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California’s automatic minimum wage hikes hurt ‘affordability’

California’s minimum wage is rising to $17.40 per hour, starting next January 1. It’s an automatic increase, though Gavin Newsom is trying to take credit for it — which...

Trump is facing a major Iran war hurdle — this time on the homefront

An Iran war that was supposed to be brief, and then was supposed to...

Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 1, 2026

The pied-à-terre tax foolishness by Mayor Mamdani that includes harassing thousands of New Yorkers...

Neither Fish nor Fowl in Iran

Our strategic, political, and moral dilemma in the Iran war derives from never deciding...

Vulnerable Harris-district Republican brings in more than $1M as Dems scramble to flip seat

Rep. Mike Lawler raised $1.1 million in the third quarter, ending with $2.3 million cash on hand as Democrats target the New York Republican in the 2026 midterms.

Government shutdown 101: We’ve been here before, here’s what happens next

Government shutdowns have become more frequent as political brinkmanship defines budget negotiations, with the latest federal shutdown starting Wednesday morning.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—October 8

2006—New York Times public editor Byron Calame criticizes Supreme Court reporter Linda Greenhouse for violating the paper’s ethical guidelines by asserting, in a speech...

Students Are ‘Learning with Their Feet’ — by Shunning Bad Colleges

Students are reshaping the higher education market by abandoning low-ranking schools and low-earning majors.

Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor ‘should be in jail for failing to protect’ ICE officers

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should be jailed for failing to defend ICE officers.

Turning Point Montana State event featuring Ramaswamy, Gianforte draws thousands

Turning Point USA held a memorial tour event at Montana State University featuring Gov. Greg Gianforte and Vivek Ramaswamy honoring Charlie Kirk.

ObamaCare subsidies at center of Dem shutdown fight ‘fuel’ healthcare cost inflation, conservatives say

The government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats demand an extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies set to expire in 2025, while conservatives oppose the measure.

Dem rep defends DOJ obtaining GOP senator call records in 2023: ‘You weren’t surveilled’

Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., defended the Biden DOJ for allegedly tracking the private communications and phone calls of nearly a dozen GOP senators.

Comey to be arraigned in federal court after being indicted for alleged false statements, obstruction

James Comey, the former FBI director now accused of false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, will be arraigned in federal court Wednesday.

Republican labels Mamdani as ‘little more than a Muslim terrorist,’ advocates yanking citizenship, deportation

Republican Rep. Randy Fine called New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani 'little more than a Muslim terrorist' and advocated for revoking his citizenship and ousting him from the U.S.

Supreme Court skeptical of ‘conversion therapy’ law banning treatment of minors with gender identity issues

As the Supreme Court reviews Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, justices grapple with the balance between free speech, faith and LGBTQ+ protections.

White House blames Dems for potential WIC lapse, announces ‘creative solution’ to keep program running

Karoline Leavitt shared on X Tuesday the White House is using tariff revenue to keep the WIC program running during the government shutdown after a funding lapse.

Democrat Aftyn Behn advances to special election in battle for vacant congressional seat in deep-red district

Tennessee Democrats picked Aftyn Behn as their nominee for a special congressional election in the Republican-leaning 7th District, with the general election set for December 2.

Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in battle for vacant House seat

Matt Van Epps secured victory in Tennessee's GOP congressional primary after receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement in the crowded 11-candidate race.

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