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Dems keep beating Republicans on affordability. Our new poll shows why.

New polling shows many Americans have begun to blame President Donald Trump for the high costs they’re feeling across virtually every part of their lives — and it’s shifting...

It’s time for Congress to review the pardon power

Alexander Hamilton defended the unilateral presidential pardoning power as a practical necessity for a young republic. He argued that it enabled the chief executive to act with the speed and secrecy required to offer timely mercy and restore tranquility “during seasons of insurrection or rebellion.” He also argued that the power was needed to soften […]

Democrats eye a red-state push even as intraparty fighting persists

Democrats are vowing to expand the midterm map into redder territory next year after...

There’s a special place in hell for women like Olivia Nuzzi — whose career as a journalist is over

There's a reason that women like Olivia Nuzzi used to be shunned by polite...

U.S. Special Operations commander to brief Congressional leadership

The commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command is set to meet with Congressional oversight committee leadership on Thursday as pressure builds over the military operations in the Caribbean Sea against suspected drug traffickers.

Gallup: Most Americans say political rhetoric has gone ‘too far’ after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Most Americans say Republicans and Democrats have "gone too far" with political rhetoric following Charlie Kirk's assassination, the Gallup Poll reported Wednesday.

Village People, Andrea Bocelli to perform at Trump-tinged World Cup draw, FIFA says

The Village People will close out the World Cup draw Friday in Washington, FIFA said in a lineup announcement that confirms President Trump's impact on the globe's biggest sporting event.

Matt Van Epps praises Trump, GOP for Tennessee election victory

After Republican Matt Van Epps won a special congressional election in Tennessee on Tuesday against Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn, he credited his victory to a united Republican front.

Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA’s top job

Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman urged senators on Wednesday to take swift action on his bid to lead NASA, after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump.

Biden’s EPA paid $10.9 million in lawyers’ fees in sue-and-settle cases

The Biden administration set records for sue-and-settle cases, according to a new study that said the EPA paid out $10.9 million in lawyers' fees from 2021 to 2024 while working with environmentalists to set policies outside of what the law requires.

Stefanik’s clash with Speaker Johnson ends as her ‘Arctic Frost’ provision added to defense bill

A public feud between Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Elise Stefanik ended Wednesday with the involvement of President Trump, as her proposal requiring disclosure of congressional counterintelligence investigations of lawmakers was added to the annual defense policy bill.

Epstein island compound seen in new photos released by House Dems

House Oversight Committee Democrats announced they "received never-before-seen photos and videos" of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

December 2025

Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker

Pentagon probe into secret Signal chats on Houthi strikes set to drop Thursday as Hegseth faces scrutiny

Pentagon inspector general releases report on Trump officials using Signal app to share classified Yemen strike details, sparking security concerns.

Bondi blasts discrimination lawsuit from immigration judge: ‘Last time I checked, I’m a woman too’

The lawsuit accuses the Justice Department of illegally violating her protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as her First Amendment protections.

Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces policy allowing State Department to deny visas to individuals involved in religious freedom violations globally.

Former Labour PM Gordon Brown: Put the Brakes on Assisted Suicide in the U.K.

Thank you, Gordon Brown, who is absolutely right about the need for the West more broadly to give palliative care the support and credit...

Competition, Economies of Scale, and Administrative Bloat in State University Systems

State university systems cost taxpayers a great deal of money, but might that cost be lowered if states had two or more competing university...

The Other Way of Looking at Tennessee’s Special Election Results

What could be a terrible omen for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms might also say something important about Democrats’ chances going forward....

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