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Common sense prevails in Sacramento wildfire deal

Gov. Newsom’s plan would have helped utility companies avoid having to pay large sums to wildfire victims.

Markey trounces Moulton in Massachusetts Senate primary poll 

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is handily leading Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) in a primary race for his seat in the upper chamber, according to a new poll. In the Emerson College Polling poll, 60.4 percent of respondents that are likely to vote in the  Democratic primary or have already voted said that they would back...

Freedom Fuel gas stations sold stolen fuel, lawsuit claims

Freedom Fuel gas stations, which the Trump administration promoted last month, sold fuel that its supplier never paid for, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this month. The suit, which attorneys for Mansfield Oil Company filed in U.S. District Court in Eastern Pennsylvania on Aug. 19, alleges that KRSM, a foreign corporation, obtained in excess...

This week on the Hill: House aims to pass measure to avert shutdown ahead of midterms 

The House is back in session this week after a monthlong August recess, with lawmakers aiming to avert a government shutdown before funding expires Sept. 30 amid the 2026 election season. The biggest item on the agenda will be a Senate-passed stopgap measure, also known as a continuing resolution (CR), that would keep the government...

Republicans ready for ‘very hasty’ ‘Trump-a-palooza’ convention in Texas

The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) first-of-its-kind midterm convention has been cloaked in mystery until a few weeks ago. Details are finally emerging about what’s expected to be a two-day pep rally to bolster hype and encourage Republicans to get out the vote in November amid President Trump’s shrinking approval rate. But some Republicans are quietly...

What Marx and Engels Thought About Socialism in the United States

Sanders, Mamdani, and AOC hope to substitute socialism for Americanism, a project that even Marx and Engels had their doubts about.

Democratic senate candidate called for mass release of criminals during prison abolition webinar

Abdul El-Sayed called for decarceration and abolishing prisons in an unearthed 2020 webinar, raising concerns about his Michigan Senate race bid.

Republican unveils Declaration of Independence bill ahead of America’s 250th birthday

Rep. Matt Van Epps said his bill reaffirming the Declaration of Independence directly responds to socialist candidates gaining ground in primaries.

We asked Americans to grade the economy. Then we asked if it would change their vote.

Americans at the Great American Fair gave the economy a grade B but said values, faith, family and party affiliation matter more at the ballot box.

James Carville breaks with famous ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ slogan because of Trump

James Carville says his famous 1992 catchphrase "It's the economy, stupid" now haunts him because of what he calls Trump's corruption today.

Vulnerable House Dem’s bipartisanship push clashes with fantasy to ‘beat the s— out of’ Hegseth

Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., who is up for re-election in a crucial swing-district, said she wanted to “beat the s--- out of" Pete Hegseth after touting bipartisanship during an address to Nevadans.

Trump kicks off Fourth of July weekend with symbolic salute to America’s legacy

Donald Trump returns to Mount Rushmore for Fourth of July fireworks before heading to the Salute to America event on the National Mall Saturday.

Massachusetts woman steps in after ‘shameful’ Dem governor boycotts Great American State Fair

Massachusetts women pays her own way to the Great American State Fair after Gov. Maura Healey and other Democratic governors boycott Freedom 250 event.

FIRST ON FOX: James Talarico slammed for calling American flag ‘complicated symbol’ ahead of Independence Day

A new ad calls James Talarico an "America-laster" for calling the American flag a "complicated symbol" ahead of the Independence Day holiday.

Louisiana attorney general accused of threatening local officials in criminal indictment

A New Orleans grand jury indicted Liz Murrill on 16 counts including intimidation, while Gov. Jeff Landry vowed to pardon her "as fast as the law allows."

Socialist Surge: Far-left Democrats test national playbook after blue-city primary shocks

Democratic Socialists of America candidates are winning primaries nationwide, with races in Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Florida up next.

Mamdani’s advice for seniors gets brutally mocked after urging New Yorkers to limit AC use

Zohran Mamdani told residents to cap AC at 78 degrees, then urged older neighbors to stay in air conditioning, sparking fierce conservative backlash.

Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden says America’s 250th proves hard work still pays, warns of ‘victimhood’ culture

Robert O'Neill, the Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden, reflects on America's 250th anniversary and warns against victimhood and division.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other...

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