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I’m a Muslim doctor who treats 9/11 victims — why I’m outraged by Hasan Piker’s venom

Hasan Piker's casual denigration of the horrors of 9/11 does real damage — and as a Muslim who rejects Islamism, I must speak out against his venom.

Record gas prices squeeze Americans as summer travel season ends, midterms loom and Iran war wages on

Gas prices hit a record $4.15 per gallon over Labor Day weekend, shattering the previous high and posing a significant political test for Trump.

Can the ‘best showman in politics’ deliver again? GOP bets on Trump at historic midterm convention

Donald Trump headlines the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, aiming to energize low-propensity MAGA voters ahead of key 2026 races.

Traffic drama threatens to end Dem governor’s tenure as voters head to polls in Rhode Island

Democratic Gov. Dan McKee could become the first elected governor in 12 years to lose renomination as Rhode Island's primary centers on a bridge crisis.

Appeals court upholds order blocking IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE

A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking the IRS from sharing taxpayer information with ICE, ruling the policy violated tax confidentiality laws.

Maryland sheriff torches Democrats over law he says puts illegal immigrants first

Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler warns Maryland's Community Trust Act could force jails to release dangerous illegal immigrants flagged by ICE back onto streets.

Blue state school district accused of defying Supreme Court, hiding gender transitions from parents

A New Jersey school district faces a lawsuit over its transgender policy allowing students to socially transition without ever notifying their parents.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other...

Trump administration proposes stripping tax-exempt status from schools using race-based programs

The Trump administration proposed new regulations to strip the tax-exempt status of private schools if ​they offer targeted programs supporting specific racial groups.

US military took down approximately 100 suspected cartel drones at southern border in August

The U.S. military took down approximately 100 suspected cartel drones at the southern border in August using sophisticated laser systems, officials say.

Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll

President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot

Maryland voters will get to decide in November on a congressional redistricting amendment being pushed by Democrats as part of nationwide battle for control of the U.S. House in future elections.

Missouri high court blocks GOP-backed congressional maps ahead of midterms; Trump blasts ‘ridiculous’ ruling

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the GOP-drawn map, and President Donald Trump called the ruling "ridiculous" before November's vote.

Excavation set to begin on Trump administration’s 250-foot triumphal arch amid legal battle

Doug Burgum announced the start of excavation on the 250-foot Great Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., but a lawsuit challenges the project's authorization.

GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival

Thomas Ross allegedly conspired to plant cocaine and Adderall in his Republican rival's purse, but his campaign manager wore a wire for the FBI.

Gloria Steinem, a Voice Against Commercial Surrogacy

I’m grateful she helped highlight the possibilities for creative coalitions.

ICE whistleblower warned of ‘unprecedented lowering of standards’ during hiring spree

A supervisor overseeing background checks warned last year that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was hiring many new officers who had not undergone basic vetting, violating federal rules and putting the agency at risk of misconduct, a newly released whistleblower complaint shows.

Missouri court blocks Trump-backed U.S. House map and orders it to be put to a vote

The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map.

Vance pours cold water on diplomacy with Iran as battle over Hormuz continues

Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday said the U.S. is not in diplomatic talks with Iran and that the silent treatment would continue as long as control of the Strait of Hormuz is contested.

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