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FDNY chief is the wrong job for blatant political hacks

With the city in the middle of a spate of fatal fires, the head of the FDNY should be on hand, not taking most of her top people off...

Xavier Becerra and Nithya Raman won their elections — now they’re dodging questions about the promises that got them there

Xavier Becerra and Nithya Raman seem to think that they don’t have a responsibility...

DeSantis blasts Washington Post over report he’s preparing 2028 presidential bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accused The Washington Post of fabricating claims he reached out to political consultants about a potential 2028 presidential bid.

I couldn’t afford a corporate job, a great home and two kids in California — so here’s what I did

As a mother of two in California, I can no longer have the trifecta...

Gavin Newsom preaches ‘morality’ on death-row mercy. Mom of an 8-year-old kidnapped, raped and murdered deserves the last word

The saddest part about Gavin Newsom’s unilateral decision to commute the death sentences of...

New Schiff leak claim from whistleblower echoes years of similar accusations

Sen. Adam Schiff has repeatedly shut down claims he leaked classified information, including in August when the Trump admin released Democratic whistleblower testimony.

Giving Putin the Donbas would hand Moscow powerful leverage over Kyiv’s financial survival

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands to cede the Donbas region, citing sovereignty concerns and the area's economic and strategic importance.

Elon Musk halts plans for new political party, prioritizing business instead: report

Elon Musk's plan to launch the America Party has been shelved for now, as the tech billionaire focuses on businesses and maintaining ties to VP JD Vance, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Top law enforcement agency offers cash awards for tips leading to DC arrests amid Trump’s crime crackdown

Federal intervention in Washington, D.C., leads to over 550 arrests and significant crime decreases, with 46% drop in robberies and 83% reduction in carjackings.

DHS pulls funding from groups with ‘alleged terrorist ties’ after watchdog report

Homeland Security implements stricter vetting for nonprofit security grants following report linking federal funding to terror-affiliated organizations.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—August 20

1985—Extending an error it made two years earlier, the Sixth Circuit (in Policy v. Powell Pressed Steel Co.) distorts ordinary contract principles as it...

National Park Service Fires Biologist Who Helped Raise Trans Flag at Yosemite

Additional investigations into protesters at Yosemite, employees and visitors, are ongoing. 

Irish Too Good to Serve Each Other

What would it mean as a policy for Irish people to expect that the bottom 10 percent of jobs be taken up by immigrants?

Inside California Republicans’ Strategy to Fight Gavin Newsom’s Redistricting Effort

The California GOP’s legal team estimates that they have roughly 18 different areas for potential lawsuits challenging Newsom’s move.

The Return of Car Choice, Hopefully

Whatever happens to the future of EVs, they should compete on an even playing field with other vehicles.

Trump’s Just War Against University Antisemitism Can Go Too Far

The Trump administration’s case against UCLA shows the danger of hostile environment claims.

National intel chief Tulsi Gabbard strips security clearances from 37 current and former officials

President Trump's intelligence director is revoking the security clearances of more than three dozen former and current officials on claims they "abused the public trust" by manipulating or politicizing intelligence.

Prediction markets show Trump with good chance of snagging Nobel Peace Prize

President Trump has a good chance of winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025, according to bettors on two of the most popular prediction platforms.

Texas GOP lawmakers poised to finalize Trump-backed map after Dem redistricting walkout ends

Texas Democrats ended their walkout and returned as Republicans advance a redistricting plan that would likely create five new GOP congressional seats.

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