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Why we have to talk about Ariana Grande’s gaunt figure — even if she doesn’t want us to

Over the last three years, the singer and actress has shrunk before our eyes. 

Defend terrorists and cop-killers, and you can be a Mamdani legal adviser

Any association with “the Epstein world” renders you unfit for even an advisory role...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—August 4

1973—On vacation in Yakima, Washington, Justice William O. Douglas issues an opinion (in Holtzman v. Schlesinger) in support of...

Strengthen the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program — Don’t Tear It Down

We shouldn’t dismantle a system that has served patients well for decades.

Spain and Europe’s Crisis of Meaning

The Ceuta crisis leaves in its wake a series of follow-on crises that illuminate...

In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats

A left-leaning group is planning to spend $6 million organizing Latino voters in Texas, a group that has trended away from Democrats but is pivotal to their hopes of picking up seats in Congress.

GOP Senate faces high hurdles to hold Fauci in contempt

Senate Republicans may find Dr. Anthony Fauci contemptible, but actually holding the COVID chief in contempt of Congress will be a stretch.

Trump touts incoming peace deal with Iran even as Tehran signals defiance

President Trump on Monday said new negotiations with Iran will be the Islamic republic's "last chance" to get a decent deal and attacked the regime for what he said were "duplicitious" disavowals of the president's earlier assertions that a peace deal between the two countries could happen soon.

Ethics panel suggests censure of Edwards over sexual harassment violation

The House Committee on Ethics recommended Rep. Chuck Edwards be censured after the panel found he violated the chamber's Code of Official Conduct through a sustained pattern of inappropriate, unprofessional behavior toward two young female staffers.

Trump says Jeanine Pirro ‘choked’ in reflecting-pool case: ‘Folded like an umbrella’

President Trump turned up his rhetoric Monday against Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and a longtime ally, after she dropped the case against a former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits

More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families.

As Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared, Trump’s tax audit immunity remains in place

In negotiations with Republican senators whose support he needs to be confirmed as attorney general, Todd Blanche formally rescinded a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate President Donald Trump's political allies.

Trump laments loss of anti-weaponization fund, says J6 defendants deserve ‘solace’

President Trump on Monday voiced frustration after the Justice Department officially rescinded a proposed $1.8 billion fund for people who claimed they were victims of political prosecutions, including defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Trump accounts were closed in 2021 due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says

Bank accounts held by President Trump were closed by Capital One in 2021 after it flagged financial activity that had characteristics of money laundering, the bank disclosed in a court filing over the weekend.

‘Doctor’ El-Sayed’s bizarre health hustle raises campaign headache: ‘Moon Juice Brain Dust’

Abdul El-Sayed criticized Mehmet Oz for selling health products as a doctor, then used his own medical credentials to promote supplements and devices.

Mamdani’s grocery giveaway hits ID snag as critics cry foul: ‘Make it make sense’

A cabinet official's mention of a "library card-esque system" for NYC's government-run grocery stores sparked fierce voter ID hypocrisy accusations.

Trump DOJ unleashes largest denaturalization effort in department history — and says it’s ‘only the beginning’

The DOJ filed complaints against 24 naturalized citizens from 17 countries, alleging crimes from attempted murder to marriage fraud in a record surge.

Obama-appointed judge faces fresh impeachment threat after blocking Trump TPS order for Somalis

Rep. Andy Ogles filed an impeachment resolution against Judge Allison Burroughs, accusing her of defying a Supreme Court ruling on TPS decisions.

Progressive ‘Diversity’ at Paul Weiss

The New York Times has a long and interesting article about how the law firm Paul Weiss, a “progressive stalwart,” meekly surrendered to Donald...

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