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Zoh’s support for riots: Letters to the Editor — May 11, 2026

The Issue: Mayor Mamdani’s support for the protesters at the riot outside Park East Synagogue. Your article on the anti-Israeli mob attacking police officers at Park East Synagogue is...

Garish Met Gala garb and more: Letters to the Editor — May 10, 2026

Garish gala garb Having been raised by a very fashion-conscious mother to admire the...

Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to fight the surge of hate

Jews are facing levels of hostility not seen in generations.

‘The munitions are depleted’: Sen. Kelly warns weapons use in Iran has reduced military readiness

The United States is less prepared for a major military conflict after depleting its munitions stockpile during the ongoing conflict with Iran, Sen. Mark Kelly said Sunday.

Energy Secretary Wright ‘can’t predict’ when gas prices will come down amid Iran conflict

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday he cannot predict when gas prices will go down or whether they may increase further, as negotiations to end the conflict in Iran drag on.

Defiant Iran says missile program non-negotiable after meeting with U.S.

Iran's ballistic missile program was never on the table and was not up for negotiation during Friday's high-stakes meeting between Iranian and U.S. officials, the Islamic republic's chief diplomat said over the weekend.

LA city councilwoman previously backed by DSA running for mayor in primary challenge to former ally Bass

Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman launched a last-minute mayoral challenge against incumbent Karen Bass just hours before the filing deadline.

West Virginia worked with ICE — 650 arrests later, officials say Minnesota-style ‘chaos’ is a choice

ICE surge in West Virginia nets 650 illegal immigrants in two weeks with strong local cooperation, contrasting sharply with Minnesota-style protests.

Federal appeals court upholds Trump mass detention policy for illegal immigrants

A federal appeals court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security can lawfully detain illegal immigrants nationwide without bond hearings, delivering a major legal win for the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policy.

Vermont Cold-Weather Shock

Rumor has it that Vermont can get a bit chilly in the winter, but central planners don’t worry about little things like that.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi hopes for big win as polls open in national elections

Polls opened Sunday in parliamentary elections that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes will give her struggling party a big enough win to push through an ambitious conservative political agenda.

Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building on 1-month anniversary of woman’s death

Police arrested at least several demonstrators Saturday outside a federal building in Minneapolis, breaking up a protest marking the one-month anniversary of a Minnesota woman's death at the hands of an immigration officer.

Tulsi Gabbard denies wrongdoing over delayed whistleblower complaint referral to Congress members: ‘Baseless’

A classified whistleblower complaint alleging wrongdoing by Tulsi Gabbard sparked a political battle over national security and congressional oversight.

Nicki Minaj fans say they’re leaving Democrat Party as rapper’s politics spark backlash and praise

Nicki Minaj fans are reportedly switching to the Republican party after her Trump support, with viral social media posts showing "Barbz" leaving the left.

Families of Venezuelans detained for political activism demand their release outside infamous prison

Dozens of relatives and friends of Venezuelan opposition leaders, human rights defenders and others detained for their political activities protested Saturday outside a notorious prison in the capital to demand the immediate release of their loved ones.

‘Yes, it’s real’: Protesters march for, not against, billionaires

Those in downtown San Francisco may see a cluster of people marching toward the business districts on Saturday afternoon. They're aligned with the March for Billionaires, a pro-wealth initiative.

DOJ limits congressional review of Epstein records to publicly released files

Lawmakers set to review unredacted Jeffrey Epstein records at the Justice Department beginning Monday will be allowed to examine only documents that have already been released to the public, not the full universe of Epstein-related materials the department has identified, according to Justice Department correspondence and congressional aides.

Calm amid chaos: Noem defies calls to resign, touts border victory as shutdowns, storms, and riots swirl

Kristi Noem faces mounting criticism as DHS secretary amid ICE operations that sparked riots and deaths, but Trump defends her border security record.

This Senate Democrat wants voter ID for his campaign events — but not federal elections

Senator Jon Ossoff required government-issued photo ID for an Atlanta campaign rally on Saturday even as he's voiced opposition to similar voter ID requirements, drawing criticism from Rep. Mike Collins.

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