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Dems descend on Denver to size up 2028. We asked who wants in the race

Josh Shapiro, Elissa Slotkin, Cory Booker and Ruben Gallego tested 2028 messaging at a Denver conference as Chris Van Hollen bowed out early.

Dems’ California redistricting mastermind flips script after helping party win 5 GOP seats: ‘Kill’

Paul Mitchell, architect of California's Prop 50, claims Democrats should establish national standards to end partisan gerrymandering for good.

Mamdani’s mediocre winter homelessness plan and more: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 15, 2026

NYPost readers discuss Mamdani's mediocre winter homelessness plan and more.

Bucking big-city trend: Major Texas cities now alerting ICE of illegal immigrant encounters

Law enforcement agencies in Texas’ two largest cities are now alerting ICE of encounters with illegal immigrants.

Satanic group defies Kansas officials, plans ‘black mass’ at state Capitol

Kansas lawmakers have taken steps to stymie a satanist demonstration at the state capitol, arguing the event is aimed at denigrating Christians and alleging the group's leader admitted to stealing a consecrated host to be used during his 'black mass' event.

Puerto Rico no longer safe bet for illegal migrants as Trump crackdown expands to US territory

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, once seen as a safe haven for illegal migrants, has seen ICE raids at an increasing pace since President Donald Trump took office.

Greene calls for yanking FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines: ‘Causing permanent harm and deaths’

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for yanking FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines, says that "COVID-19 vaccines are causing permanent harm and deaths."

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...

Canadian politician claims Trump admin’s ’51st state’ rhetoric is an ‘act of war’

A liberal Canadian member of Parliament said the Trump administration's tariffs and "51st state" rhetoric is an "act of war."

Bernie Sanders, AOC, take aim at Trump and Musk, as well as Democrats, at western rallies

Bernie Sanders and AOC headline a rally in Tempe, Arizona as part of a three-day, five-city swing through Western states where they took aim at President Trump, Elon Musk and Democrats.

Trump signs executive order aims to streamline federal procurement under GSA

President Trump has signed an executive order that centralizes federal government procurement under the General Services Administration.

Husband of former ‘Squad’ Rep. Cori Bush charged with wire fraud linked to COVID relief funds: DOJ

The husband of former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush was charged with wire fraud after allegedly accepting pandemic-era funds, federal prosecutors said.

Pentagon set to award US Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet contract, sources say

Despite earlier concerns about shifting priorities and budget constraints, the Pentagon is slated to soon announce its decision on a next-generation fighter jet contract.

Trump signs executive order expanding critical mineral extraction

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at boosting the ability of the United States to extract critical minerals while saying he's still pursuing a critical minerals deal with Ukraine.

Gang tattoos and hand signs: How ICE identified Venezuelan gang members to deport as terrorists

Immigration officers looked at Jerce Reyes Barrios and saw tattoos with a crown and the word "Dios" -- both of which are considered by law enforcement to show someone is associated with Tren de Aragua, the violent criminal gang President Trump has declared a terrorist organization.

Trump administration announces plans to expand oil and gas drilling in Alaska

The Trump administration said Thursday it will reopen most of Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve and will enable a liquid natural gas pipeline and mining road in the state in a move aimed at fulfilling President Trump's bid to unleash U.S. energy production.

New York City’s noncitizen voting law ruled illegal by top state court

New York City's attempt to allow noncitizens to cast ballots in local elections violates the state constitution, the state's top court ruled Thursday.

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