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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...

From palace to prison: Venezuelan strongman Maduro locked in troubled Brooklyn jail

Nicolas Maduro awaits trial at MDC Brooklyn, a notorious detention facility that has faced scandals involving power outages, inmate assaults and allegations of inhumane conditions.

One year after LA fires, politicians’ promises of permits appear paltry

One year later, 96% of buildings destroyed in California's devastating Eaton and Palisades fires remain undeveloped as survivors face bureaucratic delays.

Walz’s long-running fraud scandal puts Harris campaign judgment under scrutiny

Tim Walz drops re-election bid amid $9 billion fraud scandal, sparking serious questions about Kamala Harris' VP vetting process and political judgment.

Rand Paul breaks with Trump on Venezuela, calls action ‘war’ as Senate prepares constitutional showdown

Sen. Rand Paul calls U.S. military action in Venezuela "war," challenging the Trump administration's authority as Senate debates war powers resolution.

What’s the Plan in Venezuela?

It seems like there isn’t one.

Trump Tells House Republicans to Be ‘Flexible’ on Hyde Amendment in Health-Care Negotiations

The president’s call alarmed pro-life groups, who view the Hyde Amendment as nonnegotiable.

Bon Appetit Wants You to Know About Graham Platner

Why did the culinary magazine publish a gushing profile of the Maine Democratic Senate candidate?

Annual U-Haul Rankings Show Americans Still Migrating from Blue to Red States

California ranked dead last for the sixth consecutive year.

Does Anyone Know What the Word ‘Regime’ Means?

A regime — even in a system led by a single strongman — is not synonymous with the head of state or government.

Don’t Annex Greenland

Even the results-oriented Trump foreign policy needs to distinguish between friend and foe. 

Hilton Cuts Ties with Hotel Franchisee That Refused Rooms to Immigration Officers

Hilton said it is now working with all of its franchises to ensure their hotels are ‘a welcoming place for all.’

Democrats, global powers demand clarity as Trump revels in ‘brilliant’ Maduro raid

President Trump took a victory lap Tuesday over his "brilliant" operation to oust Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as Democrats demanded clarity about what comes next, saying Americans cannot afford an open-ended commitment in the South American nation.

Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signatures

A former Republican lawmaker who questioned the integrity of Arizona's elections and served as a leader for the conservative group Turning Point Action was sentenced Tuesday to probation and a five-year ban on running for public office for using nominating petitions that contained forged signatures in a bid to qualify for a 2024 primary election.

Trump tells House GOP to win midterms or Democrats will impeach him

President Trump on Tuesday stressed the importance of Republicans keeping control of the House in the November midterms, warning GOP lawmakers that if they lose, he'll be impeached for a third time.

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