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Best of the Babylon Bee: White House announces 1 million new jobs created for December — but they were all filled by Marco Rubio

Every week, The Post will bring you our picks of the best one-liners and stories from satirical site the Babylon Bee to take the edge off Hump Day.

First Amendment Protects Prof Against Intolerant University Officials

The Ninth Circuit ruled in favor of a professor’s First Amendment right to speak...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—January 14

1972—By a vote of 4-1 (in Beecham v. Leahy), the Vermont supreme court declares invalid...

Don’t Let Harmful EU Tech Regulations Spread Across the Globe

It’s past time for the U.S. government to push back on these discriminatory foreign...

There’s No Sex Discrimination Without Sex

A Supreme Court argument comes down to the most basic difference between men and...

Trump, Democrats compete to cement Jan. 6 narrative

President Trump and Democrats waged a fight Tuesday over what the history books say about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Migrants facing detention find new reprieve from federal courts

As the Trump administration moves to arrest and detain more illegal immigrants, their lawyers have figured out a way to fight back in regular federal courts by filing habeas corpus cases demanding judges order their release.

Russia offered U.S. free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine, former Trump Russia adviser says

Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, according to Fiona Hill, an adviser to President Donald Trump at the time.

Trump wants GOP to ‘own’ health care issue but show ‘flexibility’ on abortion coverage restrictions

President Trump told House Republicans on Tuesday that they need to "own" health care as an issue ahead of the 2026 midterms by passing legislation that gives government subsidies directly to consumers instead of health insurance companies.

Witkoff hails ‘significant progress’ in Ukraine peace talks

White House Special Envoy Steve Wiktoff said Tuesday that "significant progress" has been made towards reaching a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Airlines to get reprieve from steep consumer protection fines

The Trump administration is poised to relax fines on airlines that violate consumer protections in a move aimed at further obliterating the Biden-era regulatory overload.

‘The People’s Qur’an’: Mamdani announces NYC Qur’an exhibit with book belonging to revolutionary activist

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday that one of the Qur’ans he used to swear in as the city’s first Muslim leader will be kept on display at the main branch of the New York Public Library.

Trump announces Venezuela is turning over millions of barrels of oil to US government ‘immediately’

President Donald Trump announced Venezuela will transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. after dictator Nicolás Maduro's capture, with proceeds to benefit both nations.

US gains leverage over Canadian oil, weakens China amid US plans to overhaul Venezuelan oil market

Energy experts say President Donald Trump’s push to revive Venezuela’s oil market boosts the United States' leverage with China, while putting Canada at a disadvantage.

WATCH: Horse-mounted officers capture previously deported child predator at border

Horse-mounted Texas Department of Public Safety officers captured a previously deported illegal alien child predator on a private ranch close to the border.

Trump says he’s backing Cuellar’s GOP rival despite pardoning him after daughters’ ‘heart-wrenching’ plea

President Donald Trump backs Tano Tijerina over Rep. Henry Cuellar, whom he pardoned after the Justice Department charged the Texas congressman with taking bribes.

Seven US service members injured in Venezuela raid to capture Maduro, official says

Seven U.S. service members injured during alleged Venezuela operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, with five service members returned to duty.

Georgia calls special election in March to fill MTG vacancy after Trump rupture and resignation

Georgia sets March 10, 2026 special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's House seat after her resignation following public break with President Trump.

Trump ousting of Maduro draws parallels to US raid in Panama – but there are some major contrasts

Maduro's arrest and indictment echo a case the U.S. brought more than 30 years ago against Panama's leader, Manuel Noriega.

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