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We’re Using Ideological Labels All Wrong

Carelessly calling political opponents communists or fascists sows confusion and hurts democracy.

It’s All Elon’s Fault

We defeated fascism — time for Musk to stand trial! Or something like that.

It’s a Golden Age for the Golden Years

Despite the prevailing narrative, things have never been better for aging adults.

‘Big Homeless’ Grows Richer While America’s Homelessness Problem Worsens

Homelessness programs should be judged not just by how many people they serve, but...

DSA rising — for now

Not only did Democrats regain control of both chambers of Congress in the mid-term election, they did also by jamming a radical spear into the heart of the GOP elephant, a spear wielded by the Democratic Socialists of America. The DSA found itself high-stepping over the elephant corpse on its sought-after goal of smashing capitalism […]

Border czar Tom Homan defends ICE agents wearing masks | The Conversation

Border czar Tom Homan defends ICE agents wearing masks | The Conversation lead image

David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, has died

David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died. He was 83.

Bongino and Bondi clash over handling of Jeffrey Epstein case

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly had a heated exchange this week over how the administration has dealt with the Jeffrey Epstein probe.

Trump grants ‘total authorization’ to ICE agents to protect themselves after violent California clashes

President Donald Trump directed Homeland Security to allow ICE agents to use "whatever means necessary" against protesters during operations at California cannabis farms.

Detained immigrants at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ say there are worms in food and wastewater on the floor

At the brand new Everglades immigration detention center that officials have dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," people held there say worms turn up in the food. Toilets don't flush, flooding floors with fecal waste, and mosquitoes and other insects are everywhere.

Trump expresses ‘anguish of our entire nation’ after touring Texas flood devastation

President Trump expressed the "anguish of our entire nation" after he and first lady Melania Trump surveyed the damage of the deadly flooding that tore across Central Texas, killing at least 121 people.

Inside longtime Biden aide’s marathon closed-door grilling in House GOP cover-up probe

Former White House aide Ashley Williams met with House Oversight Committee staffers Friday regarding GOP allegations about Biden's cognitive health and alleged mental decline.

David Gergen, trusted White House advisor to 4 US presidents across decades, dies at 83

Former presidential advisor David Gergen has died at 83 in Massachusetts, having worked for four presidents before transitioning to academia and TV political commentary.

Senate moves to rein in Trump administration’s fluctuating Ukraine policy

New provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act aim to prevent unilateral Pentagon decisions on Ukraine aid after Trump's oscillating support and sudden aid withdrawals.

Rubio: Odds high Trump will meet with Chinese president

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after meeting with a senior Chinese official in Malaysia Friday that a summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely later this year.

Senators push changes to White House requested spending cuts as Trump threatens political support

The Senate is set to take up a White House-requested $9.4 billion spending-cut package in the coming days, but Republicans may need to pare it back to secure enough votes for passage.

Jitters increase about future of South Korea-U.S. alliance

Foreign relations experts are worrying that the leaders of Seoul and Washington could do what no enemy has managed in 75 years: Fray the two democracies' alliance to the breaking point.

Sen. Ron Johnson urges court move if Brennan, Comey charged over Russia hoax

Sen. Ron Johnson suggested a change of court venue from Washington if legal action is taken against former CIA Director John O. Brennan or ex-FBI Director James B. Comey related to potential wrongdoing in the Trump-Russia probe.

Trump to tour Texas flood damage as the scope of the disaster tests his pledge to shutter FEMA

As President Trump heads to Texas on Friday for a firsthand look at the devastation from catastrophic flooding, he has remained conspicuously quiet about his previous promises to do away with the federal agency in charge of disaster relief.

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