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Elizabeth Warren’s Bezos Met Gala jab backfires as critics mercilessly drag ‘un-American’ lawmaker

Sen. Elizabeth Warren drew intense criticism after claiming Amazon founder Jeff Bezos should pay more in taxes, sparking debate over her proposals.

Actor Zachary Levi backs Thomas Massie as Trump targets the Republican for ouster: ‘Good for this country’

Actor Zachary Levi expressed strong support for Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, urging others to back the incumbent lawmaker.

Walz removes top Minnesota official on eve of ‘gauntlet’ hearing over fraud scandal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reportedly demoted DHS Commissioner Shireen Gandhi after a fraud scandal involving Medicaid and housing assistance programs.

Blockbuster Supreme Court voting rights ruling ignites redistricting war across Southern states

A congressional redistricting frenzy sweeps the South as Republicans push to redraw maps after the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling.

Syllabus Transparency Is Important — Which States Require It?

The James G. Martin Center has just released a report on the 50 states...

Trump fixates on sewage, a favored talking point, in fight with Wes Moore

President Donald Trump didn’t just take his feud with Maryland governor and possible 2028 Democratic presidential hopeful Wes Moore into the gutter this week....

Grandmother tells Trump critics to ‘get off the man’s back’ during White House Black History Month event

A woman who lost her grandson to gun violence defended President Trump at this year's White House Black History Month event, telling critics to "get off the man's back."

Adversaries: California plan to tax billionaires puts Sanders and Newsom at odds

As national Democrats search for a unifying theme ahead of the fall's midterm elections, a California proposal to levy a hefty tax on billionaires is turning some of the party's leading figures into adversaries just when Democrats can least afford division from within.

DHS shutdown leaves local emergency responders on their own amid extreme weather, expert warns

A public safety expert warned that the DHS shutdown could devastate local disaster response, with grant funding impacted as extreme weather threatens communities.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reverses course on homeless encampments after pausing clearings

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city will resume clearing homeless encampments with a new approach after pausing the controversial practice in January.

Trump DOJ probes Michigan schools over gender curriculum, joins lawsuit against LA race-based program

Trump Justice Department launches investigations into Michigan school districts over gender instruction and intervenes in LA race-based admissions lawsuit.

Judicial Vacancies and the Senate Calendar

Put yourself in the shoes of the Democrats. What’s their goal? Delay.

WH adviser Hassett urges ‘discipline’ for Fed economists over tariff study

President Donald Trump's top economist on Wednesday urged that Federal Reserve economists be punished for research last week that showed American companies and consumers paying for nearly all the new tariffs imposed by the White House last year.

Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94

Norman C. Francis, a civil rights pioneer and champion of education who played a pivotal role in helping rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, died Wednesday. He was 94.

Republicans sue to stop Virginia redistricting referendum

Republican organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday objecting to Virginia Democrats' 2026 redistricting ballot referendum for using misleading language and violating state law and the state constitution.

FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access

The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies to win approval for new drugs, the latest change from Trump administration officials vowing to speed up the availability of certain medical products.

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good, the Minnesota mom fatally shot by a federal agent during this winter's massive immigration crackdown.

Argentina’s Milei heads to the U.S. again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade

Argentina's President Javier Milei set off Wednesday for his 14th trip to the United States to take part in the inaugural session of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative. He is also expected to attend Trump's regional summit in Miami on March 7 with Latin American leaders aligned with the White House's political agenda.

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan’s first day under a fragile ceasefire deal

Waleed al Zamli longingly recalled the joys and traditions of the first day of Ramadan before the Israel-Hamas war had drastically altered his life: Lanterns for the children. Sweets. Special dishes.

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