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The insane left and more: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 2, 2026

NY Post readers discuss extremism on the left and more.

Trump Media launches services for faster access to Truth Social posts

Early access to President Trump's Truth Socials goes live -- for a price.

Maher knocks democratic socialists as communists: ‘They’re not trying to hide it’

Political commentator Bill Maher attacked the rise of democratic socialism on his talk show, fretting how the movement has entered the Democratic party. During his HBO show "Real Time" on Friday, Maher criticized democratic socialism and the organization behind it Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for its likeness to “communism.”  “Not a week goes by...

Republicans can win the House in 2026 through Puerto Rican voters

Republican leadership is urged to support Puerto Rican statehood to secure critical swing districts and maintain control of the House during the upcoming midterm elections.

Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages outlined in Trump Gaza peace deal: report

President Donald Trump's Gaza proposal prompts Hamas to agree to hostage release following his warning that leaders face death if hostages aren't freed by Sunday.

FBI cuts ties with leftist group that put Turning Point USA on its ‘hate map’ before Kirk assassination

FBI Director Kash Patel announces the agency has terminated all ties with the Southern Poverty Law Center, calling the nonprofit a 'partisan smear machine.'

Trump extends US security guarantee to Qatar, elevating Gulf ally to near-NATO status

President Donald Trump issued a security guarantee for Qatar after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for an Israeli strike and announced Gaza ceasefire plans.

Seattle mayor rejects locking up repeat criminals during tense debate: ‘Maybe they’re hungry’

Seattle Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell is facing criticism over a debate response explaining why he has "no desire" to put repeat offenders in jail.

Government shutdown drags into weekend as Senate Democrats block GOP plan

The government shutdown will roll into the weekend as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands bipartisan negotiations on a continuing resolution and healthcare credits.

Spanberger defends abortion ad criticizing Sears after Bernie warns against highlighting issue

Sen. Bernie Sanders warned Vice President Harris to focus on working class issues over abortion, but Virginia's Spanberger continues targeting Earle-Sears on reproductive rights.

Trump’s War Notice: The ‘Nonstate Actor’ Issue

Is the Trump administration backpedaling from its claim that Maduro directs TdA even as Trump orders military attacks on cartel vessels?

Cooke: The Generals’ Meeting Was Very Trump 

‘If Trump had summoned all of these officials, given a short address, and then had Hegseth hit the key points . . . it...

The Right Is More Tolerant Than They Get Credit For

The right isn’t just grudgingly accepting half a loaf here – they’re wildly enthusiastic over such a generous dispensation from the new owners of...

From Havana to Yale: Carlos Eire on Cuba, Becoming an American — and Miracles

Yale historian and memoirist Carlos Eire recounts his extraordinary journey from being an eleven-year-old Cuban boy to becoming a chaired professor at Yale.

Dem AG Nominee Jay Jones Fantasized About Shooting Former Virginia GOP Speaker: ‘He Receives Both Bullets’

NR has obtained a string of disturbing text messages sent by the former state lawmaker in 2022.

Trump pauses $2 billion for Chicago transit projects

The Trump administration has put a hold on funding for Chicago infrastructure projects, adding to the list of cuts as the government is shut down for a third day.

OMB’s Vought is Grim Reaper in Trump video as layoffs loom

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is depicted as the Grim Reaper in a new artificial intelligence video posted by President Trump as the threatened administration layoffs loom.

Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs and cuts

Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown were fading Friday as Republicans and Democrats dug in for a prolonged fight and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government.

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