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China’s silent war: How Beijing armed, funded, and enabled Iran

China is a central actor in the war with Iran, though it remains largely unnamed in Washington’s public debate. Without Beijing’s money, oil purchases, sanctions‑busting networks, and satellite support, the...

Miranda Devine: NYC has once-in-a-lifetime chance to create a new Penn Station — maybe with Trump’s help

James Dolan, owner of Madison Square Garden, opposes moving his arena, despite a plan...

Glorifying terror at Coachella disgraces victims of Nova

Nearly one-third of the victims of October 7 were killed at the festival. Most...

The disturbing question California’s gubernatorial candidates need to answer

Californians will soon elect a new governor. Voters might ask candidates where they stand...

Pope Leo, Vance seek to mend fences after Trump feud

Pope Leo XIV and Vice President Vance on Saturday both said the presumed feud with President Trump was misinterpreted. “There’s been a certain narrative that has not been accurate in all of its aspects, but because of the political situation created when, on the first day of the trip, the president of the United States...

Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction, escalating legal feud

A U.S. judge blocked Trump from proceeding with above-ground construction of his 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, in a near-term blow to the administration's plans.

US eyes Iran fast boats with ‘kill’ tactics tested in Venezuela drug-boat strikes

The U.S. prepares for high-risk naval encounters with Iran's fast-attack boats in the Strait of Hormuz as the blockade of Iranian ports continues.

House Republicans defy Trump to shield Haitians from deportation

A group of House Republicans broke with President Donald Trump to vote for extending temporary protected status for over 350,000 Haitians.

California high court orders disbarring of former Trump attorney over effort to dispute 2020 election results

John Eastman, who advised Trump on contesting the 2020 election, was disbarred by the California Supreme Court over findings of deceitful conduct.

‘Disturbing’ allegations against unnamed senator under review in wake of scandals rocking Congress

Misconduct allegations against an unnamed senator were sent to the Senate Ethics Committee after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna raised concerns publicly on X.

Two icebreakers headed to Alaska as US combats Russian, Chinese influence in Arctic

The Coast Guard announced two Arctic Security Cutters will be homeported in Alaska by 2028, bolstering U.S. maritime presence in the Arctic.

Progressive frontrunner in crucial Senate race faces backlash over comments praising Hamas raid

Progressive Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces backlash over resurfaced Reddit comments praising Hamas tactics in a 2014 raid on Israelis.

GOP zeros in on South Texas Dem who urged Trump to ‘allow people to cross freely’

Republicans say Rep. Vicente Gonzalez is vulnerable in his redrawn South Texas district due to his record on border security and immigration policies.

Jackson publicly airs grievances with conservative colleagues over Trump-era rulings

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes the Supreme Court's shadow docket, saying emergency orders often benefiting Trump erode public trust.

House rejects Democrat attempt to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

House Republicans blocked Democrats' war powers resolution aimed at halting the U.S. military campaign against Iran as Trump said the conflict is nearly over.

Mamdani’s Socialist Delusion

Where would a socialist be without his undying faith in his movement’s inevitable historical triumph?

A Telling Apology from Justice Sotomayor

By the standards of debates among politicians, Sotomayor’s jab is a pretty mild ad hominem attack. But it’s still a breach of the usual...

Why Your Taxes Are Never Enough for the Federal Government

Unless the country is experiencing a bad recession, the U.S. federal government’s tax revenue goes up from year to year.

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday.

"I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel. These two Leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE at 5 P.M. EST," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

"On Tuesday, the two Countries met for the first time in 34 years here in Washington, D.C., with our Great Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. I have directed Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Rubio, together with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Razin' Caine, to work with Israel and Lebanon to achieve a Lasting PEACE. It has been my Honor to solve 9 Wars across the World, and this will be my 10th, so let's, GET IT DONE!" he added.

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