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NYCHA’s $465,000-a-year plumber is just a taste of its massive dysfunction

Want to make banker money without stepping foot on Wall Street? Try plumbing for the New York City Housing Authority.

RIP Lindsey Graham, the Senate’s happiest warrior

The Senate lost an accomplished legislator with the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and the nation lost a happy warrior. Whether the issue was national security or criminal justice reform, Graham was not only a principled advocate for his beliefs and constituents, but also a gifted deal-maker who knew how and when to reach […]

New York imposes first-in-the-nation statewide freeze on ‘hyperscale’ data centers

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is imposing the nation’s first-ever statewide freeze on new “hyperscale” data centers. Hochul is pausing state-level environmental permits for “up to” a year to give the state time to put together a framework to protect the environment, the energy grid and New Yorkers’ electric bills, her office said. Hochul...

Trump’s fiercest GOP critic became his most influential voice on war and peace

Lindsey Graham spent a decade transforming a bitter rivalry with Trump into one of Washington's most consequential foreign policy partnerships.

GOP leaders race to end conservative revolt as House floor stays at a standstill

House GOP leaders face a pivotal test as they try to end a conservative revolt that has paralyzed the House floor for nearly a month.

Trump makes surprise pick to fill Graham’s Senate seat

Trump recommended Darline Graham Nordone as interim senator for South Carolina, while Tim Scott pushes for a placeholder ahead of the special election.

Trump recommends Lindsey Graham’s sister fill his Senate seat

President Donald Trump said Monday he wants South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to appoint Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve the remainder...

Lindsey Graham left behind modest wealth despite decades in Washington’s elite circles

Lindsey Graham ranked 294th in wealth among Congress members despite 31 years of service, with assets mostly in mutual funds and government bonds.

Two years after Butler, threats against Trump keep assassination attempt in sharp focus

Thomas Crooks fired eight shots at Trump during the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally, and a new inspector general report reveals the security lapses involved.

Trump birthright citizenship fight comes roaring back with ‘invaders’ play after Kavanaugh roadmap

The Citizenship Act uses Wong Kim Ark case exceptions to legislatively end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and birth tourists.

Graham reportedly refused medical help before scheduled TV appearance

Sen. Lindsey Graham reportedly insisted on delaying medical help to appear on "Meet the Press," saying he still needed to finish his foreign policy goals.

Conservative groups say Justice Kagan cannot be impartial in upcoming Supreme Court climate litigation

Conservative groups accuse Elena Kagan of failing to recuse from Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, citing her endorsement of a climate science manual.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—July 13

2006— In United States v. McCotry, federal district judge David F. Hamilton invokes “substantive due process” to suppress evidence of marijuana and crack cocaine found in the apartment of a criminal...

The Damning Case Against Tyler Robinson

During the pretrial hearings, prosecutors teased a mountain of evidence that makes a mockery of Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories.

The One Where the Kardashians Save the World

A surrogacy lesson from an unlikely source that needs to be heeded.

California’s DEI Bloat Clashes with Newsom’s Pivot to ‘Normal’

For the California governor with presidential aspirations, change should start at home.

The Backdoor Property Tax You’ve Never Heard Of

Aggressive escheatment is cheating stock market investors.

The IRA Is Penalizing Many Cancer Drugs That Work Best

In oncology, the FDA’s approval is often just the beginning.

Michigan Dem senator throws support behind candidate to replace him in contentious primary

Retiring Sen. Gary Peters reversed his neutral stance to endorse Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary as party leaders work to block progressive Abdul El-Sayed.

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