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Midterm warning for America, from deep-blue California

Polls suggest that Democrats might return to power in Congress, winning both the House and the Senate. If so, California is a warning about what deep-blue control looks like.

Trump says he ended Biden electric vehicle rule, updated fuel economy standards

President Trump announced Saturday he approved new fuel economy standards that eliminate an electric vehicle (EV) mandate introduced under the Biden administration. The 2024 EV mandate aimed to facilitate the transition from gas-powered to EVs by setting new pollution standards for automakers' vehicle fleets, which were intentionally difficult to meet without introducing new electric or...

Former Kennedy Center employees claim officials halted repairs months prior to closure

Former Kennedy Center employees accused the iconic performing arts venue's leadership in a letter to Congress of halting planned waterproofing repairs earlier this year. In the Thursday letter, David Seide, an attorney representing the whistleblowers, shared internal documents which he said challenged the Kennedy Center board's claims that these leaks constituted the venue's immediate closure. ...

Sunday shows preview: Trump rejects Iran deal after week of high-stakes meetings; GOP clammers to keep Congress

President Trump rejected a new seven-day proposal from Iran Saturday morning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt military operations in the ongoing conflict between Tehran and the U.S. “They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine,” the president told reporters at the White House. “I like making a deal, too, but...

Election forecasters don’t see polling ‘sugar-high’ Democrats fear — for now

Pollsters and independent handicappers are increasingly convinced that Democrats aren’t experiencing an artificial “sugar-high” in polling but that multiple metrics are right now pointing to a good midterm environment for the party. The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report became the latest independent forecaster this week in predicting that Republicans looked poised to lose the...

Russia offered U.S. free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine, former Trump Russia adviser says

Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, according to Fiona Hill, an adviser to President Donald Trump at the time.

Trump wants GOP to ‘own’ health care issue but show ‘flexibility’ on abortion coverage restrictions

President Trump told House Republicans on Tuesday that they need to "own" health care as an issue ahead of the 2026 midterms by passing legislation that gives government subsidies directly to consumers instead of health insurance companies.

Witkoff hails ‘significant progress’ in Ukraine peace talks

White House Special Envoy Steve Wiktoff said Tuesday that "significant progress" has been made towards reaching a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Airlines to get reprieve from steep consumer protection fines

The Trump administration is poised to relax fines on airlines that violate consumer protections in a move aimed at further obliterating the Biden-era regulatory overload.

‘The People’s Qur’an’: Mamdani announces NYC Qur’an exhibit with book belonging to revolutionary activist

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday that one of the Qur’ans he used to swear in as the city’s first Muslim leader will be kept on display at the main branch of the New York Public Library.

Trump announces Venezuela is turning over millions of barrels of oil to US government ‘immediately’

President Donald Trump announced Venezuela will transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. after dictator Nicolás Maduro's capture, with proceeds to benefit both nations.

US gains leverage over Canadian oil, weakens China amid US plans to overhaul Venezuelan oil market

Energy experts say President Donald Trump’s push to revive Venezuela’s oil market boosts the United States' leverage with China, while putting Canada at a disadvantage.

WATCH: Horse-mounted officers capture previously deported child predator at border

Horse-mounted Texas Department of Public Safety officers captured a previously deported illegal alien child predator on a private ranch close to the border.

Trump says he’s backing Cuellar’s GOP rival despite pardoning him after daughters’ ‘heart-wrenching’ plea

President Donald Trump backs Tano Tijerina over Rep. Henry Cuellar, whom he pardoned after the Justice Department charged the Texas congressman with taking bribes.

Seven US service members injured in Venezuela raid to capture Maduro, official says

Seven U.S. service members injured during alleged Venezuela operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, with five service members returned to duty.

Georgia calls special election in March to fill MTG vacancy after Trump rupture and resignation

Georgia sets March 10, 2026 special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's House seat after her resignation following public break with President Trump.

Trump ousting of Maduro draws parallels to US raid in Panama – but there are some major contrasts

Maduro's arrest and indictment echo a case the U.S. brought more than 30 years ago against Panama's leader, Manuel Noriega.

Ninth Circuit Panel Embraces Robust Church-Autonomy Doctrine on Hiring

In a unanimous ruling today (in Union Gospel Mission v. Brown), a Ninth Circuit panel delivered a sweeping victory for the religious liberty of...

A Look into the Mind of the Mamdani Marxist

The elevation of figures such as the fanatical Cea Weaver has been edifying.

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