinema

Brazilians celebrated the nomination of "The Secret Agent" film to four Oscar categories on Thursday, which many said confirmed the rise of Brazilian cinema and its universal appeal.

Trump snubs Canada by withdrawing country’s invite to join ‘most prestigious Board of Leaders ever’

Trump rescinds Canada's invitation to his Board of Peace after escalating tensions with PM Carney over Greenland missile defense comments at Davos.

Newly minted Virginia AG who fantasized about opponent’s family dying roasted over glaring typo

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones faced online mockery after his office misspelled 'attorney' as 'attoney' in an official release, with GOP critics weighing in.

RNC eyes ‘America First’ midterm convention to boost Trump, GOP ahead of critical elections

Republicans make history as the RNC takes key step toward a first-ever midterm convention to boost Trump and GOP candidates ahead of crucial 2024 presidential elections.

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