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Schumer accuses Trump of pushing US toward ‘foreign war’ with Venezuela

Schumer warns Trump's Venezuela actions push U.S. toward war without congressional approval, citing constitutional concerns over military force and oversight.

Most Americans don’t see value of 4-year college degree: Survey

Most Americans don’t see the value in a four-year degree in higher education, according to a new poll. An NBC News survey found 63 percent of people saying a bachelor’s degree is “not worth the cost because people often graduate without specific job skills and with a large amount of debt to pay off,” while...

State of Texas: Gov. Abbott talks redistricting, border security at campaign tailgate

Since Governor Greg Abbott launched his campaign for re-election, he's been highlighting policies that could have wide-ranging effects on Texans. He's highlighted a new plan to provide property tax relief, and his words are a key part of the court battle over the state's congressional maps.

House committee seeks ‘full accounting’ of boat strike after WaPo ‘kill everybody’ report

The leaders of the House Armed Services Committee said late Saturday they are seeking “full accounting” of an early September U.S. military attack against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean after a report alleged that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. troops to “kill everybody” aboard the vessel.  “This committee is committed to providing...

Russia kills at least 3 in Ukraine ahead of diplomatic talks in US 

A Russian drone strike killed at least three people in Ukraine’s capital early Saturday morning while wounding at least 29 others, according to The Associated Press. Two individuals were killed in Kyiv, while the other death occurred in the broader region, the Kyiv City Military Administration announced.  The Kremlin strikes consisted of both missiles and...

Republicans try to quash concerns of more exits following Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprise resignation

House Republicans sought to quash concerns that there could be more resignations in the wake of Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene's, R-Ga., plans to exit early next year.

As the holidays approach, Thanksgiving becomes Trump’s economic test

Voter approval of Trump's economic handling drops to new lows as Democrats capitalize on affordability concerns in recent elections across multiple states.

A Meaningless Mamdani Meeting

‘I think this meeting will be forgotten in very short order.’

Now, It’s Wild Animals’ Rights

Activists’ push to grant rights to, well, everything continues apace.

University of Minnesota Paper Calls White Families ‘Most Powerful Systems Involved in Systemic Racism’

Other issues with ‘whiteness,’ according to the paper, are colorblindness, passivity, and white fragility.

Re: What Next on Comey Prosecution?

When I opined yesterday that Lindsey Halligan would become acting U.S. Attorney pursuant to the Vacancies Reform Act if Attorney General Bondi appointed her...

Rank-and-file Senate Democrats start fight over Schumer’s midterm election strategy

A coalition of Democratic senators dubbed "The Fight Club" is challenging Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer's midterm election strategy.

Defense chief Pete Hegseth slams Sen. Mark Kelly’s Navy uniform, saying medals are out of place

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a uniform inspection will be the first order of business if Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona is recalled to active duty over charges that the retired Navy captain committed unspecified allegations of misconduct by participating in an anti-Trump video with five fellow Democratic lawmakers.

Trump may select new Fed chair by Christmas, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

President Trump is likely to select a new Federal Reserve chair before Christmas, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.

‘Jmail’ website creates a searchable clone of Jeffrey Epstein’s email account

Reading convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's emails just became a whole lot easier.

Turkey pardons offer holiday ritual during precarious moment for Trump

President Donald Trump plans to bestow ceremonial pardons on two turkeys and fly to his private Florida resort on Tuesday to celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday interlude during what has been a turbulent and uncertain chapter of his second term.

Former Army captain warns Dems’ ‘unpatriotic’ video telling troops to defy orders could spark chaos

Former Army captain slams Democratic lawmakers' viral military video as "unpatriotic," saying it undermines chain of command and increases tensions.

Patients’ group presses Trump to take on health-care ‘fat cats,’ demand real price transparency

A nonprofit patients rights group urges President Donald Trump to take steps to improve health care price transparency as the White House prepares a new health care proposal.

DHS torches ‘bamboozled’ Dems for calling ICE crackdown ‘vicious lies’

Illinois Democrats clash with homeland security officials over immigration enforcement, alleging misinformation campaign and constitutional violations.

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