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Kathy Hochul’s great school-choice promise comes with fingers crossed

It's great that Gov. Kathy Hochul now means to opt New York into the federal school-choice scholarship program — a win for schoolchildren at no cost to the state...

How our ‘new’ Democratic Party is really a blast from the Jacobin past

Today, supporting Israel and calling for campuses to stop their institutionalized antisemitism is Democratic...

Schumer: Democrats will make stand against $1 billion White House ballroom

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is rallying fellow Democrats in a new “Dear Colleague” letter for a battle royale on the Senate floor over $1 billion in proposed funding for President Trump’s 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom that’s tucked into a $72 billion Republican-drafted budget reconciliation package. Schumer is planning to turn the Senate floor...

The unexpected force keeping beef prices high and why the pressure could last for years

A 75-year low in the U.S. cattle herd is driving beef prices higher, and economists say the tight supply situation could take years to resolve.

Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House

President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing near the White House a replica of a statue of famed explorer Christopher Columbus that had been tossed into Baltimore's harbor during his first term amid protests against institutional racism.

House passes bill to accelerate U.S. mining of vital minerals

The House passed a bill Wednesday that would codify President Trump's executive action to increase mining of hardrock minerals, including rare earth elements, to end U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers such as China.

Hochul primary challenger picks democratic socialist, once arrested for harassment, as running mate

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado picks Democratic Socialist India Walton as running mate in battle against Gov. Kathy Hochul in Democratic primary.

Democrats say Clintons’ agreement to testify undercuts subpoena push, won’t bring new Epstein answers

House Democrats praised Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for their decision to comply with congressional subpoenas despite doubts the pair would reveal new information on Epstein.

Baltimore’s progressive mayor calls reporter ‘racist’ in heated exchange over luxury taxpayer vehicle

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott faces backlash over a $163,000 taxpayer-funded Jeep, responds by calling critics racist in heated exchange with reporter.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt slams Big Tech for sextortion, threats to children while calling for key internet reform

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt joins grieving parents on Capitol Hill to demand tech accountability, backing legislation to repeal Section 230 protections.

New York subway hearing erupts as MTA boss snaps ‘shut up’ amid grilling over guards letting fare jumpers walk

An MTA budget hearing erupted when lawmakers clashed over a $35 million security guard contract amid a fare evasion crisis, with officials shouting over guard effectiveness.

Bernie Sanders spent over $550K in 2025 campaign funds on private jets, filings show

Campaign finance disclosures show Sen. Bernie Sanders used numerous private jet services for private flights while he and AOC crisscrossed the country on their Fight Oligarchy tour.

Happy Valentine’s Day: Little love in the air as uncertainty swirls on the Hill

House Republicans narrowly end three-day government shutdown after dramatic procedural vote, but another funding crisis looms for the DHS.

Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland

Trump's Greenland focus highlights urgent Arctic security needs as Sen. Sullivan reveals new U.S. defenses against Sino-Russian threats in Alaska.

Greg Abbott threatens arrests for violent student protesters, funding cuts for schools allowing walkouts

Texas Gov. Abbott called for the arrests of student protesters after a school walkout in Kyle turned violent, with two students charged.

The Reaper Visits the Washington Post

We should not overlook former editor Marty Baron’s role in the newspaper’s predicament.

Supreme Court Allows California to Use New Congressional Map in Major Win for Democrats

The Court rejected a challenge from Republicans, who claimed the map was racially discriminatory.

What happens if Mitch McConnell can’t finish his term?

Sen. Mitch McConnell's hospitalization this week with flu-like symptoms has renewed attention not just to the 83-year-old's health, but to a question with significant political ramifications: What happens if Kentucky's senior senator cannot complete his term?

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