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The DSA’s dangerous takeover: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 8, 2026

The DSAers couldn’t have entered the Democratic Party without being invited. Upon entry, they are quickly taking over the paraty and trying to kill this country.

The Allegedly Awful Jobs Report

Our sense of what counts as a bad or good jobs report hasn’t kept...

What Do We Want Congress to Do?

Before deciding whether to change the filibuster, we should decide what we actually want...

Trump’s Latest Birthright Citizenship and Birth Tourism Orders Narrow the Dispute

There’s no guarantee that Trump’s latest birthright citizenship orders will stand up in court,...

Judge won’t shut down Trump Justice Department prosecution of Southern Poverty Law Center

The Justice Department can move forward with its criminal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center, the federal judge overseeing the case ruled, rejecting the SPLC's claim that it is the victim of an illegal and vindictive prosecution.

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...

Trump heaps praise on 120 Olympic, Paralympic athletes at White House

President Trump on Thursday congratulated 120 athletes who competed for Team USA in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Italy.

Telling the Truth About Todd Blanche and Abortion 

Kids, this administration can’t even roll back a Biden Covid decision to let abortion pills go through the mail without an in-person doctor visit.

GOP Rep. Andy Ogles ousted in Tennessee primary

Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles was ousted by a Republican challenger on Thursday, a blow to President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson who...

Trump-backed incumbent loses primary after super PAC bankrolled by Dems meddled in race

A super PAC bankrolled by a California billionaire and frequent Democratic donor spent $2 million to unseat Andy Ogles over renewable energy policy.

Mamdani repeatedly sidesteps questions on reported plan to revive tax hikes on wealthy New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani repeatedly declined to address reports of a fall campaign to build support for higher taxes on wealthy residents and corporations.

Squad-backed ‘Tennessee Three’ lawmaker wins House primary in newly redrawn district

Squad-backed 'Tennessee Three' lawmaker Justin Pearson won the Democrat primary in Tennessee's redrawn 9th Congressional District after redistricting split the Memphis-area district.

Conservative firebrand who went viral with anti-CCP ad survives key primary

Marsha Blackburn defeated John Rose and Monty Fritts in the Tennessee GOP primary, positioning her as the likely next governor of the state.

EXCLUSIVE: Oversight Project sues to block Maryland Democrats’ redistricting measure backed by Gov Moore

A redistricting lawsuit alleges Maryland officials missed mandatory deadlines for HB 2100 and used a last-minute clause to bypass certification rules.

DOGE overstated savings on federal ‘receipts’ website, auditors find

Some of the savings touted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are incorrect or lack supporting evidence, according to federal auditors.

China rebukes U.S. over Huawei dispute as Argentina’s Milei balances ties with Washington, Beijing

China and the United States are clashing diplomatically in Argentina as President Javier Milei seeks to preserve his close alliance with Washington while pursuing deeper economic ties with Beijing.

Louisiana school board and federal government end 61 years of segregation monitoring

A Louisiana school board and the federal government have agreed to end more than 60 years of oversight meant to end segregation.

Trump says he never privately told donors to support Vance for 2028 election

President Trump on Thursday disputed a report that he privately told donors to support Vice President J.D. Vance for the 2028 presidential election.

Senate delays summer recess amid legislative pile-up, SAVE America Act pressure

The Senate is preparing to work overtime to clear a pile of legislation and nominations and find a way to satisfy GOP angst over the stalled SAVE America Act.

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