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Juneteenth, equal rights and the heritage of ALL Americans

Let us not treat black history and black life as somehow unapproachably apart from the larger history and life of this country.

Why the New York Knicks’ visit to the Trump White House is a big deal

The New York Knicks made a lot of history in the 2026 playoffs, including the largest NBA Finals comeback of all time, the best postseason point differential, and the most wins by double digits. Equally historic is the team’s decision to visit President Donald Trump’s White House. The Knicks will be the first NBA champions […]

Iran deal walks and quacks like a debacle

Quoting oneself usually smacks of self-aggrandizement. But I’ll make an exception to hold myself accountable. I wrote on March 31 that “it would be a debacle to pretend that ending the war much as it stands would be anything other than a failure.” President Donald Trump’s ceasefire is murky, so one can’t be certain, but […]

Americans online: The perils of childhood in an internet age

The pressures of modern parenting are, in many ways, like those of past generations. Meeting physical and emotional needs is a constant feature. Parents are tasked with loving, guiding, and nurturing. At a certain point, our children leave the nest. Turning them into responsible, contributing adults who establish lives and families of their own is […]

How much will Trump let Iran exploit American weakness?

The memorandum of understanding that the Trump administration has signed with the remaining leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran has nothing to do with nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, or state-sponsored terrorism. It has everything to do with the fact that the United States failed in its military objective to control the Strait of Hormuz, […]

Haitian fraudster’s eye-popping taxpayer-backed drug scam puts Congress on the hunt

Haitian national sentenced for $58 million health care fraud conspiracy exploiting the 340B Drug Pricing Program, prompting congressional calls for reform.

Supreme Court declines to revive Carter Page lawsuit over FBI surveillance tied to Trump-Russia probe

Supreme Court declined to revive Carter Page's lawsuit against ex-FBI Director James Comey over alleged unlawful surveillance in the Russia probe.

George Conway vows to put Trump ‘away for good’ in bid for Congress

George Conway pledged to pursue Trump's third impeachment and put him "away for good" in a new ad as he runs for Congress in Manhattan's primary.

Federal judge who had sex in chambers apologizes to former clerk as impeachment push ramps up

Georgia federal judge Eleanor Ross apologizes to former law clerk amid sexual misconduct allegations as House Republicans file impeachment articles.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—June 15

1964—In Reynolds v. Sims, the Supreme Court rules, by an 8-1 vote, that the apportionment of seats in both houses of the Alabama legislature violates...

Social Security Insolvency Creeps Further Up

Though the trust fund is an accounting fiction, its exhaustion, now expected in just six years, has significant practical implications.

More Beltway Mischief: The Renewable Fuel Standard and Small-Refinery Exemption

Farm-state lawmakers want to require everyone else to pad ethanol producers’ pockets.

Trump bet tariffs would bring back American factory jobs. New report says it didn’t work

A new report claims Trump's Liberation Day tariffs suppressed hiring by up to 1 million jobs and cost American families roughly $1,000 more in 2025.

Trump heads to G7 with Iran deal momentum, trade fights waiting

Trump joins G7 summit with world leaders to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, China dependency, and NATO amid America First tariff tensions.

New Zealand’s diplomatic breakaway

LOS ANGELES — In many World Cup host cities, competing teams also find themselves jostling for soft-power supremacy around their matches. But before its...

Trump thinks Spain’s a ‘loser.’ Spain’s ready to prove him wrong at the World Cup.

No European country has infuriated Donald Trump more than Spain. Now it’s desperate to win his World Cup. Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal, Rodri and...

Why can’t we win it? Inside the Japanese embassy for Sunday’s World Cup opener.

Around a hundred Samurai Blue superfans crowded the Old Ambassador’s Residence at the Japanese embassy in Washington, on Sunday for a watch party marking...

Trump announces peace deal with Iran, declares Strait of Hormuz will reopen: ‘Let the oil flow!’

President Trump announces U.S.-Iran peace deal, authorizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the naval blockade with a signing set for Friday.

Alabama’s GOP dismisses residency challenge to Tuberville’s bid for Alabama governor

The Alabama Republican Party said U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party's gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a claim on Sunday that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.

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