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Trump Clashes with Cabinet on Gas-Price Predictions

The president is insisting that his secretary of energy is ‘totally wrong’ in his assessment of gas prices in the coming year.

Warsh says ‘regime change’ needed at Federal Reserve after inflation missteps

Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Kevin Warsh on Tuesday called for a "regime change" at the central bank, saying it bungled monetary policy during the COVID pandemic and American consumers are still paying the price.

Lawsuit accuses DOJ of illegally compiling database to take over elections

Voting rights groups asked a federal court Tuesday to shut down the Justice Department's attempt to build a nationwide database of voter registration lists, saying it's part of an illegal bid to inject the federal government into the way states run their elections.

Fed Chair nominee Warsh says Fed independence is ‘essential’

Kevin Warsh, nominated to be the next Federal Reserve chairman, told lawmakers at his confirmation hearing Tuesday that he's committed to maintaining the central bank's independence to set interest rates, but said pressure from outside does not threaten its autonomy.

Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights

The Human Rights Campaign, one of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations, is vaulting into the midterms with a $15 million investment targeting Republicans in battleground districts after a series of setbacks in recent years.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—April 16

2008—Even by Justice John Paul Stevens’s unusual standards, his opinion concurring in the judgment in Baze v. Rees is remarkably strange. Stevens rambles on for some...

Trump’s Missing Young People

There are two explanations for this.

The Male Feminism Con Job

The loudest voices claiming to support women often belong to the worst men.

The Trump DOJ’s Farcical Powell Probe Continues

Powell is sufficiently offended by the investigation that he could spite Trump by staying on the Fed Board as a voting member until his...

How Progressives Stole Our Schools, and How to Take Them Back

The most powerful steps to take would be for states to move school board elections to federal Election Day and allow parties to nominate...

Trump Allies Promised to Make Anti-Redistricting Indiana Republicans Pay. Will They Be Able To?

On May 5, the legislators who opposed the gerrymandering effort will find out whether that fateful vote will cost them their jobs.

French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE

The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody after she was detained earlier this month.

Former Dem Virginia Lt. Gov. confirmed dead in apparent murder-suicide

Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax served as the 41st lt governor under Gov. Ralph Northam between Jan. 13, 2018, to Jan. 15, 2022.

Federal judge blocks Indiana ban on student ID for voting

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against Indiana's SB 10, ruling the ban on student IDs for voting likely burdens young voters' rights.

Hegseth warns Iranian leaders to ‘choose wisely’ on deal with US: ‘We are locked and loaded’

War Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Iranian leaders to "choose wisely" and accept a peace agreement with the U.S. on Thursday.

First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature

Maine is poised to become the first state to halt large data center projects, as the moratorium bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills for her signature.

Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations

A GOP-led effort to defund and abolish the Cesar Chavez National Monument was blocked by Senate Democrats, despite bombshell abuse allegations against him.

Poll finds sharp rise in young men calling religion ‘very important’

Young American men are increasingly turning to religion, with a new Gallup poll showing a dramatic rise in religiosity among men under 30 since 2023.

FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged

Rep. Eric Swalwell invited Epstein survivor Teresa Helm to the State of the Union before resigning over alleged sexual misconduct with multiple women.

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