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Michael Goodwin: Hochul and Mamdani are on an ideological bender — tax hike could kill NYC’s golden goose

During her 2022 campaign against GOP opponent Lee Zeldin, Hochul, in what had started as a routine public appearance, suddenly demanded that Republicans “just jump on a bus and...

Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time, read to New York City preschoolers

A group of preschoolers in the Bronx received a visit from former President Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Saturday, the first meeting between the two men coming just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office. The pair read to children at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center...

Vance says he’s ‘grateful’ for Pope Leo’s statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

Vice President JD Vance thanked Pope Leo XIV on Saturday after the pontiff sought to downplay a days-long clash with President Trump and said he didn't want to engage in a public debate with the president. The pope said earlier on Saturday that some of the coverage of his comments throughout his papal visit to...

Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video

Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani sang and read with children at a Bronx childcare center during their first in-person meeting on Saturday.

California ignores voter fraud –– and fights those who expose it

How easy is it for illegal votes to be cast in California? Consider the...

Roy Cooper far outraises Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate race

In North Carolina, former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper continues to far outraise Republican Michael Whatley, growing a massive cash disparity in one of the...

Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: ‘Their birthright’

Melania Trump called for action over awareness, urging bipartisan lawmakers to pass permanent legislation supporting America's foster care community.

Spanberger receives DHS plea to hold illegal immigrant repeat offender now charged in attempted rape

DHS has called on Gov. Abigail Spanberger not to release an illegal immigrant charged with attempted rape in Arlington amid northern Virginia crime concerns.

Political Violence Apart from Theories of Power

I expected more political violence in the last ten years than we have seen.

Puzzling Ninth Circuit Ruling on Pleading Title VII Religious Discrimination

Back in September, a divided Ninth Circuit panel ruled (in Detwiler v. Mid-Columbia Medical Center) that a Title VII plaintiff did not adequately plead...

Why Orbán’s Loss Matters

He undermined America’s interests abroad, and he inspired those who strive to undermine American conservatism from within.

Dirty Work, Done Dirt Cheap

Dishwashers are among the most badly needed workers in restaurants — but remain among the lowest paid.

White House hails this year’s record tax refunds for Americans

The White House spent tax day arguing that record tax refunds have boosted the U.S. economy. But it may not be enough to offset the setbacks from higher energy prices due to the Iran war.

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: U.S. pivots to economic warfare on Iran

If the U.S. and Iran aren't able to soon come to a deal to end the war or extend the ceasefire that expires next week, the Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economic-focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone.

Democrats’ war powers resolution dies in Senate, more expected

Senate Democrats' war powers vote failed Wednesday after Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer vowed to flood the floor with such measures until the war in Iran ends or the upper chamber limits President Trump's military authority in Iran.

Judge halts ICE’s attempt to turn Maryland warehouse into migrant detention space

A federal judge has issued an injunction preventing ICE from moving ahead with plans to turn a warehouse in Maryland into migrant detention space, the state's attorney general said Wednesday.

Nationwide redistricting brawl nears the end Tuesday in Virginia referendum

Virginia's redistricting referendum next week marks the beginning of the end of a nationwide battle to use mid-decade redistricting to help gain control of the U.S. House.

White House says prospects of deal with Iran are ‘good’ but Trump has not extended ceasefire

President Trump has not agreed to a formal extension of the ceasefire with Iran, but the U.S. is engaging with Pakistani mediators and is open to a second round of talks in Islamabad, the White House said Wednesday.

Trump ready to formally submit plans for 250-foot Triumphal Arch

President Trump will formally submit the plans on Thursday for his 250-foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, the White House announced.

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