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What America’s most powerful warship brings to the Middle East as Iran tensions surge

The Pentagon is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford to Middle East, creating a rare dual-carrier presence as Iran tensions rise and military options expand.

Illinois lieutenant governor seeking US Senate seat releases video of people saying ‘F— Trump’

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate, issued a campaign video that features people declaring, "F--- Trump."

Democrats launch $250K investment in Michigan special election 

A Democratic group dedicated to expanding their presence at the state legislature-level is rolling out a six-figure investment on Friday ahead of a May special election for a Michigan Senate seat, a true bellwether race that could have consequences for the upper chamber’s majority.  The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is spending $250,000 in the special election to support Democrat Chedrick Greene’s candidacy and...

Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO’s lawyer caught on hot mic jokingly threatening to ‘kill’ him at Epstein deposition

Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner’s lawyer was caught on a hot mic jokingly threatening to “kill" him if he continued giving long answers during his deposition on Jeffrey Epstein.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their...

Mike Lee calls Schumer’s ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ attack on voter ID bill ‘paranoid fantasy’

Senate Democrats compare GOP voter ID push to "Jim Crow 2.0," but Sen. Mike Lee calls the comparison "paranoid fantasy" as the debate intensifies over federal election requirements.

Jesse Jackson, R.I.P.

Jackson’s rhetorical gifts and organizational skills could have made an extremely valuable contribution toward building a culture of life.

More Pushback on AI and Interest Rates

The currently fashionable argument that AI will let us have lower interest rates without inflation is likely wrong.

Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia

An immigration judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student who led protests at Columbia University against Israel and the war in Gaza.

New Mexico legislators launch ‘truth commission’ investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s secluded ranch

State legislators in New Mexico launched an investigation Tuesday into past activity at a secluded desert ranch where financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests and whether local authorities looked the other way.

J.D. Vance sticks to job at hand — winning midterms, immigration, Iran — when pressed about 2028

Vice President J.D. Vance on Tuesday dodged questions about his ambition to become the GOP presidential nominee in 2028, saying there is still a lot to do before finishing President Trump's term.

White House names new pick for Nevada top federal prosecutor after confirmation trouble

The Trump administration has selected a new candidate for Nevada's top federal prosecutor after challenges to its first pick's eligibility, marking another setback in the president's efforts to appoint U.S. attorneys who can't win Senate approval.

Top Democratic fundraisers sought Jeffrey Epstein’s support despite child sex offender conviction

Jeffrey Epstein was registered as a high-risk sex offender, but it did not matter to the fundraisers working for Democratic leaders Sen. Charles E. Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who sent VIP dinner invites and sought private meetings with the billionaire for their quest to control Congress.

John Cornyn warns GOP of ‘Election Day massacre’ if Ken Paxton wins Senate primary

Sen. John Cornyn said Tuesday that "character is on the ballot" in his re-election race -- and he warned that if Attorney General Ken Paxton knocks him out in the Texas GOP primary, Republicans could be in for a rough November.

Randy Fine’s most recent anti-Muslim posts prompt outraged Democrats to call for his resignation

Democrats are calling for GOP Rep. Randy Fine of Florida to resign because of his comment about choosing dogs over Muslim people.

Air Force One scraps iconic Kennedy-era paint scheme for Trump-approved red, white, blue design

Air Force One will get a new red, white and dark blue paint scheme as President Trump replaces the light blue design that defined presidential aircraft for over 60 years.

Inside world’s top science society’s convention bashing Trump, pushing DEI, pronouns: ‘Felt like a funeral’

A major scientific society's conference draw sharp criticism for its progressive messaging and vocal criticism of President Donald Trump.

How did Jeffrey Epstein get rich? Meet Les Wexner, the ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO who once worked with him

Former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner faces House Oversight Committee questioning over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Firebrand conservatives set to duke it out in GOP Texas AG debate

Several firebrand Republicans are set to duke it out in what promises to be a particularly explosive debate ahead of the GOP primary election for Texas attorney general.

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