Politics

Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders’ demands as they challenge Trump’s Iran war authority

Democrats backed U.S. troops in the Iran conflict but say President Trump's use of military force lacks congressional approval under the War Powers Act.

Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns

Roger Carstens, former lead hostage negotiator, warns Iran is untrustworthy as the Trump administration considers new round of peace talks in Pakistan.

Los Angeles is letting its streets crumble — here’s why

They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions.  In Los Angeles,...

Dr. Helen Smith’s newest book His Side is a fresh look at male alienation

Noted forensic psychologist Dr. Helen Smith’s newest book, His Side: Men Speak Out on Dating, Marriage and Life in America, is a provocative look at the male experience. Smith uses interviews to examine how straight men are forced to navigate shattered norms in a turbulent society. Smith, who has long studied the human experience, takes […]

Trump administration reverses course, extends Russian oil sanctions waiver

The Trump administration on Friday reversed course and extended a waiver on sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products amid the Iran war, just days after a top Cabinet official said the U.S. would not be doing so. A license allowing countries to purchase Russian oil from Friday through May 16 was posted on the Treasury...

Battleground Dem says terrorists act from ‘pain and frustration,’ accuses Americans of being ‘high and mighty’

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says the U.S. should try to understand why terrorists commit "heinous acts," citing pain and frustration.

11th scientist death emerges in string of missing, dead officials with access to US secrets

Antigravity researcher Amy Eskridge, who reportedly died in 2022, draws renewed attention amid questions about scientists dying under odd circumstances.

Meet Analilia Mejia, the Sanders-AOC backed progressive who just won election to Congress

Analilia Mejia heads to Congress after a convincing special election win in New Jersey, running on Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage and abolishing ICE.

Senate temporarily extends nation’s controversial spying powers after House fumbles

The Senate voted unanimously to extend FISA surveillance powers after the House failed to reauthorize the program in the dead of night before its fast-approaching deadline.

Supreme Court reverses lower court ruling, hands Chevron victory in environmental lawsuit

The Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of Chevron in a case over whether a Louisiana environmental lawsuit can proceed in federal court.

In Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, the justices held that the case falls within the federal officer removal statute, allowing Chevron to move the lawsuit from state to federal court. The justices vacated a lower court decision that had kept the case in state court and remanded for further proceedings.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

School district’s trans policy blasted for fostering ‘deception’ under shadow of SCOTUS ruling

Watchdog group asks federal agencies to investigate an Alaska school district accused of hiding students' gender identity information from their parents.

Yes, President Trump Can Withdraw from NATO

He has the constitutional authority to do so. That doesn’t mean he should.

Elbridge Gerry’s Complex Legacy

Historians and politics watchers continue to be confounded by the Founding Father.

The Federal Reserve Standoff

If things continue along the current path in the conflict between President Trump and Chairman Jerome Powell, consequential legal questions will come into play.

Minnesota’s Wealth-Tax Temptation

Punishing economic success will only drive it out the door.

Yes, Of Course War Settles Things

That war is terrible doesn’t mean that it’s ineffective.

House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan

The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight vote after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.

Air Force is ‘smallest,’ ‘least ready’ in history, National Guard leaders warn Congress in fighter jet plea

Air National Guard generals request between 72 and 100 new fighter jets, warning the Air Force faces its worst readiness in its 78-year history.

Minnesota Republicans reveal which far-left candidate they want to challenge in open Senate race

GOP strategists say a Peggy Flanagan win in Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary would boost Republican chances to capture a Senate seat in the 2026 general election.

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img
HomePolitics