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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’s State of the Union guestbook ‘greatest hits’: 15 memorable moments from previous speeches

Ahead of his address, here are 15 of President Trump's most memorable "guest list" picks from his past State of the Union speeches. They're gallery moments designed to put a human face on policy and, at times, steal the spotlight.

Ohio sanitation worker surprised to find police suspect in trash can

A sanitation worker making his rounds in Ohio got an unexpected surprise when he opened a trash can and found a man hiding inside.

Senate Democrats block DHS funding bill for second time, say White House is not budging

Senate Democrats on Tuesday voted for a second time this month to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security as they continue to push for major changes to the way the Trump administration conducts immigration enforcement.

Court says the IRS can continue to share immigrants’ taxpayer data with ICE

A Washington, D.C., federal court on Tuesday rejected a request from an immigrant rights group to temporarily block the IRS from sharing certain taxpayer data that could make it easier to identify and deport people who are in the U.S. illegally.

Democrats waging largest boycott ever of Trump’s State of the Union address

More than 50 congressional Democrats plan to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night, participating instead in counter-programming or skipping events entirely.

Speaker to display George Washington’s marble gavel during State of the Union for first time

During the State of the Union address Tuesday night, House Speaker Mike Johnson will display the marble gavel that America's first President George Washington used in 1793 to lay the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building.

Justice Department suit accuses UCLA of failing to protect Jewish employees from campus hostility

The Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment amid pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the campus in 2023 and 2024.

Al Green returns to House chamber for Trump SOTU after dramatic 2025 ejection

Democrat Rep. Al Green is in the House chamber for President Donald Trump's State of the Union after being ejected from his primetime address in 2025.

Dems tap ICE detainees, suspected illegal immigrants as guests for Trump’s speech: DHS

DHS accuses Democratic lawmakers of hosting "illegal aliens" allegedly arrested for obstructing ICE operations as State of the Union guests.

AOC, Mamdani urge illegal immigrant parents to sign kids up for free pre-K

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., teamed up to urge all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, to sign their children up for free school.

Ro Khanna’s State of the Union guest recruited over 20 underage girls for Epstein: ‘Like Heidi Fleiss’

Democrats bring Epstein victims as State of the Union guests to pressure Trump on transparency. Polls show 75% believe government hides Epstein secrets.

New Dem star’s quick hard-left turn after ‘moderate’ campaign won her coveted response to Trump: lawmaker

Virginia Republican accuses Gov. Spanberger of supporting controversial redistricting to gain Democratic party favor and State of Union response role.

Schumer, Dems again block DHS funding, force State of the Union showdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., again forced vote on DHS funding as negotiations between Senate Democrats and the White House are on ice.

Pentagon gives AI firm ultimatum: lift military limits by Friday or lose $200M deal

Pentagon gives Anthropic until Friday to remove military restrictions on Claude AI model or face contract termination and Defense Production Act.

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