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How education’s decline is corroding a pillar of the left’s power

Universities and the public-school system are withering just when the Democratic Party needs them most.

Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort

Democrats hope gerrymandering Virginia will give them the edge they need to win back...

Democrats declare war on rural Virginia

No matter who wins Virginia’s redistricting referendum today, the message Democrats are sending to rural Virginians will last for decades. By backing an amendment to the Virginia Constitution that effectively disenfranchises half the state, Democrats are telling voters outside Virginia’s most populous urban counties that instead of trying to win their support, they would rather […]

No more foreign foundations: the case for American cement

Throughout much of my career, I have warned that the United States cannot remain secure if it allows hostile or unreliable actors to control the systems and supply chains that fortify our nation. Cement may not command headlines like missiles or cyber-weapons, but it is no less fundamental to America’s ability to deter adversaries, withstand […]

Republicans sound alarm on Democrats’ ‘power grab’ as Virginia votes on redistricting shake-up

Virginians vote Tuesday on a redistricting referendum that could reshape the state's congressional map and boost Democrats in the midterm elections.

Trump lashes out against conservative media figures over Iran war

President Trump attacked high-profile conservative media figures over their criticism of the war in Iran, labeling his former boosters as "dumb," "low IQ" and "mentally ill."

Josh Shapiro plays the sports card in high-stakes game of presidential politics

"Josh from Juniata" is on the ballot this fall -- and could be again in 2028 -- staking his claim as a sports fanatic in a battleground state where sports can go where politics can't.

Battleground Dem says terrorists act from ‘pain and frustration,’ accuses Americans of being ‘high and mighty’

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says the U.S. should try to understand why terrorists commit "heinous acts," citing pain and frustration.

11th scientist death emerges in string of missing, dead officials with access to US secrets

Antigravity researcher Amy Eskridge, who reportedly died in 2022, draws renewed attention amid questions about scientists dying under odd circumstances.

Meet Analilia Mejia, the Sanders-AOC backed progressive who just won election to Congress

Analilia Mejia heads to Congress after a convincing special election win in New Jersey, running on Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage and abolishing ICE.

Senate temporarily extends nation’s controversial spying powers after House fumbles

The Senate voted unanimously to extend FISA surveillance powers after the House failed to reauthorize the program in the dead of night before its fast-approaching deadline.

Supreme Court reverses lower court ruling, hands Chevron victory in environmental lawsuit

The Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of Chevron in a case over whether a Louisiana environmental lawsuit can proceed in federal court.

In Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, the justices held that the case falls within the federal officer removal statute, allowing Chevron to move the lawsuit from state to federal court. The justices vacated a lower court decision that had kept the case in state court and remanded for further proceedings.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

School district’s trans policy blasted for fostering ‘deception’ under shadow of SCOTUS ruling

Watchdog group asks federal agencies to investigate an Alaska school district accused of hiding students' gender identity information from their parents.

Yes, President Trump Can Withdraw from NATO

He has the constitutional authority to do so. That doesn’t mean he should.

Elbridge Gerry’s Complex Legacy

Historians and politics watchers continue to be confounded by the Founding Father.

The Federal Reserve Standoff

If things continue along the current path in the conflict between President Trump and Chairman Jerome Powell, consequential legal questions will come into play.

Minnesota’s Wealth-Tax Temptation

Punishing economic success will only drive it out the door.

Yes, Of Course War Settles Things

That war is terrible doesn’t mean that it’s ineffective.

House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan

The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight vote after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.

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