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Trump’s oil deal with Putin and more: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 18, 2026 

Vlad is the villain President Trump’s call for Ukraine to replace its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is a blunder of huge proportions (“Zel: Don on ‘wrong side’ in Vlad deal,”...

Sullivan walks the line with Trump in Alaska Senate race

GIRDWOOD, Alaska — Dan Sullivan isn’t running away from President Donald Trump like so...

Trump Betrays Lindsey Graham; Will Rally with Darline Wednesday

Trump waived implementation of a sanctions bill named after the late Lindsey Graham. What...

An unhinged biography of left-wing historian Howard Zinn

There aren’t a lot of distinguished biographies of famous historians. The reading public is largely interested in their works, rather than their personal lives, and while some achieved a certain fame or honor in their time — Thomas Babington Macaulay, Marc Bloch, A.J.P. Taylor, Charles A. Beard, a handful of others — details of scholarly […]

In ‘So Ordered,’ Justice Samuel Alito reflects on his judicial philosophy

Even before his nomination to the Supreme Court by President George W. Bush in 2005, Justice Samuel Alito was dogged by the nickname “Scalito.” The lazy conflation of Alito with Justice Antonin Scalia, both conservative jurists of Italian-American heritage, was irresistible to journalists who saw the court as a battleground for politics by other means, […]

‘Optical illusion’ swastika flags distributed to multiple congressional offices prompt investigation: sources

Sources say the swastika flag in Republican Rep. Dave Taylor's office was part of mysterious deliveries to congressional offices, with the hate symbol hidden until captured on camera.

Sen. Mitch McConnell seen on video falling inside Senate building

Video captures Sen. Mitch McConnell stumbling to the ground in a Capitol Hill basement hallway while walking past a woman asking a question about ICE activity.

Two Suspects Indicted on First Antifa-Related Terrorism Charges in Texas ICE Attack

The FBI has made over 20 arrests tied to the July 4 attack and ‘related Antifa networks,’ FBI director Kash Patel said.

DOJ to seek indictment against Trump aide-turned-critic Bolton over classified docs: Reports

The Department of Justice reportedly plans to seek a criminal indictment against former National Security Adviser John R. Bolton over allegations he unlawfully retained classified information.

Shutdown to last until at least Monday as Senate Democrats reject stopgap bill for 10th time

A 10th Senate vote on a stopgap bill to fund the government through Nov. 21 failed Thursday, ensuring the government shutdown will continue for at least a few more days.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says Trump is looking beyond China to help farmers

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. has to wean its farmers off reliance on China, which is refusing to buy American soybeans and reigniting trade tensions with President Trump.

Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge says

Federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, a judge said Thursday after seeing tear gas and other aggressive steps used against protesters.

Gambling man: Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s gross income includes Vegas windfall

Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois is a high roller, and he has the receipts to prove it.

Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time

Senate Democrats are poised for the 10th time Thursday to reject a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government, insisting they won't back away from demands that Congress take up health care benefits.

Trump will speak with Putin as he considers Ukraine’s push for long-range missiles

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Thursday as he considers Ukraine's push for long-range missiles, a White House official said.

Obama-appointed judge says she wants body cameras for federal agents amid Chicago anti-ICE clashes

A federal judge has ordered ICE agents in the Chicago area to wear body cameras, citing concerns that they are not following one of her previous orders.

Could Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan offer a blueprint for peace in Ukraine?

President Donald Trump is weighing providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles as he shifts his focus to the Russia–Ukraine war following the Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement.

Senate Dems tank GOP plan to pay troops, fund Pentagon as shutdown hits Day 16

Republicans fail to advance defense appropriations bill as Senate Democrats demand clarity on which spending measures would be attached to the legislation.

Trump warns Hamas if terror group ‘continues to kill people in Gaza’

President Donald Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas following public executions in Gaza City and violations of peace plan commitments to Israel.

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