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Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico if migrant caravans not stopped

President Donald Trump threatened to immediately double tariffs on Mexico if it fails to stop migrant caravans marching toward the U.S. southern border.

Peltola campaign loses in court on rejected absentee ballots as she maintains narrow lead

Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola lost her court bid for ballot records and saw her narrow Alaska lead over Dan Sullivan shrink Wednesday.

Top House Dem sparks backlash with plan for deported Dreamers that goes beyond bringing them back

Hakeem Jeffries says he would support bringing deported DACA recipients back to the U.S. and providing remedial assistance to those treated unfairly.

In failed talks, Russia proves its lies on Ukraine peace

Negotiating teams from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concluded two days of talks in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday with an agreement on prisoner exchanges and a pledge to meet again. But that’s it. The next meeting is unlikely to produce more. Why? Simple. Russia’s war aims in Ukraine remain unchanged. The Kremlin […]

Don’t blame Trump for the blue tsunami

By every conceivable metric, last week’s midterm results were cataclysmic for the Republican Party. The Democrats picked up seven seats in the Senate, 42 seats in the House, and at least five governors’ offices. As of this writing, the outcomes of the Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi are still being determined, as are 18 […]

Russell Brand Exposes the Right’s Persecution Complex

The MAGAsphere embraced Brand not despite but because of the allegations, viewing them as evidence of political persecution.

How a Lifelong Carbon-Taxer Helped Discredit Climate Policy

With his Nobel Prize-winning climate model, William Nordhaus showed that a net-zero policy would be worse for human welfare than doing nothing at all.

The Real Wages of Lying to Ourselves

It’s impossible to deny the connection between last week’s electoral disaster and voters’ disapproval of the Iran war.

Pence’s Advancing American Freedom Launches Institute for National Security

The center’s research will communicate complex national security challenges to policymakers in a way that ‘make sense to the average person.’

U.S. seeking Ukraine security guarantee modeled after NATO’s Article 5

Security guarantees for Ukraine will be at the top of the agenda when U.S., Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meet this week as the Trump administration seeks to provide Kyiv with NATO-style protections against another Russian invasion.

Vance: I really believe in our ‘backup quarterback’

Vice President J.D. Vance joked his way Monday past the chatter over what Republicans' midterm losses mean for his political future, saying he's confident "our backup quarterback" can engineer an "amazing turnaround" after a "devastating loss."

Rubio’s defense of Trump’s Iran war draws sharp contrast with Vance’s midterm blame

JD Vance blamed the Iran war for Republicans' midterm losses, raising questions about his 2028 ambitions and his shift from Trump on the conflict.

Arizona Republican holds House seat, surviving re-election scare

Republican Rep. Eli Crane thanked rural Arizonans and vowed to fight the status quo in Congress after defeating Jonathan Nez in their Arizona rematch.

White House doubles down after Trump angers base by floating illegal alien deal with Dems

Trump signaled willingness to work a deal for illegal immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for over a decade, drawing fierce amnesty backlash.

Hegseth impeachment vote looms as House Republicans privately warn it could pass

Several House Republicans believe Pete Hegseth's impeachment could pass as Rep. Thomas Massie forces a privileged resolution vote this week.

Alaska Senate fight heats up as Sullivan moves to block Peltola lawsuit over rejected absentee ballot records

Dan Sullivan's campaign accuses Mary Peltola of trying to "rig the system" by suing Alaska's Division of Elections amid a razor-thin Senate race.

Schumer’s grip on power slips as Dems begin to revolt against him, eye new leadership

Chuck Schumer says he expects no challenge for Senate Democratic leader, but newcomers and Chris Van Hollen are reportedly mulling alternatives.

Gaza-born Democratic Socialist launches primary bid against Sen John Fetterman

Democratic Socialists of America member Ahmed Moor launched a Pennsylvania primary challenge against Sen. John Fetterman over Israel support.

Hegseth Impeachment Vote Imminent

There is a significant chance that one or more articles will be approved.

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