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California’s automatic minimum wage hikes hurt ‘affordability’

California’s minimum wage is rising to $17.40 per hour, starting next January 1. It’s an automatic increase, though Gavin Newsom is trying to take credit for it — which...

Trump is facing a major Iran war hurdle — this time on the homefront

An Iran war that was supposed to be brief, and then was supposed to...

Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 1, 2026

The pied-à-terre tax foolishness by Mayor Mamdani that includes harassing thousands of New Yorkers...

Neither Fish nor Fowl in Iran

Our strategic, political, and moral dilemma in the Iran war derives from never deciding...

Trump blasts Spain migrant surge as ‘catastrophe,’ warns US could face worse if Democrats regain power

President Donald Trump said during a Cabinet meeting that similar scenes of migrants flooding into Spain could play out in the U.S. if Democrats gain power.

WATCH: Fauci walks away when pressed on Fifth Amendment, pandemic regrets

Anthony Fauci walked away from questions about pleading the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during Rand Paul's Senate hearing on gain-of-function research.

Trump rejects Iran blame for Minnesota cyberattack, points finger at ‘corrupt’ political foe

Trump dismissed claims that Iranian hackers targeted Minnesota water systems, instead blaming the state's governor for what he called gross incompetence.

Critics rage at rogue red-state senators for blocking Todd Blanche after backing Biden’s pick

John Cornyn and Thom Tillis face fierce Republican backlash for blocking Todd Blanche's confirmation after both voted to confirm Merrick Garland.

New York Issues Nuns Temporary Religious-Liberty Relief as Legal Assisted-Suicide Regulations Go Live 

Thanks be to God the great man, Kevin ‘Seamus’ Hasson, started the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.

Trump Is Playing a High-Stakes Game of Chicken with Todd Blanche’s Confirmation

Trump is threatening to pull Blanche’s nomination, betting that he’ll have a more pliant set of lawmakers to deal with come January.

Democrats Are Jamming Themselves in Michigan’s Seventh District

Democrats may be on the verge of frittering away one of the most winnable House seats up for election this year.

The West Bank, Bibi, Iran, and Vance

We close out the week with violence in the West Bank, Israeli election considerations, and some recent claims from JD Vance.

Spain Deploys Military After 60,000 African Migrants Breach Border in 24 Hours

The onslaught comes after the Spanish Supreme Court ruled that migrants apprehended at sea cannot be expelled.

The Iran War Is Eating Trump’s Presidency

In pursuing tariffs and the Iran war, Trump has forfeited his signature issue of economic stewardship.

Cruz, Rosen introduce Senate boxing bill with longer fighter contracts than House version

A Senate rewrite of the most consequential boxing legislation in a generation landed Thursday, setting up a fight in Congress before changes can reach a boxer's contract.

Smithsonian America 250 exhibit features 3x more liberal items than conservative ones

The Smithsonian's America 250th anniversary exhibit features nearly two dozen items for liberal causes but just seven representing conservatism.

Democratic Socialists of America activists signed pledge to support, defend ‘Chinese socialism’

People with self-described Democratic Socialists of America ties signed on to support a pro-China statement that extols "Chinese socialism."

Liberal court stuns with ruling that hands Trump major immigration win

A liberal-leaning First Circuit panel reversed two district court orders blocking Trump's TPS termination for South Sudan and Ethiopia migrants.

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