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November 2026

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Trump’s DOJ makeover hasn’t changed where the political cash is flowing — and the gap is growing

Over 75% of Department of Justice employee donations still go to Democratic committees despite Trump administration efforts to root out partisan bias.

Progressives and moderate Dems are already jockeying to claim credit for Tuesday

For Democrats, the size of their victory matters. Progressives and moderates have been sparring...

Virginia is the Left’s Trojan horse test run — and your state is next

What happens in Virginia may not stay in Virginia. The Commonwealth’s three proposed constitutional amendments are a Trojan Horse. Their proponents present them as merely protecting reproductive freedom, enshrining same-sex marriage, and restoring felon voting rights, respectively. And indeed, if all one were to read is the amendments’ descriptions on the ballot initiatives, one could […]

Carney eyes June deal for Canada to become EU associate member as Trump reshapes alliances

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he expects to conclude negotiations with the European Union in June to make Canada the bloc's first "associate member," as both sides forge an unprecedented alliance to protect their sovereignty in a changing world order.

EXCLUSIVE: ICE captures illegal alien at center of NYC manhunt after sanctuary city release

Alpha Bah, who allegedly assaulted a NYPD officer, was tracked to a temporary NYC residence after his release from Queens Central Booking despite an ICE detainer request.

‘Biscuit’ the dog is latest dead felon to get their voting rights back from Spanberger, confused owner says

A deceased Goochland County beagle named Biscuit reportedly received a Virginia rights restoration certificate, prompting calls for an audit.

Midterm preview: Can the polls be trusted in a midterm this close?

Washington Times political reporters Susan Ferrechio and Seth McLaughlin break down the latest polling, the tightest battleground races, and why Republicans still have a path to victory despite Democratic momentum.

Trump’s golf course headaches grow as judge demands inquiry

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes said she will open an official inquiry into whether the administration hid President Trump's plans to redesign the golf course at East Potomac Park on the National Mall, saying the chain of events was unbelievable.

Treasury flags $8B in suspicious foreign-directed transfers through US money services firms

The Trump administration uncovered what it says is $8 billion in suspicious cross-border wire payments directed by foreign agents during its fraud investigation in Minnesota.

Liberal court delivers immigration win for Trump as judge warns of ‘floodgates’ if law firm succeeded

The Ninth Circuit ruled that law firm Red Eagle lacked standing to challenge the State Department's indefinite pause on the diversity visa lottery.

Colleges are Responsible for Creating the Conditions That Lead to Cheating

Our higher ed system must change its culture, seeking to shape the character of students rather than merely slapping degrees on them.

Actor Michael Douglas says he hopes voters ‘massacre’ Republicans

Actor Michael Douglas said in a recent interview he's hoping for an electoral "massacre" against the GOP on Tuesday.

Fall back, again: Senate delays permanent DST bill as clocks change

Legislative attempts to make daylight saving time the year-round standard in the U.S. were not fruitful, leading millions of Americans to change their clocks this weekend.

Mystery PACs tell conservatives to ditch GOP Sens. Sullivan and Husted days before Election Day

A mysterious network is urging conservatives to abandon Republican candidates in critical Senate races in favor of long-shot alternatives.

Emergency hearing set for D.C. court over Trump arch proposal

A group of Vietnam veterans and the Department of Justice were set to clash in a D.C. courtroom on Friday over President Trump's proposed 250-foot arch.

Texas grand jury indicts ICE officer for aggravated assault after he struck migrant with vehicle

A grand jury in Harris County, Texas, has indicted an ICE officer on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, accusing him of intentionally driving over a migrant as he fled.

Feds bring terrorism charge against engineer who ran cartel smuggling tunnel

Prosecutors won an indictment from a federal grand jury against a man they say engineered a drug-smuggling tunnel under the U.S.-Mexico border for a major Mexican cartel.

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