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Federal election probes are a step toward restoring faith in voting

Some stakeholders in LA have exploited homeless voters –– and lax voting rules –– to entrench their power.

The ‘billionaire tax’ would hurt those it is supposed to help

California’s next governor won’t be chosen until November, but the debate over a proposed wealth...

Dem senators call on FCC to pause Paramount-Warner Bros deal on national security grounds

Three Democratic senators are pressing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to halt a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, warning that the deal could pose a national security risk due to the involvement of foreign investors. Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) urged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr in a joint letter on...

DOJ opens probe into MLB after Pride Night controversy

The Justice Department announced on Thursday that it is opening an investigation into whether Major League Baseball (MLB) engaged in religious discrimination when it issued warnings to three players for wearing caps with Bible verses on them during a Pride Night game. “Swing and a miss! Major League Baseball encouraged players to wear “Black Lives Matter”...

Lurie seeing red, white and blue

Daniel Lurie is already imagining the scene at Levi’s Stadium on July 1. The...

The American Bar Association Drops Its Diversity Decree

The ABA is retreating from its diversity standards in law school accreditation.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—June 19

2004—A mere audience member at an American Constitution Society panel discussion on the forthcoming presidential election, Second Circuit judge Guido Calabresi can’t restrain himself. Calabresi begins...

The Department of Education Was a Bad Idea Then — and It Still Is

Nearly 50 years ago, the New York Times editorial page was an unlikely opponent of the department’s creation.

Trump approval on Iran low even as tentative deal to end fighting emerged: poll

Most Americans continue to disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, while his overall presidential approval holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted as Trump suggested a deal with Iran had been reached.

Weekend negotiations are on hold, Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump

The U.S. push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag just two days after the signing of an agreement that opens a 60-day window for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and getting oil traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz back to prewar levels.

Trump leaves Netanyahu endorsement hanging with pointed warning ahead of crucial election

Trump dangles endorsement in front of Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming elections, saying he likes Bibi but urging the Israeli leader to be "more rational."

Republican congressman will end months-long absence from DC after missing 135 roll call votes

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is set to return to Capitol Hill on June 30 after more than 100 days away due to an undisclosed health issue, his spokesperson confirmed.

Dem justices slap Soros-backed Philly DA with power strip in stunning decision: ‘Not reliable’

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court, including two Democrat justices, ordered outside scrutiny of Soros-backed DA Larry Krasner's office over unreliable post-conviction concessions in murder cases.

Walz approval rating craters to lowest level ever and trails Trump amid massive fraud scandal: ‘Tired of it’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's approval rating drops to 39%, falling below President Trump's 42% in the state amid a massive fraud scandal under his watch.

Ex-House Dem who ripped congressional stock trading ban as ‘bull—-‘ changes her tune in comeback bid

Former Rep. Elaine Luria now says she supports a congressional stock trading ban after calling the concept profane in 2022 during her prior term.

Progressive Michigan Senate candidate’s staffer raged at white women in unearthed posts

Abdul El-Sayed's communications director Roxie Richner has a history of anti-white social media posts targeting white women, unearthed posts show.

Obama center opens after years-long saga as locals warn ‘monstrosity’ could price them out

The Obama Presidential Center opened Friday after controversies including costs ballooning to $850 million, unpaid contractors, and displacement concerns.

Gov Sanders reveals ‘major breakthrough’ on education as red state positions itself as ‘blueprint’ for nation

Arkansas students show 7% proficiency gains under Gov. Sarah Sanders' LEARNS Act, with the governor hoping red and blue states will follow the blueprint.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other...

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