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Newsom Digs in After SCOTUS Rebuke, Claims Teachers ‘Forced to Be Gender Cops’

The law that was blocked by the Court barred teachers from informing parents of their child’s gender transition.

California Told Us to Deceive Parents, but We Said No

Teachers shouldn’t be forced to lie to parents about their child’s asserted gender identity.

The End of the Jasmine Crockett Era

It’s only Wednesday, and it’s already been a rough week for Texas Democratic Representative...

Fear of lawsuits, racial backlash spurred massive Minnesota fraud, House report says

Minnesota officials knew early in the pandemic that there were fraud issues in a major food assistance program but kept money flowing because they feared the political fallout of a racially tinged lawsuit, according to a new House report Wednesday.

Don’t fall for ‘Islamophobia’ legislation

The good news: With its session ending March 14, Virginia’s legislature did not pass State Sen. Saddam Salim’s (D-Fairfax) bill (S.B. 624) to make “Islamophobia” a crime. The bad news: instead of defeating this measure — unnecessary at best, dangerous at worst — legislators carried it over to 2027. A tale of opposites: In 2022, […]

Fetterman blasts Iran strike critics, Ayatollah’s apologists: ‘Let’s see who grieves for that garbage’

Sen. John Fetterman breaks with fellow Democrats to defend Trump-Netanyahu Iran strikes, calling regime leaders 'garbage' and questioning party critics.

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Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker

Trump Cabinet alum Ryan Zinke joins mass exodus of lawmakers leaving Congress

GOP Rep. Ryan Zinke announces he will not seek re-election in 2026, citing health issues from his Navy SEAL career as the House Republican exodus continues.

Melania Trump makes history, pushes for ‘peace through education’ amid Iran firestorm

First lady Melania Trump presided over the United Nations Security Council meeting Monday, declaring that the United States “stands with all of the children throughout the world," in a historic speech calling for “peace through education," amid the U.S. military involvement in Iran.

Majority of Americans oppose Trump’s Iran strikes, per new polling

Americans broadly disapprove of the Trump administration’s military strikes on Iran, according to several polls conducted after the U.S. attacked Tehran early Saturday morning....

Grand Strategy in Iran and Venezuela

What the Trump administration’s thinking might be, and how it might play out.

Trump outlines objectives for war in Iran, as polling shows Americans question attack

President Trump outlined four objectives for success in Iran on Monday in his first formal appearance since authorizing strikes on Tehran's senior leadership and other targets.

Trump says U.S. attack on Iran is ‘last, best chance’ to eliminate nuclear program

President Trump said Monday that the U.S. had to attack Iran because it is the best opportunity to take out the country's nuclear capabilities.

Democrats wield ‘Epstein class’ label against Trump’s Iran war

U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is using President Trump's decision to green-light a joint U.S.-Israel strike on Iran to go after what he calls the "Epstein class."

Trump says he won’t rule out boots on the ground in Iran

President Trump declined to rule out sending U.S. ground troops into Iran if necessary, he said in an interview published Monday.

Ruben Gallego backs Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner

Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another high-profile endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue, marking another sign of the oyster farmer and combat veteran's political resiliency even as he continues to face controversy throughout his campaign.

Iran’s security chief accuses Trump of ‘Israel First’ policy, ‘delusional fantasies’ in region

Iran's Security Chief Ali Larijani accuses Trump of sacrificing American lives for 'Israel First' ambitions as U.S. troops head to the Middle East.

DHS remains unfunded as Iran sleeper cell fears spike nationwide amid security warnings

DHS remains unfunded amid rising Iran sleeper cell fears following Austin bar shooting. Officials warn of potential cyberattacks and lone wolf threats.

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