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Dems reject Trump’s top spy pick after demanding replacement, leaving counter-terror tool in air

Jay Clayton's party-line confirmation as DNI has yet to break the partisan logjam over Section 702 FISA reauthorization in the U.S. Senate.

Polls close in Georgia as voters decide successor in special election

Gov. Larry Rhoden faces outsider Toby Doeden in South Dakota's first-ever gubernatorial runoff while Georgia Democrats vie to replace Rep. David Scott.

Experts scorch Mamdani’s grocery plan as an ‘illusion’ that will have taxpayers footing the bill

Economists question whether Zohran Mamdani's municipal grocery stores can deliver 30% savings or simply shift costs from shoppers to taxpayers.

Looney anti-Israel conspiracy theorists find fresh fodder in US defense bill

The NDAA provision has united some of the most fervent anti-Israel conspiracy theorists on...

A bike-lane offer New Yorkers can’t refuse

At least one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s charter-reform proposals is just another reminder that...

Trump returns to DC as dim outlook lingers, no end in sight for shutdown

President Donald Trump blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown entering its third week, as the political stalemate continues over health care subsidies.

In Photos: Bernie Sanders, costumed demonstrators rally against Trump at No Kings Day protest

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Bill Nye joins protesters, many in costumes, in Washington, D.C., for the No Kings 2.0 Rally to protest the Trump administration.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—October 20

1978—President Jimmy Carter signs into law Public Law 95-486, which creates 35 new federal appellate judgeships (as well as 117 new federal district judgeships)—a...

Trump’s Argentina Gamble

Extending money to the South American nation is risky but could help spur reforms that would create a prosperous, powerful American ally.

China’s Damaging Influence on American Democracy

New York is a microcosm of these potential dangers.

IVF Is Not Pro-Life

President Trump still doesn’t get it.

As DEI Dies, Corporate America Faces Serious Risk

If a corporate DEI plan reads like a quota, then expect a subpoena.

WATCH: VA Secretary Doug Collins on the government shutdown, veterans’ health care, military pay

Hi, everyone. Welcome to the Washington Times interview with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins, the man who oversees veteran care and policies.

Trump doubles down on Colombia crackdown, calls Petro ‘lunatic,’ vows to end all US payments over drugs

Trump threatens tariffs against Colombia as tensions escalate with President Gustavo Petro over cocaine trafficking and drug war cooperation.

Trump calls Jay Jones an ‘animal,’ says ‘anybody would be put in prison for what he said’

President Donald Trump called Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones an 'animal' over text messages wishing death on political opponents.

Letitia James up against ‘by the book’ prosecutor ‘who means business,’ former Kentucky AG Cameron says

Daniel Cameron applauds prosecutor Lindsay Halligan's handling of Letitia James' indictment, calling it proper law enforcement rather than political weaponization.

‘America First’ attorney general distances himself from McConnell — his former boss — as Kentucky race defines GOP future

Former attorney general Daniel Cameron is campaigning for the Republican primary to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, as multiple candidates claim to be the "America First" option.

‘Goofballs’ and hostages: GOP senators say Schumer’s shutdown tactics destroying the Senate

Senate Republicans worry that Senate Democrats are creating a new blueprint for future funding fights but aren't ready to negotiate with on demands until after the government reopens.

Is Trump’s ‘heat’ on Venezuela the start of a wider campaign for regime change?

Experts and some lawmakers suspect that Trump's quest targeting alleged drug boats in the Caribbean is designed to exert pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro so he's ousted.

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