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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.

Kamala Harris blames president for high gas prices: ‘This is a direct result of Donald Trump’s war of choice’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says high fuel prices across America are directly due to President Donald Trump's war against Iran.

WATCH: VP Vance says Trump wants a ‘grand bargain’ reached with Iran

Addressing a Turning Point USA event in Georgia, Vice President J.D. Vance discussed the 20-plus hours of negotiations with Iran where he lead the U.S. delegation. He said that Trump "doesn't want to make, like, a small deal. He wants to make the grand bargain."

Congress’ top watchdog says government doesn’t take fraud seriously enough

There's been a renewed focus on weeding out fraud in government programs but officials still don't take the issue seriously enough, Congress' chief watchdog agency told lawmakers on Wednesday.

Sotomayor walks back remarks criticizing Kavanaugh, says comments were ‘inappropriate’

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor apologized for 'hurtful' remarks seemingly aimed at Justice Brett Kavanaugh over immigration enforcement perspectives.

Bessent says Trump tariffs could return by July after Supreme Court setback

The Trump administration has invoked new trade act provisions to enact the president's broad tariffs in wake of the the Supreme Court's ruling.

Roy Cooper far outraises Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate race

In North Carolina, former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper continues to far outraise Republican Michael Whatley, growing a massive cash disparity in one of the...

Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: ‘Their birthright’

Melania Trump called for action over awareness, urging bipartisan lawmakers to pass permanent legislation supporting America's foster care community.

Spanberger receives DHS plea to hold illegal immigrant repeat offender now charged in attempted rape

DHS has called on Gov. Abigail Spanberger not to release an illegal immigrant charged with attempted rape in Arlington amid northern Virginia crime concerns.

Political Violence Apart from Theories of Power

I expected more political violence in the last ten years than we have seen.

Puzzling Ninth Circuit Ruling on Pleading Title VII Religious Discrimination

Back in September, a divided Ninth Circuit panel ruled (in Detwiler v. Mid-Columbia Medical Center) that a Title VII plaintiff did not adequately plead...

Why Orbán’s Loss Matters

He undermined America’s interests abroad, and he inspired those who strive to undermine American conservatism from within.

Dirty Work, Done Dirt Cheap

Dishwashers are among the most badly needed workers in restaurants — but remain among the lowest paid.

White House hails this year’s record tax refunds for Americans

The White House spent tax day arguing that record tax refunds have boosted the U.S. economy. But it may not be enough to offset the setbacks from higher energy prices due to the Iran war.

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: U.S. pivots to economic warfare on Iran

If the U.S. and Iran aren't able to soon come to a deal to end the war or extend the ceasefire that expires next week, the Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economic-focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone.

Democrats’ war powers resolution dies in Senate, more expected

Senate Democrats' war powers vote failed Wednesday after Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer vowed to flood the floor with such measures until the war in Iran ends or the upper chamber limits President Trump's military authority in Iran.

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