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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 head-slapping events in the world...

Enough partisan zealotry from the California Coastal Commission

In a not-so-stunning admission this week, the California Coastal Commission conceded political bias —...

Los Angeles city leaders must prioritize the 2028 Summer Olympics

LAPD chief Jim McDonnell warned the LA City Council on Wednesday that the city...

Can America trust AI? David Sacks makes the case.

Can America trust AI? David Sacks makes the case. lead image

Pennsylvania’s treasurer blocks $1 million for Josh Shapiro’s home security one year after attack

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — State Treasurer Stacy Garrity says that her agency doesn’t have the authority to pay for the security upgrades done at the private home of sitting Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA). Garrity says that state rules prohibit her from doing so. Garrity said that procurement rules do not permit public funds to be used […]

Trump ends DHS’ months-long nightmare that left immigration enforcement without funding

President Trump signed a bill ending a record-setting 75-day DHS funding lapse, though ICE and Customs and Border Protection remain unfunded.

Mark Sanford quits House race after one month, says fighting national debt is better done outside politics

Mark Sanford abandons his run to reclaim his old South Carolina congressional seat, announcing plans to launch a nonprofit focused on reducing U.S. debt.

Hegseth fires back at Warren’s insider trading comments tied to Iran war: ‘No one owns me’

War Secretary Pete Hegseth denies insider trading allegations during a heated Senate exchange with Sen. Elizabeth Warren over Iran war oil trades.

Obama ripped for SCOTUS hot take after support for Virginia ‘gerrymander’

Obama warns Supreme Court ruling guts Voting Rights Act protections, but critics note he backed Virginia redistricting favoring Democrats days earlier.

Trump calls Sen Bill Cassidy ‘very disloyal’ and urges Louisiana voters to replace him over nominee fight

President Trump calls Sen. Bill Cassidy very disloyal for opposing Casey Means' Surgeon General nomination and urges Louisiana voters to replace him.

Senate rejects House’s FISA bill, pitches 45-day extension ahead of looming deadline

The Senate scrapped the House's FISA reauthorization bill and is instead pursuing a temporary 45-day extension of Section 702 spying powers.

Democrats fail to shatter Republicans’ resolve on eve of crucial Iran deadline

Senate Republicans reject Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Donald Trump's authority in Iran as a critical 60-day war powers deadline arrives on Friday.

Hundreds of Swalwell supporters attempt to claw back donations amid sexual assault claims

More than 200 donors reportedly demand refunds from Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign as he faces sexual misconduct accusations from five women.

Dementia Patients and Death by Intentional Undernourishment

The ethical questions of intentionally withholding nourishment from dementia patients, who may still want to eat and drink, are upon us.

House Passes DHS Funding Bill After Record-Setting Shutdown

President Trump is expected to sign the funding bill shortly. 

House passes bill banning greyhound racing nationwide

House lawmakers on Thursday voted to ban greyhound racing, a betting sport already prohibited in many states, thanks to pressure from animal rights organizations.

Democrat shakeup in Maine Senate race boosts far-left, sows fresh doubts for Chuck Schumer’s future

Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the Maine Senate race handed Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer another public defeat, sharpening doubts about his political instincts and his hold on Senate Democratic leadership.

Trump pulls nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general, taps Dr. Nicole Saphier

President Trump pulled his year-old nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general Thursday and replaced her with Dr. Nicole Saphier as his third nominee for the vacant post.

House votes to end Homeland Security shutdown with bill funding most agencies

The House on Thursday ended the 76-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown as it cleared a Senate-passed bill funding most agencies.

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