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Midterms too close to call, GOP’s missing positive message and other commentary

“Trump certainly deserves a shellacking — his presidency combines the unthinkable with the unnecessary with the unhinged,” growls Joe Klein at Sanity Clause.

Wildlife crossing makes us wonder: Can California still build anything?

The long-awaited wildlife crossing over the 101 is behind schedule and over budget. Which...

How vanity license pl8s reflect LA’s culture of showmanship

In LA, exhibitionists are everywhere. So are their vanity license plates.

Ask one question before you vote this fall — should Washington or Americans hold the keys?

Every election eventually becomes noise, a churn of endless polls, ads, debates, arguments about...

Xi praises US state visit ‘perfection’ as Trump calls meetings ‘very productive’

President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. and China have "made great strides" after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.

The Ninth Circuit’s Latest Unpersuasive Attempt to Flout the Second Amendment

The Court should add Yukutake to its Second Amendment docket.

This Is Who the Protesters Are

Celebrities, activists, and politicians blocking roads outside the U.N. made it obvious: they’re on the side of Iran’s brutal theocrats.

SNAP fraud costs agencies $4.29 per dollar lost

For every $1 lost in food stamps through fraud, agencies incur an average of $4.29 in costs, according to a new report.

Fraudsters steal up to $300 billion from IRS each year

The IRS is a prime target for fraudsters, who bilk the tax agency out of as much as $300 billion a year in refunds or underpayments on taxes owed, according to a new analysis by Congress's top watchdog.

Democrats in position to flip 5-15 House seats, retake majority, per Cook Political Report

Democrats are poised to flip five to 15 House seats in the Nov. 3 midterm elections and take control of the chamber from Republicans, according to a new analysis.

Supreme Court revives DHS’ database letting states check voters’ citizenship

The Supreme Court issued an order Friday allowing the Department of Homeland Security to keep using a database that lets states scour their voter lists for ineligible noncitizens, saying the system appears to be lawful.

Russian Secret Service tech vendor posed as American to sell to U.S. security agencies

A Northern Virginia software CEO duped U.S. front-line defense agencies, including the president's personal security team, by boasting American ownership when Russians actually owned and operated the tech company and built the codes, new court files show.

Trump says U.S., China made progress during talks: ‘Very positive’

The U.S. and China made "tremendous strides" during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, President Trump said as the leaders capped the stay with tea at the White House and a trip to the National Archives.

Police say former Sen. Sinema, accused as ‘home wrecker,’ has home wrecked by ex-lover

The former bodyguard-turned-romantic partner of ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is accused of breaking into her home and causing more than $200,000 worth of damage to artwork, expensive alcohol and other possessions.

Harris warns algorithms are ‘trying to dumb people down’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris took a swing this week at social media algorithms -- in one of those meandering, slightly mystical riffs that her critics love to pounce on.

‘Squad’ Democrat slammed by Trump admin for most ‘radical’ plan targeting ICE yet

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin fires back at Rep. Delia Ramirez's radical bill to abolish ICE, CBP, and dismantle the Department of Homeland Security.

Xi’s 100K invitation to America’s youth sets off alarm bells over what could follow them home

Chinese President Xi Jinping's plan to bring 100,000 young Americans to China sparked fears of communist propaganda and potential hostage scenarios.

Trump to usher in ‘golden age’ of American tech with DC bash showcasing powerful new tool

Trump and JD Vance will unveil America.gov, a new AI tool designed to be a one-stop shop for navigating federal government services.

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