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Michael Goodwin: Gov. Hochul playing ‘big sister’ to Hizzoner shows she’s alligned with his agenda

Shed a tear for all of New York. Gov. Hochul has fallen and can’t get up.

Gavin Newsom’s sanctuary lunacy: Coming to a beach near you

If you thought the Biden border disaster was over — or that it was...

Midterm warning for America, from deep-blue California

Polls suggest that Democrats might return to power in Congress, winning both the House...

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. ...

Boebert hits back at Trump after veto of Colorado water bill, raises retaliation concerns

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized President Donald Trump's veto of the bipartisan Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which would have lowered water payments for residents.

Fraud engulfs Minnesota as another blue state kicks off New Year with ID for trains — not votes

Critics slam New Jersey's policy requiring photo identification for transit discounts but not voting, calling the disparity evidence of flawed Democratic state priorities.

Trump keeps supporters laughing, confounds critics with his style of humor

Thousands gathered in Pennsylvania in mid-December to hear President Trump talk about the economy. The very partisan pro-Trump crowd applauded, cheered and shouted support at the president.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accuses Trump of politicizing state’s fraud allegations

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is accusing President Trump of using fraud allegations to withhold funds from low-income state residents, after the White House froze all federal child care payments to Mr. Walz's state.

Linda Stevenson, wife of Jill Biden’s first husband, found dead after domestic dispute call

Linda Stevenson, the wife of former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband Bill Stevenson, was found dead in her home in Delaware on Sunday after police responded to a report of a domestic dispute.

CIA behind U.S. drone strike on Venezuelan dock allegedly used for drug smuggling: Reports

The CIA was responsible for a U.S.-led drone strike last week on a Venezuelan dock that President Trump said was involved in drug trafficking, according to media reports.

Comer, House Oversight demand answers in Minnesota fraud hearing, call on Walz to testify

House Republicans invite Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify about alleged fraud rings in state social services programs. Chairman James Comer schedules hearing for Jan. 7.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tells Border Patrol official his ‘day of reckoning is fast approaching’

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino in a post on X that his "day of reckoning is fast approaching."

Priorities, Priorities

Silver rebounded after a sharp sell-off, but China’s dominance in refining and rising U.S.–China mineral competition point to deeper, long-term risks.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—December 31

1975—In Roe v. Norton, a three-judge district court rules that the Equal Protection Clause requires Connecticut to fund elective abortions for welfare recipients if it funds their expenses associated with childbirth. In his opinion...

Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority

Democrat Renee Hardman was elected to the Iowa state Senate on Tuesday in a year-end special election, denying Republicans from reclaiming two-thirds control of the chamber.

Trump administration halts federal child care payments to Minnesota amid fraud charges

The Trump administration said late Tuesday it was freezing child care payments to Minnesota over the reported fraud schemes that have plagued the state.

Ukraine–Russia at a crossroads: How the war evolved in 2025 and what comes next

President Donald Trump engaged Ukraine, Russian leaders throughout 2025 in unprecedented diplomatic push to end the war, including Alaska summit and Mar-a-Lago meetings.

What to know about new state laws in 2026 on wages, SNAP benefits and climate tax

New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes and tighter SNAP restrictions across states.

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